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Votes are still being counted in Mississippi, in the tight senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. Part of the delay in counting is because thousands of voters cast their ballots by affidavit rather than a traditional ballot. Many voter...
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Back-to-back state titles have intensified the target on Live Oak’s back. The Lady Falcons aren’t shying away from it as they move up to TAPPS 4A.
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — A fallen Waco DPS Trooper was immortalized in granite after passing away in February. While responding to a call on December 18th, 1988, DPS trooper Daniel Shown was shot in the head. He lost his right eye and half of his body was paralyzed. Danny Smith, a ...
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On Friday, Texas Department of Public Safety officials and loved ones of retired Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Daniel Shown remembered him with an honorary monument. Shown joined the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1980. He graduated as a member of Class B-80. He is the 243rd...
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AUSTIN — Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice-elect Maggie Ellis wants to amend a rule allowing judges to refuse to perform weddings on religious grounds, setting up an early test of her ability to reshape the court....
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Local food pantries across the Brazos Valley are struggling to meet a rising demand for food assistance, with The Bridge Ministries in Bryan among those seeing record numbers of families in need. Watch the full story here: Local food pantries set records as more working families ...
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It doesn't get much better than this for fans. The first weekend of the final full month of the regular season features seven matchups between teams in the Coaches poll....
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The Grimes County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect after one person was shot Friday in Plantersville. According to the sheriff's office, the shooting happened in the Pinebrook area of Plantersville. Sheriff Don Sowell says that the victim is receiving medical treatment...
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Get ready for a feels like November weekend! Clouds will be on the increase tonight, but it will be dry with lows in the mid 50s. We should be mostly cloudy Saturday with highs in the upper 60s to near 70. Showers in west Texas will move our way after sunset, with the best rain c...
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If you checked your retirement account this week, you may have whiplash. In the span of three trading days, Wall Street swung from one of its best days in more than a year to its worst since April 2025, then partly clawed back Friday after a surprisingly strong jobs report. Presi...
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With the offseason kicking into gear below is a breakdown of eight American League players who might fit in a trade package this winter:
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"The issues I'm working on are bipartisan. … All of these are things that we all need, no matter what party you're in," the Waco Republican said after winning reelection....
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By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Baylor students celebrated homecoming by giving blood — and taking a few swings at Iowa State’s mascot. Baylor Health Services and Carter BloodCare partnered Tuesday through Thursday for a blood drive on Third Street in front of Moody Memorial L...
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Russia is escalating its assault on the infrastructure that keeps Ukraines capital functioning, leaving residents facing repeated disruptions to electricity and water as temperatures fall. Repeated Russian strikes have damaged the power network serving Kyiv and surrounding areas....
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller called for the immediate resignation of Texas Republican Party Chair DRinda Randall following Tuesday's election. During the election, Republicans lost every statewide race on the ballot, control of the Texas House of Representatives and ...
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eFax reports that AI expedites MRI analysis, but order processes remain manual and cumbersome.
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The Congressional legislation that was supposed to provide “stability” and antitrust protection for college sports is nearly dead with Democrats poised to take control of Congress after the midterm elections....
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PREDICTIONS: The Trib staff picks every local game for Week 11. #txhsfb #TribFridayNight
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Baylor’s Mingo brothers don’t just leave the assists to the court.
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Lexington Law reports that despite record $18.8 trillion in household debt, 56% of Americans never missed a payment, though 54% made no debt progress last year....
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We think that we can see all things clearly. We believe that we have a full field of vision, but the truth is that we are unable to see some of the most important elements of life and reality....
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Amazon announced Thursday it will start a new partnership with UberEats to offer free food delivery on qualifying orders for Amazon Prime members. Starting Thursday, food delivery for restaurant orders placed directly through Amazon will be free, as long as the order exceeds $25....
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By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Baylor alumnus and newly minted author Todd Smith joined two Baylor journalism classes Thursday afternoon to discuss writing and publishing his new book, “Josie: A True Story of Race, Rescue and Resilience.” Released in September, the historical f...
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Neil Sperry answers gardeners' questions.
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Hone Health reports that women veterans are over twice as likely to experience early menopause, linked to PTSD and PFAS exposure, increasing health risks....
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The SEC’s crybaby coaches screeched all offseason about the addition of a ninth conference game and the subtraction of a cupcake.
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President Donald Trump said Friday he will replace chief of staff Susie Wiles with longtime adviser Stephen Miller.
