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More children treated with weight loss drugs
Prescriptions for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs among children under 12 in the United States rose more than 300fold since 2019 as doctors seek new, effective treatments for younger patients with obesity, according to a study published Friday....
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President signs orders seeking to help ranchers
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed executive orders Friday aimed at helping cattle ranchers protect their herds from wolves, expand meat processing and move toward country-of-origin labeling as his administration seeks to lower record-high beef prices....
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Bipartisan bill will protect my sport
The NCAA has 556,000 collegiate athletes, the vast majority of whom compete in non-revenue and Olympic sports.
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Alpha Phi goes all paws in for women’s heart health
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer, Tierra Varela | LTVN Broadcast Reporter Puppies, a bungee trampoline and pop-up shops drew students into Fountain Mall tonight, but at the heart of the festivities was Alpha Phi’s commitment to highlighting a cause that continues to affect women a...
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Small fire damages apartments in Brooks Flats
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor The Baylor Police Department and Waco Fire responded to a small, isolated fire in Brooks Flats Friday afternoon and temporarily evacuated students in the building. The fire directly damaged an apartment before emergency crews and Brooks Fla...
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ICE officer charged in Minnesota shooting released on bond
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was released from federal custody Friday after appearing in court on charges of lying to investigators about the circumstances that led to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Minnesota immigration crackdown last winter. A...
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Former Fort Hood doctor asks court to reveal identities of 80+ accusers in secret recording case
A former Fort Hood doctor accused of secretly recording and sexually assaulting more than 80 women asked a Bell County court Friday to publicly reveal the identities of his accusers. Army Major Blaine McGraw appeared in court and argued from a multi-page document that the names o...
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Weather Whys with Sean Ryan: The Heat Island Effect
Sean goes into the heat island effect, a phenomenon which makes urban areas feel warmer than its surroundings.
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Davey Hearn’s attorneys say Reflecting Pool charges should be dropped for good
Lawyers for former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn asked a D.C. judge on Friday to bar the Department of Justice from ever again trying to charge their client with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the latest development in a months-long saga concerning the sinc...
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Connally ISD cuts tax rate by 16 cents after paying down bond debt
Paying down district debt and a decision last year to consolidate campuses allowed the more than 16-cent tax rate reduction and budget cuts for Connally ISD....
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Measles cases skyrocket, and could keep climbing
One of the foremost measles experts in the U.S. says an ongoing outbreak of the disease could get markedly worse as vaccination shortfalls become more apparent. Plus, will we see more unredacted Epstein files? New releases are expected just after Labor Day this year. And we break...
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Game Night Forecast: Troy Trojans vs. Mexia Blackcats
The Trojans take on the Blackcats for our Game of the Week. Sean Ryan shows the forecast for the game, showing warm, but not unbearable temperatures, throughout the game....
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Friday Evening Forecast with Meteorologist Sean Ryan
Isolated showers and storms are possible (10-30% chance) this afternoon in western Central TX and the Brazos Valley due to lingering moisture from a tropical system. Showers or storms should dissipate within a few hours of sunset. Otherwise, it will be hot with highs in the 90s t...
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Former Beverly Hills worker indicted
A longtime employee who is accused of stealing taxpayer dollars has now been indicted. The city said this is something they will never tolerate. Shere Lomosad of Waco was indicted on Thursday. We identified that most of it roughly started about the time that the authority came in...
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US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting rule
The administration on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and lift the restraining order so the rule could take effect.
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Two injured in Grimes Co. crash involving 18-wheeler
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Two people are in the hospital after a Grimes County crash involving an 18-wheeler. The Texas Department of Public Safety tells FOX 44 News the crash occurred east of the Navasota River on Highway 30. The crash was called in at appoximately 2:32 p....
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College Station housing market prepares for SpaceX Terafab workers and continued growth
College Station housing market prepares for SpaceX Terafab workers and continued growth Watch the full story here: College Station housing market prepares for SpaceX Terafab workers and continued growth The SpaceX Terafab project is adding a new layer of housing demand to College...
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New Centex football coaches get early taste of what a Week 1 win can mean
For a first-year head coach, that first win hits different. Ten Central Texas coaches got theirs in Week 1, and what it meant went beyond simply moving to 1-0....
