local
LETTERS: Singing songs of America; we're all paying for AI costs; science experts excluded
A special fourth
All News
parks
Laura A. Schifter: Summer camps aren't ready for the summers we have now
Every camp in the country should be ready for the summers we actually have, not the ones we used to have.
local
Waco-area news briefs: Woodway, others host Fourth of July parades
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
local
Midway 12U All-Stars Capture District 9 Title, Advance to Sectionals
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- The Midway 12U All-Stars opened the Little League District 9 Championship doubleheader against Salado with a dominant 15-1 run-rule victory in four innings in Game 1. Midway completed the sweep with a 13-1 victory in Game 2, securing the District 9 champio...
local
Trump cancels plan to sign bipartisan housing bill, reportedly leads to shouting match
The stage was set on Capitol Hill Wednesday for President Trump to sign an overwhelmingly bipartisan Housing affordability bill hailed as the most significant housing reform in three decades.But the president had other plans, canceling the signing via social media post.Trump wro...
parks
Scripps News' 'ICE Inc.' investigation tracks tax dollars flowing to companies running immigration lockups
The Scripps News ICE Inc. investigation cast a light on the business of immigration detention, exposing record revenues for corporate owners of jails given government contracts to help carry out President Trumps mass deportation campaign.The investigation traveled across the coun...
local
Torture Museums in Europe
The endless security lines at the airport may seem torturous — but they are child's play compared with what heretics and criminals faced in the Middle Ages. Medieval torture was used both to extract confessions and to punish the convicted…...
safety
Central Texas mother says 7-year-old son is left with severe injuries after alleged drunk driver caused Waco crash - KWTX
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxQcnZ1bUY4alJMSFVBNUJkMmRrbElaUTZOcEs0MjBTNVZrVUpzT3JMb1NSNFVxOXd6b1hHdXRaWlo2by1NU01renI3bEM0akxSY3daclppTDRnc2RDVEI4ZnVmWGhMWmJuNmZ0TlBsQ0ZCNExFWURRVW9jc1NYX3U3ZEM1SkRqM1hsUTZmdmZ3N0JQYWNhVDI2UEZsZFNQbnpaLTVCQnU0LUxGLU...
local
Texas Youth Classic Tournament returning to Waco
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best of the best youth golfers in this region will call Central Texas home with the return of the Texas Youth Classic to the Waco area next week! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. If you would like to register for...
local
Local pitmaster feeds Waco’s homeless with weekly barbecue effort - KWTX
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxQa1lKbzZiZlQ2MlR0d1FOdGN6X2t4YVZsd0VVU3d1Um9XR1BjdElWY1VNcTVUMUV4akpQRXQ1WEkyY3ZTbDlBXzlnd2QzYUd5bDMzeGZIYUNoc19MRHdRWmNpNGdsaVFSNUFvZWVQM0o2N0xla0g3MjdIdTdNNm8zY1RHRENPRm9aUnZpdk13Vl9uakJ1MVV6MjZLdlR1d9IBsgFBVV95cUxOb0...
local
Gracie the Giraffe's Great Adventure
TEXAS (FOX 44) - A giraffe by the name of Gracie has escaped from the Cedar Hollow Ranch and has taken the internet by storm. Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint has been tracking Gracie's movements across the state, and she's been spotted in plenty of places with a $5,000 reward fo...
schools
High school notebook: Centex girls flag football takes hold with Vanguard debut
Girls flag football is on the rise, and Vanguard is at the center of it. The Lady Vikings finished second at the inaugural TAPPS state showcase over the weekend....
local
NATO's Rutte looks to soothe Trump's criticisms ahead of alliance summit next month
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte met with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, pressing the case for a military alliance that the volatile U.S. leader has sharply criticized as the Pentagon reviews the size of the U.S. military footprint in Europe.Trump has slammed NATO, arguing...
local
Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquakes epicenter was west of the community of Moron, located along the countrys Caribbean coa...
