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Robinson couple fights against proposed cell tower
A Robinson couple says the city failed to notify them about a proposed cell tower near their home and that approving it would require the city to grant an exception to its own rules. WATCH HERE: Robinson couple fights against proposed cell tower David and Traci Brennan say their ...
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Connally and China Spring raising awareness of controversial Instagram post
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Two McLennan County school districts are addressing a controversial Instagram post. Connally ISD sent a statement to families on Thursday saying it became aware of a graphic posted to an Instagram account. The district says it understands that me...
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Thursday Evening Forecast with Meteorologist Sean Ryan
Mostly sunny skies and hot temperatures can be expected this weekend. Highs will be around 100 degrees area-wide, with lows in the mid to upper 70s.
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FOX 44 attending Bell Co. Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kickoff Party
BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Bell County Walk to End Alzheimer’s is getting closer, and the Alzheimer’s Association is kicking things off in style on Thursday night! The Kickoff Party is taking place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Scores Sports Bar, located at 219 S East Street Su...
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Controllers warned Trump copter pilots about radio failures 1 week before they came close to jet
Air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trumps helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet was allowed to take off just as Marine One left the White House, federal investigators said Thursday. Controllers reported not rece...
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Bipartisan push for investigation into Flock Safety cameras grows amid misuse allegations
Flock Safety cameras are seemingly everywhere but what are these automated license plate readers actually recording, and is the technology being abused? Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri launched a congressional investigation Wednesday into Flock Safety, a company that oper...
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Waco health district detects tuberculosis case in man who was at Baylor weeks ago
Outside known contacts, there is little concern of the disease spreading, Waco-McLennan County Public Health District Director Stephanie Alvey said.
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Temple budget includes 10% cuts, rate increases for water, wastewater
Residents in Temple, Texas, are raising questions about a rising tax rate as the city finalizes its budget amid economic pressures hitting wallets across the board. Gasoline prices, food costs, and everyday expenses have climbed, leaving many working residents feeling the strain....
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Week 1 preview: Clifton at Bosqueville
The Cubs and Bulldogs pick their series back up after playing several times in nondistrict earlier this decade.
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Week 1 preview: Teague at Cameron Yoe
This is a battle of old rivals with some fantastic past games between them, including Cameron Yoe’s 28-21 victory in the regional final round of the playoffs in 2015....
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Trump looks to boost Texas Republicans as Senate race shifts toward Democrats
President Donald Trump is hoping to give Republicans a boost in Texas as he attends a GOP fundraiser in Houston on Thursday night amid signs that several races, including the state's high-profile Senate contest, are becoming more competitive. With less than eight weeks until earl...
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Week 1 preview: West at Hillsboro
Multi-year starter Dub Crain leads the West offense into a new season in which the Trojans return five starters on that side.
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Communication failures preceded safety incident involving Marine One, NTSB says
Air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trumps helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet was allowed to take off just as Marine One left the White House , federal investigators said Thursday. Controllers reported not rec...
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Texas A&M football wraps fall camp, Mike Elko says team built mental toughness
Texas A&M football is wrapping up fall camp and transitioning into regular season preparation outside Kyle Field in College Station. Texas A&M Football Wraps up fall camp For head coach Mike Elko, the camp has been about more than just reps it has been about building resilience. ...
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Week 1 preview: Fort Worth Lake Country at Live Oak
Multisport standouts Josh Balch and Sawyer Hillman helped Live Oak win state in basketball earlier this year. They will likely spearhead a collection of returning starters on the football field....
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Week 1 preview: Bellville at No. 10 Robinson
After graduating a Super Centex running back in Evan Moreno, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Rockets go skyward with an aerial strategy with more frequency in 2026....
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SpaceX Terafab neighbors face life-changing land buy offers outside reinvestment zone
SpaceX Terafab neighbors face life-changing land buy offers outside reinvestment zone Watch the full story here: SpaceX Terafab neighbors face life-changing land buy offers outside reinvestment zone Landowners in the Singleton and Roans Prairie areas are receiving significant pur...
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SLIDESHOW: Mosaic Mixer 2026
By Caleb Garcia | Photo Editor Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha present the winning trophy at the Mosaic Mixer at the Student Union Building on Wednesday night. Caleb Garcia | Photo Editor Brothers of Alpha Phi step at the Mosaic Mixer at the Student Union Building on Wednesday night....
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Week 1 preview: University at Killeen Chaparral
Charles Foster’s University Trojans are relying on a variety of players climbing into new roles, but they still fully believe a fourth straight winning season is in the works....
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ICE plans to buy vehicle stopping device after fatal pursuits
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to buy a device able to stop a car from moving. A federal contract to purchase a vehicle arresting devise (sic) is dated Aug. 14, weeks after ICE agents shot and killed two drivers in Maine and Texas who failed to stop for the unmar...
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Texas A&M names interim provost, executive vice president
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas A&M University System's Board of Regents has unanimously approved the appointment of interim provost and executive vice president. The university announced Thursday that Dr. Jerry R. Strawser will be appointed effective Tuesday, S...
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Killeen Temporarily Keeping Homeless Shelter Open, Pursuing Permanent Options
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) — A week before it was set to close due to funding issues, Killeen's City Council approved temporary funding for the Friends in Crisis Homeless Shelter. A special called meeting was held on August 25th, in which City Council approved monthly funding of $29...
