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Tick season is getting longer. So is the list of states trying to keep up

This summer, the U.S. is seeing more people bitten by ticks, with hospital visits going up.

Is the US overplaying its hand in Iran? | Baltimore Sun

President Donald Trump recently justified renewed military action against Iran by saying Tehran “did not obey what they’re supposed to obey” under a memorandum of understanding intended to halt the fighting. Whether one believes Iran violated that agreement or not,…...

UPDATE 3-Trump-backed candidates win closely watched Arizona primary races

* Shah leads Galan-Woods in Democratic primary for U.S.

Reconciliation 3.0: What the GOP's $95 billion legislative push means for you and your family

Congress is taking up one of the biggest political debates of the year this week, with a House vote expected as soon as Wednesday on what is being called "Reconciliation 3.0." The legislation carries a $95 billion price tag and touches on several major policy areas: $73 billion f...

MLB trade predictions: Will these 12 players stay or go?

All-Star pitcher Joe Ryan, once expected to be traded in the Minnesota Twins' fire sale, is now likely to stay as the team remains competitive in the AL race, highlighting how team outlooks influence trade decisions....

Brazil threatens reciprocal tariffs after US targets imports

Brazil has described the latest U.S. tariffs on certain Brazilian imports as unjust and politically motivated, threatening Thursday to impose reciprocal measures on U.S. products. The country's top diplomat criticized U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the move. The United S...

Morning Rush: Waco Tip-A-Cop, Waco Soccer Club, Killeen Brewfest

Morning Rush: Waco Tip-A-Cop, Waco Soccer Club, Killeen Brewfest KCENTV.com

Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall, lashing Louisiana with powerful winds

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in southern Louisiana Wednesday, bringing 45mph winds and heavy rain to St. Bernard Parish, about 40 miles east of New Orleans. The storm has weakened slightly, but is still expected to drop heavy rains and gusty winds along the Louisiana coast...

OpenAI says AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach

OpenAI said an autonomous agent powered by its advanced AI models went rogue during a security test and triggered a hack that compromised the infrastructure of Hugging Face....

Governor Abbott pushes to keep AI data centers out of rural Texas neighborhoods

Governor Greg Abbott is pushing to keep new AI data centers out of rural Texas neighborhoods, saying communities should not bear the cost of their growth. Bell County farmer Michael Moon said the rapid expansion of data centers in rural areas has caught many off guard. Watch Full...

New businesses are coming to the City of Waco

New businesses are coming to the City of Waco kcentv.com

Bring the Water Bottle! Extreme Heat for Central Texas and the Brazos

Today will mark the hottest day of the year so far. Expect air temperatures to reach 104 degrees in Waco and surrounding areas, with a feels-like temperature of around 110 degrees. Wednesday's conditions have prompted the National Weather Service to issue an Extreme Heat Warning ...

FDA panel to review popular peptides amid persistent consumer appetite

* FDA panel to meet on July 23 and 24 to review seven peptides * Reddit, biohacking forums drive demand for peptides * Several panel voters have ties to peptide businesses By Sneha S K and Sriparna...

Texas lawmakers call for audit of state’s broadband grant funding

LUBBOCK Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows called for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office Tuesday. Their request comes after the office faced allegations last month for favoring satellite companies when it came to distributing more than $5 billio...

John Romano: Once, he gave USF hope. Now, Alex Golesh is Tampa’s favorite villain.

TAMPA, Fla. — You hate that he left. You hate that he took so many players with him. You hate the catty way he talked about USF’s stature once he was no longer on the payroll. Mostly, you hate that…...

Jill On Money: Managing the high cost of kids

No matter how much money you have, or earn, there’s no escaping the fact that pandemic-era inflation still casts a shadow on Americans.

Crushing crowds turn Yosemite into 'Disneyland.' Can visitors still have fun?

When Sebastian Dollinger and his colleagues first drove into Yosemite National Park, they felt like they were entering the world at its finest — a prehistoric beauty of hulking rocks with every waterfall flowing in the valley. It reminded Dollinger,…...

