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The cities of Austin and San Antonio stand to lose hundreds of millions in revenue each year if a proposal by Gov. Greg Abbott to disband their energy utilities is enacted by the Legislature....
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WM reports battery fires are rising, so proper disposal is crucial.
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Trump gave his executive assistant Natalie Harp and two others $45,000 cash gifts for the holidays, effectively bumping up their salaries to the top of the White House pay scale....
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Belton, Tx (FOX 44) - A 25-year-old Killeen man faces multiple charges after a DPS Corporal spotted his vehicle going 115 mph with two babies in the car. Jason Dion Conant, Jr was booked into the Bell County Jail Tuesday Tuesday afternoon after the trooper was eventually able to ...
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Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo. The company's new CEO, John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1, introduced the latest lineup at the Steve Jobs Theater. After cycling through othe...
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When remembering “Practical Magic,” Griffin Dunne’s 1998 silly-spooky witchy sister movie, the image immediately conjured has to be “midnight margaritas.”...
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The spirit of Emily Stephens at China Spring will never be forgotten.
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The emergency evacuation slide on the plane President Donald Trump was scheduled to take to Texas for the Republican midterm convention inflated before takeoff Wednesday. The slide unfurled from the cargo side of the Qatari plane at Joint Base Andrews. Trump had just arrived at t...
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Griffin Funding reports on DSCR loans, an alternative for investors in rental properties.
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John Stevenson reports a survey revealing that lower-income Americans are more fearful of running out of retirement savings, contradicting the age-based anxiety trend....
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🎧 Some ethical decisions arrive without warning. We revisit four dilemmas that ask what you would do when the right choice isn't immediately obvious.
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A new Florida International University study found popular fitness watches consistently overestimated how many calories people burned during workouts. Researchers tested Apple, Garmin, Samsung and Fitbit devices against clinical lab equipment and found error rates often ranged fr...
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Millions more savers have created TreasuryDirect accounts to purchase Treasury bills at the weekly auctions— especially during periods when T-bill rates are higher than bank CDs. Now, starting September 13, the Treasury Department is creating a new level of security…...
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Baylor will face off against USC in the Hollywood Hardwood Classic on Friday, Nov. 20, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.
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The British Journal of Sports Medicine published a study indicating that a persons walking cadence could be linked to longevity. While higher daily step counts were associated with improved longevity, researchers found that people taking fewer steps may also lower their risk of e...
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The price of your next rideshare trip could depend on more than just traffic. The practice is known as surveillance pricing, where companies use data and AI to help determine what customers pay. A Consumer Reports investigation found two people standing side by side, requesting t...
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Velvet Taco has closed its Waco location at 1021 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway, having shuttered for good on Sunday.
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Baylor punter Palmer Williams was named the Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week. He had four punts for 208 total yards, averaging 52 yards per punt against Auburn....
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This is an interactive version of the original story, "The Price of Data: A Scripps News Group investigation. You can read the original story here.
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Baylor senior Bridget Boczar used a strong start in the first two rounds to finish tied for second at the Cougar Classic at Yeman Hall Club in South Carolina....
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A free community celebration will bring families together to kick off the new school year with an evening of fun! The YMCA of Central Texas and Greater Waco YMCA, alongside Rapoport Academy Public Schools (RAPS) will host "Rock the Block" from 5 p.m. - 6:30...
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The Trump administration removed language that criticized a memorial that previously stood at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Baylor freshman Grace White was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Week on Tuesday after scoring the game-winning goal in the Bears’ 2-0 victory at LSU last Thursday....
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Daniel Vaughn, Texas Monthly magazine's barbecue writer, gave the Waco area's Red Wagon BBQ a glowing review in a recent article.
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National Park Service officials expect to restore a reliable water supply in the Grand Canyon in weeks not months as the deadly flash flood didnt damage most of a near-complete pipeline project, they said Tuesday. Officials said that they were just over a month away from completi...
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Baylor men’s golf finished in a tie for seventh at the season-opening Bomb Darts Birds Collegiate this week at Whirlwind Golf Club in Arizona.
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Net Influencer reports that New York Fashion Week has evolved into a major creator activation event, with agencies sending numerous influencers to engage with brands and attend exclusive parties, rather than just runway shows....
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Every time you open an app, stream a movie, scroll social media or ask an AI chatbot a question, something happens behind the scenes. Your requests travel to a data center. Most people never see them. Yet these massive facilities have become some of the fastest-growing pieces of ...
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Nutshell reports that small business sales teams can enhance decision-making by effectively utilizing CRM reporting tools.
