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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 - FOX 44
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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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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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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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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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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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Sudan's humanitarian crisis is on the brink of a "catastrophe," the head of the World Food Program told Scripps News, warning that funding for the agency's operations in the country has been cut roughly in half even as the number of people going hungry keeps climbing. Carl Skau, ...
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Atlanta is launching a new microloan program designed to help renters avoid eviction, offering $500 loans with no fees, no interest, and no penalties. Mayor Andre Dickens announced the program will launch as a two-year pilot, led by a national nonprofit called Flagstone Initiativ...
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The J.D. Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study has released its rankings for the nation's top airports in terms of passenger satisfaction. The study measures overall passenger satisfaction at mega, large and medium-sized North American airports by evaluating travele...
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New research has found that there may be additional benefits to adding more whole grains to your diet. The study found that eating four to six servings of whole grains a day may deliver meaningful health benefits. Those benefits include improved heart health, according to a large...
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Former President George W. Bush has a new book of oil paintings coming out in March that features portraits of political prisoners and dissidents. The Penguin Random House imprint Crown announced Wednesday that The Call of Freedom: Portraits of Political Prisoners and Dissidents ...
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On the banks of the Scioto River, as it snakes through downtown Columbus, Ohio, herons stalk fish as egrets wade in the shallows. Wildlife isnt the only thing the river sustains. The Scioto helps to feed a public water system that serves more than 1.4 million customers in this fa...
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The Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of supplements that could unknowingly expose users to the same active ingredients found in Viagra and Cialis. The FDA said A&P Creations LLC recalled X10 Natural Enhancement Supplement and biQ-FEL 500 mL after failing to disclos...
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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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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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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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The agency faces scrutiny over financial losses and President Donald Trump's effort to tighten rules on mail-in voting.
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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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The downfall of Ryan Leaf has been documented for decades. The more compelling story now may be the comeback.
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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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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 ...
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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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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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* 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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🎧 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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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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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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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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Before the Supreme Court blocked new restrictions on mail-in ballots, election officials feared they’d cause chaos ahead of the midterms.
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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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OANDA reports that after the Jackson Hole symposium, the U.S. Dollar stalls, shifting focus to currency pairs like AUD/NZD and GBP/JPY for potential opportunities....
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Movies playing this week in Waco at Cinemark and AMC Galaxy: Sept. 17-23, 2026
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HousingAnywhere reports that $1,500 in rent offers more space and lifestyle options in Europe compared to the U.S., with significant differences in cities like Vienna, Brussels, and Paris....
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Would you do anything for your child? That’s at the heart of “The Weight,” a new movie from Padraic McKinley starring Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe and Julia Jones....
