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Gary Varvel for Jul 24, 2026

East Texas data center project withdrawn after failing Abbott standards

Governor Abbott announces Diode is withdrawing its East Texas data center project after it failed to meet state directives on power, water, and community impacts....

Governor Abbott announces $114 million in housing tax credits

Governor Abbott announces over $114 million in housing tax credits to support 70 rental properties and more than 4,400 affordable units across Texas.

Texas pecan growers honor A&M AgriLife Extension expert

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service plant virologist and professor has been named the 2026 Research and Extension Specialist of the Year! This award was given to Young-Ki Jo, Ph.D., by the Texas Pecan Growers Association (TPGA) during its annu...

Police search for suspect, after woman jumped or forced from moving vehicle

Police in Killeen are asking for your help to unravel the case of a woman killed when she either jumped or was forced out of a moving vehicle on Interstate 14. It happened shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived, they found a 25-year-old woman unresponsive in a we...

Dodgers visit White House, give World Series ring to Trump

For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated a World Series championship with a visit to the White House on Thursday in Washington....

City of Iola moves forward with plans for its first-ever wastewater treatment plant

Iola moves forward with plans for its first-ever wastewater treatment plant Watch the full story here: City of Iola moves forward with plans for its first-ever wastewater treatment plant The City of Iola is moving forward with plans more than a decade in the making to build its f...

McGregor resident submits petition to recall mayor

McGregor Dennis Fehler submitted a recall petition this week seeking to remove Mayor Jim Lilley from office, though Fehler said his quarrel really is with City Manager Kevin Evans....

Robinson police use Flock cameras to track semi-truck traffic on local streets

Robinson police are using Flock camera technology to monitor semi-truck traffic on residential streets and enforce a city ordinance that limits where large trucks can travel. WATCH HERE: Robinson police use Flock cameras to track semi-truck traffic on local streets The city ordin...

King, Edwin

Edwin Darwin King peacefully departed this life on Friday, June 5, 2026.

UPDATE: One dead, one in critical condition after train slams into FedEx truck

UPDATE: Texas DPS released the following update on Friday morning: The passenger of the Mercedes-Benz, Sheldon Gutierrez-Rangel, 25, of Dallas, has succumbed to his injuries. The driver remains in critical condition. Next of kin has been notified. ORIGINAL: Two people are in crit...

Former Lorena man gets probation in indecent assault plea deal

A former Lorena man was sentenced Wednesday to two years of probation after pleading to a Class A misdemeanor charge of indecent assault in a Sept. 25, 2023, incident....

Baylor football announces Meet the Bears event

Get ready to Meet the Bears. Baylor football kicks off the 2026 season by hosting its free Meet the Bears event. On August 22 at 1 p.m., fans can go to the Allison Indoor Practice Facility to meet the team and get autographs to start the season. The Bears also put out this event ...

Tropical Storm Bertha strikes Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana line in second landfall

Tropical Storm Bertha made a second landfall Thursday near the Texas-Louisiana state line after grazing southern Louisiana in a slow crawl that triggered heavy surf and some flooding along the Gulf Coast. Forecasters said more flooding was possible as heavy rains moved onshore in...

UIL data shows ‘Texas Way’ cutting ejections across state

UIL officials say “The Texas Way” sportsmanship initiative is reducing ejections and incidents across the state, with most issues coming from schools not yet participating in the free program....

Popular indie band Mt. Joy joins Silobration in October

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday for indie rock/folk band Mt. Joy’s Oct. 22 concert at Foster Pavilion that’s part of Magnolia’s Silobration event this year....

Our Town: Small Business is Big Business in Copperas Cove

COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) — The Governor's Small Business Summit stopped into Copperas Cove on Thursday, providing an opportunity for residents and business owners to learn and network. Well over 100 different small business owners, local leaders, and curious residents stoppe...

Get ready for class at Waco PD's Back to School Bash!

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is set to host its sixth annual Back to School Bash this weekend! We find out why this year's event is bigger and better than ever in our interview above!...

ACC college football stadium rankings: Clemson, Florida State lead list of 17 schools

College football is home to some of the most electric atmospheres in American sports.

PHOTOS: 7th annual Lineworker Rodeo puts TSTC students to test

TSTC linework students competed for bragging rights and good impressions with potential employers Thursday in the school's seventh annual Lineworker Rodeo....

