Today: sunny and hot. Temperatures are pushing 100 again for the second straight day. As of 4pm, it's been at least 99 in Waco and I wouldn't be surprised if we officially hit 100 before the day is through.Friday to Sunday, spotty summer thunderstorms will start to appear back into the forecast. ...
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TROY, Texas (FOX 44) - Stalls inside of the Trojan Park bathrooms in Troy have been vandalized. The City of Troy says someone felt it was necessary to kick their way into, or out of, the stall in the men’s restroom at Trojan Park. This occurred between the hours of 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. [...]
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children has spent nearly 50 years helping survivors across Central Texas. They provide crisis services, counseling, forensic interviews, prevention education and more. The Center is also inviting the community to support their work...
The forecast remains largely unchanged through Friday, with hot afternoons and triple-digit heat index values. Looking ahead, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to return late this weekend and early next week, resulting in slightly cooler temperatures for many areas.
Kylian Mbapp had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembl scored the other and France beat Morocco 2-0 Thursday in the World Cup quarterfinals.Mbapp's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career and came in his 20th match at the tournament, movi...
Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies, one to provid...
Gatesville is cracking down on gambling machines commonly known as eight-liners after residents raised multiple complaints about the machines operating within city limits.Watch Full Story Here: Gatesville regulates eight-liner gambling machinesThe City Council recently passed a new ordinance targ...
Fort Hood is undergoing a series of improvements aimed at upgrading the quality of life for soldiers, including the demolition of one of its oldest barracks to make way for a modernized replacement.Watch the store here: Fort Hood is upgrading infrastructure to improve quality of life for soldier...
Today: sunny and hot. Temperatures are pushing 100 again for the second straight day. As of 4pm, it's been at least 99 in Waco and I wouldn't be surprised if we officially hit 100 before the day is through.Friday to Sunday, spotty summer thunderstorms will start to appear back into the forecast. ...
It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines.The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. commonly known as John Deere that requires the company ...
Christian Pulisic posted on Instagram on Wednesday to comment on the team's round of 16 exit via a 4-1 beatdown by Belgium.
The wellness industry has a problem: one-size-fits-all solutions that ignore the fact that every person's body, goals and concerns are different. In a world of cookie-cutter treatments and assembly-line appointments, The Alternative Touch Wellness in Waco takes a different approach—one…
The Nasdaq ended sharply higher Thursday, as Micron Technology fueled a rally in chip stocks that eclipsed fears that renewed U.S. and Iranian attacks might prolong the Middle East conflict and fuel inflation.
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco Independent Film Festival (Waco Indie) has announced the film lineup and events schedule for this year's event! The Festival was recently was named as one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee”. Waco Indie’s in-theater screenings will take...
The Great American State Fair is being evacuated once again due to severe weather.The fair was disrupted last weekend on July 4 when severe storms gathered near Washington and forced event organizers to order an evacuation.On Thursday, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia were unde...
An ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner is speaking out after women accused the Maine Democrat of misconduct, saying she believes the accusers.Emily Suttle-Braun, a Democratic strategist and CEO of Doodle Mom Strategies, told Scripps News that her own positive experience with Platner does not negate w...
* European leaders relieved after transatlantic strains * US leader wooed with 'Trump trillion' in defense spending * Europeans expect upheaval with US troop presence review By Andrew Gray and Lili
Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia reinforced his superstar credentials, dominating Stage 6 at the Tour de France over the famed Col du Tourmalet climb on Thursday to retake the overall leader's yellow jersey.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is raising awareness about misleading AI crime reports. The department is asking the public to be mindful when choosing to sign up for third-party crime-related alerts which are not fact-checked before being released. Waco PD says a third party re...
Dallas Cowboys legend Randy White will be the featured speaker at the 2026 Greater Waco Chamber Kickoff Luncheon.
District Attorney Sean Teare said he is in contact with prosecutors in Minnesota who are investigating the January shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents.
We're learning more about a devastating crash involving an MTA bus that injured dozens in Pikesville, Maryland, on Wednesday.According to Baltimore County police, at 6 p.m., the bus was traveling southbound in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road when it struck several vehicles before losing contr...
The man accused of shooting two National Guard members, killing one, in Washington, DC, in 2025 has been admitted to a city hospital after he refused to eat and sometimes drink in prison as he awaits trial.During an emergency hearing Thursday, DC federal Judge Amit Mehta said Rahmanullah Lakanwal...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Waco Regional Airport has been working towards making itself the first choice for Wacoans, and one step they're taking is seeking a grant to grow the capabilities of the airport. As of the past few years, the Waco Regional Airport (ACT) only offers three commercial flig...
While Europe's still in the throes of summer heat, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Danish city of Aalborg.Dozens of Santas, Mrs. Clauses and elves from around the world have descended on Denmark's fourth-largest city for the Nordic nation's annual World Santa Claus Congress, a ...
A South Florida airport officially changed its name on Thursday to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.Signs for the Palm Beach International Airport have been removed, while new signage goes up.Because an entire airport transformation doesnt happen overnight, youll notice a combi...
When most Waco homeowners think about maintaining their property, they focus on what's visible: fresh paint, landscaping, roof repairs. But some of the most critical systems in any home or business operate completely out of sight, working around the clock…
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We knew this day was eventually coming, but man, it still hurts. We wanted him to pitch forever. We wanted him to join that illustrious 300-victory club.
The IRS has announced that starting this summer, eligible taxpayers will have certain penalties automatically waived.The new program, Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), replaces the first time abate process which typically requires taxpayers to request relief.RELATED STORY | Tax refunds are ...
Back-to-school sales are underway at retailers across the country, and shoppers who plan ahead could save big on everything from backpacks to laptops.Caroline Helgeson, a Phoenix, Arizona, student heading into high school, is already looking forward to the hunt."I'm starting high school next year...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Patrons of Waco's new China Star Chinese Buffet got quite the surprise during lunchtime on Thursday. Police tell FOX 44 News that the department received a call at approximately 10:30 a.m. regarding a vehicle running into the building. The nearby driver accidentally hit the...
A recall has been issued by Conair for the Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grill as the tempered glass window in the pizza oven can shatter during use.Consumers should stop using the recalled grill immediately and visit Conairs website to check if their grill is included in the recall.Th...
The U.S. has struck at least 170 Iranian military targets over the past two days in what officials say is retaliation for Iran's attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.According to U.S. Central Command, the latest round of strikes hit about 90 targets, including air defense sys...
The Trump administration-backed project aims to lower "the price at the pump to $3.47 for our 47th President," the White House said.
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 4, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz…
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 4, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz…
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