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Mother hurt by daughter's view of their relationship
Dear Eric: My husband died by his own hand more than 20 years ago. We had three kids younger than 15. I was devastated but I had to keep going to maintain some normalcy for them. I went back to…...
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Pad Thai typically features thin, flat rice noodles that are stir-fried with protein, like chicken, shrimp or tofu, eggs, bean sprouts, green onions and peanuts all tossed in a sweet and savory sauce and garnished with cilantro and lime. The…...
schools
Baylor history professor wins statewide award
This spring, Baylor University history professor Stephen M. Sloan was named a Piper Professor of 2026 by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation.
business
North Carolina, TCU head to Ireland pursuing hot start
A purported business trip to Ireland comes with the usual extracurriculars and distractions, but for North Carolina, it's an opportunity to get away from it all....
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Primed in the Pacific
Waco native Evan Bradley, an ensign in the U.S. Navy, participated last month in the twice-yearly Rim of the Pacific exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands....
schools
Griffin III, Newton to serve as honorary captains for Baylor-Auburn
Baylor legend Robert Griffin III and Auburn legend Cam Newton will reunite at midfield when the two Heisman Trophy winners serve as honorary captains for their alma maters in the 2026 Aflac Kickoff Game, according to a Monday release....
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WNBA ratings soar in culture war over trans athletes
File under "stupid publicity stunt that I shouldn't even be writing about, but here I am, writing about it."
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Everyone is for affordability, but no candidate will deliver
Remember "affordability" mania?The time was 2025. A young, charismatic democratic socialist candidate for New York City mayor named Zohran Mamdani became a viral sensation. His secret? "Affordability."...
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Don't drop letter grades
As a new academic year approaches, universities face a daunting challenge: How to encourage genuine learning while preparing graduates for a workforce being reshaped by artificial intelligence....
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Debt answers are in a deficit
The federal deficit has continued to widen, while the national debt has climbed beyond $40 trillion. The consequences are not abstract accounting exercises. As debt grows, so does the cost of servicing it. More federal revenue must go toward interest…...
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US cancels amphibious drills with South Korea
SEOUL — The United States canceled a joint amphibious landing drill scheduled for next month with South Korea, Seoul's Marine Corps said Monday, after Washington cited constraints on the availability of U.S. forces due to the war in Iran....
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Bond market anxiety raises stakes for Warsh's debut Jackson Hole speech
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's debut speech at the annual Jackson Hole conference this week, self-advertised as a choice between discussing near-term policy or broader principles, has taken on added weight as traders and analysts look for guidance…...
government
Justices lift hurdle to mail ballot restrictions
The Supreme Court lifted a judicial decision Monday blocking President Donald Trump's administration from implementing his executive order to restrict the use of mail-in ballots ahead of the November midterm elections that will decide control of Congress — though another…...
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California AG cancels meeting with Paramount
California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a meeting with Paramount Skydance representatives scheduled for Monday to begin settlement talks over the state's lawsuit seeking to block Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, his office said....
business
US widens sanctions on Iran
WASHINGTON — The U.S. announced an expansion Monday of secondary sanctions it hopes will "sever every economic lifeline" sustaining Iran as President Donald Trump's administration struggles to resolve an unpopular war that has pushed energy prices higher....
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TxDOT I-14 CenTex open house coming to Madisonville
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of Transportation's Interstate 14 Central Texas Corridor Study is coming to Madisonville. TxDOT's Bryan District will continue its third round of in-person open houses (with a virtual option) with a public meeting on Wednesday, August...
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Vertical refocuses mission on reaching Baylor’s ‘unreached’ students
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer Vertical’s new leadership team is entering the academic year with a renewed focus on its mission to reach unreached students who are unfamiliar with the gospel. The student-led ministry’s mission is to “ignite a passion” in college students for Jes...
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Klopfenstein, Polley step up in tight end room amid offseason changes
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor saw the emergence of a top talent at tight end in 2025. Michael Trigg found his place in the Bears’ offense in his second season in Waco. Trigg became a Mackey Award Finalist, All-Big 12 First Team and an All-American as one of the top pass...
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English professor appointed as new director of University Scholars
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Baylor has appointed Dr. Richard Rankin Russell, a professor in the English department, as the new director of the University Scholars program. Russell, who previously served as the program’s assistant director from 2009 to 2013, said returning a...
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Russian drone pilot had 15 seconds to look his target in the eye. He struck anyway
Russian military channels celebrated the "elimination" of enemy forces outside Kramatorsk, a city in eastern Ukraine until independent monitors realized the footage showed an FPV kamikaze drone targeting an unarmed young civilian riding a bicycle. By the time Moscow attempted to ...
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The dangers of self-diagnosis
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer I think we, as humans, have a strong desire to find out what is wrong with us and to give explanations for our quirks. Social media is filled with personalized videos and discussions that share lives in a pursuit of validation and a desire to be un...