20 new books of poetry to add to your 2026 TBR reading lists

Look, it’s happened to all of us: Late one night, you’re on the couch, an overwhelming menu of Netflix shows radiates unwatched on the screen, and you snatch up a handheld repository of short, attention-grabbing items. A poetry collection. That…...

UChicago trauma surgeon has seen gun violence up close. His book calls for solutions

CHICAGO -- At the end of a particularly difficult shift in the University of Chicago Trauma Center, Dr. Selwyn Rogers Jr. came home, put some Miles Davis on and started to write. During that shift in the summer of 2022,…...

Minnesota man cooks, with help of TV obsessions like Barefoot Contessa

Krys Malcolm Belc wrote a new book so he could stop worrying about his last one. The St. Paul, Minnesota, man’s new memoir, “What I Made for Dinner,” comes five years after his first, “The Natural Mother of the Child.”…...

How ‘This Vast Enterprise’ adds new Lewis and Clark Expedition perspectives

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The first challenge writer Craig Fehrman faced as he considered writing a book on the Lewis and Clark Expedition was whether there was enough fresh material to warrant the project. After poring over the journals of Merriweather…...

Powledge happy for fresh start

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State of McGregor

The McGregor Chamber of Commerce will hold a State of McGregor Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 6 at The Exchange Event Center, 300 S. Jefferson Ave.

UIL defends transfer rulings

HS COACHING SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

Hay show samples

Hay samples for the McLennan County Hay Show are being accepted through Friday.

Card show

A Collect 'Em on the Brazos Card Show will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave....

Focus on neighbors

The Community Race Relations Coalition will host "Neighbors Walking with Neighbors," an invitation to build relationships across lines that have often separated people, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the St. Alban's Episcopal Church parish hall, 305 N. 30th…...

State of Hewitt

The Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual State of the City Luncheon at noon Thursday at Social House, 200 Chama Drive.

Robinson banquet

Greater Robinson Chamber of Commerce annual banquet will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, 1108 S. University Parks Drive....

Kick Off preview

The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's Kick Off Sports Luncheon, a precursor to the Baylor University and high school football seasons, will start at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 6 in the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave....

PREPARING FOR A NEW SEASON

Trucks haul Iraqi oil through Syria

Iraq uses a vast fleet of trucks to carry fuel oil through Syria and reroute flows away from the Strait of Hormuz, rapidly transforming its neighbor into the Middle East's top export hub....

States with the Most At-Risk Youth (2026)

Growing up is hard, and without a stable home, positive role models and enough financial and educational resources, many young Americans fall behind their peers and experience a rocky transition to adulthood. For example,13%of individuals between the ages of 18…...

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How Waco is attracting more big-name brands to town

How Waco is attracting more big-name brands to town KCENTV.com

Potential homebuyers take look at Waco Surf's Desperado plan

"We think this will not only be an asset to Central Texas, but to the entire world," Waco Surf co-owner Luke Schock said.

PHOTOS: Keeping Waco's National Women in Agriculture garden growing

Volunteer opportunities can be found at the group's Facebook page.

HS coaching school notebook: UIL defends transfer rulings, says system works despite scrutiny

UIL officials at coaching school this week pushed back on high school transfer criticism, saying the vast majority of student-athletes remain eligible despite recent headline-making rulings....

Killeen police credit flock cameras for helping catch homicide suspect

Killeen police say new technology played a major role in helping investigators track down a suspect connected to a homicide in Copperas Cove last week. WATCH the full story here: Last Thursday, Copperas Cove police found a 29-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite...

Former Bosque County tax assessor-collector found guilty on multiple charges

Former Bosque County tax assessor-collector Arlene Swiney has been found guilty of multiple charges. Sentencing for Swiney will be held on Monday, July 27th at 9 a.m. Swiney was found guilty on one count of prohibited communication by a taxing unit and two counts of abuse of offi...

UPDATE: Body recovered from Belton Lake identified

Update: The victim of the drowning incident on Tuesday, July 21, 2206, has been identified as Michael Carl Buchanan III of Harker Heights, Bell County Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday in an update press release. Original: A 19-year-old Harker Heights man drowned Tuesday afterno...

