AUSTIN — Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice-elect Maggie Ellis wants to amend a rule allowing judges to refuse to perform weddings on religious grounds, setting up an early test of her ability to reshape the court.
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Baylor students put the finishing touches on their homecoming floats early Friday before official judging. The parade from downtown onto campus will start at 7 a.m. Saturday....
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Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said on Friday that he has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last weekend and will miss several weeks of votes in the Senate as he recovers in a rehabilitation facility. Murphy, 53, said in a statement that doct...
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PLANTERSVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A suspect in connection with a shooting in Plantersville is being sought by the Grimes County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office tells FOX 44 News that one person was shot in the Pinebrook area on Friday. The suspect has been identified...
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LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - The Lorena Leopards are making history! The entire school came together on Friday to send off both cross country teams as they head to Round Rock for the state championships. And this year's trip is extra special! For the first time, both the Lorena Boys ...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Local cheerleaders are coming together to do more than show off their skills - they are cheering for a cause close to home. Heart of Texas Cheer is hosting its annual Burning Bright Showcase to help raise money for a great cause. For information about how y...
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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - The 'Veterans Day Parade' is more than just a celebration. It's a chance for the Killeen community to come together and show appreciation for the men and women who have sacrificed so much in service to our country. Torrie Bethany and Ron Cowan join us to...
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Sean goes over the physics of why rainbows work, but also the different kinds of rainbows that can form as well.
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The holiday season is a time when many people are looking to give back but it can also create an opportunity for scammers. WATCH the full story here: Lampasas sees charity scams rise during the holiday giving season As the holidays get closer, First Texas Bank Executive Vice Pres...
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Our next storm system will bring clouds, near to slightly below normal temps, and scattered rain showers across portions of Central Texas. This disturbance should move east by the start of next week allowing increasing sunshine and temps to work their way into the region. By mid-...
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Now that we’ve gotten that Tuesday nonsense out of the way, we can get down to serious business. No, not that, the other Tuesday nonsense.
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Votes are still being counted in Mississippi, in the tight senate race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. Part of the delay in counting is because thousands of voters cast their ballots by affidavit rather than a traditional ballot. Many voter...
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Back-to-back state titles have intensified the target on Live Oak’s back. The Lady Falcons aren’t shying away from it as they move up to TAPPS 4A.
