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Texas high school football team playing in Ireland tournament
TCU is set to start its football season Saturday against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland.
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Movies playing this week in Waco: Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2026
Movies playing this week in Waco at Cinemark and AMC Galaxy: Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2026
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Beware the moral panic over AI data centers | Jonah Goldberg
Don't look now, but we seem to have a moral panic on our hands.
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Killeen homeless shelter gets reprieve, council approves funding
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) - Killeen's only homeless shelter will be able to stay open the rest of the year after council members approved short term funding though December 31. On a 7-0 vote in a special meeting Tuesday, the Killeen city council approved $29,000 a month for the Friend...
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TPD: One injured after vehicle crashes into building
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – One person has been injured after a vehicle crashed into a building in Temple on Wednesday morning. Temple Police officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of W Adams Avenue around 10:33 a.m. When they arrived, they found a single-vehicle crash in which ...
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FDA approves first-of-its-kind treatment for most common form of pancreatic cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Rasonque on Wednesday, a first-of-its-kind treatment for pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the most common form of pancreatic cancer months ahead of its scheduled review deadline. Rasonque is a once-daily tablet that targets multiple forms ...
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Which directors can get just about any movie produced? | Streamed & Screened podcast
Getting a movie made can cost a lot of money, so studios are apprehensive about greenlighting projects. Directors like Christopher Nolan get to skip to the front of the line....
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UEFA set to end boycott threat after Infantino's failed World Cup investor plan
European soccer body UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived. UEFA's member federations are meeting Thursday in Monaco ahead of the Champions League d...
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Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80
A cause of death was not immediately given, but Curry had been in ill health for some time.
government
Bosque County Judge appoints Pct. 4 commissioner
After the passing of Ronny Liardon, a longtime Bosque County Commissioner, Gary Liardon, Ronnys brother, has stepped up to represent the citizens of precinct four. Gary Liardon will run as a write-in candidate for the upcoming election Election Day is November 3rd The first thing...
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Prince Harry and wife Meghan arrive in the UK as they make a fresh start
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, as they make a fresh start in Britain after six years in the United States, U.K. media reported. The news comes less than a week after the couple surprised fans and critics alike with plans to return to ...
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California couple confronts their surrogate in Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates
A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect told a Texas court Tuesday that the child's condition has worsened and they are anguished by attempts to deny them parental rights because they previously wanted an...
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Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms
Democratic-controlled states on Wednesday filed another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trumps executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year's midterm elections. The action, filed by about two dozen states against the U.S. Postal Service, marked a new phase in th...
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5-year-old boy detained in viral Texas video deported to Mexico with father
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported 5-year-old Liam Tadeo and his father to Mexico on Tuesday after the father agreed to leave the U.S. rather than remain in custody with his son at the Dilley Immigration Detention Center in Texas, the familys attorney told...
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College football's Week 0, Week 1 schedule gives us plenty to get excited about
The 2026 college football season gets started with a bang during Week 0 and Week 1 with four key nonconference matchups over Labor Day weekend.
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Waco-area news briefs: Science of Spirits fundraiser set for Saturday
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
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Researchers warn type 2 diabetes is rising rapidly among children and teens
New research to be presented next month at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes meeting in Italy found that youth type 2 diabetes cases in Colorado increased nearly 10-fold between 2002 and 2023. Researchers said the Colorado findings may reflect broader trends acro...
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At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 160 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some areas to a halt. Experts said an avalanche from a glacier was ...
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At airports, ICE snatches people following the rules | Raul A. Reyes
Galina Bobreneva was passing through Hollywood Burbank Airport last month with her husband when she was pulled aside by two federal agents. After 15 minutes of questioning, she was taken away in handcuffs to an unmarked vehicle....
safety
Area fires still keeping agencies busy
Central Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: With hot, dry conditions continuing, area fire departments are being kept very busy, with some good news one fire, mixed reports on others. The good news comes from the Texas A&M Forest Service reporting progress in the battle against the Rio Esco...
