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Several former college football players returned to campus after legal rulings allowed veteran athletes an additional year of eligibility under a new NCAA age-based five-year model for playing seasons....
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An Idaho judge has set the timeline for Bryan Kohberger's attempt to withdraw his guilty plea in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and he is warning attorneys on both sides that he will hold any new evidence in the case to a strict legal standard. Fourth District ...
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LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Academy Independent School District's Board of Trustees has approved a balanced operating budget for the 2026–2027 school year, along with a lower tax rate. The district says this newly-adopted budget includes an approximately one percen...
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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - With high temperatures continuing across the region, the City of Killeen is reminding residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. Residents are welcome to take advantage of available resources at city facilities during normal business h...
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A Kentucky police officer was arrested after authorities said he used the Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to track his ex-girlfriend over 2,000 times, marking the latest in a string of recent law enforcement officer resignations or arrests for alleged abuses of th...
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More than 1,000 people are still missing in China and Nepal after a wall of ice, mud and rock collapsed into a mountain river, triggering a catastrophic flash flood....
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Is that thunder I hear?? Finally some rain to help alleviate the very dry conditions... even if just a little. With this weak cold front passing through our area today, we will see a wet start to the day, then a chance for rain again in the afternoon. Temperatures will drop a few...
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At 71 and a few years into retirement, Linda Henry felt like she was in good health, and only went to her doctor in Southern California for the occasional checkup. So it was a shock when she found out in 2024 that she had been enrolled in hospice, a specialized end-of-life care u...
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The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists. That may have led to the backed-up water surging downstream with enormous force a few ...
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McLennan Community College trustees gave final approval Tuesday to a marginally lower tax rate than previously proposed, after administrators shaved another $18,000 from the college's $73.8 million budget....
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Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail Early This Morning
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The Supreme Court struck down a sweeping set of federal tariffs, triggering a massive government payout to businesses that had paid into the system but whether that money makes it back to consumers depends largely on where you shop. The government collected an estimated $166 bill...
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Worlds built from imagination, wit and hard plastic return to Waco this weekend with the Waco Brick Convention, a commercial celebration built with Lego building blocks....
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TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor Scott & White Health has announced the new president of the McLane Children’s Medical Center. BSW Health says Bonifacio “Ben” Benitez III will join the organization effective September 28. This is following a leadership transition which started aft...
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Over 150 wallets on Polymarket International may have traded on inside U.S. military information, raising concerns that the market could broadcast signals exploitable by foreign adversaries, according to new research....
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FORT WORTH, Texas — Say whatever you want about Texas Tech’s “behaviors” this offseason, but this week the university on the Plains announced a school-record enrollment of 45,812. This is an increase of 3,859 from last year’s class. The incoming…...
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DALLAS — The billboard along North Central Expressway, touting “K7NG OF DALLAS’’ — a Heisman Trophy campaign that involves a slightly tortured spelling of Kevin Jennings along with his jersey number — will be up soon enough. Whatever finger injury…...
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor’s defense will be revamped heading into the 2026 season. A new coordinator, new assistant coaches and new players come to Waco to overhaul a defense that struggled last year. While many position groups brought in new personnel and styles, t...
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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Writer It is not always easy raising two offensive linemen. This was reflected in David and Jennifer Sieracki’s grocery bill every week, but they di d not stop supporting their sons, fifth-year Kaden Sieracki and junior K oltin Sieracki. “It was expensiv...
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By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Textbook prices keep climbing, but buying a hard copy isn’t the only way Baylor students are accessing course materials. From Follett Fees to Canvas and library course reserves, students are finding ways to get what they need for class without always p...
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By Hannah Webb | News Editor The Baylor Line’s claim to fame has always been that it is a “tradition like no other.” College football fans gave Baylor another reason to make that claim, as the Line was named the best walk-out tradition in college football. The tradition, which be...
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By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer Summer internships are often considered a bridge between studying and working. However, the nature and purpose of summer internships have evolved, making it harder for students to secure authentic experiences. Despite this, the Baylor Career Center h...
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By Hannah Webb | News Editor The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District notified Baylor Wednesday of an active tuberculosis case in the greater Waco community. University officials said there is no ongoing risk of exposure to the Baylor community. In an email sent to student...
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By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Baylor’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary will open a new campus in Dallas beginning next academic year, the university announced this month. The new location is in partnership with Park Cities Baptist Church, a North Dallas church that will ...
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Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail Overnight
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MOFFAT, Texas (KXXV) A woman has been arrested and charged after a stabbing and structure fire in Moffat Monday, according to the Bell County Sheriff's Office. 35-year-old Michelle Elizabeth Pueller was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one co...
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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Now that school is back in session, you may find yourself with a flood of readings, projects, essays and tests coming your way. Though the waves may seem fierce, there is a lifeline to keep you from going too deep: music. However, not all homew...
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By Rhea Choudhary | Arts & Life Writer For Baylor students used to making a trip to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Austin or even Houston just for their TJ Maxx fix, the wait is almost over. TJ Maxx is set to open its first Waco location late September at 4328 W. Waco Drive, about 1...
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By The Editorial Board A lot has happened since we left campus last spring: America turned 250 years old, Europeans discovered Buc-ee’s during the FIFA World Cup and the largest known outbreak of Cyclospora ever was recorded in the U.S., leading to over 15,000 confirmed cases fro...
