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Week 4 preview: Vanguard (2-2) at No. 10 Valor Prep (1-2)
Two Waco 6-man programs that played in state championship games last year are set to duel this week. And they both have some serious playmakers.
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Week 4 preview: China Spring (1-2) at Glen Rose (2-1)
The margins in Texas high school football games are razor thin, and China Spring has learned that lesson probably harder than anyone in Central Texas.
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Put the pineapple in the fridge, not on pizza
By Aiden Richmond | LTVN Managing Editor Pineapple on pizza is an argument that seems to never come to an end. Even the local Shorty’s waiters can’t seem to agree when I asked two of them their thoughts the other night. But before this gets too opinionated, let’s get to the scien...
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No room left: Waco shelter seeks help for homeless pets
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter Dogs and cats all around the world are struggling to find their forever homes and often end up in the shelter. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’s 2025 animal shelter statistics , about 5.8 million dogs and cats...
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KKG’s Kappa Karnival focuses on mental health, community
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted its annual philanthropy event, Kappa Karnival, Wednesday evening, featuring games, music, face painting and other activities to bring Baylor students together and raise awareness for mental health and well-being. The event ...
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Meet ‘Randos,’ the 600-member volleyball community hiding in plain sight
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer At the start of the fall semester, Baylor hosts Late Night — a massive club fair featuring over 400 clubs and organizations. But for Randos, community isn’t found on Fountain Mall; rather, it is found in a GroupMe. Although it’s not an official cam...
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Armstrong Browning Library celebrates 75 years of living history
By Reagan Hunter | Reporter After 75 years, the Armstrong Browning Library remains a monument to the past, but on Friday night, it will sound very much alive. The library will mark its 75th anniversary 6-9 p.m. Sept. 18 with an academic symposium, followed by an evening of music,...
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SLIDESHOW: Talarico Campaign Event
By Caleb Garcia | Photo Editor, Mesha Mittanasala | Photographer Democratic U.S Senate candidate James Talarico speaks to young voters at the Hurd Welcome Center on Wednesday night. Mesha Mittanasala | Photographer Democratic U.S Senate candidate James Talarico speaks to the Bayl...
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Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico makes campaign stop at Baylor University
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico campaigned at Baylor University, speaking at a private event for students and faculty. WATCH HERE: Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico makes campaign stop at Baylor University "All across this state, everywhere I go, everyone...
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HOT Fair returns with bull riding, ag robotics additions
A new bull riding event and agricultural robotics showcase for this year's Oct. 8-18 run add to the fair’s time-honored package of rides, rodeo, live music and family-friendly entertainment....
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Generosity has its limits: Baylor looking to limit its silly giveaways
In terms of community outreach, Baylor wants to be known as charitable. As for the field, though, the Bears would like to be a heck of a lot more stingy....
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Starting fast remains paramount for Baylor in nonconference closer against Louisiana Tech
Dave Aranda has been preaching the importance of starting fast for two weeks. Baylor has one more chance to do it before conference play begins against Louisiana Tech on Saturday....
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Baylor finds more stars in the constellation, shows balance in win over UIW
On Wednesday night, however, the Bears proved they don’t always need Ksenia Rakhmanchik — aka “Ksusha” — to be a giant to win.
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Faith over fire: Killeen church vows to carry on after blaze destroys their building
Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church is a total loss after a fire broke out from a neighboring lot, but the pastor and congregation say the church's legacy will continue. Just one day after watching their building go up in flames, community members and leaders returned to the s...
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Retailers put new purchase limits on motor oil as supply crunch continues
A new shortage of synthetic motor oil has retailers imposing new limits on purchasing. Costco this week raised the prices of its store brand synthetic oil and placed maximum limits on synthetic oil purchases. A two-pack of Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil 5-quart bottl...
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SpaceX heads to court to block release of public records requested by Grimes County group
Watch the full story here: SpaceX heads to court to block release of public records requested by Grimes County group SpaceX is taking legal action to prevent the release of documents sought through a public information request filed with Grimes County by a local advocacy group. G...
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Ross Perot Jr. to speak in Waco
Those old enough to remember Ross Perot, and even those who aren't, may enjoy the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's State of the Nation Luncheon scheduled Oct. 8 at the Baylor Club....
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Pacific-based Marines were thrust into the Iran conflict. Here's what they learned
Weeks before Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) found themselves flying combat missions over the Middle East and boarding ships to enforce a naval blockade against Iran, they were conducting joint exercises with Japanese forces in the western Pacific. The unit,...
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Meridian residents evacuate to Clifton due to Hydra Fire
As the Hydra Fire continues to burn, Clifton is feeling the impact. Last night, many Meridian residents were evacuated to the Clifton Civic Center. Two of those evacuees, who said the American Red Cross provided cots and everything they needed to get through the night. "Somewhat ...
