PHILADELPHIA — Ricky Bottalico often walks NBC Sports Philadelphia with a hockey stick, pacing the newsroom like a third-line enforcer before it’s his turn to dissect that night’s Phillies game. Bottalico battled that same restlessness during his 12-year major league…
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Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in Jurassic Park and played Holly Hunters husband in The Piano, has died. He was 78.In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, ...
South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died over the weekend from heart complications, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are returning to Capitol Hill Monday to mourn his passing and vow to pass legislation in his honor.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Lindsey Graham, influential GOP senator...
The draft saw a historic lean toward hitters, with 15 of the first 16 picks being position players, and pitchers selected mostly later due to injury and performance concerns among top arms.
Getting a quote for a new driveway, roof repair, or a big move is easy. Knowing whether that quote is fair is a lot harder, but new tools are making it easier.Matt McCormack, founder of a free AI tool called QuoteScore, said hidden costs are often buried in the details."You might have two line it...
PHILADELPHIA — Ricky Bottalico often walks NBC Sports Philadelphia with a hockey stick, pacing the newsroom like a third-line enforcer before it’s his turn to dissect that night’s Phillies game. Bottalico battled that same restlessness during his 12-year major league…
DALTON, Minn. – The legend of Ten Mile Lake Resort spans five generations and 120 years, and it starts like this: Anthony Prohosky, who’d emigrated from Bohemia in the late 1800s at age 14, owned a hotel and bar in…
Whether you’re seeking sun, a sea breeze or a Ferris wheel, put a historic pier at the center of your family travel plan. Here are five to consider: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Calif. This Southern California landmark has been…
For family travelers in the know, a new league of travel influencers is emerging—and not on social media. Rather, parents are following their children’s lead when it comes to choosing destinations and planning trips. It’s part of the larger “kid-fluenced”…
Long before modern security details and official presidential retreats, America’s presidents traveled the country by rail, steamship and carriage, often taking up residence in the nation’s grandest hotels and resorts. Not only did these historic resorts offer a respite for…
GEOQUIZ: What is the longest river in the United States? ANSWER: Missouri River ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Scattered across the U.S., there are islands that sport crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches and breathtaking natural beauty. From the tropical charm of the Florida Keys to the lush, verdant landscapes of the Hawaiian Islands, these island destinations embrace a more…
It's time to pull out the umbrella. A summer storm is bringing widespread rain to Central Texas today and Tuesday.The front will be slow moving and has the potential for heavy rainfall. Those two ingredients are a cause of concern for flash flooding. The Weather Prediction Center has placed all o...
StretchLab, a Bloom and Grow community event for women sponsored by the McLennan County Health District, takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. July 23 at 13701 Woodway Drive, Unit 618.
With joyful hearts, Madelynne and Edward Getterman celebrate their first wedding anniversary-the traditional paper anniversary.
The 100X Brazos Slide reining event will be held July 21-26 at the Extraco Events Center Coliseum, bringing top horses and riders from 42 states and Canada.
Zion Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas in July fundraising event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25 at 503 W. Sixth St. in McGregor Holiday craft items, grilled hamburgers and more will be for sale to help rebuild…
The McLennan County Extension Service is hosting a home canning workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive.
The Southwest Region Little League Softball Tournament will take place Friday through July 22 at Marvin Norcross Stadium, 3700 S. University Parks Drive.
"Sea Monsters Unearthed: Behind the Discoveries," an evening with Dr. Michael J. Polcyn, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive.
Two weeks before this year's primary elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the creation of a tip line for the public to report people or groups suspected of voter fraud.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - According to the College Station Police Department, two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection to a June 30th shooting at the Southgate Village Apartment complex at 134 Luther Street in College Station. Jakavian Johnson has been charged with Aggrav...
Additional showers and storms will develop late tonight and progress slowly south through the region during the day Monday. Some storms may be strong with gusty winds and heavy rain. Not everyone will receive rain, but the graphic indicates a rough time line on when and where to expect the highes...
Greg Hawthorne, a Baylor standout who was the Pittsburgh Steelers’ No. 1 pick in the 1979 NFL draft, died Wednesday, his family announced. He was 69.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) -- The softball season may be over, but the next generation of stars is already making its case. More than 280 high school softball players took the field this weekend at the Parsons Sports Ranch Baseball and Softball Complex in Clifton for the facility’s first-ever College S...
Jannik Sinner found another Wimbledon title waiting on the other side of disappointment in Paris.
Five Texas A&M baseball players were selected on the final day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft Sunday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.Catcher Bear Harrison headlined the group, going 160th overall to the New York Yankees in the fifth round. Harrison started 52 games ...
Gas prices may be falling, but grocery bills are heading in the opposite direction and Waco shoppers are feeling it.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports grocery inflation is up nearly 3% over the last year. While local economist Ray Perryman says that percentage is in line with most other...
One man is dead and another is detained following a Saturday evening shooting in Grimes County.The Grimes County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call around 5:12 p.m. Saturday reporting a shooting on Independence Drive in Bedias. Deputies arriving at the scene found one adult male with multiple g...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is celebrating twenty years of its LEAD Program. LEAD stands for Leadership, Education & Development, and it is the Chamber's locally-grown, grassroots mentoring program, started by a local banker who graduated from Waco High School and ...
The New York Yankees selected Dallas Baptist two-way player Luke Pettitte, the son of franchise legend Andy Pettitte, with their eighth-round pick as the MLB Draft concluded Sunday in Philadelphia.
How's your spending? The local sales tax trend is worth paying attention to as summer slides into — already? — football season.
Thanks to the internet and a new generation of culinary detectives, it’s easier than ever to track down replicas of restaurant favorites and try them at home.
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he also suffered a case of mild pneumonia ...
It’s time for the ladies to take over the basketball spotlight in primetime.
Houston Texans rookie running back Woody Marks is hosting a youth football camp at Fort Hood, centered solely around military children.Watch the story here: Houston Texans Woody Marks hosts football camp for military children at Fort HoodFor many military kids in the area, the camp is more than a...
After a quick guilty verdict, a local jury began weighing the sentence for Richard Ozment who was found guilty Wednesday in the death of Michaela Brooker in 2024. Ozment killed Brooker with a concrete brick, and in addition, he used a machete during the brutal death Ozment struck Brooker four t...
Glory Bell Church in Waco raised over $5,000 in donations to help bring down the price of gas for residents. The event was held at Buzzy Gas Station from 9 am to 11 am Dozens of residents attended the eventBROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:I barely got paid today," said resident Pablo Carreron.Pablo Carreon ...
For the first time ever at Parsons Sports Ranch, hundreds of high school softball players showcase their talent in front of colleges like Baylor, Texas A&M, Texas, Auburn and more.Watch the full story here: Parsons Sports Ranch hosts high school softball showcaseSpeaking with these coaches, they ...
Texas A&M baseball heard 4 names drafted on the first day of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft Saturday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.Second baseman Chris Hacopian led the way, selected 11th overall by the Washington Nationals. Outfielder Caden Sorrell went 62nd overall...
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