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FEMA: Preliminary Flood Maps for Grimes Co. available for review
DENTON / GRIMES COUNTY Texas (FOX 44) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners of the cities of Plantersville, Todd Mission and in the unincorporated areas of Grim...
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Wrigley Field adding another 1st: College volleyball is coming to the Friendly Confines this weekend
CHICAGO — While the Chicago Cubs are in Miami this weekend closing in on a playoff berth, their iconic ballpark will add another first to its ever-growing list of events. Wrigley Field on Sunday will play host to the final…...
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Hot for Labor Day Weekend
Happy Labor Day Weekend! As usual, it will be hot Saturday through Monday with highs in the upper 90s to around 100. We are tracking a disturbance that will move into east Texas Saturday and Sunday. This could throw an isolated storm or two into areas east of I-35 and in the Braz...
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Gibbons, lemurs back on display at Cameron Park Zoo after exhibit repairs
Gibbons and lemurs are on display for visitors at Cameron Park Zoo for the first time in more than six-and-a-half years, after repairs to their exhibit space....
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Outdoors: It's getting harder to hunt
These days, putting meat on the table is a little trickier than it used to be. Grocery prices are high, and there are questions about safety inspections and country of origin are on the rise....
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Former City of Beverly Hills employee indicted on charges of Misappropriation of Fiduciary Funds
BEVERLY HILLS, Texas (FOX 44) - A former City of Beverly Hills employee has been indicted on charges of theft and misappropriation of Fiduciary Funds of > $300,000. The City of Beverly Hills Police Chief and Chief Administrative Officer, Kory Martin, held a press conference at Ci...
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Governor seeks disaster help after Grimes Co July storms
Grimes County, Tx (FOX44) - Grimes County has been added to a list of Texas counties for which disaster assistance is being sought under the president's declaration. Governor Greg Abbot directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to request it along with Live Oak and McMu...
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After Abbott’s order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network
Gov. Greg Abbott has blocked state agencies from spending money on Flock cameras, but the Texas Department of Public Safety has no apparent plans to stop using its existing roadside surveillance cameras....
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CTC hosts Convocation to kick off new academic year
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College faculty and staff brought the spirit to Convocation 2026 on Friday! According to CTC, the program in the Anderson Campus Center was filled with fun, excitement and the energy as the College announced its enrollment growth for the ne...
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Motorcyclist critically hurt in Bryan Villa Maria Road crash
Bryan, Tx (FOX 44) - A motorcyclist police said was attempting to pass a vehicle on the right shoulder was seriously injured when the motorcycle collided with a turning vehicle. Police said it happened in the 3700 block of West Villa Maria Road shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday. Pol...
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Woman accused of spending cash from dead man's accounts
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) - A 73-year-old woman is accused of taking over $80,000 from the accounts of a man who had recently passed away. Helen Ann Gaynair remained in the Bell County Jail Friday after she was arrested in the investigation into where the man's money had gone began Ja...
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Six arrested after illegal firearms, narcotics found in Gatesville
GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Six arrests have been made after the discovery of narcotics and illegal firearms at a Gatesville residence. The Coryell County Sheriff’s Office says its Criminal Investigations Division executed a residential search warrant in the 300 block of South 1...
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Bill Tinsley: Let your gentle spirit be known
You may dominate the earth, in the short term, if you aim for wealth and power. But in the getting, you will lose.
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Indiana's Goebel Farms chooses Charlie Kirk image for corn maze
The visage of the slain right-wing commentator has been planted into the fields at Goebel Farms for the business' annual corn maze.
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Former Beverly Hills city official indicted on theft, misappropriation charges
A former city of Beverly Hills official has been indicted on charges that she stole more than $300,000 from the city, Police Chief Kory Martin announced Friday....
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Watchdog report: Ex-Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds
Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a "toxic, intimidating and humiliating" work environment and engaged in numerous violations of department policy, according to a new report from the department's Office of Inspector General. The report includes allegations that C...
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Shoppers are turning to AI for help deciding what to cook and buy
Consumers are using artificial intelligence increasingly more in day-to-day activities. According to new research, more shoppers are turning to AI for help deciding what to cook and buy. RELATED STORY | A startup in California is renting out humanoid robots to clean your home The...
