THIS WEEK IN FOOTBALL
by Gracenote | September 8
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parks
Saturday’s Dia de los Muertos parade route reverts to University Parks Drive
Waco's Dia de los Muertos parade will follow the same University Parks Drive route it has used in the past, scrapping plans for a new route this year.
schools
Meridian cancels final two games of season due to injuries
Meridian has canceled the final two games of its football season due to a spate of injuries, the school district announced Monday.
Local
HOT Fair & Rodeo concludes 2026 with 207,079 attendees
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo concluded its eleven-day run at the Extraco Events Center, welcoming 207,079 guests from October 8–18. The organization says its 2026 event featured One HOT Rodeo performances, live concerts, youth livestock competitions, car...
parks
WATCH: Full speech delivered by President Donald Trump at Corpus Christi campaign event
On Tuesday, President Trump flew in to Texas to deliver a set of remarks at a political campaign rally at a venue in Corpus Christi. RELATED: President Donald Trump delivered remarks at political campaign event in Corpus Christi Tuesday Trump is trying to shore up support for U.S...
schools
Gina Hinojosa pitches $1,500 tax refund, electricity rate freeze and public education fixes in Texas
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa brought her campaign for Texas governor to Waco, where she spoke with neighbors about making the state more affordable, improving healthcare, and investing in public education. "We secure the American dream because if you cannot afford to live and thrive ...
News
US to issue Flávio Bolsonaro and family visas after he defied a travel ban and left Brazil
The United States will issue visas to the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, Flvio Bolsonaro, and his family, allowing them entry into the United States, a State Department official told CNN. Two sources earlier confirmed to CNN that Bolsonaro had left Brazil and headed t...
safety
Hamilton ISD campuses evacuated due to bomb threat
HAMILTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Hamilton Independent School District has evacuated its high school, elementary, and junior high campuses after receiving a bomb threat. The district sent an emergency update to parents and guardians on Tuesday afternoon. Evacuations to designated of...
schools
CTC students explore grape production through hands-on viticulture course
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College students received hands-on training in viticulture by analyzing grape varieties commonly used for wine production, juice processing and fresh consumption. During the laboratory exercise, students measured sugar content and pH levels...
safety
Lampasas PD addresses Antelope Lane murder-suicide
LAMPASAS, Texas (FOX 44) - The Lampasas Police Department says it continues to investigate the deaths of two individuals discovered at a residence in the 700 block of Antelope Lane on Tuesday, October 20. While the investigation remains ongoing, the department would like to provi...
News
Shower chances increase late this week
Fall weather lovers, I know you are being patient, but it appears the low 80s will continue Wednesday into Thursday. Clouds will be on the increase over the next 48 hours, and we may even see a couple of isolated showers around here Wednesday. Our next storm system will get close...
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Trent Dilfer took the path Philip Rivers may follow. He learned a brutal lesson
For 14 years, NC State employed Dave Doeren for millions of dollars — and never enjoyed a 10-win season.
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Bears' Rakhmanchik scoops up another Big 12 award
Another week, another Big 12 honor for Ksenia Rakhmanchik.