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The Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the City Luncheon at noon July 23 at Social House, 200 Chama Drive.
The Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the City Luncheon at noon July 23 at Social House, 200 Chama Drive.
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Waco Friends of the Climate will hold its free quarterly drivethrough Styrofoam recycling from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11.
Mission Waco is collecting new and gently used lawn equipment to support Creekside Community Village and Mission Waco's Street Sweep program, which aims to provide "meaningful work and dignified income."
Spill the Tea Luncheon, a fundraiser benefiting the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children, will be held at 11:40 a.m. July 15 at Ridgewood Country Club, 7301 Fish Pond Road.
Wings for Christ International and Wings of Blessing will hold a dedication ceremony for the new Keith & Barbara Hull Memorial Hangar at 5 p.m. July 13 at the Wings for Christ airstrip, 222 S. League Ranch Road east of…
The Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the City Luncheon at noon July 23 at Social House, 200 Chama Drive.
McLennan County Extension Service is hosting a home canning workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 18 at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive.
Fireworks for personal use are illegal within Waco city limits, except for sparklers.
McLennan County Republican Women will host an America 250 luncheon honoring veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Veterans One Stop, 2010 La Salle Ave., Suite A.
The Central Texas Cactus and Succulent Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Nell Pape Event Center, 1705 N. Fifth St., in the The meeting will be in the adjacent Johnson-Taylor House.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday ruled the federal government can't hold undocumented immigrants for more than 90 days without a bond hearing, rejecting a Trump administration policy that requires immigration agents to hold immigrants until they are…
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Happy 4th of July - and 250th birthday America!Forecast for Central Texas is hot as expected. Temps in the upper 90s, marking one of the hotter days we've had this summer. Mostly sunny and feeling like 100-105 during the day. The evening will have temperatures in the mid-80s an hour after sunset,...
Venezuela (FOX 44) - A local pastor answered the call to serve in the wake of a devastating earthquake in Venezuela. Pastor Ramiro Pena traveled thousands of miles with one goal in mind: to help families recovering from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela. Christ the King Baptist Church pasto...
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President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.The acts of clemency come as Trump has issued a slew of ...
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Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.The go-ahead score for Argentina was credited as an own-goal after Cristia...
The singer's publicist made the announcement Friday as guests attended a star-studded celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. Swift's publicist confirmed the marriage took place Friday evening inside Madison Square Garden at a star-packed ceremony.The couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, instead opting for Swift's brother to serve as her man of honor and Kelce's brothe...
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work preparing for a celebration with over 100 years of history! The Belton 4th of July Celebration will include a Patriotic Program at 8 a.m., followed by the annual Parade at 9 a.m., with over 30,000 people lining the stree...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is almost here! The city is inviting the community to spend Independence Day at Fourth on the Brazos: A 250th Anniversary Sky Spectacular this Saturday, July 4th! The event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next to McLane Stadium!...
Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions. But not everyone has access to the cooling power of AC.
Friday is finally here and Weather Whys is here to join us and this week we are learning all about UV index. Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details.
Slightly above normal temperatures in the upper-90s and low-100s are expected next week across North and Central Texas. In addition to the heat, the week will start out with low chances (10-20%) of isolated thunderstorms. Exercise caution and heat safety when outdoors, as heat indices will be in ...
Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify the relationship between Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Belton will host thousands of visitors this Saturday for its annual Fourth of July parade and festival, a tradition more than a century in the making.Watch the story here: Belton Fourth of July parade: A Rich History of Community and TraditionBelinda Mancella, owner of Lindy Lu's, said the event ...
The Texas Stock Exchange will commence trading on Monday, kickstarting the first real test of one of the most well-funded new exchanges to launch in decades.
President Donald Trump posted a new image Friday of a $100 bill bearing his signature, months after the Treasury Department announced that, for the first time, a sitting presidents signature would be featured on US paper currency.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in March that the administrat...
The flashpoint between Erath County residents and power officials is the latest example of how Texas' famously pro-growth policies are colliding with communities' desire to preserve local character and traditions.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday the federal government can’t hold undocumented immigrants for more than 90 days without a bond hearing.
Baylor softball continued to add to its pitching staff with the addition of Southland Pitcher of the Year Hallie Burns from Southeastern Louisiana on Friday.
Mohamed Salah developed into a legend at Liverpool, but he's even more comfortable with the Egyptian national team, which has had a historic World Cup run.
With the World Cup drawing global crowds, MLB has emerged as the only major U.S. league in season throughout the tournament, offering visitors a ready-made taste of local sports culture.
For many Americans, the country's 250th birthday is a celebration of history and a chance to tell a fuller story."We think about George Washington and the Founding Fathers as an exclusive history, when in fact, it's really an inclusive one. It's one that touches a lot of lives," Brendan Narcia to...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) – Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Famer and former All-American linebacker Keith Mitchell has passed away at age 51. According to Texas A&M Athletics, Mitchell lettered four seasons for the Aggies from 1993-96 and was a cornerstone of one of the nation's top defensive ...
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