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Bosqueville’s terrific twin brother tandem of Cristiano and Juan Tinoco swept the top two spots at the UIL Cross Country Championships at Round Rock’s Old Settlers Park on Friday....
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President Donald Trump announced Friday that Stephen Miller will become White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles , who resigned Thursday night, according to a source familiar with the matter. The announcement marks Trump's first major personnel shake-up since Democrats s...
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Things are turning upside down again. Netflix is heading back to the world of "Stranger Things" with a prequel series set decades before viewers first arrived in Hawkins, Indiana. The new series "Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure" will debut in 2028, the streaming company...
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It’s tempting to call this a free agency period like MLB has never seen. Alas, we did this exact same exercise five years ago.
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A new national survey has found that what goes into your food may be changing what goes into your shopping cart. According to FoodMinds, 54% of shoppers have started buying, or are buying more of, certain foods because they seem less processed, have fewer additives or contain ing...
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The Toronto Blue Jays say a series of anti-Muslim videos posted by Anthony Santander on the right-fielders social media account do not represent the teams values and beliefs. The team issued the statement after Santander posted the videos in the aftermath of the U.S. midterm elec...
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A new survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59% admit theyve kept some kind of financial secret from others. The most common? A bad credit score, followed by significant credit card debt and gambling. Researchers found that 30% admitted to hiding a purchase or financial decision f...
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As online betting becomes easier, researchers are raising new concerns about both the financial and health consequences. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire found that legalizing online sports betting was associated with a nearly 23% increase in calls to the National P...
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Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings, and the lighting of fireworks. More than one billion people across faiths celebrate it in the worlds most populous nation and its diaspora. The na...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Here's a chance to experience Waco on the big screen for a good cause. Mission Waco will host a special screening of Sironia with lead actor and musician Wes Cunningham and director Brandon Dickerson on Sunday, November 8, from 3:30–6:30 p.m. at the Jubilee...
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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College is hosting an expanded Salute to Veterans Week, transforming its traditional one-day observance into a week-long celebration honoring the service, sacrifice and contributions of America's veterans. The College says veterans, militar...
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Texas State Technical College`s Building Construction program has added a second associate degree track aimed at commercial construction management. It will be available at the Waco and Harlingen campuses. Students pursuing the commercial or residential tracks...
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By Claire-Marie Scott | LTVN Executive Producer, Aiden Richmond | LTVN Managing Editor, Brooke Cranford | LTVN Sports Director Welcome back to Lariat TV News, this week we tell you about a fraternity on campus who admitted to hazing. And show our election midterm 2026 coverage, i...
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Baylor punter Palmer Williams has been named to the Ray Guy Award Midseason Watch List.
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Sean goes over the Game of the Week, where Belton goes to Cub Stadium to take on Brenham. With the cooler temperatures, it should be a comfortable and enjoyable game!...
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The race to replace Sen. Marsha Blackburn is intensifying in Tennessee, just days after she won the race for governor, with one Republican congressman publicly expressing interest and speculation swirling around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Repub...
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Passport reports that by 2027, e-commerce growth hinges on AI product discovery and cross-border commerce.
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Work needs to be done. Otherwise, “Newlyweds” will become “Ex-Wife.”
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Researchers say a rise in parents opting not to give their newborns vitamin K shots is associated with an increase in infant bleeding. According to a study published in JAMA and conducted by a team of researchers, the percentage of newborns not receiving a vitamin K shot more tha...
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One person has been detained after a man was found dead in a field in Killeen Friday morning. Just after 6 a.m., Killeen police officers were called to the area of S W S Young Drive and Stagecoach Road for reports of a person with an unknown status. Upon arrival, authorities loca...
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Production of Tesla's Cybertruck, a stainless-steel electric vehicle with a polarizing allure for potential buyers, will wind down next year. In a post on social media, CEO Elon Musk said, "Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the mi...
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The IRS has announced new federal income tax brackets for 2027, raising income thresholds to account for inflation. For single filers, the new tax brackets are: 10%: $12,800 or less 12%: $12,801 to $52,025 22%: $52,026 to $109,125 24%: $109,126 to $208,325 32%: $208,326 to $264,5...
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - What is believed to be the biggest homecoming parade in the country will take a slightly different route as Baylor University celebrates its special day Saturday. The parade will step off at 7 a.m. at its usual location at Eighth Street and Austin Avenue in do...
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Enchanting Travels reports that Northern Europe is attracting travelers with unique experiences like cider tasting in Norway, Arctic treehouse stays, and scenic train rides....
