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Prosecutors can seek death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case
A judge ruled Tuesday that Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting the conservative activist on a Utah college campus last year, should face trial.
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No. 8 Texas A&M football begins title chase
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) -- Texas A&M is coming off an 11-win season, but the Aggies said they’re not satisfied. Ranked No. 8 in the country, the maroon and white open the season Saturday against Missouri State at Kyle field. This year, the message is simple: finish. The A...
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ATX Bulls bring professional arena football to Central Texas in 2027
The ATX Bulls are preparing for their inaugural professional arena football season in 2027, with home games set at the Huntington Bank Expo Center in Belton. WATCH the full story here: ATX Bulls bring professional arena football to Central Texas in 2027 The organization hosted pl...
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Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall near Texas-Louisiana border
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall Tuesday afternoon just east of the Texas-Louisiana border.
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More than a dozen Texas school districts close to triggering state takeover law in 2027
More than a dozen Texas public school districts are at risk of triggering a potential state takeover if they do not improve student academic performance before the next year’s A-F accountability ratings, data shows....
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MLB's Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams and Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has reached a deal to purchase controlling ownership of the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno, expanding its sprawling empire of teams across every major U.S. professional sport with the addition of the beleaguered baseball club. The company led...
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A startup in California is renting out humanoid robots to clean your home
A San Francisco startup is renting out humanoid robots to clean your house. Tau Robotics is charging $30 an hour for the service and these robots can vacuum floors, wipe down kitchen counters and even take out the trash. They can also clean up spills and stray items picked up off...
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Bosque County commissioner addresses residency concerns from the community
Gary Liardon is serving out the term of his brother, who passed away last month. But some in Bosque County are questioning his residency. Gary talked to 25 News reporter Chantale Belefanti about his goal for Bosque County. Gary Liardon will run as a write-in candidate for the upc...
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Ft. Hood: West Range Road closed due to wildland fire
FORT HOOD, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services has closed West Range Road, from Elijah Road to Old Georgetown Road, due to an active wildland fire in the area. Fort Hood issued an update on Tuesday evening saying the Directorate of Emergency S...
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One Waco Company Handles Every HVAC Job From Repair to New Builds
Waco homeowners juggling a broken furnace, an aging AC unit, and a new construction project usually call three different contractors. Clark Heating and Air Conditioning LLC offers a different approach: one company that handles residential HVAC repair, system replacement, and…...
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Heaviest rain with Edouard will be along and east of I-45
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall Tuesday afternoon at 2:20PM CT just east of Sabine Pass, Texas. This system is expected to move northwest, but it looks to be a little farther east than yesterday's model runs. That means the heaviest rain will be along and east of I-45. The p...
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Dabo Swinney sounds off on LSU, Lane Kiffin adding NFL players to roster before Clemson game
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney likes Lane Kiffin, and he doesn’t blame any player or program for taking advantage of something the system allows them to do. But he still has plenty of thoughts about LSU and Kiffin…...
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Looking to smell like Mountain Dew? How about trying their new body wash and soap.
Have you ever wished you could smell like Mountain Dew? Well now you're in luck. The popular soda has partnered with Duke Cannon for a body wash and soap. The smell? Bold Citrus and Good Times, which is close to lemon and eucalyptus. RELATED STORY | 'Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs...
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DHS memo shows Trump administration explored using National Guard in immigration enforcement
A newly revealed Department of Homeland Security memo shows the Trump administration explored a legal pathway to use National Guard troops in immigration enforcement, prompting criticism from legal experts who say the effort pushes the boundaries of federal law and long-standing ...
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BPD: Vehicle accident causes downed electrical line on Lake Road
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - A vehicle accident in Belton has caused an electrical line to fall on Lake Road. Police say the area between Loop 121 and Main Street is temporarily closed. Travelers are urged to avoid this area and seek alternate routes. This is a developing story. FOX ...
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DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated by House Republicans
A controversial policing tactic that permitted staggering amounts of deadly fentanyl to reach the streets as federal authorities sought to build bigger drug cases is now under investigation by Republicans on the House Oversight Committee. The committee's chairman, Rep. James Come...
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Central Texas College students run weeds into learning labs
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College biology students are proving that even the weeds we usually pull and toss have a story to tell. The College says students traded garden gloves for microscopes in a hands-on lab experience. After growing weeds, preparing root samples...
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'Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs' recalled due to undeclared milk allergens
If you're already looking into purchasing treats for Halloween, be aware! Crystal Temptations has recalled their "Halloween Chocolatey Eyeballs" due to undeclared milk allergens. The product was sold under the Crystal Temptations brand, and distributed in Arizona, Texas, Virginia...