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Brazos County Detention Officer arrested for assault
College Station, Tx (FOX 44) - College Station police have arrested an off duty Brazos County detention officer in a domestic violence case. Brazos County authorities confirm Dwayne Andre Richards was taken into custody early Tuesday morning and booked into the Brazos County jail...
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3 Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave pending investigation
Three U.S. Secret Service officials were placed on administrative leave Tuesday, pending the outcome of an investigation by the agency's professional standards office. The three were operating in non-law-enforcement capacities and were being investigated for potential misconduct,...
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$50 million rosters. $5 million QBs. What it costs to build a college football contender
Pete Bevacqua provided the unofficial bullhorn for spending on college football rosters in early June.
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Super Centex Podcast: Week 1 bangers, breakout stars, unranked and underrated teams, All-Name Team selections
LISTEN: Who will be some breakout stars of 2026? Which Week 1 games are absolute bangers? Plus unranked/underrated teams, the All-Name Team & more on the Super Centex Podcast. #txhsfb...
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USPS proposes holiday shipping price hikes for 2026 peak season
The U.S. Postal Service filed notice Tuesday with the Postal Regulatory Commission for temporary package price increases during the 2026 holiday peak season. The temporary increases are intended to offset higher handling and operational costs during peak shipping demand. The rate...
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Trump and Vance will keynote the Republicans' midterm convention in Texas next month
As if there was any doubt, Republicans midterm convention will be the Donald Trump show, with the president appearing at both nights of the event in Dallas on Sept. 9-10. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are both set to headline respective nights, with Vance to speak on Wednesda...
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Don't ruin America's bond with Canada | South Florida Sun Sentinel
Rarely have there been two better neighbors than the United States and Canada.
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ICE agent charged with shooting in Minnesota could be released from Texas jail
An ICE agent charged in Minnesota with firing his gun through a house door, striking a man in his leg, and then lying to justify the shooting, could walk out of a South Texas jail on Thursday if a federal judge does not intervene. Christian Castro, an agent for U.S. Immigration a...
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KISD cuts spending, rolls back tax rate
Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) - The KISD board has adopted a general fund budget some $17.6 million dollars less than last year, meaning a lower tax rate and smaller deficit. In their Tuesday night meeting, the KISD Board of Trustees adopted a General Fund near $502.9 million and reduced ...
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Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in teen social media addiction case
Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday. California, Colorado, Kentucky and ...
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Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children
The settlement was reached during a federal trial over claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users....
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Congress must protect our military from dangerous mold | Virginian-Pilot
Elected officials rarely miss a chance to pose for photos at military bases or thank military personnel for their service. But when it comes to providing the pay, health care and quality housing that service members and their families deserve,…...
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'Everybody has a Dolly Parton song.' World mourns country music legend
Fans across continents, from prime ministers to pop stars, flooded social media with messages of grief and affection.
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Texas Rangers Hall of Fame celebrating 50 years with special dinner
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Texas Rangers Hall of Fame is home to some of the best law enforcement in the Lone Star State's history, and it's celebrating 50 years of honoring their service. For more information on the upcoming celebratory dinner, you can watch our interview above....
schools
Mandatory service can renew young people’s faith in America | Rep. Tom Suozzi and Scott Galloway
A transfer of wealth from young to old, a flawed education system and polarizing technology platforms have produced a generation of Americans who no longer believe in America. According to Gallup, 75% of baby boomers feel very or extremely proud…...
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Justice Department says Kennedy Center may need demolition if Trump name blocked
Justice Department attorneys argued that if President Donald Trump's name does not appear somewhere on the Kennedy Center, then the money from donors for renovations would shrivel up and the decrepit, dilapidated cultural center may be required to be taken down. That came from a ...
parks
Medicaid work requirements set to take effect in over 40 states by end of 2026
Over 66 million Americans receive health care through Medicaid, and new work requirements tied to President Donald Trump's signature legislation are expected to take effect in more than 40 states by the end of the year. The changes stem from the "Big Beautiful Bill," which Trump ...
government
Poll: Voters favor Dems on cost of living
Voters have signaled that cost of living will be the most important factor for how they vote in the November midterm elections.
safety
Montana man kills 8 family members during Sunday dinner, police say
A man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home outside Billings, Montana, weeks after his parents asked him to move out, a family member told The Associated Press. Brad Ireland, whose former wife and two children were am...