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AXE reports that shaving after a shower is generally better for most men, as warm water softens hair and reduces irritation, leading to a smoother shave....
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Movies playing this week in Waco at Cinemark and AMC Galaxy: Sept. 10-16, 2026
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A New York Fed survey has found that consumers grew more worried in August about their personal financial situation and the job market. The survey looks at how consumers expect overall inflation and prices for food, gas housing and education to behave. They found that the median ...
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Texas A&M baseball released its 2027 SEC schedule, opening conference play on the road at Alabama before hosting Tennessee in its first home series of league play. The Aggies travel to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, March 19-21 to open SEC play against the Crimson Tide. Texas A&M hosts its...
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Babcock Injury Lawyers reports that distracted driving remains a significant threat, causing 3,208 deaths in 2024.
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With summer largely over, it’s time to turn our attention back to the start of awards season, which kicks off with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14....
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Airlines scrambled Wednesday to dig out from the backlog triggered by technical problems at Britain's air traffic control system that has forced the cancellation of more than 1,750 flights. Delays continued for a second day Wednesday, rippling across 15 U.K. airports and beyond a...
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1-800Accountant reports that as 1099 work increases, millions of Americans face new tax rules, including a raised reporting threshold for businesses.
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Doctronic reports that when deciding if a child should stay home from school, ask three key questions about fever, ability to participate, and contagion risk....
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Routine blood tests may hold clues about a persons likelihood of developing colorectal cancer before the age of 45. A study published by Epic Research found that younger adults with lower levels of two liver enzymes were more likely to be diagnosed with early-onset colorectal can...
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Ben Shelton had gone toe-to-toe with Carlos Alcaraz for five exhausting sets and finally at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday came the chance to end the U.S. Open champion's title reign. Shelton fired an ace at 146 mph, a ball that Alcaraz couldn't have gotten back even with fresh legs. That g...
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Houzz reports that a remodel involves five stages: planning, permitting, site prep, construction, and finishing.
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I don’t think the Big Ten rigged the Western Michigan-Michigan game.Human error, not conspiracy, is the most likely answer.
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Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
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LISTEN: Has Mart jumped the shark as a power program? Who's on Waco's football Mount Rushmore? Plus, intriguing Week 3 games & more on the Super Centex Podcast. #txhsfb...
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A new study has linked a GLP-1 ingredient to nearly 40 percent fewer asthma attacks. According to the study, semaglutide, which is in both Ozempic and Wegovy is a medication that is widely used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. Research presented at the European Respiratory So...
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ShipStation reports that silent customers who don't complain can cost businesses more than those who voice their issues, leading to unnoticed churn and lost revenue....
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TheZebra.com reports that homeowners need to ensure their insurance covers rebuilding costs and additional living expenses due to wildfires.
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Republicans are gathering in Dallas this week for what the party is billing as a first-of-its-kind midterm convention an event that has drawn questions about its purpose, its cost and who will actually show up. The idea was first floated by President Donald Trump in August of las...
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Two recent measles-related deaths, including that of a newborn, were the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years. Sadly, as vaccination rates decline, they will likely not be the last....
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Bryan, Tx (FOX44) - A 59-year-old man was killed Tuesday in Bryan when he ran into traffic that had backed up from an earlier wreck. Adam Reeder of Burnet was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash shortly after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Bryan police were already on the scene of the ...
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TD reports that first-time homebuyers remain optimistic despite affordability challenges, exploring alternative financing and financial planning strategies....
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The Trump administration claimed the national museums he’s led portrayed a skewed and divisive version of the United States.
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The Professional Womens Hockey League (PWHL) has reached a broadcast agreement with the E.W. Scripps Company to air regular-season and playoff games during the upcoming season. Scripps Sports will produce a weekly Game of the Week on Saturdays, airing free on the broadcast networ...
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Rep. Jim Clyburn has delivered a timely warning to Democrats who believe winning control of the House in November should immediately trigger a third impeachment of President Donald Trump: The American people need relief, not another partisan spectacle....
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Independent Lending reports on the latest trends in link building, emphasizing quality over quantity and the importance of strategic partnerships for SEO success....
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BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - A hero has been honored for his life-saving actions in Belton! Police Chief Larry Berg and Interim Fire Chief Rhea Cooper presented a lifesaving award to Carlos Rodriguez at Tuesday night's City Council meeting. Rodriguez helped save a woman and her two c...
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Americans like to spend money, and they’re good at it. But they also feel kind of bad about it.