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$30 Million Gift Renames Baylor School of Education
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Baylor University officially unveiled the new sign for its School of Education following a $30 million gift from the Moody Foundation earlier this year. A sign unveiling event was held on Tuesday, where President Dr. Linda A. Livingstone and Dean of Moody S...
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Blockade succeeds where sanctions failed as Iran oil exports stall
For the first time on record, Iran has gone about seven weeks without shipping meaningful crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
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House votes to keep government funded through midterm elections
Congress on Tuesday voted to extend government funding until after the November midterm elections, averting a shutdown that would have begun if lawmakers failed to approve funding by Sept. 30. The measure in the House passed 370-48 with broad bipartisan support. RELATED STORY | C...
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Thieves steal $70,000 in Pabst beer from California warehouse
Thieves made off with tens of thousands of cans of Pabst beer in two separate heists from a Southern California warehouse on the same day, police said. Pabst Blue Ribbon has turned the thefts valued by police at $70,000 into a light-hearted social media promotion. But police in M...
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Massachusetts Democratic primary is a generational clash as Rep. Seth Moulton targets Sen. Ed Markey
As Democrats across the U.S. signal an increasing appetite for change, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton is hoping that momentum will help him oust longtime Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Ed Markey in Tuesdays primary. Moulton, a moderate, is among the many Democrats who have called for generation...
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A&M Police raising awareness of sports pass scam
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas A&M Police Department is raising awareness of a sports pass scam. The department says this scam has been targeting citizens who are trying to purchase or sell Texas A&M University Student Sports Passes ahead of the football season in no...
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Protective order filed against former Fort Hood doctor asks to revoke his firearm license
A protective order was filed against former Fort Hood Doctor, Maj. Blaine McGraw, Monday by Renuka Young. According to Bell County documents, Young does not have any previous relationship with McGraw. She filed the order claiming he "committed sexual assault or abuse, indecent as...
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US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown
The stopgap was needed as Congress failed to finish work on the 12 spending bills that fund government programs for the full fiscal year.
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Federal sentence assessed in $430,000 attempted fraud scheme
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Christopher Allen Kennedy has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for an attempt to deposit a huge stolen refund check at a Hearne bank. Kennedy's federal sentence was ordered to be served consecutively with any state level sentence assessed in othe...
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Chinese shipper COSCO collects intel, US officials say
China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO uses concealed equipment on board its ships to spy on military communications near the coastlines of target nations including the U.S., two senior Trump administration officials claim....
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Consumers urged to toss recalled sprouts over E. coli, Salmonella concerns
Everything Sprouts, LLC expanded a voluntary recall of Robust Radish Sprout Mix due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) or Salmonella. The products were distributed between Aug. 13, 2026, and Aug. 26, 2026, to wholesalers and grocery stores in Minn...
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Tony Romo pleads no contest to Milwaukee OWI charge
Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports NFL analyst, said Tuesday he has pleaded no contest to a civil charge after being arrested last month in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Former NFL quarterback...
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Woman needed dozens of stitches after being attacked by otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe
A woman in Nevada says a routine morning swim in Lake Tahoe turned into a frightening encounter when an otter attacked her underwater. Lynnette Bellin said she was swimming near Hidden Beach in Incline Village when she felt something suddenly grab her leg and pull her underwater....
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US refusals of crucial newborn vitamin spike, raising risk of dangerous bleeding
The percentage of parents and caregivers refusing a standard vitamin K shot for infants at birth has accelerated sharply this year, putting more newborns at risk of life-threatening bleeding episodes....
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37 percent of Americans say they've gone to sleep hungry because of money issues
Many Americans may be struggling with money more than they let on. A survey of more than 2,000 Americans found 52 percent have cried because they didn't have enough money. RELATED STORY | US economy stumbles with July job losses and sticky inflation The report, called The Secret ...
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Persistent financial adversity may be having an impact on your brain
Consistently having to deal with financial adversity may be having an impact on your health. That's according to a recent study published by in the journal Innovation in Aging , which tracked thousands of participants over decades to examine money worries and long-term health imp...
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Rescuers saved some 80 people in Grand Canyon floods that left 2 dead and 1 missing, officials say
The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and a lifelong martial artist have been found after a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon. One person remains unaccounted for after about 80 others were rescued over the weekend, officials said Monday. Saturdays flash flood severely...
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AdventHealth Central Texas to host clinical hiring event
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – Looking for a job? AdventHealth Central Texas can help! A clinical hiring event will be hosted from 3 p.m. to 6 pm. Wednesday at 2201 S Clear Creek Road. The organization says it seeks to fill key clinical positions across nursing, imaging, pharmacy and ...
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Cameron Park Zoo Butterfly Garden Set to Reopen to the Public
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Cameron Park Zoo has announced the reopening of its newly-refreshed Junior League of Waco Butterfly Garden this Labor Day weekend! The celebrations begins with the Waco Junior League’s Ribbon Cutting Garden Party taking place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. T...
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How to be well-prepared for hurricane season
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Preparing for hurricanes is essential in saving lives, protecting your property and surviving prolonged power and supply outages. McLennan County Emergency Management Coordinator Ryan Dirker shares how we can be well-prepared for hurricane season...
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Consumer confidence is slipping, with many worried about future income
Consumer confidence is slipping away, according to a Conference Board survey. Consumer confidence moderated slightly in August for a second consecutive month, said Dana M Peterson, Chief Economist, The Conference Board. The Expectations Index slipped further into negative territo...
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Building hurricane-resilient communities with engineering and AI
Texas A&M engineers use infrastructure design, communication strategies and AI tools to strengthen hurricane resilience, speed recovery and protect essential services....
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Iran vows retaliation after US strikes; Trump threatens stronger response
U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets while Iran retaliated across the region despite a warning against doing so from President Trump Tuesday. President Trump called the strikes large and powerful in response to Iran's efforts to add sea mines to the Strait of Hormuz and ta...
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Tarrant County removes 92 polling sites ahead of November election
Tarrant County commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday to approve a list of polling sites for the November elections that included 92 fewer sites than the 2022 midterms....
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‘Next Pro’ names a winner, but others could dance with the stars, too
Adele Zaikman is headed to “Dancing with the Stars.”
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Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity. The transition to a new CEO comes at a pivotal time for Apple. ...
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Two-thirds of Americans are avoiding food categories after recalls. Here's what's changing.
A growing number of Americans are losing trust in the food supply. A new survey by GS1 US finds 67% of Americans are avoiding an entire food category after a recall, and two-thirds say they are hesitant to buy the same product or brand again. Melanie Nuce-Hilton, Senior Vice Pres...
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Undocumented immigrant who moved last year was hit with a $1.8 million DHS fine
Hector Alessandro Negrete got the phone call nine months after he moved to Guadalajara, Mexico, hoping for a fresh start without the onerous weight of uncertainty and fear he carried in Los Angeles. Hey, you have something that says, invoice to border patrol, Negrete recalls his ...
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Aquilla ISD superintendent to retire after 20 years with district
Aquilla, Tx (FOX44) - After 20 years of service to Aquilla ISD, Dr. David Edison has announced that this school year will be his final year serving as the District’s Superintendent. In making the announcement, the district said that since coming to Aquilla ISD in 2006, Dr. Edison...
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Cove ISD trustees adopt balanced budget, set tax rate
Copperas Cove, Tx (FOX44) - After three years of deficit spending, Copperas Cove ISD trustees have adopted a balanced budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The general operating budget of almost $94 million was approved for the new fiscal year, which begins Tuesday September 1st. T...
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Medicare GLP-1 discount has one catch: Some sick patients don’t qualify
Some patients are left in a tough spot, qualifying for Part D coverage of a GLP-1 but facing much higher cost-sharing.
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Waco-area news briefs: Waco-McLennan County Library offers fine forgiveness in September
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
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How to avoid back-to-school germs
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Back-to-school season brings a mix of excitement, new routines - and almost inevitably the return of school germs. We speak with Baylor Scott & White to see how you and your students can get ahead of those annual sniffles as the seasons begin to change. You...
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'Odyssey' scholar Emily Wilson is translating the epic, again. This time she's breaking the rules
LOS ANGELES — Emily Wilson, the classicist who in a review eviscerated Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," isn't done with Homer's epic. She's translating the ancient Greek poem again. "It's a complete retranslation. It's not a revision of the old version,"…...
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In a moment of unity, Americans fight Big Tech together
Technology is increasingly bringing Americans together. Just not the way we once envisioned.
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'Gameday on Main' returning to Historic Downtown Bryan
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - As Aggie football returns against Missouri State this weekend, so does Gameday on Main in Historic Downtown Bryan! The City of Bryan says watch parties will be taking place on Saturday, September 5th at the Palace Theater, located at 105 S ...
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Lindsay Clancy jury sent home without verdict after saying it was deadlocked
Jurors in the criminal trial of Lindsay Clancy were sent home Tuesday without reaching a verdict after earlier telling the judge they could not reach a unanimous decision in the case of the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children in 2023. The judge instru...
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Whistleblower raises concerns about untested USPS election technology
The U.S. Postal Service is poised to launch a hastily built, error-riddled computer system that could jeopardize the process of mail voting relied upon by one-third of all voters, according to a whistleblower statement released Tuesday by Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal. The e...