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STEMfest July 18
STEMfest will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 18 at the Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.
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Phillipp earns all-state honors
There is no denying that Midway's Peyton Philipp is one of the best pitchers in the state. On Tuesday, she was recognized as one again.
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Lawn equipment needed
Mission Waco is collecting new and gently used lawn equipment to support Creekside Community Village and Mission Waco's Street Sweep program, which aims to provide "meaningful work and dignified income."...
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TSTC culinary creations
Texas State Technical College's Culinary Arts program in Waco, at the corner of Eighth Street and Campus Drive, returns for the summer semester with "Lunch at the Ritz" from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday....
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IT'S A NUMBERS GAME
At Baylor, jersey numbers mean something.
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Gary Varvel for Jul 08, 2026
Gary Varvel for Jul 08, 2026
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Delays in federal research funding hit Texas universities
The Trump administration is delaying tens of millions of dollars in federal research grants to some of Texas' biggest universities.
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Big 12 notebook: Wheeler remains in eligibility limbo for Bears
FRISCO, Texas — Baylor kicks off its first football game in less than two months, and a key defensive piece is still on the sideline.
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A numbers game: Newly formed leadership council helping Baylor be more accountable
Jersey numbers between zero and 10 aren't handed out willy-nilly at Baylor; they’re systematically given to leaders on the roster as voted on by the rest of the team....
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Defending Big 12 champ Texas Tech turning the page after Brendan Sorsby saga
FRISCO, Texas — Despite parting ways with quarterback Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire was in a rather jovial mood Tuesday at Big 12 football media days. The Red Raiders, the defending Big 12 champions, initially signed Sorsby…...
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Richard Tanner Ozment sentenced to life in prison in murder of Michaela Brooker - KWTX
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Prosecutors say video shows Charlie Kirk murder suspect at scene of the crime
College campus surveillance video took center stage on the second day of the preliminary hearing for the suspect accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The purpose of the five-day hearing is for the judge to determine if there is enough evidence against suspect Tyl...
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TxDOT Seeks Public Input on Future Road Projects
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - The Texas Department of Transportation is asking Texans to help shape the future of travel across the state by weighing in on the draft 2027 Unified Transportation Program (UCP). As Texas continues to grow, public feedback will help shape transportation invest...
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Meeting the growth: Baylor Scott and White expanding services to serve the Brazos Valley
Baylor Scott & White expanding beds, services to meet growing Brazos Valley needsWatch the full story here: Meeting the growth: Baylor Scott and White expanding services to serve the Brazos ValleyThe expansion includes eight new inpatient beds, a hybrid operating room, a 3T MRI m...
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McLennan Community College considers property tax increase to offset state funding cut
State-level changes at McLennan Community College could increase property tax bills for local homeowners.WATCH HERE: McLennan Community College considers property tax increase to offset state funding cutThe college's board is considering a tax increase to make up for a $3.1 milli...
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Brice Cherry: Tech should work on repairing Big 12 rift, not wrecking it
Tap the brakes, Texas Tech. You’re treading dangerously close to being the “new Texas” — that is, the puffed-up, entitled jerk everybody else in the league hates....
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Texas A&M basketball's Cade Phillips, Bucky McMillan talk team chemistry ahead of 2026-27 season
Texas A&M men's basketball transfer Cade Phillips and head coach Bucky McMillan spoke with reporters Tuesday ahead of practice, discussing the Aggies' offseason progress, team chemistry, and expectations for the upcoming season.Phillips, a transfer from Tennessee, said his prior ...
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Venezuelan cemetery expands burials for earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified
In the mountains of Venezuelas La Guaira state, workers have excavated new trenches at a cemetery to bury hundreds of people killed in the powerful twin earthquakes nearly two weeks ago, even as many of the bodies being laid to rest remain unidentified.CNN observed heavy machiner...
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Temple Mall businesses adapt after city shutdown as fire code repairs move forward with no end date
Temple Mall's doors are locked, closed by the City of Temple in late June over fire and building code violations but repairs are now underway as business owners find alternate ways to serve the community.Watch the story here: Temple Mall businesses adapt after city shutdown as ...
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Gov. Abbott launches teacher-led commission to shape Texas education
DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott is launching a teacher-led commission to help shape the future of education in Texas ahead of the 2027 legislative session, the governor’s office announced Tuesday....
