TSTC, Texas FAME Lone Star Chapter earn national honor
Texas State Technical College’s New Braunfels campus and the Texas FAME Lone Star Chapter were honored as a top-quality accredited chapter at the 2026 FAME conference.
Texas State Technical College’s New Braunfels campus and the Texas FAME Lone Star Chapter were honored as a top-quality accredited chapter at the 2026 FAME conference.
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Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The McLennan County Sheriff's Office has provided the all clear after a bomb threat at the County Courthouse on Friday morning, according to the Waco Police Department. Waco PD says no threat has been found. All roads have been reopened. This comes after a reported bom...
Rain and storm chances will increase late this weekend and continue into early next week. The main concern will be isolated flooding where storms move slowly or repeatedly affect the same areas, especially Sunday into Sunday night. A few stronger storms may also produce gusty winds, frequent ligh...
Today was another hot one, with a high of 98. That means every day this week was between 98 and 100 degrees in Waco. A few scattered storms got to Snook and Grosebeck thanks to the Gulf's Sea Breeze. That should be active again Saturday and Sunday, meaning scattered or isolated thunderstorms for ...
NASCAR driver Ryan Ellis is on a mission, and this one is not about winning on the track. He is steering kids toward a lifelong love of reading.He spoke with Scripps News about his own memories of childhood reading, and what it means to him to help kids connect with the hobby."I was a huge Harry ...
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk tried to sow doubt about the case on Friday, while a prosecutor countered that authorities have overwhelming evidence including DNA tests and apparent confessions by the defendant.Judge Tony Graf said he will decide if the ...
Summer heat will remain the main story on Saturday, with peak heat index values between 101 and 105 degrees. Most locations will stay dry, but isolated afternoon storms may develop across parts of Central Texas. Any storms that form could produce gusty winds and frequent lightning.
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Some 1,300 amateur athletes vying for a spot at the Summer Games of Texas are expected for the two-day regional meet that started Friday in Waco.
A Central Texas couples request for public information from their city is being challenged and is now in the hands of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.The expecting parents are now at their wits' end about flooding on their Copperas Cove property and have reached out to25Newsfor help and to shar...
Former Texas Tech football player Haydon Wiginton is returning to his family roots in Lampasas this weekend for the annual Spring Ho Festival and he's bringing his very first song with him.Watch the story here: Haydon Wiginton honors late grandfather through music at Lampasas Spring Ho FestivalT...
A bomb threat was called in to the McLennan County Sheriff's Office at 8 a.m. Friday, prompting the evacuation of the McLennan County Courthouse and nearby buildings in Waco. Deputies conducted a primary and secondary search of the courthouse, the district attorney's office, and the annex using a...
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Towering wind turbines are falling near where Limestone and McLennan counties meet, about 40 so far with 60 more to go before Engie North America installs 63 new models with the same combined 300-megawatt capacity as the originals.
Graham Platner on Friday submitted his paperwork to formally withdraw from Maines U.S. Senate race, officially ending an upstart yet troubled campaign whose dissolution threatens Democrats pursuit of chamber control.Platners paperwork was received Friday by the Maine secretary of state's office.M...
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Robinson, TX (FOX 44) - A good night's sleep is helping dreams take shape in Kerrville thanks to the efforts of two local organizations working together to ensure campers have a comfortable place to rest. Campers will rest a little easier thanks to the Robinson Area Lions Club and Sleep in Heaven...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Bold stories, big laughs, and unforgettable memories will come to life at the Waco Independent Film Festival! Festival Co-Founders Louis Hunter and Samuel Thomas tell us what we can expect for the event's tenth year in our interview above. For more information about the Wac...
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The McLennan County Courthouse and nearby county buildings were cleared after a bomb threat Friday morning, but no explosives were found, officials said.
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Dr. Pepper Museum is celebrating its 35th year with big renovations and an even bigger Dr. Pepper bottle. In 1991, the Dr. Pepper museum opened its doors to fans of the soft drink. Since then, the museum has amassed a collection of Dr. Pepper memorabilia dating all the ...
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