Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, Moscows Defense Ministry said Friday, in what appeared to be one of Kyivs biggest drone assaults since the Kremlins full-scale invasion more than four years ago.Russian air defenses...
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Leon County, Tx (FOX44) - The Department of Public Safety reports the I-45 southbound lanes were expected to be blocked several hours south of Buffalo following a Friday morning crash. DPS reported it involved two 18-wheelers. The Leon County Department of Emergency Management reported it was nea...
Plantersville, Tx (FOX44) - The Department of Public Safety reports one person was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 105 east of Plantersville Friday morning. Initial reports said the call came in about 6:30 with few details available. Troopers were still on the scene working the crash a...
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.Acting President Delcy Rodrguez announced the new toll early Friday, surrounded by government and mili...
A top FEMA official who had drawn scrutiny for bizarre past remarks including claiming he teleported to a Waffle House has been pushed out of the agency, four sources tell CNN.White House officials appointed Gregg Phillips in December to lead FEMAs Office of Response and Recovery, one of the ag...
A Republican revolt over President Donald Trump's election overhaul bill has thrown the House into disarray.Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home on Thursday after a group of GOP hardliners blocked a procedural vote, bringing House business to a halt and delaying votes on defense spending and ...
Killeen, Tx (FOX44) - Killeen police are seeking one person after two people were shot in two separate shootings in one area of their city Thursday night. Police were called to the area near Herndon Drive and Huntsman Circle at 8:40 p.m. Thursday. Investigators say they believe three individuals ...
Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, Moscows Defense Ministry said Friday, in what appeared to be one of Kyivs biggest drone assaults since the Kremlins full-scale invasion more than four years ago.Russian air defenses...
Central Texans will continue to see hot and humid conditions as the heat dome sits in place. Storms that develop to the north may clip the area but any rain will typically be minimal and dissipate quickly. Generally we are looking at slim to no rain chances until we get into late next week.High t...
Turkey beat the U.S. 3-2 with a last-gasp goal from Kaan Ayhan for their first win of the tournament, while the U.S. already won a place in the knockout round.
Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup.Auston Trusty scored in the third minute and Sebastian Berhalter got a tying goal early in the second half for the Americans, who had already won Group D with v...
Telehealth providers like Hims and Hers could soon see more business, now that more and more employees are losing insurance coverage for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.Reuters reports rising costs are forcing some of those insurance companies to end their coverage for certain weight l...
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Axtell showed off its speed and firepower on the state stage, going 2-1 Thursday to position itself well for bracket play in its first-ever Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament appearance.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was at the White House Thursday, meeting with President Trump to try to break the congressional logjam over the SAVE America Act and a recently passed bipartisan housing bill.Johnson called Thursday's meeting "very productive."Were on exactly the same page, Johns...
Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico said Thursday he has requested records from Attorney General Ken Paxton's office related to the Adam Hoffman child sexual abuse case.
Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico said Thursday he has requested records from Attorney General Ken Paxton's office related to the Adam Hoffman child sexual abuse case.
A rapid downpour earlier this month left Alisha Laws' almost 100-year-old Waco home with damage she said her insurance won't cover, plus flooded several business around 25th Street and Washington.
More than 5,000 athletes traveled to Veterans Athletic Complex Thursday for day one of the 27th Dave Campbell 7 on 7 state tournament, with 128 teams competing to sharpen their skills ahead of the fall season. Dave Campbell 7 on 7 State TournamentSeveral Brazos Valley teams were in action, with m...
Former Texas A&M standout Rashuan Agee is getting his chance to make the NBA after signing an exhibition 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.Agee went undrafted in the NBA Draft, which wrapped up Wednesday. The Exhibit 10 contract guarantees him an invitation to the Cavaliers' training camp ...
A single illegally dumped tire turned into a lesson in community accountability after the Burleson County Sheriff's Office gave the person responsible multiple opportunities to make things right before pursuing formal action. Watch the full story here: Burleson County sheriff gives tire dumper ch...