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Callaway breaks with golf media company Good Good after blowback to controversial ad
Golf equipment maker Callaway is severing ties with Good Good after the influential internet golf companys controversial advertisement that featured one of Good Goods co-founders pushing over a female member of their team. Over the last several days, we have listened and reflecte...
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Overpay on rent? This settlement could mean money back in your pocket
Millions of renters across the U.S. may be eligible for part of a nearly $360 million settlement after the real estate software company RealPage was accused of helping landlords artificially increase rent prices. According to a class action lawsuit filed in Tennessee, plaintiffs ...
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President Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario amid trade war with Canada
President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and Canada. The order formally directs the Secretary of the Interior to take steps within the next 30 days to remove all references to Lake ...
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More than 3 million grill brushes have been recalled due to an ingestion hazard
Conair has expanded a recall of Cuisinart grill brushes due to an ingestion hazard. They say that more than 3.6 million brushes have since been recalled. This includes more than 20 different types of these brushes. The company says there has been at least 54 reports and reviews w...
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Authorities sound alarm for Honda owners over a spike in air bag thefts
Authorities across the country are sounding the alarm over a spike in air bag thefts. The warning is for Honda owners everywhere. According to officials, these thieves are targeting the driver's side air bags of Honda Accords, Civics, HR-Vs and CR-Vs. The thieves are often steali...
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Jury ends first day of deliberations without verdict in Lindsay Clancy trial
The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy has finished deliberating for the day without reaching a verdict and will resume deliberations Friday at 9 a.m. ET. EDITOR'S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and cr...
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Tuberculosis case reported at Baylor
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - In her weekly letter to Baylor students and staff, Baylor President Dr Linda Livingstone informed her readers that a tuberculosis case had been reported in the Baylor community. Little other information was noted other than Baylor students, faculty, staff and p...
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Killeen ISD high school teacher receives Navy recognition
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - The U.S. Navy has honored an Early College High School (ECHS) teacher for his role in influencing students to join the armed services. The Killeen Independent School District says Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) teacher Eric Fries served ...
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CDC confirms more than 17,000 cyclosporiasis cases across US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed more than 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States this summer, bringing the total number of confirmed illnesses to more than 17,000. The cases include 922 hospitalizations and two deaths. Great Lakes states, ...
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Republican nominee for Maine governor says he wants ICE agents at polling places in the state
Maine's Republican nominee for governor recently told a crowd of supporters that he would ask a top Department of Homeland Security official to send U.S. Marshals and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to polling places in the state for this fall's midterm elections, acco...
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Partial lunar eclipse will turn most of the moon blood red
The week will bring a partial lunar eclipse, when part of the moons sunlight is blocked by Earth. According to NASA, people in eastern North America and all of South America will have the best chance of seeing the eclipse. Much of those continents will be able to see the eclipse ...
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Tropical Storm Dolly arrives shortly after death of Dolly Parton
The National Hurricane Center said Thursday that a cluster of thunderstorms in the Atlantic Ocean had organized into Tropical Storm Dolly. Previously, three named tropical systems had formed in the Atlantic basin: Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal. With D next in the alphabet, the nex...
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Bryan-College Station residents asked to conserve water
Brazos County, Tx ( FOX44) - Taking care not to call it water restrictions, officials in Bryan and College Station are asking residents to take steps to reduce water use as hot weather continues. They noted that after a relatively mild start to the summer, water use across the Br...
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Dolly Parton leaves legacy of literacy, advocacy and giving
The trailblazing country music icon, songwriter and actress, who died Tuesday at age 80, was so much more to millions around the world.
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Crews set to remove portion of South Valley Mills Drive bridge, forcing major traffic closures
The Texas Department of Transportation is warning drivers about a major closure this weekend due to its My35 Waco South Construction Project. The westbound South Valley Mills Drive bridge over Interstate 35's mainlanes is set to be removed, forcing overnight closures in the area ...
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ABC is correct to fight against the FCC’s bullying | New York Daily News
Good going by ABC for suing the Federal Communications Commission and Chair Brendan Carr over his effort to require eight local ABC-owned broadcast stations (including New York, L.A. and Chicago) to submit to license renewals years ahead of schedule, announced…...
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160 years later, unknown Union soldier to be buried at Arlington
For more than a century and a half, a teenage soldier lay buried and forgotten on a Virginia battlefield.
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Game on — FAA boosts hiring with unconventional ads | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Parents often worry that obsessive video game playing will keep their sons from finding productive careers. The Federal Aviation Administration has a different perspective....
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ICE agent accused of shooting man during Minneapolis crackdown released in Texas
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail Thursday, after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota. Christian Castro was released at the brea...
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Cornerback Devon Jordan bringing new leadership style to Baylor secondary
It didn’t take long for Devon Jordan to become a leader. He's experienced: “I’m an older brother to 10 siblings, so I’ve been having this leader role my whole life."...
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Trib staff's high school football predictions for Week 1
PREDICTIONS: The Trib staff picks every local game for Week 1. #txhsfb #TribFridayNight #TribThursdayNight
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President Trump heads to Texas to boost Ken Paxton ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump will attend a Republican fundraiser for Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, with donors paying thousands for a seat at the table. Trump is heading to Texas to throw his support and money behind his hand-picked Republican Senate candidate, Attorney General Ke...
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Dorm sweet dorm
As the college school year begins, there are some elements dorm residents can add to personalize and maximize their smaller living space.