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Bell County sees surge in new voters ahead of midterm elections this fall
Bell County added 15,684 new voters since March 2022, bringing its total registered voter count to 234,576, according to the Texas Secretary of State. With the midterms seven weeks away, residents are making sure they are on the voter rolls or registering for the first time. For ...
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House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. The bill is named after the late Sen. Lin...
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Two arrested in connection to deadly crash that killed Faith Sidman on Interstate 14
KILLEEN, Texas (KXXV) Two people were arrested in connection to the fatal crash that killed 25-year-old Faith Sidman in July. Police say that Sidman who was visiting from Eugene, Oregon was a back-seat passenger in a gray 2019 GMC pickup being driven by 22-year-old Elwood Dentler...
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Meridian Residents Back Home After Mandatory Fire Evacuation
MERIDIAN, Texas (FOX 44) — As the Hydra Fire in Bosque County jumped over its containment line, the City of Meridian was forced to evacuate its residents. The fire has been burning since Monday, and the countless agencies working on it seemed to be making progress. That changed o...
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TribFridayNight Top Five: Modocs, U-Dawgs, Midway-Belton to reignite Centex rivalries
Here’s a look at the top five games of the week in Central Texas entering Week Three, including La Vega-University, Belton-Midway, Whitney-Gatesville, Vanguard-Valor Prep and China Spring-Glen Rose. #txhsfb #TribFridayNight...
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Congress pushes 'Protect College Sports Act' to regulate pay-to-play era of college athletics
The Senate has cleared a major procedural hurdle on the bipartisan "Protect College Sports Act," a measure supporters say would create guardrails for the new era of pay-to-play college athletics. The legislation comes as fans, athletes, and institutions have grown increasingly fr...
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Coryell County judge resigns amid budget controversy
Roger Miller officially stepped down as Coryell County judge Monday following mounting criticism tied to delays and controversy surrounding the county budget process. WATCH the full story here: Coryell County judge resigns amid budget controversy Despite his resignation taking ef...
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Waco man, 28, arrested in hatchet attack
Deputies arrested a Waco man Friday in Elm Mott after they believe he hit a family member with the blunt end of a hatchet, according to an arrest affidavit....
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Two arrested in Killeen fatal I-14 crash
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Two arrests have been made in connection with a fatal auto-pedestrian crash on Interstate 14. The Killeen Police Department says its Traffic Unit has made two arrests in connection with the fatal auto-pedestrian crash on Interstate 14 on Wednesday, July ...
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Courtroom icon Judge Judy retires after 30 years on television
Judge Judy is hanging up her robe after a 30-year television career. A representative for Judith Sheindlin announced that the spinoff series "Judy Justice" on Prime Video will stop releasing new episodes in late October. Her iconic 1990s courtroom show, "Judge Judy," ended its ru...
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Amazon increases minimum starting hourly wage for full-time core operations employees
Online behemoth Amazon said it's increasing the minimum starting hourly wage for its U.S. full-time core operations employees to $20 ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season. With the $1-per-hour increase across the board for these workers who do jobs like pack and ship order...
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Wisconsin mom raises over $1.2 million on GoFundMe for Lindsay Clancy's parents
A Wisconsin mother and TikTok creator created a GoFundMe for Lindsay Clancy's parents that generated over $1.2 million. Clancy is accused of killing her three young children in their Massachusetts home in 2023. She pleaded not guilty, arguing she should not be held criminally res...
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Survey: Americans fear federal debt could impact healthcare costs
Black Book Research has released a study examining how Americans understand and perceive the healthcare consequences of sustained federal fiscal pressure. The $40 Trillion Healthcare Question survey found that 31% of respondents initially expressed concern about how the federal g...
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Americans are spending nearly $94 billion on fitness and weight loss
Americans are spending big on fitness and weight loss. A business journal estimates the sports nutrition and weight management industry will reach nearly $94 billion this year. Researchers say sports hydration and energy drinks are driving much of that growth. Those beverages acc...
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FDA warns recalled hand soaps may contain harmful bacteria
The FDA has issued a recall for certain hand soaps because they may be contaminated with bacteria. If you use a contaminated product, the bacteria could enter your body through cuts, scrapes or cracks in the skin. More than 40 hand soap products are being recalled across Californ...
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US Postal Service chief said he wants to quit, sources say
The agency faces scrutiny over financial losses and President Donald Trump's effort to tighten rules on mail-in voting.
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Highs near 100° through the weekend
It's just plain hot folks. I really want to tell you this is going to end soon, but I just don't see much change over the next seven to ten days. Highs will remain close to 100 Thursday through the weekend. Lows will be in the 70s. The air mass may dry out a bit more this weekend...