Thursday Night Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint

There is a 10-20% chance of isolated showers tonight and tomorrow, primarily in eastern Central Texas this evening and tonight, then as far north as about I-20 tomorrow. Most will only receive increased humidity and cloud cover and no measurable precipitation....

Special prosecutor drops all felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Murrill

A special prosecutor on Wednesday dismissed felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, who was indicted on accusations of threatening the jobs of New Orleans officials who fought a Republican-led overhaul of courts in the heavily Democratic city. The ...

Homicide rates in the US are nearing a historic low

In Baltimores Penn North neighborhood, a recent community event marked a major milestone in its work to curb violence: 365 days without a homicide. The murder rate in Baltimore is down 23 percent in the first half of this year, and its not alone. Richmond, Virginia; Detroit, Mich...

TSTC students showcase skills at lineworker rodeo

Texas State Technical College electrical lineworker students competed in a Waco campus rodeo featuring skills events, industry networking and team awards....

Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday

President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60...

Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Elon Musk is not revealing his plans

Elon Musk is now a trillionaire. Is his next big move a merger between Tesla and SpaceX into a $3 trillion behemoth? Following SpaceXs splashy record-setting public offering last month, thats the big question on many investors minds. But Musks call with shareholders on Wednesday ...

Visitation, Celebration of Life held for Hannah Rapp

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - A visitation and a Celebration of Life were announced for Central Texas boxer Hannah Rapp. According to the Christland Church of College Station, the visitation took place from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23rd, with the Celebration of Life ...

Two in critical condition after crash involving van and train

HILL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two people are in critical condition after a crash involving a van and a train in Hill County. The Texas Department of Public Safety tells FOX 44 News that Troopers responded to a crash near Highway 81 and CR-4148, north of Itasca, at approxi...

Multiple dogs found living in deplorable conditions

NORTH ZULCH, Texas (FOX 44) - A woman has been arrested after 14 dogs were found to be living in deplorable conditions. The Madison County Sheriff's Office says it executed a search warrant at a residence in North Zulch on Monday. This was done with the assistance of multiple par...

Wall St falls as tech earnings spark AI spending worries and oil hits $100

Wall Street indexes closed lower Thursday as large technology companies’ earnings updates revived concerns about heavy spending on artificial intelligence, while soaring oil prices amped up inflation worries....

Sherrone Moore's Ann Arbor-area mansion goes on the market for $1.7M

DETROIT — Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore's Scio Township home is up for sale, but it will set back a prospective buyer more than $1 million for the spacious house on a half-acre of property. Moore…...

Average 30-year US mortgage rate climbs to 6.58%, highest level in nearly a year

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly 12 months, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers at a time when rising oil prices are already squeezing household budgets. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose...

Caitlin Clark's scoreboard taunt draws seventh technical, puts her on verge of suspension

Caitlin Clark Clark picked up her seventh technical foul of the season in the Fever's 123-88 win over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday following a back-and-forth exchange with Sun guard Saniya Rivers....

We are in the dog days of summer

We are a little less hot across the area, and that will continue Friday into Saturday as Bertha moves across south Texas. We may see a few more clouds over the next couple of days, but rain chances will be very isolated in our area. Most of the Bertha's rain will fall south of I-...

US House votes to curb Trump's Iran war powers but Senate backs president; airstrikes continue

The U.S. House of Representatives backed a resolution Thursday directing the president to halt U.S. military action against Iran, but the Senate voted later to block the measure....

Waco man accused of using AI to generate pornographic images of children, warrant states

Waco man accused of using AI to generate pornographic images of children, warrant states KWTX

FDA identifies second cyclospora outbreak as US case count reaches record high

Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with the number of cases of the parasitic intestinal illness already at a record high in the U.S. and growing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting more than 11,000 cases across 41...

Brice Cherry: You shouldn't need to take out a loan to attend a ball game

From FIFA to the NFL, from the NBA to the NHL, leagues are pricing out the average sports fan and killing off their base.

Waco Back to School Bash returns Saturday with supplies, haircuts and screenings

Waco Back to School Bash returns Saturday with supplies, haircuts and screenings KWTX

Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors

Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trumps Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. The withdrawals i...

