Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - Morning traffic in Temple was snarled Monday when two 18-wheelers and a passenger car were involved in a collision near the 297 mile marker of I-35 northbound. Traffic was reduced to one lane on both sides of the interstate as first responders arrived and a large wrecker beg...
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BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A passenger vehicle and a truck tractor semi-trailer were involved in a fatal crash on Interstate 35 in Bell County. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the incident occurred on southbound Interstate 35 at Mile Marker #293B at approximately 11:54 p.m. Saturday...
Leon County, Tx (FOX44) - UPDATE The Department of Public Safety now reports a trooper was involved in a shooting in Leon County. The shooting occurred as a pursuit had entered Leon County from Madison County. The wounded man was airlifted to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple. The Leo...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best youth golf tournament in Texas, the Texas Youth Classic, is returning for a second-straight year - and FOX 44 is once again the proud official media sponsor! The event spans from Tuesday, June 30th to July 1st. Main Event is also sponsoring a private VIP pre-tourna...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best of the best youth golfers in this region will call Central Texas home with the return of the Texas Youth Classic to the Waco area on June 30th and July 1st! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. If you would like to [...]
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) - One person has died and two more have been injured in a Harker Heights crash. Police Chief Sonja Clay says Emergency Services responded to the intersection of Frontier Trail and Beaver Trail at approximately 10:14 p.m. Saturday. This was in reference to a two-vehi...
The court, in a 5-4 ruling, blocked Trump's bid to become the first president to remove a Fed official since Congress created the central bank in 1913.
Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - Morning traffic in Temple was snarled Monday when two 18-wheelers and a passenger car were involved in a collision near the 297 mile marker of I-35 northbound. Traffic was reduced to one lane on both sides of the interstate as first responders arrived and a large wrecker beg...
The Supreme Court said Mississippi can count late-arriving mail-in ballots, handing a defeat to President Donald Trump, who is trying to curtail voting by mail.
The Supreme Court won’t step in and stop Trump from having to pay $5 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for sexually abusing and defaming her.
Abdul El-Sayed has a curious interpretation of both free speech and how justice should be applied.
Jenny Fuller needed an assistant when she got her first head coaching job in 2016. Her husband, Brad, decided to fill in. Ten years later, they're still at it.
An uncirculated set of coins featuring change marking America's 250th birthday is set to be released on June 30, just days ahead of the nation's anniversary on July 4.
A week after Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that price hikes for the company’s devices were “unavoidable” due to soaring costs in key components, consumers woke up to just how steep and immediate those increases would be.
The Strawberry Moon is going to illuminate the night sky, but don't let its name trick you.
Monday marks opinion day at the U.S. Supreme Court, where eight cases remain pending. Seven of them are considered major cases, making a significant decision all but guaranteed.The remaining cases fall into three main categories: elections, presidential power, and transgender rights.IN CASE YOU M...
Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela on Sunday, four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.The government reported 1,450 dead from the quakes Sunday afternoon as it faced growing criticism f...
The Saharan dust plume has arrived in Central Texas. Most of us will not be affected but those with very sensitive allergies or who have respiratory issues may want to limit time outside.Here's a couple things to keep in mind with African dust. The dust can sometimes create stunning sunsets. It w...
More than 4.7 million people nationwide have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits since Trump’s signature tax and spending law took effect last July.
Drivers who file a car insurance claim after a collision may be shocked to find the check they receive is not enough to cover the full cost of repairs.Lawrence Bailey learned that lesson after hitting an embankment and damaging his Mercedes."It bent the tie rod ... there is some damage to my whee...
After decades of being lucky enough to travel the world, I’ve collected more than my fair share of souvenirs. My favorite is a small chunk of the Berlin Wall. I didn’t buy it in a museum gift shop or snag…
During my recent trip home to California from Japan, I had to make a connection in an airport I’d never been to before: Honolulu, Hawaii. As someone who travels for a living, passing through new airports is par for the…
Hantavirus? That was, like, weeks ago. Who’s ready to take an awesome cruise right now? Despite a deadly outbreak this May on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, and rising passenger fares in 2026, millions of Americans continue to…
LONDON — The most famous places in the world seem to be on everyone’s wish lists – and are often the first place people will travel to in a particular country before exploring anywhere else. From the crowded piazzas of…
A family vacation doesn’t have to be a budget buster. Here are five ideas to consider. Take a National Park value vacation If you have your heart set on a National Park holiday, it’s possible without breaking the bank! But…
The Waco Police Department will hold its Stuff the Cruiser school supply drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11 and July 18 in the parking lot at Walmart, 600 Hewitt Drive, and Office Depot, 4627 Jack Kultgen Freeway.
DC's new universe of superhero movies has hit a snag.
Amelia Rodriguez, 8, works on her design that will join others in the America 250 Community Quilt. Guests at the Mayborn Museum on Saturday were asked to design a fabric square sharing what America means to them and highlighting their…
The city of Bellmead, in partnership with the Bellmead Chamber of Commerce and Baylor Scott & White Health, will hold a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bellmead City Hall, 3015 Bellmead Drive.
City of Waco offices will be closed Friday in observance of Independence Day.
The McLennan County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association will hold a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Art Center Waco, the Taylor Museum of Waco and McLennan County History and the de Cordova Society will present "Celebrating 250 Years of Independence: The American Dream" from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Art Center, 701 S. Eighth…
The Texas A&M AgriLife Exten sion Service will offer a Sourdough Basics Baking class from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive. The cost is $25. For more information, contact Rachel Esquivel at 254-757-5180 or…
The city of Waco's annual Fourth on the Brazos fireworks show will begin at dusk July 4 at Touchdown Alley outside McLane Stadium, 1001 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Several patriotic parades are scheduled around the area on the Fourth of July.
The Speegleville VFD fireworks extravaganza begins at 9:30 p.m. July 4 at Speegleville Saddle Club, 1195 Speegle Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
SAN DIEGO -- Ending a tradition that began 32 years ago, the San Diego Zoo said this will be the final summer for its Nighttime Zoo program, which gives late-staying visitors the chance to view animals in the evening and…
GEOQUIZ: How long is Route 66? ANSWER: 2,448 miles, from downtown Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in California ©2026 Chicago Tribune. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Cities aim to attract highly educated workers because they help drive economic growth and boost tax revenues. In general, higher education levels translate intohigher salariesand as earnings rise, so do long-term taxcontributions. At the same time, graduates tend to seek…
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