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Storms graze northeastern areas, temps in the upper-90s
Temperatures continue to hit upper 90s throughout Central Texas. But a bit of relief in the form of rain and storms entered our northeastern areas thanks to a cluster of storms that formed over Tyler and moved westward through Corsicana, dropping temperatures into the 70s tempora...
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In Turkey for NATO summit, Trump doubles down on criticism of allies
President Donald Trump arrived in Turkey for the NATO Leaders Summit Tuesday, where he praised the summit host while renewing disappointment in alliance members ahead of a summit expected to focus on defense commitments.Trump was greeted by Turkeys President Recep Erdogan a Trum...
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US military launches strikes against Iran, Central Command says
The U.S. launched a series of strikes against Iran, Central Command said Tuesday, saying the strikes were in response to what it said were Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels....
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Half of Americans support placing the Ten Commandments in public schools, survey says
A new national survey has found that half of Americans support displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools, a policy that was recently championed and implemented in Texas....
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US resumes Iran strikes for 'attacking shipping' near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command forces say they have begun launching strikes against Iran Tuesday afternoon.The strikes were initiated to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz.This comes after Iran allegedly fired on three commercial ve...
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Big 12 Media Days: Baylor's 2026 football season kicks off
Big 12 Media Days is in full swing at the headquarter of the Dallas Cowboys.Watch the full story here: Big 12 Media Days: Baylor's 2026 football season kicks offBaylor football takes the stage as we get the first look at the 2026 edition of the Bears.One of the biggest questions ...
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Trump says Ukraine war could end 'hopefully soon' as Kyiv burns Russia's fuel lifeline
President Trump arrived at the NATO summit in Ankara on Tuesday declaring that the war in Ukraine could be nearing its end, telling reporters alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he expects the fighting to be settled and that peace could come "hopefully soon."The...
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Former Waco attorney Adam Hoffman no longer eligible to practice law in Texas - KWTX
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Carter BloodCare Gets Sporty with Summer Donations
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Carter BloodCare set up a mobile blood drive at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame with some exciting incentives for donors! Tuesday morning saw Carter BloodCare set up shop in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and take blood donors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The list of...
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George E. Johnson, Black hair products pioneer, dies at 99
The Chicago entrepreneur, whose eponymous company transformed Black haircare in the U.S., died Monday at age 99, news media reported.
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Judge rejects DOJ's attempt to get names of 2020 Georgia election workers
The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgias Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department in April obtained a grand jury subpoena seeking the names and...
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NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down
ANKARA — NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkey on Tuesday, driving home the message that they are heeding U.S. calls to spend more to defend Europe even as President Donald Trump said he…...
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Mads Pedersen, Torstein Traeen shine in Stage 4 at Tour de France
Mads Pedersen of Denmark won Stage 4 of the Tour de France on Tuesday, while Torstein Traeen of Norway took the overall lead on the three-week race's first stage held entirely in France....
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Data centers are reshaping communities across America. Here’s what you need to know
As companies race to build the infrastructure behind AI and the internet, communities are weighing new investment against questions about electricity, water and long-term costs....
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Idaho mother who said her toddler twins died after vaccinations has been charged with murder
An Idaho woman who said her toddler twins died last year after being vaccinated faces murder charges connected to their deaths, authorities said.A grand jury indicted Andrea Shaw, who is accused of suffocating her 18-month-old twins in May 2025, on two counts of first-degree murd...
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McConnell speaks with Senate leaders amid questions about hospital stay
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been communicating by phone with colleagues as he recovers in the hospital from an undisclosed medical issue.Senate Majority Leader John Thune said in a statement that he and McConnell "had a lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variet...
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Texas rancher insurance program draws French intern to Hillsboro for the summer
Livestock Risk Protection insurance is giving Texas ranchers a financial safety net when cattle markets shift and the federal program has drawn attention from as far away as France.Watch Full Story Here: Texas rancher insurance program draws French intern to Hillsboro for the su...
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What to know about cyclospora and how to avoid it
Got a nasty stomach bug that wont go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of debilitating diarrhea, cramps and bloating.This infection tends to occur during the warm summer months, but several states are reporting increases in cases beyond wha...
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Tinder meetup leads to armed robbery arrests
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A Tinder meetup in Limestone County resulted in some armed robbery arrests. Deputies with the Sheriff's Office responded to the 11000 block of Stewart Road in Tanner on Sunday after receiving a report of an armed robbery. The preliminary investi...
