BRENHAM, Texas (FOX 44) - Blue Bell says the perfect way to celebrate National Ice CreamMonth is with cake and ice cream in every scoop! The company has introduced Chocolate Lava Cake Ice Cream, arriving in stores beginning Thursday, July 9. This is a smooth, classic vanilla flav...
The Waco Independent Film Festival started 10 years ago as a celebration of short films and their makers, but it’s not short these days nor overlooked in the film-fest world....
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-and-forth attacks, including a day earlier, have re...
What audiences will take away from "Mean Girls" is an infectious energy and tunes that stick in the mind, the director said. “You’ll be leaving the theater humming them.”...
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart in 1983 and seeing new generations succumb to its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.Tyler died ...
NORFOLK, Va. — Thank you, World Cup. Thanks for the late-game madness, charming underdogs and unfailing stars. Thanks for the obsessive, face-painted and occasionally intoxicated fans, and for even the suspect whistles, comical flopping and administrative meddling. In short, than...
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If you spend enough time watching cable news, scrolling social media or listening to political consultants, you could be forgiven for believing Americans agree on almost nothing. That isn't true....
The good news about the Supreme Court's landmark birthright citizenship decision is that it correctly holds children born in the U.S. are citizens. Then there are the other 4 justices....
Iola ISD considers tax break agreement for SpaceX Terafab projectWatch the full story here: The price tag of progress: Iola ISD holds public hearing about tax break for SpaceX TerafabIola school board to vote July 14 on JETI agreement that could reshape the small Grimes County co...
For more than a month, 302 Thai Express in Marlin has been closed and it's all because of a hit-and-run.WATCH HERE: Marlin restaurant closed after hit-and-run damages buildingMarvin Weaver and his wife, Nithiya Chompoopuen, were returning from vacation at the end of May when the...
Attorneys spent much of the third day of the preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk arguing about which evidence the public should be able to see. In the midst of hours of debate between the prosecution and the defense, the court heard from a representati...
Graham Platner ended his campaign Wednesday after a string of controversies, including an accusation of sexual assault.
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Democrat Graham Platner announced he is suspending his campaign for Maine's U.S. Senate seat following a rape allegation.In a video message posted Wednesday, Platner said he would suspend campaign operations.Although Platner denied the allegation, he quickly lost support from sev...
Finishing dinner at Rome's Ristorante da Fortunato, my friend Stefano explains that his greatest joy is an after-dinner drink called grappa. I try my best to enjoy the local firewater and fail. Sipping the grappa, Stefano instructs me: "You must…...
Nearly two decades ago, getting reliable financial advice meant finding someone you trusted and asking them directly. At CBS News, a group of young tech and gaming reporters found their person—me, a CFP who happened to sit nearby—and started calling…...
The Baltimore County Fire Department is responding to a mass casualty incident in Pikesville, Maryland.Fire officials report that a bus crashed into a building in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road.28 people were injured in the collision, with at least one person listed in criti...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Bold stories, big laughs, and unforgettable memories will come to life at the Waco Independent Film Festival! Festival Co-Founders Louis Hunter and Samuel Thomas tell us what we can expect for the event's tenth year in our interview above. For more informat...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Regional Aiport is one way to experience the city both landing and taking off. Waco Regional Airport Manager James Harris joined FOX 44's Vince Erickson for a conversation about his tenure at the airport, what's currently going on with the airport'...
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Jurors deliberated less than 25 minutes, rejecting Richard Ozment's self-defense claim and convicting him of murder in the September 2024 killing of Michaela Brooker, 38, outside his China Spring-area residence....
The U.S. government has bought two large private immigration detention centers in California owned by the CoreCivic company.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security bought a 2,500-bed facility in California City for $732 million and the 2,000-bed Otay Mesa Detention Center in San...
Middle-income Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes.Across the 77 insurers in ...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Richard Tanner Ozment has been found guilty in the 2024 murder of Michaela Brooker in China Spring. The punishment phase will follow, according to McLennan County Criminal District Attorney Josh Tetens. This comes after jury selection began in the 19th Dist...
Temperatures are starting to hit 100 degrees for the first time this summer. As of 4pm, Gatesville and Hillsboro have hit 100 degrees, meanwhile Waco stands at 99. With no storms, rain, or even clouds it's no surprise temps are rising to that 100 degree mark for one of the first ...
Until the Big 12 can start actually winning games in the CFP, it won’t be taken seriously as a truly premier college football conference.
Skyview Ranch outside McGregor will take over some of the operations of McLennan Community College’s Highlander Ranch in September, after MCC trustees on June 30 approved a five-year lease agreement....
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Recent rabies cases in the Temple area serve as an important reminder that this deadly virus remains a real threat to both pets and people. Pet Circle Regional Animal Center says taking simple precautions can go a long way in keeping families and pets safe. Ra...
Actor Patrick Dempsey says he will not run for U.S. Senate in Maine after being floated as a possible candidate amid uncertainty over Graham Platners campaign.Dempsey, a Maine native, addressed the speculation in an op-ed for the Portland Press Herald, writing that he had been as...