Extreme Heat Warning from TUE 8:00 PM CDT until WED 8:00 PM CDT

Extreme Heat Warning Issued: Dangerously High Temperatures Expected

Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as lawmakers grill him over request for more funding

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress Tuesday that the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, as lawmakers from both parties pushed back on the Trump administration's request for additional funding to pay for the conflict. Testifying before the Senate Appropr...

US military identifies 3rd US service member presumed dead after Iranian attacks in Jordan

A U.S. service member who was missing is now believed to be dead following Iranian air strikes on a military base in Jordan last week. The Department of Defense announced Tuesday that Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, is believed to have been killed on Friday ...

Inside Waco's push to land national retailers

Inside Waco's push to land national retailers KCENTV.com

How Waco is pushing to bring in more big brands

How Waco is pushing to bring in more big brands kcentv.com

The Waco Independent Film Festival announces 2026 winners

The Waco Independent Film Festival announced this year's award winners during a brunch held at the Cambria Waco Hotel Sunday. Watch our story here: The Waco Independent Film Festival announces 2026 winners25 News Bobby Poitevint was a presenter for two awards during the 2026 cere...

Caught Red-Handed: Waco police officer drives up to road rage incident moments after man pointed gun at woman, affidavit states

Caught Red-Handed: Waco police officer drives up to road rage incident moments after man pointed gun at woman, affidavit states KWTX

Are your little ones at risk on the road?

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Buckle up, parents. A staggering number of children are riding in improperly installed car seats, and it could be putting your little ones at risk on the road. The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service paid a visit to our studio to tell us more about a valua...

AT&T, Alamodome sticking around as Texas title game hosts — for now

The UIL state championships in football and basketball will remain at AT&T Stadium this year and the Alamodome through 2028, officials said at the THSCA convention. #txhsfb #txhsbb...

What is the best Big Ten college football stadium? We ranked all 18 of them

Some of college football’s most iconic locations reside in the Big Ten.

Dave Aranda talks about NIL and high school sports at THSCA Coaching School

The THSCA held its annual coaching school. A big question heading into the season is if this is a make-or-break year for Dave Aranda as the head coach of the Baylor Bears. Watch the full story here: Dave Aranda talks about NIL and sports at THSCA Coaching School Aranda was asked ...

Lunch dilemma: Is it cheaper to pack your own or buy it? An economist examines the cost

With grocery and restaurant prices both climbing, millions of workers face the same daily question: Is it cheaper to pack a lunch or buy one? The latest Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows grocery prices are up 2.7% over the past year. The cost of ...

College coaching school notebook: Matt Powledge ready for fresh start at North Texas

HOUSTON — Neal Brown and Matt Powledge go way back.

Bellmead woman indicted in roommate's 2025 stabbing with scissors

A Bellmead woman was indicted this month in the May 2025 stabbing of her roommate with scissors.

Tips on how to stay safe from hazardous wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke is making it difficult to breathe for millions of people across the country, and health experts say the best defense is straightforward: stay indoors when air quality is poor. The smoke is primarily coming from fires burning in Canada and northern Minnesota, with a...

Will Stein’s SEC Media Days bravado is nothing new for Kentucky’s coach

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There was a moment when Will Stein appeared to think twice about whether to deliver the viral soundbite in his first SEC Media Days appearance. Stein had opened his stint at the podium of the main media…...

Our Town: The White House of Copperas Cove

COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) — The Copperas Cove Historical Society is fighting to restore greatness to one of the most important historic sites in the city - the Allin House. The house was built in Copperas Cove back in 1913 for one of the most important men in the city - first...

Parents of China Spring teen killed in UTV crash file wrongful death lawsuit against vehicle’s owner

Parents of China Spring teen killed in UTV crash file wrongful death lawsuit against vehicle’s owner KWTX

5 reasons to get excited for 2027 women's World Cup in Brazil

The tournament that will take place in a country known for its long love of soccer, its thrilling style of play and one full of historic venues.