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TSA military lanes offer expedited airport screening for veterans and service members at 33 airports
Veterans, service members and their families can now receive expedited security screening at more than 30 U.S. airports through Transportation Security Administration military lanes. The program provides dedicated screening lanes at some airports and front-of-the-line service at ...
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NTSB begins investigation into fatal news helicopter crash in California
Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board gave their first briefing Wednesday following the fatal Tuesday evening crash of a news helicopter in Southern California. The NTSB and FAA had begun an investigation of the crash on Wednesday and were interviewing witnesses...
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Week 4 preview: Killeen Chaparral (0-3) at Waco High (1-2)
The Lions took a step back last week, and head coach Esrom Martinez said Waco High must clean up its mistakes in order to make a run at the playoffs.
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Ryan Leaf lost everything. Now he’s the voice of a Pac-12 finding its way back too
The downfall of Ryan Leaf has been documented for decades. The more compelling story now may be the comeback.
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Terry Savage: Why the national debt should concern us
The U.S. national debt now exceeds $40 trillion— a MEGO number, which stands for "my eyes glaze over." Our debt consists of Treasury bills, notes, and bonds. T-bills have maturities of less than two years, Treasury notes have maturities of…...
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Gov. Abbott announces federal assistance for Hydra Fire
AUSTIN/BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Hydra Fire in Bosque County. This fire has threatened...
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The high cost of low-cost financial advice from AI tools
Jump reports that AI financial advice can improve decision-making but may also lead to poor outcomes for low-literacy users, highlighting the need for quality guidance....
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Brice Cherry: Triple Crown would send Alvarez into another stratosphere as a hitter
If Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez ends up winning the American League Triple Crown this year, it should rank right up there with the best hitting seasons in history....
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Car Seat Safety Front & Center At Local Child Passenger Safety Event
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Child car seat safety was front and center, with TxDOT and its partners coming together for a special event on Wednesday. The Child Passenger Safety event took place at the Church of the Open Door from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. TxDOT Waco, its partners and their exp...
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Car Seat Safety Front & Center At Local Child Passenger Safety Event - KWKT
Car Seat Safety Front & Center At Local Child Passenger Safety Event KWKT - FOX 44
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OpenAI's agents probed for weaknesses weeks before hack
* Researchers say rogue OpenAI agents hijacked two Hugging Face accounts in mid-May * Agents conducted reconnaissance on Hugging Face's network before dramatic break-in there * Find comes amid a...
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Thousands of jars of peanut butter to help Cove families
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) - Copperas Cove showed up big for the 2026 Peanut Butter Bowl! According to Copperas Cove Football, 16,305 pounds of peanut butter were collected! What started as a friendly competition turned into an incredible act of love and support for the Cove c...
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Have we already lost control of artificial intelligence? | The Ethical Life podcast
🎧 Can increasingly capable machines share human values? A troubling experiment raises questions for the hosts about rogue agents, cybersecurity and collective survival....
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Governor Greg Abbott announces federal grant approval amid Hydra Fire
Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that FEMA has approved a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Hydra fire burning in Bosque County. Texas will provide all necessary resources to protect Texans from the Hydra Fire, Governor Abbott said. The grant allows T...
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Baylor soccer’s Alvarez earns weekly Big 12 honor
Baylor goalkeeper Azul Alvarez was named the Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week on Wednesday after helping the Bears close nonconference play with two wins....
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Stolen vehicles, trailers from West found in Bellmead
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A group of vehicles and trailers reported stolen from West was found in Bellmead. The West Police Department says it continued its investigation into the theft of property from a residence in the 700 block of North Marable Street. Officers determ...
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Federal Reserve hikes rates, sees more tightening ahead
New chief Kevin Warsh joined a unanimous decision that effectively acknowledges the Trump administration's inability so far to control inflation.
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European Union announces plan to ban social media for children under 13
The European Union is moving to ban social media for children under 13 across the bloc and impose restrictions on the digital technology for older children, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Wednesday. The move to develop EU-wide rules comes after sever...
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Fed raises rates despite pressure from Trump to cut borrowing costs
For the first time in more than three years, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates, a move likely to make borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses. The decision came despite opposition from President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the Federal Reser...
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Baylor equestrian readies for rare season opener in Waco
Baylor equestrian will open its 2026-27 season at home for the first time in eight years, hosting South Dakota State at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Willis Family Equestrian Center....
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Crews battle Hydra Fire in Bosque County
BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: As of Wednesday morning, the Hydra Fire in Bosque County is at 1,100 acres and is 25 percent contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The City of Meridian issued a mandatory evacuation on Tuesday evening which was later lifted ...