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Medicare open enrollment is still more than a month away, but scammers are already targeting seniors with a flood of phone calls, texts and emails. Some try to steal Medicare numbers using deceiving warnings about incomplete benefit information, while others promise free benefits...
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New Yankees owner George Steinbrenner tried everything to break him and destroy his reputation to the point of no return, but Dave Winfield refused to let him win....
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A plan in one of Texas' largest counties to use dozens fewer polling locations than in previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections. The proposal, set for a vote Tuesday, would reduce the number ...
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If a muscle atrophies, our bodies weaken. We can’t walk very far, we can’t lift things.
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The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran for the first time in weeks, and Iran retaliated, as the war between the countries surpassed six months. President Trump called the campaign very limited but didnt rule out further action, calling Iran a failed nation. Their navy i...
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Belichick, Virginia and TCU lead the biggest winners and losers from Week 0 of the 2026 season.
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At least two people are dead and around 15 are unaccounted for after flash flooding ripped through Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona over the weekend. The body of a 46-year-old man was found near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River, park officials said. His identity and t...
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Swiss police say they arrested a 43-year-old man on Monday after a deadly shooting at a rave in northern Switzerland led to the death of an Italian citizen and saw several other young people wounded. Aargau Cantonal Police previously said one person was killed and five others wer...
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Election officials said it would take something short of "an act of God" for their states and localities to comply with the rule just weeks before the elections....
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One of the most expensive ads in a South Texas congressional race this cycle opens with a simple pitch: “When it comes to your healthcare, Bobby Pulido believes you should be in charge — not politicians.”...
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McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The McLennan County Commissioners Court voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a four-cent property tax rate increase alongside the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Precinct Two Commissioner D.L. Wilson came to our studio to share more informati...
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The soft light that filters down, like sun through the thatched roof of a rondavel, in the soaring lobby of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has something warm in it. Protective, almost — which makes sense, as its stunning chandeliers are…...
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The best vacations often include memorable experiences, real adventure and transformative moments. Here are five ideas to consider. Traverse Norway’s fjords by yacht From the deck of a Windstar yacht, the scenery unfolds at an unhurried pace. Waterfalls tumble from…...
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Here’s a disturbing fact: A third of U.S. adults fail to get the recommended minimum of seven hours of daily sleep. As many as 70 million Americans experience chronic sleep disorders or disturbances, with 20% of those reporting daytime drowsiness.…...
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ORLANDO, Fla. — A new documentary that delves into filmmakers and their associated theme-park projects is streaming now on Disney+. “Disney Worldbuilders” goes behind the scenes and into the childhoods of a set of storytellers with interviews and file footage.…...
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LONDON — Fewer crowds, cheaper prices and milder weather, the last quarter of the year can offer a lot for travelers. Much of Europe is arguably better in September and October than the height of summer – a lot of…...
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TRITTENHEIM, Germany — Thomas Weber ditched life in front of a screen and grabbed a pair of rubber boots instead. As a young fisherman on the Moselle river, his job involves back-breaking work. And his aim is no less than…...
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GET UP! The Lariat’s Sports Buzz is back for another semester of Baylor Athletics. The stove is starting to get a little hot only one week into classes, as soccer and volleyball have successful weeks and the Bears are itching to return to the gridiron. College football is back Th...
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By Aidan O’Connor | Sports Writer The weekend started with No. 21 Baylor volleyball hanging 10 and hitting the waves of Hawaii. The Bears escaped the harsh Waco heat for an island paradise before opening the 2026 season. Baylor (3-0) hung three wins at the Hawaiian Airlines Wahin...
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a new streamlined Diabetes 1st Step program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive....
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McLennan Community College will present the Ken Starr Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Sept. 10, featuring presidential historian, author and speaker Lindsay M. Chervinsky, executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon....
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Newly retired educators will be honored by the Waco-McLennan County chapter of Texas Retired Teachers Association from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Region 12 Education Service Center, 2101 W. Loop 340 in Waco....
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Country music star Pat Green will headline the Wild Game Extravaganza fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Waco at 6 p.m. Sept. 12.
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The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a State of AI & Innovation luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Baylor Club, 1001 S. Martin Luther King Blvd....
