COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) – Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Famer and former All-American linebacker Keith Mitchell has passed away at age 51. According to Texas A&M Athletics, Mitchell lettered four seasons for the Aggies from 1993-96 and was a cornerstone of one of the nation...
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Cities and towns across the country are making adjustments to their Fourth of July celebrations as extreme heat grips much of the Northeast and Midwest.In Washington, organizers temporarily shut down the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, saying conditions had become...
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Keith Mitchell, a Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame inductee and former All-American linebacker, has died.Mitchell lettered four seasons for the Aggies from 1993-96 and was a cornerstone of one of the nation's top defensive units. He helped lead Texas A&M to the 1993 Southwest Con...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sidestepped speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run while outlining his views on patriotism ahead of the Fourth of July.In an interview with Scripps News, Moore reflected on what it means to be an American a day before the country celebrates its...
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From fireworks over the Brazos to concerts (including The Jacksons), patriotic parades and family festivals, several of our communities are celebrating Independence Day.Here's a look at some of the events in your neighborhood.Tips Before You Go: Most events are free unless otherw...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is almost here! The city is inviting the community to spend Independence Day at Fourth on the Brazos: A 250th Anniversary Sky Spectacular this Saturday, July 4th! The event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next t...
An Arizona toddler was found breathing inside a hospital morgue after being declared dead hours earlier by a doctor, according to police records.A police report and body camera video reviewed by investigators with the Scripps News Group in Phoenix show that two Gilbert police off...
Just in time for the holiday weekend, Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise is putting a festive spin on a classic dessert. This no-bake treat combines the flavors of tiramisu, cannoli and berry trifle into one easy-to-make dessert.Cannoli Cream Cookie Berry ...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - The Killeen community is invited to celebrate Independence Day at the Red, White & Blue Music Festival! The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. This year's celebration marks 250 years of America with an evening full of live ...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Trade schools have been seeing major growth over the last year - over traditional four-year institutions. We spoke with TSTC Waco, who shared more about why trade school education might be a path to consider. You can watch our interview above....
In legislative hearings after last years July 4 floods, the states emergency management chief made some recommendations to state lawmakers. They included empowering the agency to vet volunteers who show up after disasters and establishing clearer guidelines for local officials to...
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President Donald Trump is returning to Mount Rushmore today to mark Americas 250th birthday with a flyover, remarks and a fireworks show.His last visit, in 2020, came during the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd.The president has joked ...
The Social Security Administration announced that it will issue limited-edition commemorative Social Security cards to children born in the United States between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026, as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.The commemorative cards will function ...
Presleigh Pilon, one of the best defensive players in program history, is returning to Baylor as the program’s Director of Player Development.
New York City is at the center of America's 250th birthday celebration, with the iconic Times Square ball drop reactivated for the occasion a rare sight outside of New Year's Eve.The Times Square ball drop is being used to honor the Fourth of July for the first time outside of i...
While more than 92% of Texas kindergarteners and 7th graders were fully vaccinated in the 2025-26 school year for each vaccine required to attend school, the coverage rates remained lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic, state data released Wednesday shows.Of note in the latest...
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You don't kill Hessians, draft a declaration and capture Yorktown on an empty stomach. Just what did the founders eat?
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Temple, Tx (FOX44) - Temple police report automatic license plate reading cameras that have helped find missing persons and stolen vehicles were tampered with. Police did not specify how much damage had been done to them, but dd report a 22-year-old Belton man was arrested in con...
Barney Fife stole a few minutes of my time. Again.
It’s a lot easier than it used to be putting together rosters for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. That doesn’t mean quality can’t slip through the cracks....
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - The Brazos Valley can celebrate Independence Day at College Station's Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater for the I Heart America Fourth of July Celebration! The city says this event will include live music, family activities, great food and a fireworks ...
Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain kick into higher gear across the United States on Friday as celebrations are balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country bakes under extreme heat.President Donald Trump will ...
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The gender income gap remains alive and well. Just ask older women collecting Social Security.
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OFF THE COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA — The warning came booming over the airwaves, in a voice unmistakably from the American south: "Warship! Get out of our waters!"...
AMERICA AT 250
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Ciarre Campbell faces murder and aggravated assault charges in the death of his mother, Nateal Campbell, according to Fulton County, Georgia, police records....
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Alex Ovechkin passed on retirement to return to the Washington Capitals on a one-year deal.
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