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Centex roundup: Waco High sets up WISD showdown, Thorndale deals Rosebud-Lott first loss
CATCH UP: Waco High stayed alive, Thorndale dispatched Rosebud-Lott and Vanguard rolled again. Plus, Hamilton shook up its district race and Teague closed in on an outright title. #txhsfb...
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The Short List: Nov. 2
Trunk or treating is quickly replacing trick or treating as the exercise of choice, even on Halloween night.A newer housing edition near ours has become the go-to place on Halloween night by giving away candy curbside. No need to walk…...
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Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Sean Ryan
Showers and storms will move through the region Monday night into Tuesday along a cold front. A few strong to severe storms are expected, particularly along and north of the I-20 corridor. The main threats will be damaging winds and hail, but there is also a low threat for tornad...
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A Belton elementary school climbs from failing 'F' to 'C' rating after a three-year turnaround effort
BELTON, TX Three years ago, families walking into Belton ISD's Chisholm Trail Elementary faced a heavy reality: a failing "F" rating from the Texas Education Agency. For parents moving into the district, the uncertainty was evident. "When I moved here from out of state and my kid...
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Thunderstorms forecast to hit Central Texas before Election Day
Warm and humid weather leads us into early November. Temperatures are topping out in the mid-80s for the first couple of days before a strong cold front passes through early Tuesday morning. High temperatures Monday will be in the mid-80s, and could push 88 degrees around the Bra...
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5 takeaways: Inexcusable Cowboys result calls for action
The Dallas Cowboys have somehow lost in yet another unthinkable manner, blowing a two-score lead with just over two minutes left to lose to the lowly Arizona Cardinals 33-30 in overtime Sunday at AT&T Stadium....
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Cheeseburger soup is the ultimate one-pot meal. Here's how to make it
The dish is made with everyday ingredients and cooks quickly on the stovetop, making it ideal for busy weeknights, game night parties, sports-filled weekends and cozy Sunday suppers....
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'Day of Small Angels' celebrated in Waco
WACO (FOX 44) - While hundreds gathered for the 6th-Annual Dia de los Muertes Waco parade on Saturday (Oct. 31, 2026), the celebration and the reflection continued on Sunday (Nov. 1, 2026) with one of the holiday's most sacred traditions. Daniela Rodriguez, a board member for the...
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9 killed after a Learjet crashes and erupts into flames in Palm Beach County, Florida
Nine people died after a Bahamas-bound Learjet crashed and then erupted in a fireball in Palm Beach County, Florida, Sunday afternoon, officials said. The crash is the second deadliest in the United States this year, according to NTSB records, following Junes skydiving plane cras...
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Do you agree? These are America's 5 favorite Thanksgiving sides
Thanksgiving dinner may be built around a turkey, but Americans are increasingly putting the spotlight on the dishes served alongside it.
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Grimes Co. Sheriff reports major accident in Plantersville
PLANTERSVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - The Grimes County Sheriff's Office says a major accident has occurred at Highway 105 and FM-1774 in Plantersville. The Texas Department of Public Safety has responded to the scene and is using a drone as part of the response. Motorists have been as...
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CTC's first all-female EMT class works toward certifications
KILLEEN / FLORENCE, Texas (FOX 44) - Florence High School students are getting a head start on healthcare careers through a unique partnership with Central Texas College! The students are part of the College's first all-female dual credit EMT cohort, where they're learning life-s...