local
White House requests $87 billion from Congress for Iran war, farm subsidies and DC renovations
The White House has made a request to Congress for supplemental funding to support the war against Iran and other initiatives.The request is for $87.6 billion. The Office of Management and Budget says the money would pay for "urgent needs related to Operation Epic Fury (OEF), in ...
local
New bricks in the wall: Logan Moore bringing positive mindset to Baylor offensive line
Logan Moore was a coveted portal player. He said Utah offered him "a buttload of money" on his visit. Now, he's helping the new-look Baylor offensive line be positive....
parks
Mandatory flu shots for all military recruits as outbreak sickens nearly 300
The Pentagon said Wednesday that boot camps for all the military services are once again requiring the flu vaccination for all recruits after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the shot optional for the military at the end of April.The development, confirmed to The Associated Pr...
local
Waco, Pet Circle Regional Animal Center hold plaque-signing for future veterinary clinic - KCENTV.com
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8wFBVV95cUxQOGhadDZBTWoxUy1LUURYN2VnbXFKVTNmc1BBT0VvR1l2VHJHSEpRSTlobndCTHRyMzNxV1pSTmtWYnJGX0RWN1R3bUFXQzIzMGs0QkVGZHdnQ3hfV2hoZHRQVDIwa1hsTDVERUNUS1JFdzhONC1kbllHa0dDb0xtckdPa1lqRzRaZGM4dnBQVUktS2wxdEl2MTQ5dmFpVHlOdENfWlZhM3NQU1...
local
I-35 frontage road closures planned this week between New Road, Irving Lee
The closures are planned nightly from Thursday through Sunday morning.
local
Trump administration asks Congress for $87.6 billion, mostly for Iran war
It also includes $500 million for Global Health Security to prevent, detect and respond to the Ebola outbreak in Africa.
local
Woodway tax base expected to eclipse $2 billion
Woodway is expecting a little more than $2 billion in taxable property value as it prepares next year's budget, a bump of about $106 million over last year....
government
Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midterms
Texas lawmakers on Tuesday asked the Texas Secretary of State’s Office for assurances that issues with the state’s voter registration and election management system would be fixed before the November midterm election....
safety
Bryan 18-wheeler rollover accident causing traffic delays
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - No major injuries have been reported in an 18-wheeler rollover accident in Bryan. The Police Department says the vehicle rolled over on the westside feeder road of Highway 21 at Highway 6. This crash is between the intersection and Old Kurten Road. Traffic...
local
Former Baylor Bear returns to program to be assistant coach
Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua is back with the Baylor Bears.Instead of on the court, the former national champion has been named as an assistant coach for Baylor men's basketball.Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua reunites with head coach Scott Drew as Tchatchoua was a member of the Bears...
local
Baylor hires Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua as assistant basketball coach
Former Baylor forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua has joined the men's basketball coaching staff. He spent the last two seasons working with the San Antonio Spurs....
local
National Square Dance Convention Draws Global Crowd to Waco
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - Thousands of dancing enthusiasts gathered for the 75th annual National Square Dance Convention in Waco! People came together in a lively celebration of camaraderie, music, and traditions that keep the dance alive. It wasn't just Texans who came to do-si-do - s...
schools
Waco PD asks for school supplies donations - KCENTV.com
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxNWUJtQ1Zqb2VKTjQxRzYyOTE0ci1meGotRUxjc2NZUnA5TC1EUkNzdWFuU1U1R3IyQUgyMEtCNDlJeWxsd3dXZmxIbjhxcC1RT0x4dUdHYmxvWHJoRkNEVENKbmNwT0FPd25UcTM2ZjFpdm5idnRzY0FpdS0tcFNYTkVYVUxiZlp3dG80NlVQclJleXRnOEV5cUh6RHA3eFZFMTkyM19zM19sTU...