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Spider-Man swings into success
By Owen Carson | Broadcast Reporter 2026 has been a big year for movies. Five movies have crossed the coveted $1 billion mark at the box office. The biggest movie, however, has been “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” from Marvel Studios, which has made just over $1.2 billion since being...
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Top 5 songs for your first week of class playlist
By Kalena Reynolds | Editor-in-Chief An unspoken mark in everyone’s transition from adolescence to adulthood is the first week of college. Drowning in surreal emotion and overwhelm, the first week of school brings on an odd combination of feelings. Whether you’re a freshman, grad...
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Waco’s dirty soda showdown: Swig vs. Sip City
By Rhea Choudhary | Arts & Life Writer Waco’s dirty soda options have officially become a little more competitive, and Baylor students have two contenders to consider when deciding which shop earns their next taste test. Whether Baylor students want a sweet drink between their cl...
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The unknown cost of social media’s trendiest drug
By Mady Mijares | Photographer Most everyone has heard of GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound. However, many people don’t know what GLP-1 therapies were truly designed for and how the trend surrounding them has affected those who need them most. Pharmaceutical marke...
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OpenAI subpoenaed by Alabama attorney general over Hugging Face hack
Alabamas attorney general on Monday subpoenaed OpenAI for more information related to its AI agents autonomously hacking into another companys servers in July. The subpoena is part of an investigation into whether OpenAIs practices violated Alabamas consumer protection laws and p...
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Seahawks waive RB Anthony Hankerson, who reportedly plans to return to college
SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks on Monday waived former Oregon State running back Anthony Hankerson after signing the undrafted rookie last week. Hankerson, 22, intends to enter the transfer portal and return to the NCAA, according to a report from…...
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Firefighters make progress containing wildfire in Reno area, reduce evacuation orders
Firefighters have made progress holding a wildfire threatening neighborhoods around Reno, Nevada, with the blaze now 27% contained, fire officials said Monday afternoon, as evacuation orders for thousands were downgraded. Still, high winds could worsen the situation later in the ...
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Pet of the Week: Bramble the Orange Tabby
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Every week, FOX 44 will be featuring a furry friend up for adoption through the Humane Society of Central Texas. You can take a look at Bramble in the video above! If you're thinking about adopting this furry friend, you can contact the Humane Society of Ce...
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Possible renaming of future USS Doris Miller draws attention in Central Texas
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The name of Waco native and Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller could be removed from one of the U.S. Navy’s next aircraft carriers, with President Donald Trump’s name reportedly among those being considered as a replacement. The Navy has been discussing renamin...
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BCSO Investigating stabbing and Structure fire in Moffat
MOFFAT, Texas (FOX 44) - The Bell County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a stabbing and a structure fire that happened in Moffat on Monday afternoon, August 24, 2026, that left three people injured, including an 82-year-old woman. The Bell County Sheriff's Office rece...
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Killeen ISD preparing for annual Freedom Walk
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - The Killeen Independent School District is getting ready to march for a cause and bring the community together for its annual Freedom Walk. For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above....
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Ryan Davis bringing schematic experience, knowledge to Baylor defense
Ryan Davis spent the last three years at Kansas State with Joe Klanderman. As soon as he got to Baylor, his new teammates started picking his brain.
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District 8-2A Div. II: Mart, Crawford, Frost, Wortham, Meridian, Hubbard
Despite being two of Central Texas’ most consistent Class 2A football programs, Mart and Crawford haven’t often been linked in the same district. That changed with this year’s UIL realignment....
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Mike's Football Rewind: TAPPS’ new Week Zero was weird, but pretty cool
TAPPS football arrived early in Central Texas, giving private schools a rare spotlight while leaving plenty to wonder about a season that will end before Thanksgiving....
safety
Rio Escondido Fire erupts in Hamilton County, burning 2,600 acres
A more than 2,600-acres fire has erupted in Hamilton County, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Fire crews are working to get the Rio Escondido Fire under control, but high, gusty winds from the south are hindering progress, according to the Hamilton County, Texas Sheriff...
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Enes Kanter Freedom removed from Sky-Fever game amid WNBA athlete debate
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom got into a shouting match with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud in the waning minutes of the third quarter and was subsequently ejected....
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District 6-3A Div. I: Whitney, West, Mexia, Groesbeck
Just call District 6-3A Div. I the district of experience.
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Deceased victim in Waco homicide identified, two arrests made
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The deceased victim in Waco's fourth homicide of 2026 has been identified. Two arrests have been made. The Waco Police Department says the deceased victim has been identified as 28-year-old Victor Jesus Silva-Delgadillo. The other victim, a 19-year-...
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Waco OKs $100K grants for restaurant, hotel that faced sewer stench from pipe failure
With two $100,000 Waco business grants approved, seven more applications are pending as the city completes repairs to the sewer line along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard....