Art Center Waco, the Taylor Museum of Waco and McLennan County History and the de Cordova Society will present "Celebrating 250 Years of Independence: The American Dream" from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Art Center, 701 S. Eighth…...
The Texas A&M AgriLife Exten sion Service will offer a Sourdough Basics Baking class from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive. The cost is $25. For more information, contact Rachel Esquivel at 254-757-5180 or…...
Several patriotic parades are scheduled around the area on the Fourth of July.
A swim, ride and run through Waco
The Speegleville VFD fireworks extravaganza begins at 9:30 p.m. July 4 at Speegleville Saddle Club, 1195 Speegle Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
SAN DIEGO -- Ending a tradition that began 32 years ago, the San Diego Zoo said this will be the final summer for its Nighttime Zoo program, which gives late-staying visitors the chance to view animals in the evening and…...
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Cities aim to attract highly educated workers because they help drive economic growth and boost tax revenues. In general, higher education levels translate intohigher salariesand as earnings rise, so do long-term taxcontributions. At the same time, graduates tend to seek…...
The City of Robinson will hold public hearings July 16 and July 21, 2026, on two specific use requests and a zoning ordinance amendment at City Hall.
A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy was killed early Sunday while directing traffic at a crash scene on Interstate 45. Deputy Erika Serrato, 24, died after being struck by a commercial truck while working a multi-vehicle drunken driving crash near the Woodlands Parkway ex...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Making memories through masterpieces — and this weekend (June 27 & 28, 2026), residents at The Blake At Waco have been showcasing masterpieces and memories, literally. Thirty of the assisted living facility's residents participated in the "Masterpieces & Me...
I'm not sure which is worse, paying $3.25 for gas, or thinking I got a good deal.Either way, the state of the economy and high prices are influencing where we celebrate the Fourth this year. It falls on Saturday, when…...
No change to the heat part of the forecast. High temperatures will remain in the mid- to upper- 90s in Central Texas for the foreseeable future. Holding off on officially forecasting 100 because soil moisture is still high enough to dampen extreme-heat potential. Basically, if th...
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The Beltonian Theatre is under new ownership and reopening its doors, with new owners Katie and Joey Carlin ready to restore the historic downtown Belton landmark while creating a community gathering space for generations to come.Watch the story here: Beltonian Theatre reopens u...
From red, white and blue side dishes to hot dogs and dessert, here are some recipes that are perfect for your July Fourth celebrations.
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North Killeen has been without a grocery store for years, and city council members are now joining residents in demanding answers about how the issue was overlooked for so long.Watch the story here: City of Killeen investigating lack of grocery store initiative for North Killeen...
We've reached the World Cup knockout stage. But before we look ahead, let's take a look at which players have stood out so far.
The United States and Iran agreed to stop strikes against each other, a senior U.S. official said, according to a report Sunday by Axios.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - With school out for summer, there's no better time for kids and adults to dig into a good book! You can find out about the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge in our interview above....
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - FINALLY, after months of training, days of preparation and set up, the packets were all picked up, and the athletes were ready to run, swim, and bike their way around Cameron Park and through the Brazos River for the annual TriWaco. Hundreds of triathletes,...
Both top-seeded players are facing significant questions as the tennis calendar unfolds to the 139th edition of the Wimbledon Championships on Monday in London....
Retirement planners sometimes speak of a "magic number": a rough estimate of how much money an American might need to retire in comfort. Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising....
The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California no-kill animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities said.The Humboldt County Sheriffs Office said Friday that it also discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones and other remains duri...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Law enforcement agencies from all across Texas, including the McLennan County SO, are extending their condolences to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office as they mourn the loss of one of their own, killed in the line of duty early this mornin...
Offseason in name only. The NFL rests for no one. On the surface, this NFL offseason didn't come with a loaded free-agent class or a draft that promised headlines....
PHOTO GALLERY — Check out some scenes from TriWaco today in downtown Waco.
The next time you want to use a restroom in a restaurant, you might have to reach for your wallet.