local
USDA defends screwworm response amid congressional fingerpointing
WASHINGTON — At a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing earlier this month, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was resolute — her agency was well-prepared for the New World screwworm, and had kept it at bay for months before the first case…...
parks
Boy falls down 50-foot waterfall track after getting off Disneyland ride early
A 13-year-old fell down a 50-foot waterfall track at Disneyland in California after getting off a ride early.Park officials said it happened Sunday on the Tiana's Bayou Adventure log ride. The ride does not use seat belts or lap bars.The teen was taken to the hospital but did not...
local
US airfares are at their highest in years as the Iran war shocks oil and energy prices
U.S. domestic airfares climbed to an average of $428 in the last quarter, thanks in large part to fuel price disruptions caused by the war in Iran.Data released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics on Wednesday shows in Q1 of 2026, airfare costs rose 4.7% from Q4 2025, and ...
local
It's hot...it will stay hot
It's summertime in Central Texas! Highs will be in the mid to upper 90s through next week. It will feel like 100-105 each afternoon when you factor in the humidity. Rain chances will remain very low, but there could be a slight change to isolated activity as we get closer to the ...
local
Wanted: Missing giraffe on the loose in Texas
People in Texas are being asked to be on the lookout for something unusual: a missing giraffe.Gracie escaped about two weeks ago from Cedar Hollow Ranch, which is located in Texas Hill Country west of San Antonio.The Real County Animal Rescue-Shelter said Gracie was last seen on ...
local
Global confidence in Trump stands at 23%, Pew survey finds
According to a new Pew Research Center survey, Trump’s approval ratings among adults around the globe are at an all-time low.
parks
Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy almost one year after deadly flood
Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas....
local
NCAA approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons
Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era and court fights with players trying to extend their careers, the NCAA approved a new eligibility model for Division I athletes on Tuesday that will allow five seasons of competition over a five-year period that begins with the...
local
What does it mean to love a country with an imperfect past? | The Ethical Life podcast
🎧 As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, the hosts examine patriotism, historical memory and whether gratitude can coexist with honest reflection....
government
North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship
North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyangs adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.In a speech at Nampho Shipyard on the countrys west coast, leader Kim Jong Un said th...
schools
New video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet
Newly released video from an officer's body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year. Karmelo Anthony, 19, was...
local
Music & More Guide for June 25: Waco-area concerts, music, theater, arts and more
Concerts
schools
Cove grad earns spot in HS volleyball record books
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) – A Copperas Cove Bulldawg has cemented herself in the national high school volleyball record books! The district says 2022 Copperas Cove High School graduate Kyra Gaston was recently awarded her place in the ecord books with the National Federation ...
business
Most Americans think founders would be disappointed in today’s U.S.
Duane Mitchell has big plans for America's 250th anniversary.Mitchell, a 78-year-old veteran in Montana, plans to take a red, white and blue 1954 Chevrolet pickup that he restored and drive it in local parades for the Fourth of July. In honor of the country's milestone anniversar...
local
'Believe Work Compete’: Mauricio Pochettino is leaving his mark on USMNT
Easy as Pochettino and his staff are making it seem, the journey to the World Cup has been anything but.
parks
How a Michigan town helped launch recreational power boating in America
The roar of an engine across the water is a familiar sound today but more than a century ago, it was something entirely new, and it was built in southeast Michigan.The sights and sounds of summer on Lake St. Clair are unmistakable, but long before recreational boating became a f...
local
World's Largest Swimming Lesson to be held in Bryan
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - If you’ve ever wanted to be part of setting a world record, here’s your chance! The World’s Largest Swim Lesson will be taking place from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. in Bryan this Thursday, and tens of thousands of individuals worldwide are expected to unite and take ...
local
Help clean up the Brazos River just in time for TriWaco event
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Keep Waco Beautiful is inviting the community to join its Summer Shoreline Cleanup to prepare for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's TriWaco event. All volunteers will be walking the shoreline along the Brazos River from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Saturday, Ju...