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US measles cases hit 35-year high as expert warns vaccine hesitancy is fueling the outbreak
Measles infections across the United States have reached a 35-year high, with more than 3,000 cases reported nationwide, and a public health expert says growing vaccine hesitancy including signals from federal officials is a driving force behind the surge. Dr. Tyler Evans, CEO of...
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44 percent of credit-challenged consumers are relying on financing for purchases
A new Snap Finance study has found 44 percent of credit-challenged consumers rely on financing to make major purchases. Snap Finance provides flexible financing solutions for consumers and businesses. Their study found that of those with credit scores below 670, nearly 4 in 10 sa...
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak exposes a weakened US public health system
The outbreak may represent a new — and risky — normal: a public-health system some say has been weakened by decades of underfunding and hollowed out by Trump administration cuts....
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Former Kentucky governor arrested while on the set of a holiday movie
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested on Thursday in Bourbon County on a contempt charge while he was on the set of an upcoming holiday movie. The Bourbon County Sheriff's Office said they were notified around 5:30 p.m. that Bevin, who served as the state's governor fr...
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Cameron Yoe QB Kourtlyn Townsend throws his way into Texas history
Kourtlyn Townsend’s absurd 625-yard, seven-TD debut helped Cameron Yoe stun No. 9 Whitney and put his name in the Texas record book.
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UMHB ROTC Program to present annual 9/11 Memorial
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's ROTC program will be planting 2,977 American flags to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Flags will be planted at the Luther Memorial this Saturday at 9 a.m. to honor the 25th anniversary of the tragic day. ...
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Tony-winning producer Jordan Roth jumps to acting in ‘The Shards’
Jordan Roth always wanted to act. Seven Tony Awards as a producer just got in the way.
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Lariat TV News: September 4th, 2026
By Claire-Marie Scott | LTVN Executive Producer, Aiden Richmond | LTVN Managing Editor Welcome back to Lariat TV News. This week, we preview football’s season opener versus Auburn in Atlanta. And in case you missed it, the Student Life Center has updated its hours and will now cl...
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Game on official White House site lets users arrest undocumented immigrants
The Trump administration launched a series of arcade-style games on the official White House website Thursday to tout its priorities the latest turn in its aggressive online effort to troll Democrats that has at times surfaced racist and offensive images. The White Houses online ...
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Judge to declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial over killing her children
The nearly six-week-long trial revived debates about how postpartum mental health in women is treated in the U.S., and how the legal system addresses cases when mothers kill their children....
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Skittles Bike Race to impact Robinson traffic
ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Skittles Bike Race is coming to Robinson, which also means traffic will be impacted. The city says the 26-mile, 62-mile, and 100-mile bike races will be taking place on Sunday, September 13. Riders are scheduled to begin departing at 7:15 a.m. and 7...
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Transfer portal didn't just change college football. It rewired QB development
Last year’s Heisman Trophy winner. The past three quarterbacks to win the Heisman. Both quarterbacks in last year’s national championship game. The starters in the previous national championship game....
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Waco-area news briefs: Local basketball officials needed for upcoming season
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
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Waco woman indicted on misappropriation, theft charges totaling over $300,000
A McLennan County Grand Jury has indicted a Waco woman on multiple felony charges connected to the misappropriation of fiduciary funds, the Beverly Hills Police Department and City of Beverly Hills announced. The grand jury passed a true bill of indictment Thursday, presented by ...
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Judge prepared to end Clancy trial in mistrial, grants defense one-hour delay
The judge in the criminal case of Lindsay Clancy said on Friday he would declare a mistrial after the jury could not agree on a verdict for the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three young children in 2023. He then granted the defense an hour to file an emergency appeal...
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after seven year tenure
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is retiring at the end the year, bringing to a close her seven-plus years at the helm of the league and a stewardship that has been transformative and at times tumultuous. Engelbert is the second-longest tenured WNBA president or commissioner, an...
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FCC asks judge to dismiss ABC lawsuit over broadcast licenses
The FCC is asking a federal judge to dismiss ABCs lawsuit over broadcast licenses. ABC sued to block the agency from taking steps that could potentially strip the networks local broadcast licenses and force stations off the air. RELATED STORY | Disney sues FCC over challenge to b...