A developer is planning a $4.5 million investment to transform the largely vacant Brookview Hills Shopping Center at 34th and Bosque in Waco into a family-friendly destination.Cameron Philgreen, who previously redeveloped a center at 37th and Bosque, is now turning his attention to the 34th and B...
A College Station Grand Jury cleared a College Station police officer of any criminal conduct on Thursday following an officer-involved shooting last month.Corporal Hunter Davis will now return to regular patrol duty.On May 16, 2026, officers with the College Station Police Department responded t...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best youth golf tournament in Texas, the Texas Youth Classic, is returning for a second-straight year - and FOX 44 is once again the proud official media sponsor! The event spans from Tuesday, June 30th to July 1st, with registration open until this Thursday! If you wou...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The best of the best youth golfers in this region will call Central Texas home with the return of the Texas Youth Classic to the Waco area next week! For more information about this event, you can watch our interview above. If you would like to register for the Texas [...]
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - Dave Campbell's Texas Football will be hosting the Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament in College Station, and traffic will be impacted. According to the City of College Station, this event will take place from June 25-27 at the Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, locate...
Windy and seasonably hot weather conditions will prevail today and Friday, with south winds around 15-20 mph gusting to 25-30 mph at times. The heat index values will reach the upper 90s to nearly 105 each afternoon.
A thin layer of Saharan dust will continue to move over Central Texas through the weekend. Highs will be in the mid 90s with lows in the 70s. It's not quite as humid, and there will be a breeze out of the south at 15-25mph. That makes it feel a little less hot across the area.A thinker dust plume...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - No criminal conduct has been found in connection with an officer-involved shooting in College Station last month. College Station Police officers originally responded to the Ivy Apartments in the 1300 block of Harvey Road on May 16. This was due to a report of a ...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - You can experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the big screen at Central Texas College! The College says it is inviting the community to the Mayborn Science Theater Planetarium this Friday night and Saturday night for a high‑energy World Cup Watch Party,...
Waco, TX (FOX 44) - As housing costs continue to rise, two Waco-area nonprofits are receiving funding to help local families remain safe and securely housed. Among the local organizations receiving funding is Waco Family Medicine, which will use its grant to expand its clinic-based food market, p...
GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Residences on Baldridge Drive in Gatesville, between N Levita Road and Avenue C, have been evacuated due to a contractor cutting a natural gas line. This area is currently closed, according to the Gatesville Fire Department. Texas-New Mexico Power has also disconnecte...
The death toll continues to rise as crews search for survivors after Venezuela was hit by back-to-back earthquakes.The quakes that struck the country overnight were the most powerful in more than a century.Right now, at least 188 people are dead and thousands have been injured. Both tolls are exp...
Jeffrey Epsteins power extended far beyond his crimes.For years, he cultivated relationships with politicians, prosecutors, business leaders and other influential figures, building a network that opened doors and now raises questions about who knew what and when.Now, Justice Department records, c...
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration Thursday in two immigration-related cases.
McGregor, Tx (FOX44) - Bond has been set at $1,000,000 for a 35-year-old man accused of grooming, then sexually abusing a very young girl over a period of time. A man identified as Sergio Ernesto Gutierrez-Luna in court papers was booked into the McLennan County Jail early Thursday morning. An ar...
College Station, Tx (FOX 44) - The Texas A&M supercomputer known as "Vision" is ranked as America's most powerful computer ahead of devices used by corporate giants. Vision was ranked the 66th most powerful in the world ahead of supercomputers owned and used by such companies as Samsung, Dell, Mi...
Passing through airport security checkpoints is about to get easier for Android phone owners.The TSA is now accepting PreCheck touchless IDs stored in Google Wallet. Touchless ID eliminates the need to present physical documents and helps reduce wait times.Our collaboration with Google helps our ...
Storm clouds hover over the fifth — and final — season of “The Bear,” but they’re not what you think.
The Baylor softball roster continues to take shape with the addition of infielder Madox Mitchael from Houston and pitcher Haley Crawford from Southeastern Louisiana this week.
Baylor men’s golf filled out its coaching staff with the addition of Clayton Brady as an assistant coach. He spent the last three seasons as an assistant at Texas.
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