government
Judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trumps administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.The ruling by U.S. D...
local
United Way of Central Texas seeks fans
Temple, Tx (FOX44) - As summertime temperatures rise, United Way of Central Texas is hoping to help the elderly and those without air conditioning stay cool. They are teaming up with the public to conduct a fan drive to help them and others with medical conditions stay bit more c...
local
Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC
It's not Olympic prize money officially, but it is a significant amount of cash going directly to athletes after a Summer or Winter Games.The International Olympic Committee pledged Wednesday to pay more than $100 million to athletes through 2028 by creating a fund for $10,000 gr...
schools
Pick up a book or two and 'Unearth a Story'
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - School is out for summer, and the Temple Public Library is calling all bookworms to join in on an upcoming challenge! For more information about the Unearth a Story: Summer Reading Program, you can watch our interview above....
parks
Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament to impact traffic
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - Dave Campbell's Texas Football will be hosting the Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament in College Station, and traffic will be impacted. According to the City of College Station, this event will take place from June 25-27 at the Veterans Park & Athleti...
local
Full 'Disclosure': Spielberg's latest film comes up short | Streamed & Screened podcast
Building on his science-fiction legacy, Steven Spielberg returns this summer with "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if the existence of aliens were revealed to the world....
government
Mamdani-backed candidates sweep Democratic primaries in New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdanis slate of fiery progressives swept establishment-backed Democrats in the state's congressional primaries on Tuesday, ousting two sitting congressmen in a resounding show of force for the democratic socialist leader of Americas largest city, who ...
local
Trump cancels housing bill signing, saying SAVE America Act must pass first
The housing bill, which passed the Senate and House of Representatives this week, was a significant — and rare — bipartisan victory on Capitol Hill.
safety
Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged in federal bribery probe
A chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with accepting more than $100,000 in bribes to steer a city contract for emergency housing for migrants to a Queens hotel, according a federal indictment unsealed Wednesday.The indictment lodges multiple c...
safety
Hill County declares local disaster due to New World screwworm threat
HILL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Hill County has issued a Local Declaration of Disaster due to the growing threat of the New World Screwworm. The Declaration was issued on Tuesday by Hill County Judge Shane Brassell and Hill County Commissioners Court, according to Hill County Emerg...
local
2026 NBA Draft winners, losers: Deep class, big swings after No. 4
Here are the winners and losers from the 2026 NBA Draft.
safety
Federal judge blocks Trump policy of making arrests at immigration courts nationwide
A federal judge in California on Tuesday issued a nationwide block against the Trump administrations policy of making arrests at immigration courts, putting an end to a practice that garnered national attention.Last year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement began detaining migran...
local
Central Texas referees hold classes at MCC for new officials
In 2025 I did a story on the shortage of officials in Central Texas. To see if any changes have been made, I went to MCC where a class of Intro to Football is held for new officials.Watch the full story here: Central Texas referees hold classes at MCC for new officialsThe class i...
local
Court awards $640K to judge who refused to marry same-sex couples - ABA Journal
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxNNi16TVl6SW1vM0drVVJFTV81ZHFQc0dyLTY2NWJHYmQ2a3hRMWs2cDQzNWJzM3dURGNnaDRuSEt4UEJhaU5faTRScnVCVGx2SHJ5c3JUOTN5M25kUmhEVjRwUk1QdkRwY0V4Z0s2RkNBN2UxLTNRNmgzVUR4SHhqemJvTmJZaGRDdXJndHdHRmtaai1wVDhJWmJlTEpZZk1FLWJkdmlWRVVTM0...
safety
Victims in Hill Co six-fatality crash identified
Hill County, Tx (FOX44) - The Department of Public Safety has released details and identities of the six people killed in a weekend crash on Highway 171 in Hill County. DPS Sgt Ryan Howard said the crash occurred on State Highway 171 near FM 3155 between Malone and Bynum just aft...
Page 70 of 78 · 4,650 articles