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Trump pauses visa appointments for applicants worldwide
His administration made legal immigration more difficult — for example, by imposing high new fees for applicants of certain work visas.
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Spotty showers return to the forecast
Central Texans could get a little relief from the heat this afternoon. A weak line should enter the areas after lunchtime and dissipate as it moves toward the Brazos Valley. 20% of the area could be the beneficiary of this rain. Thursday morning another round of showers should pr...
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Tropical Storm Dolly could form right after Dolly Parton’s death
So far, there have been three named tropical systems in the Atlantic basin: Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal. With D next in the alphabet, the next storm to develop would be named Dolly. That name was designated years ago as the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane seaso...
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McLennan County approves 4-cent tax rate hike and new budget
Commissioners continued making budget cuts Tuesday morning, ultimately trimming an initial proposal for a 6-cent tax rate hike to 4 cents.
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Grand Ole Opry stars salute Dolly Parton, plan tribute show
The Grand Ole Opry will host a formal tribute to the late Dolly Parton on Saturday, Aug. 29, honoring the iconic Opry member of nearly 60 years.
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Notable people react to the death of country singer Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton, the irrepressible country music singer whose charisma, heartfelt lyrics and support of causes she believed in captured the public's imagination for nearly six decades, died on Tuesday at age 80....
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District 8-5A Div. II preview: University, Waco High, Belton
The only thing realignment changed in this rare six-team district is the district number. Belton, Brenham, Bryan Rudder, Killeen Ellison, University and Waco High certainly know each other very well....
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College volleyball is exploding, and SMU is at the center of its biggest ever event
DALLAS — Dallas-Fort Worth is home to three of the top five girls club volleyball teams in the country. Texas is home to three of the 11 highest-ranked Division I teams entering the 2026 season — No. 2 Texas, No.…...
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David Teel: No one does early season college football like the ACC
NORFOLK, Va. — You desperately miss college football. Noon-to-1 a.m., viewing marathons that make binge-watching “Ted Lasso” look like a sprint. Overserved and overcaffeinated student sections. Inexplicable plays and unfathomable results. You are beyond exhausted by the offseason...
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Jill On Money: Should you worry about the $40 trillion debt?
By now, you have seen the headlines about U.S. gross debt breaching $40 trillion. As is the case when a market rises above a round number, it becomes an event. For me, it’s a chance to refresh my (seemingly) annual…...
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CenTex teams, bands preparing for Friday Night Football
CAMERON, Texas (FOX 44) - High school football season is here - and behind every powerful performance is hard work, dedication, and countless hours of practice. And it's not just the football teams who are preparing, it's several different teams - including high school bands! Acc...
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Brenda Ann Rose
Brenda was born in Waco, TX to Billie Jean Taylor Rose (deceased). She was married to John Young (deceased), siblings Larry E Rose (Houston) Gary L Rose (deceased) Sharon R Rose (deceased) George K Rose (Waco). Her children Kimeshia Rose…...
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Dolly Parton, country music queen, dies
Dolly Parton, the "Queen of Country Music," a philanthropist supporting a diverse array of projects and causes and Dollywood's Dreamer-in-Chief, has died, according to her social media accounts....
business
Canada imposes counter-tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada hit back Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. annual imports and rolled out aid for businesses and workers, matching Washington's latest duties dollar-for-dollar....
safety
50K-acre wildfire rages in North Texas
PALO PINTO — Long plumes of gray smoke spread across an overcast sky on Tuesday afternoon as crews battled a rapidly growing wildfire fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions....
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AI companies are destroying more books than you think, says bookseller
ANAHEIM, Calif. — It’s evening in Frankfurt, Germany, when Scott Brown picks up the phone. The Downtown Brown Books bookseller interrupted his vacation to discuss the use of books to train AI models — a process that destroys the books…...