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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer, Charlie Cole | LTVN Sports Broadcast Reporter Baylor struggled to pull ahead in a tightly contested second half against Pepperdine. One goal was called back because the Bears were offside and senior forward Aryanna Jimison could not connect on a ...
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After putting in decades of hard work, we naturally expect to have financial security in our golden years. But not all Americans can look forward to a relaxing retirement. Around61%of workers are somewhat confident that they will have enough money…...
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Kids explore how mud connects to plants, animals, soil and the environment at a free, family-friendly Mud Day event Sept. 19 at the Gary Halter Nature Center....
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HAMILTON COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: As of Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Texas A&M Forest Service is reporting that the Rio Escondido Fire in Hamilton County has burned 2,713 acres and is 95 percent contained. 111 total structures have burned as a result of this fire, includi...
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Greensboro, N.C., is the 18th-worst place to retire, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability…...
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Lincoln, Neb., is the 36th-worst place to retire, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability…...
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Buffalo, N.Y., is the 42nd-worst place to retire, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability…...
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Omaha, Neb., is the 127th-best place to retire, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability…...
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Winston-Salem, N.C., is the 113th-best place to retire, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability…...
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Tulsa, Okla., is the 110th-best place to retire, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability…...
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Tucson, Ariz., is the 55th-best place to retire, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability…...
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Bismarck, N.D., is the 24th-best place to retire, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability…...
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Richmond, Va., is the 20th-best place to retire, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability…...
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Madison, Wis., is the 11th-best place to retire, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability…...
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Casper, Wyo., is the fifth-best place to retire, according to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 180 U.S. cities across 45 key metrics. The analysis considered factors ranging from the cost of living and tax laws to the availability…...
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I got a kick out of seeing some of the Facebook comments on our story about the prolonged hot and dry weather this August. Apparently between the time we posted the story and our beloved social media fans saw it,…...
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A strong night from Baylor’s freshmen helped the Bears turn a tight match into a comfortable victory Sunday.
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WACO (FOX 44) - Wildfires have ravaged parts of Central Texas over the past week, and now one of them is fully contained. Kiley Moran with the Texas A&M Forest Service told FOX 44 on Sunday evening, August 30, 2026, that the Yellow Square Fire in Coryell County is 100% contained....
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WACO (FOX 44) - AI has been and continues to be a game changer for business and personal use. Navigating those changes can be challenging, and there's a summit coming to Waco that can help. The You X AI Summit will be held on September 12, 2026, at the Performing Arts Community C...
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The NFL preseason is — mercifully — over.
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First things first... yes Waco hit 100 degrees again. This is now the 28th day in a row. The major weather story is a tropical disturbance that's quickly forming and organizing in the Gulf, just south of New Orleans. It currently has a low pressure central and is close to Tropica...
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If you’re dealing with an overload of cukes, perhaps these recipes will help you out of your pickle.
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Scheffler joined golf royalty as the only players to win multiple FedEx Cup championships when he captured the Tour Championship in the finale of the FedEx Cup playoffs Sunday....
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What's in a cheese name? That question has become a sticking point in U.S.-Mexico trade talks.
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About 15 people may be missing at the Grand Canyon after a flash flood tore through the national park, destroying footbridges and forcing the evacuation of dozens of hikers and campers, according to park officials. The park service said a previous figure of 20 missing or unaccoun...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Rangers Hall of Fame and Museum was dressed to the nines last night, August, 29, 2026, for the golden anniversary of the home of the best law enforcement agency in the Lone Star State. Attendees came together to break bread and honor the Texas Ran...
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Two people are dead and at least one person is unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced evacuations, pushed large boulders into the Colorado River and knocked out the sole water pipeline that serves tourists and residents, the National Park Service sai...
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Two Iranian launchers were hit Sunday, a U.S. official said, in the first known American strikes on Iran since late July.
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Mexican cattle exports have resumed after a more than 15-month shutdown, with huge implications for ranchers, cross-border commerce, animal health policy and the U.S. beef supply....
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U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in the first military action in a month on Sunday, according to a U.S. official, breaking a lull in fighting during an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. Forces with the Revolutionary Guard Co...
