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By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor The Barfield Drawing Room may not be a proper barroom, but its doors are swung wide open. The Country Dance Club at Baylor, which has hosted events with upwards of 800 participants and boasts almost 250 members, meets every Wednesday from 9...
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By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer Outrage continues across social media platforms more than a week after Republican Railroad Commission candidate Bo French made a series of comments Sept. 13 targeting students of South Asian descent at a University of Texas football game. French shar...
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The sexual assault happened at China Spring High School while it was in use for a local church's Sunday service, according to an arrest affidavit.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Tuesday with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump and said he trusted that the White House can help end Russia's 4-year war on his country even as attacks from both sides keep escalating. "I hope that we will end this war, and President T...
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New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is talking about her political future. The 36-year-old progressive Democrats says she will wait until after the midterms to decide whether she will run for president in 2028. Ocasio-Cortez gave an interview to the New York Times, di...
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A federal judge has ordered Texas to air condition all of the state’s lockups, which the prison agency said could cost $1.5 billion, by the end of 2029....
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McLennan women’s golf finished ninth Tuesday at the John Imes Invitational, hosted by the University of Missouri.
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MARLIN, Texas (KXXV) Crews are responding after a freight train derailed in Marlin Tuesday, according to the Falls County Sheriff's Department. Authorities says the derailment happened shortly after 4 p.m., just off of State Highway 6 and County Road 112. Multiple cars have gone ...
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Pedro Lopez made history as the first Latino and Hispanic police chief in Killeen, and he says the responsibility that comes with that milestone drives him to open doors for others. "I have great responsibility being the first, and I want to make sure I pass it on and give that o...
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FALLS COUNTY, Texas (FOX44) - Railroad authorities from Union Pacific say there are no injuries reported in the large train derailment near Highway 6 and FM (Farm-to-Market) 2307 just south of Perry and North of Marlin in Falls County. A large number of cars can be seen derailed ...
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Temperatures will remain above average as we head into astronomical fall, with high temperatures in the mid-90s falling into the low-to-mid 70s overnight. A few locations will see lows in the 60s later this week!...
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Keene's decision to cancel the remainder of its 2026 football season has left four Central Texas teams scrambling to fill new holes in their schedules — Whitney, West, Mexia, Groesbeck....
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Peloton is launching its cheapest treadmill yet, in the hope that runnings surging popularity will spur sales. The fitness equipment maker announced Tuesday it will soon release a $2,195 treadmill called the Tread Flex. Thats about $1,000 cheaper than its current lineup, and also...
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Baylor soccer moved up one spot to No. 11 in the latest IWSOC/United Soccer Coaches NCAA Div. I Women’s Top 25 poll released Tuesday.
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Baylor lost a ton of experience and production from last season. But some high-profile transfers and the return of elite scorer Taliah Scott have the Bears feeling optimistic this season....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - September is National Library Card Signup Month, and the Waco-McLennan County Library is wiping the slate clean. All month long, they have been pairing their Registration Drive with a Fine-Forgiveness Program to welcome past patrons back. To find out how yo...
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The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating 10 years of history, and one of its original board members is reflecting on the journey that brought it to life. Louis Garcia was part of the group that first conceived the museum as an idea in 2012. By 2016, its doors were open. The missio...
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McLennan volleyball's Brooke Rimlinger was named the Northern Texas Junior College Athletic Conference's Offensive Player of the Week for Week 5 after helping the Highlanders go 3-0 last week....
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Woodway is getting a new dog park, upgraded sports fields and a new recreational facility, thanks to projects funded in the city's newly approved 2027 budget. WATCH HERE: Woodway's approved budget pays for new dog park, sports fields and rec upgrades City leaders approved a 2.78-...
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Governor Greg Abbott is ordering a halt to all data center-related permits until an audit of their impact on the Texas power grid. Linda Pauley believes this move comes a little too late, with some data centers already being built. People think that this is not going to affect th...
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September is Suicide Awareness Month, and hundreds of Waco community members are marking it by walking out of the darkness together. The 13th annual Out of the Darkness Walk brings together 800 neighbors for a time of healing, grief, and community connection. The event features g...
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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Are you prepared for a major emergency or disaster? The City of Killeen would like to help. The City of Killeen's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM) will host a Community Preparedness Town Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Septembe...
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Lessons from Louisiana Tech: The Baylor defense is a bright spot, but there are at least 2 rough spots worth being concerned about after 3 games in the books....
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It’s been a big year for Baylor setter Isabela Haggard, and she was rewarded with the Big 12 Setter of the Week award on Tuesday.
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McLennan County, Tx (FOX44) - A 33-year-man was taken into custody in McLennan County Monday after a DPS trooper made a traffic stop and discovered 57 pounds of marijuana in a car. An arrest affidavit stated that Monday the trooper was conducting routine patrol on I-35 and observ...
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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Congratulations are in order for the newest graduates of the Central Texas College Paramedic Program! Nineteen dedicated students completed the program and are now prepared to answer the call when their communities need them most. Paramedic Class of Fall...
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Clavicular, the controversial looksmaxxing livestreamer, has been charged with rape in Massachusetts. The infamous internet personality, whose real name is Braden Peters, was also charged in the criminal complaint, filed earlier this month in Orleans, Massachusetts, district cour...
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In addition to quarterback DJ Lagway, the Bears are getting a few key players back ahead of their Big 12 opener.