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Raccoon found east of Temple tests positive for rabies
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A raccoon found east of Temple has tested positive for rabies. The Bell County Sheriff’s Office says its Animal Control Division responded to a report of a raccoon exhibiting signs of illness during the last week of June. The animal was safely captur...
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USMNT no better than when this World Cup cycle started | Opinion
After all this, after all the promising performances and all the signs of progress, the U.S. men’s national team is right back where it started.
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Sony faces backlash over plan to end physical PlayStation discs
Thousands of Sony PlayStation users are urging the company to reconsider its decision to phase out physical game discs by 2028.Last week, Sony announced it would stop producing physical discs for its video game consoles and move future consoles to digital-only platforms. In the d...
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Utah revokes license for school where Paris Hilton says she was abused
A controversial Utah school where celebrity Paris Hilton says she was abused has had its license revoked after a state investigation found staff failed to protect the juveniles in its care.The Provo Canyon School was notified Monday by the Utah Department of Health and Human Serv...
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Iran strikes three vessels near Strait of Hormuz as Trump arrives at NATO summit
Iran fired on three commercial vessels Tuesday in Omans territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official.The official described the strikes as a gross violation of the memorandum of understanding with Iran. The third strike had not previously been reported...
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Recall issued for frozen blueberries due to possible e. Coli contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for frozen GreenWise Organic Blueberries due to possible E. coli contamination.The product, GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries 10 oz was shipped to Publix retail stores throughout 8 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgi...
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Toddler declared dead after pool incident is found alive, parents may be charged
A toddler discovered in a backyard pool in a Phoenix suburb in February was declared dead before being found breathing hours later in a room that serves as the hospital morgue, according to recently released police records.Two Gilbert police officers saw possible signs of life mu...
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Buckled columns at high-rise under construction prompt evacuations in New York City
A high-rise under construction in New York City and nearby buildings have been evacuated after structural columns buckled on the 21st floor of the 33-story building, sending bricks falling onto the street below, according to the fire department.Inspectors also found multiple crac...
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Boil Water Notice in effect for City of Rosebud
ROSEBUD, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required all customers within the City of Rosebud to boil their water prior to consumption. The city says this Boil Water Notice is due to an eight-inch water line leak. Customers must boil their water be...
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IOC ending neutral status vetting for Russian athletes ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies on Tuesday to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The move was expected since the International Olympic Committee advised two months ago that athletes from ...
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High-speed imaging reveals real-time chemistry in disease
Texas A&M researchers developed high-speed imaging that captures real-time chemical activity in living systems, offering new insight into how diseases develop....
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USA World Cup winners and losers: Unforgettable summer ends on sour note
It was a difficult night for the United States men's national team, bowing out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16.
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Waco-area news briefs: Robinson Chamber to host annual banquet July 23
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
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SEC football coach rankings have Kirby Smart leading. Then it's tricky
Six SEC schools have new coaches after one of the wildest spins of the coaching carousel in college football history.
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Midway's Philipp named first-team all-state pitcher
There is no denying that Midway’s Peyton Philipp is one of the best pitchers in the state. On Tuesday, she was recognized as one again.
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Pringles unveils flavored hot dog buns inspired by its potato crisps
Pringles already has a wide variety of flavors, ranging from classics such as sour cream and onion to beer cheeseburger, so it may come as little surprise that the potato crisp brand has introduced hot dog buns inspired by its crisps.This week, Pringles introduced three new Pop D...
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Trump says US will lift sanctions on Turkey, reopen door to F-35 talks
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey that were issued after Ankara purchased a Russian missile defense system that led to the country being kicked out of the F-35 fighter jet program.There are still a number of legal hurdles before Tu...
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Texas Hill Country still reeling a year after deadly flood
July 3, 2025, brought severe weather warnings to Texas Hill Country, leading to deadly floods that caused more than 130 fatalities, including 28 at Camp Mystic....
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City of Killeen serving up first-ever Glow Pickleball Night
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Killeen Parks & Recreation Department is turning down the lights and turning up the fun with its first-ever Glow Pickleball Night! The event will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at the First National Bank Texas Family Recreation Center...
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Former Waco attorney Adam Hoffman now barred from practicing law in Texas - KCENTV.com
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Trump claims credit for Walmart price cuts, retailer silent on White House role
President Donald Trump on Monday sought to take credit for recent price cuts by Walmart, but a statement by the retailer made no mention of the administration's involvement in its decision.The president has faced public backlash over inflation rising during his watch, as prices c...
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