Here's what shoppers bought and how much they spent during Amazon.com's annual sales event.
Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead and prompted dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes. More significant rainfall is expected to push east through parts of Kentucky and Tennessee on Sunday.One person d...
They include Americans seeking refuge from political turmoil in the United States.
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
In the first three months of 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased nearly a dozen commercial warehouses as part of an effort to rapidly expand its detention space....
Three firefighters have died battling a fast-moving blaze along the Colorado-Utah border, officials said, as dozens of infernos rage across the Southwest, with Utah imposing sweeping restrictions on Fourth of July fireworks ahead of the nations 250th Independence Day.The National...
One in five women delayed or passed up menopause treatment due to financial concerns and only 26% have insurance coverage for hormone replacement therapy, according to a 2025 study....
France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as Europeans elsewhere were suffering through yet another day of new temperature highs that sparked wildfires in Germany and had Ber...
The phaseout of the 20-year-old subsidies, accelerated under Trump’s 2025 tax law, could drive contract prices for wind and solar energy up by 40% to 50%....
Latinos are one of the swingiest demographics in the American electorate, polls show, their political allegiances tending to shift in rhythm with economic ebbs and flows....
By 1849, decades after the United States declared its independence, the earliest known people of what soon would become the city of Waco had already been forced from the area....
Look back, look ahead: th...
At this point, it's no longer a question of whether Braxton Ashcraft belongs in the All-Star conversation.
COLLEGE STATION — After going winless in three games of Pool G play Friday, Temple's football squad won its opening consolation bracket game before falling in its second-round matchup, officially ending Central Texas' run on the third and final day…...
Cultivate Waco will host a watercolor workshop at 11 a.m. Saturday at its new home, 924 Austin Ave., Suite 100.
Woodway's next farmers market will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd.
Your candy — like your Cheetos and cereal — may soon be less colorful.
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Snake's TopBallerUSA is organizing a four-week 3-on-3 soccer tournament at Hacienda Parra, 2526 E. Old Axtell Road near Axtell.
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Texas A&M hires Olympic gold medalist and veteran coach Leroy Burrell as head track & field coach after his successful runs leading Auburn and Houston....
There’s no question about “can you see” when it comes to American flags in Waco's skies: It’s hard to miss something that tops 2,000 square feet atop a 100-foot flagpole....
At this point, it’s no longer a question of whether Braxton Ashcraft belongs in the All-Star conversation. It’s a matter of how strong his case has become....
As we approach the Fourth of July, some of our neighbors are buying fireworks early, regardless of the economy. Americans are expected to spend nearly $3 billion on fireworks this year. We just want to enjoy the day," said Preston Greer. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:This is kinda a recen...
The Temple Wildcats were the final Central Texas team standing at the Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament on Saturday, and they picked up a win in consolation bracket play....
HARKER HEIGHTS (FOX 44) - Saving lives through taking smoke alarms into the community and installing them for people in need — the focus of Saturday's (June 27, 2026) "Sound The Alarm" event at the Harker Heights Library. Several volunteers from the American Red Cross Central & S...
It's hot! No surprises there. But the heat will only get hotter for us as the Heat Dome over the eastern U.S. strengthen into early July. The heat domes are like immovable objects in the weather pattern, and unfortunately, it'll continue to influence Texas's weather pattern for a...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - We are only halfway through summer vacation, but the Waco Police Department already has back-to-school on their mind. The department had all available hands on deck for their annual 'Stuff the Cruiser' event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, (June 27, 2026), at...
The Baltimore Ravens announced Waco native Kyle Youmans as the new voice of their franchise.Watch the full story here: From Midway to Maryland: Kyle Youmans named new voice of Baltimore Ravens"It's incredible. The goal since I set out in broadcasting was always play-by-play. I wa...
Investigators spent a third day excavating the property of a Northern California animal rescue as part of an expanding investigation into shelter dog deaths, with authorities saying dozens of animal remains have already been recovered.In a statement released this week, the sherif...
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Waco Habitat for Humanity invites the public to celebrate the Majors family's new home, 1915 S. 21st St., at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
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