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - One of the College Station Fire Department’s finest is battling cancer, and here is what you can do to help. The Fire Department says there will be a 5K run held for Grayson Brock at TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field on Saturday, August 29th. The ...
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Police have announced a total of four arrests tied to the deadly shooting. One of the suspects named Wednesday faces the first murder charge filed in the case....
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FORT HOOD, Texas (KXXV) A former Fort Hood doctor accused of sexually abusing patients now has an official court-martial date. Maj. Blaine McGraw is scheduled to be court-martialed on March 30, 2027. McGraw faces military charges resulting from accusations from dozens of women wh...
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Across the nation, the shortage of housing is estimated to be 5.5 million units, with particularly acute issues in some locations (including many parts of Texas)....
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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) -- The Ellison Eagles are looking to build on a breakthrough that has put the program back in the postseason conversation. Ellison finished 5-6 overall and 3-2 in district play last season, advancing to the bi-district round of the playoffs. It marked the ...
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DALLAS — A wildfire is roaring across Texas, burning structures at a Boy Scout camp and prompting evacuations across a rural swath of the state.
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In an exclusive, one-on-one interview, Education Secretary Linda McMahon sat down with the Scripps News Group in Denver's Reporter Tyler Melito as she made a stop in Colorado for the Returning Education to the States Tour . The two met at John Adams Academy in Sterling Ranch, a s...
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DALLAS — Crews battling the 80,000-acre Ross fire caught a break from the weather Wednesday as cooler, more humid conditions brought some relief after days of extreme heat and rapid fire growth across western North Texas....
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Wednesday brought Waco's 24th consecutive triple-digit daily high, with no measurable rain since mid-July.
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EVANT, Texas (FOX 44) — Monday's Rio Escondido fire near Evant was joined by two others that started almost simultaneously on Tuesday. Tuesday morning started off as planned for responders, monitoring the Rio Escondido fire. Progress was being made, and then around 4 p.m. things ...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two more arrests have been made in connection with Waco's fourth homicide of 2026. The Waco Police Department says 17-year-old Jayden Mendez is charged with Deadly Conduct, and 18-year-old Marcus Hardin is charged with Riot/Murder. This comes after ...
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MOFFAT, Texas (FOX 44) - An arrest has been made in connection with the stabbings and house fire in Moffat earlier this week. The Bell County Sheriff's Office says its Criminal Investigations Division presented information to the District Attorney’s Office involving this investig...
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Brenda was born in Waco, TX to Billie Jean Taylor Rose (deceased). She was married to John Young (deceased), siblings Larry E Rose (Houston) Gary L Rose (deceased) Sharon R Rose (deceased) George K Rose (Waco). Her children Kimeshia Rose…...
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McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - If you love live music, local brews, and watching community leaders step way out of their comfort zones for a great cause, be sure to clear your calendar! The United Way of McLennan County paid a visit to our studio to discuss the upcoming "Rhyth...
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Axtell’s Jackson Manning doesn’t want sympathy. He wants to play football. With a prosthetic leg, the senior center is ready to line up and help the Longhorns chase a state title....
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The sting of Baylor soccer’s first loss of the season won’t have much time to linger. The Bears have a chance to prove Sunday was an aberration.
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Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer, and plenty of Americans are planning to squeeze in one final getaway before fall arrives. Travel expert Tomeka Jones says travelers should prepare for busy airports and busy highways over the holiday weekend. And travelers should...
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None of the coaches in District 8-2A Div. I were surprised to see the same core six schools stay lumped together during the UIL’s biennial realignment and redistricting process....
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Local Waco native Holly Tucker portrayed Dolly Parton earlier this year. With the recent passing of Dolly, Holly talked about her role and what it felt like to play the beloved icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026 The Dolly Parton Imagination Library mails o...
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The Pro Bowl is no more, the NFL announced Wednesday, ending an exhibition of the league's top players that was held in some form almost every year since 1951. The game wasn't played in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that was the only pause in the postseason event. "I...
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As the U.S.-Iran conflict stretches into its sixth month, the leader of the United Nations global nuclear watchdog acknowledged on Wednesday that Iran maintains many capabilities in its nuclear program just as Iranian officials insisted that theyd continue to block inspections of...
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Blake Lively will get just over $400,000 of the $8 million she sought in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after they settled their fight over the production of their 2024 film It Ends With Us, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Judge Lewis J. Liman explained in a ...
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Here are a few tips for decorating cakes that will make your buttercream dreams come true.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — SpaceX drove the Space Coast’s record 109 launches last year with a frenetic pace of missions dedicated to its Starlink internet constellation....
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Waco's Desperado agreement includes sales-tax rebates as an incentive for the 88-home upscale development joining Waco Surf. Backers also unveiled the potential for 250 more homes and a 250-room hotel....
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Here’s a look at the top 5 games of the week in Central Texas entering Week One, including La Vega-Franklin, Midway-Rouse, Hamilton-Bremond, Whitney-Mart and China Spring-Connally. #txhsfb #TribFridayNight...
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The heat rolls on here in Central Texas, but there is a subtle change on the way tonight. A weak cold front will work into the region from the north late tonight into Thursday morning. This may set the stage for a few scattered showers and storms. Many of us may not see rain, but...