Our Town: Copperas Cove ISD Embracing CTE

COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) — Copperas Cove ISD (CCISD) is pushing the envelope with their extensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. As the job market changes, schools across the country are expanding beyond only pushing students towards a four-year degree. Locall...

Jewish communities turn to firearms training amid rising antisemitism in the US

A rise in antisemitism is prompting Jewish Americans to seek out firearms training and self-defense resources as hate incident reports reach historic highs. Daniel Jakobsson is not new to holding a gun. But many of those he works with are. His recent clientele at Seraph Tactical ...

Minnesota man sentenced for killing Democratic lawmaker

Vance Boelter shot and killed Melissa Hortman, the top Democrat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and her husband, Mark, in their home June 14, 2025....

Big Bear's famous eagle Jackie may still be in critical condition after fight with other eagles

Big Bear's famous bald eagle matriarch, Jackie, may still be in critical condition at a wildlife rehabilitation center after fighting with rival eagles. On Wednesday, the Friends of Big Bear Valley said on Facebook there was no update on her condition, but their most recent post ...

Lost 1952 Pan Am plane found off Puerto Rico coast

The plane, carrying 64 passengers and five crew, suffered engine failure, according to the Pan Am Historical Foundation; 17 people survived.

Waco jeweler arrested in FBI bust

An FBI joint task force arrested a Waco jeweler and a possible co-conspirator Wednesday on federal felony charges related to dealing in jewelry stolen from nine separate jewelry stores....

Chick-fil-A says cyberattack exposed some customer account information

Chick-fil-A is warning some customers after a cyberattack targeted its loyalty program. The fast-food chain said hackers used email addresses and passwords obtained from a third-party source to access some Chick-fil-A One accounts last month. The company said names, email address...

Woman found dead in I-14 westbound traffic lane

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – A woman was found dead in an Interstate 14 westbound traffic lane in Killeen on Wednesday night. A potential suspect has been identified. Killeen Police officers responded to a report of an auto-pedestrian crash on I-14 at approximately 10:43 p.m. When t...

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 18, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxy...

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham sparks debate after comments on transgender athletes

Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has been in the news recently after speaking out against transgender athletes. Her comments came during a feature with ESPN , in which she was asked about her political views. Cunningham was asked about the MAGA Barbie nickname she has been gi...

Waco film fest continues in streaming through Saturday

The screens showing the entries in this year’s Waco Independent Film Festival are dark, but those movie fans who missed the screenings can catch up, partially, through online streaming....

Who is Daniel Siad? Modeling scout close to Epstein found dead in Paris

Daniel Siad, a professional modeling recruiter who worked with Jeffrey Epstein for over a decade, was found dead in his Paris home earlier this week. Multiple people accused Siad of recruiting young women for Epstein's sex trafficking network, and his name appeared thousands of t...

Squatters took over her Airbnb property. She fought back and wants others to do the same

An Airbnb host is warning property owners to fight back after squatters took over a home on her ranch and demanded $30,000 to leave, prompting her to hire a company that specializes in removing squatters. The whole situation just crushed me. I reached a point where I had no idea ...

Army audit drive exposes flaws as Pentagon nears 2028 goal

The Pentagon is on track to pass its first-ever financial audit in 2028, a breakthrough for an agency that has never been able to fully account for its spending....

1.5 million dozens of eggs recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

More than 1.5 million dozens of eggs have been recalled because of potential salmonella contamination. The eggs were produced by Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., and distributed to grocery stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and Mississippi. Consumers can identify the...

FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers

Health advisers begin meeting Thursday to review more than a half-dozen peptides, unproven substances that have become a growing wellness trend despite little evidence they are safe or effective. The two-day meeting hosted by the Food and Drug Administration has the backing of He...

Virtuosi, movie music highlight upcoming Waco Symphony season

Music can spark many emotions, but joy is one the Waco Symphony Orchestra aims to emphasize next season, including a double dose of movie music and Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.”...

Killer of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and husband sentenced to consecutive life terms

The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison on Thursday, a little over a year after the political attacks. Vance Boelter, 59, was sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 40 ye...

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Waco Jewelers owner indicted on money laundering, robbery accessory charges in Texas jewelry heists

Waco Jewelers owner indicted on money laundering, robbery accessory charges in Texas jewelry heists KCENTV.com