Closing arguments are now underway in the murder trial of a China Spring man. The murder of Michaela Brooker took place in September 2024. Richard Ozment admitted to killing Brooker and using a machete Ozment is set to be charged today for the murder of Brooker. "If I didn't do i...
The U.S. launched additional strikes against Iran Wednesday, continuing a wave of back-and-forth attacks this week that have rattled the Gulf region and threatened the U.S. ceasefire with Iran.U.S. Central Command said it aimed to "further degrade [Iranian] ability to threaten fr...
Streets around a midtown Manhattan high-rise remain blocked off Wednesday after concerns the 37-floor building could collapse following the buckling of several of its columns, though officials say the structure is stable for now.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Buckled columns at high-ris...
A body believed to be that of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells was found in the water off Horn Island, Mississippi, where he was last seen with a group of friends Saturday afternoon, officials said.Searchers discovered the body on Monday, but the cause of death has yet to be determ...
This is the seventh Big 12 Media Day with Dave Aranda representing Baylor football.Watch the full story here: All eyes on Dave Aranda as Baylor football's Big 12 Media Day wraps upIt's no secret that fans were questioning the decision by Baylor to bring back Aranda for another se...
City leaders are pursuing a second airline for Waco Regional Airport, aiming to secure a $1 million federal matching grant to entice SkyWest Airlines to add service to Houston....
A Texas Senate hearing is underway as lawmakers examine what they describe as "the unethical and foreign interests exploiting the surrogacy and fertility industries in Texas," which fertility advocates fear could lead to broader restrictions on assisted reproduction....
Two nights before President Trump stood beside Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit here and handed him the words he'd been chasing since the last administration, Russia fired 29 ballistic missiles at Kyiv. Ukraine's air defenses stopped none of them. Zero for 29. Ukrainian Air...
The ESPN broadcast of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Independence Day missed the controversy that impacted gambling.
Meta has launched a new AI image-generation model that can use content from public Instagram profiles. All users with public profiles have been automatically opted into the program.The Muse Image model can update, remix and generate images based on user prompts. If a public user ...
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX44) - The Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band Military Support Concert and fireworks will appear Friday evening, July 10, at Sadowski Field, Fort Hood. The Gary Sinise Foundation in partnership with the Fort Hood Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Morale ...
Central Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas Christian artist and songwriter Whitlee Casey has officially earned six nominations for the upcoming Josie Music Awards. The Josie Music Awards are the largest independent music awards program in the United States, honoring exceptional inde...
AXTELL, Texas (FOX 44) - An Axtell High School Class of 2026 graduate has been selected for a position in the Tarleton State University Purple Pride Color Guard! The Axtell Independent School District says Claudia Reyna was selected for the 2026-2027 season. Claudia was a member ...
The eldest son of a man shot to death by ICE on Tuesday publicly praised his father and demanded an investigation during a press conference.
Gamers are being asked to hunt down lost artifacts from the American Revolutionary War in a virtual treasure hunt that creators hope will lead to some real-world discoveries.Junes Journey is a popular free-to-play hidden object mobile game from Berlin-based developer Wooga.Player...
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Vincent Chapman, known as the dancing umpire for the Savannah Bananas, made a special appearance at Navasota High School for a Brazos Valley Bombers game. Dancing Umpire visits Brazos Valley BombersChapman umpired the game after more than a year of planning with the Bombers organ...
President Donald Trump has taken steps to lower one of the biggest expenses for farmers and gardeners: fertilizer.A proclamation by President Trump temporarily stops extra taxes on certain fertilizers imported from other countries. According to the USDA, the goal is to increase s...
Women's pro baseball is back.The Women's Professional Baseball League on Wednesday unveiled the nicknames and logos of its four teams ahead of its inaugural season, with each team name inspired by pioneering women.Kelsie Whitmore, the star pitcher who was the first overall pick i...
A federal judge allowed the payment to the writer after a jury found Trump liable for abuse claims; the Supreme Court declined to take the case initially....
The Statue of Liberty. The Hollywood sign. Walmart?The nations largest retailer has entranced World Cup tourists. Videos by first-time Walmart visitors from abroad have racked up millions of views and thousands of comments on social media.Now Walmart wants to capitalize on that u...
Is a live-action remake of “Moana” necessary, only 10 years after the original animated film premiered?
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College has invested in state-of-the-art truck driving simulators as it expands its program. The College says instructors recently got behind the wheel to put the CDC's new CDL training simulators to the test! Before students begin training...
For most college football coaches, social media can be a powerful marketing and recruiting tool. For Baylor coach Dave Aranda, being more open was a big step....
Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are dropping worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.The S&P 500 fell 0.4% after Trump said the agreement to pause fighting was over, though he added that he would allow...
New student loan rules have just gone into effect— an ever-changing and complicated array of repayment options have been replaced by a new set of repayment rules and limits on future loans. However, if you take out even one more…...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Healthcare — now into the future — is on the minds of many of us in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley, as well as t…
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