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K9 Natural reports five key factors to consider when choosing dog food: protein quality, digestibility, ingredients, whole-body health, and avoiding unnecessary fillers....
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It's fall this evening, but it is in name only. Temperatures are going full on summer for us, likely into next week. Tonight, a couple of isolated storms are possible this evening, but most of us will be dry. Lows will fall into the low to mid 70s. Wednesday through Saturday look...
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Baylor’s road game at Arizona State on Oct. 3 will kick off at 9:30 p.m. CT and be broadcast on ESPN, the Big 12 announced Monday.
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The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is bolstering security at postal facilities across the country, deploying armed and unarmed guards at key locations. The USPIS, which is the federal law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service, said the guards are being deployed alon...
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British shoppers snapped up copies of a memoir by the brother of Princess Diana on Tuesday after their interest was piqued by incendiary allegations about her troubled marriage to the now-king, including the claim he was "giddily elated" at her…...
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A Venezuelan man is out of the hospital and back in an immigration detention center after surviving a shooting by an ICE agent on Sunday, a Texas Congressman said. Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) said Tuesday that Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, has a bullet lodged in his back ...
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Gatesville, Tx (FOX44) - Robert Erwin has been sworn in as the Acting County Judge for Coryell County, The swearing in took place Tuesday afternoon after county commissioners earlier had unanimously approved his appointment to the position after the resignation of Roger A. Miller...
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GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44)— Rob Erwin has been sworn in as the Acting County Judge for Coryell County, following the resignation of Judge Miller. The swearing-in took place Tuesday afternoon after county commissioners earlier had unanimously approved his appointment to the positi...
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Fort Hood, Tx (FOX44) - The Operation Iraqi Freedom Dining Facility at Ft Hood has reopened after being closed for over a month after a water leak led to a pest infestation. The facility served a special menu to mark the reopening. It had been closed since July 27 after the disco...
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The Bears believe that the deep ball can continue to be a strength, though they also acknowledged that it’s a situational thing that signals when they take their shots....
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Naturepedic reports that a survey of 1,000 U.S. moms reveals a "sleep permission gap," where many feel guilty about prioritizing rest, leading to insufficient sleep....
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Hurricane Polo grew increasingly strong Tuesday and was forecast to gain more intensity as it skirted Mexico's southwestern coast as a Category 5 cyclone, weather experts said. Polo was an extremely dangerous storm with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph, the Miami-based National...
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A new study has found that warning labels highlighting potential health harms may discourage teenagers and young adults from using social media. The research, conducted by Stanford Medicine, surveyed more than 1,000 participants between the ages of 13 and 29. Researchers showed p...
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Temple, Tx (FOX44) - Nearly 300 Temple Independent School District students filled the Temple High School library to learn about higher education opportunities after graduation. Those students attended a college fair hosted by Temple High School and had the chance to hear directl...
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While high-profile voices ranging from Senator Bernie Sanders to Steve Bannon have called for federal action, little has come so far.
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Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit. "Choosin' Texas" is also the longest-running No. 1 hit in the U.S., having spent 23 weeks at the top spot on the all-genre Bill...
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Taylor Swift announced Tuesday that she is releasing a new single later this week titled "Patient Zero." Eagle-eyed fans noticed something was up when a mysterious countdown appeared on the pop superstar's website. Later, Swift's Instagram bio was updated on Tuesday to include ze...
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Beyond Finance reports that the minimum payment trap keeps credit card holders in debt longer, as most payments go toward interest rather than the principal, prolonging repayment times....
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BHG Financial reports that the average FICO score has stabilized at 715 in 2026, reflecting shifts in consumer credit management amidst rising debt and utilization rates....
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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, which includes some of the most dramatic sandstone sea cliffs and oceanfront trails in Southern California, closed Monday for utility upgrades. Reopening is scheduled for March 2027. The closure covers cars, cyclists and walkers. The…...
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Morgan, Tx (FOX44) - Education Service Center Region 12 and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance presented Dr John C Bullion with the Region 12 Superintendent of the Year award Tuesday night. The presentation came at the Tuesday night board of trustees meeting for the district located in ...
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TelyRx reports that a survey reveals 58% of U.S. adults on regular medication have run out of or rationed doses, risking serious health consequences.
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BriteCo reports over half of newly appraised engagement rings feature lab-grown diamonds, with median prices for these rings significantly lower than natural ones....
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President Donald Trump’s move to ban several news outlets from the White House over his dislike of their coverage likely runs afoul of U.S. legal prohibitions against viewpoint discrimination by the government, four legal experts told Reuters....
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The family of Nolan Wells is demanding more answers after a Mississippi grand jury found no evidence to bring charges in the Black teen's death. Wells, 18, went missing on July 4 while on a boating trip with friends off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. His body was recovered two days ...
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NEAR MERIDIAN, TX (FOX 44) - The Bosque County Office of Emergency Management reports the Hydra Fire is 74% contained as of 9 a.m. on Tuesday (Sept. 22, 2026). The agency also reported in its Facebook post that State Rep. Angelia Orr (R-District 13) will participate in an aerial ...
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Jewelers Mutual Group reports that 40% of travelers buy jewelry on vacation, often overpaying.
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CreditNinja reports on the $1,000 "Trump Account" for newborns, highlighting its investment potential but cautioning about access restrictions and tax implications....
