WACO (FOX 44) - Wildfires have ravaged parts of Central Texas over the past week, and now one of them is fully contained. Kiley Moran with the Texas A&M Forest Service told FOX 44 on Sunday evening, August 30, 2026, that the Yellow Square Fire in Coryell County is 100% contained. Moran added that...
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Gale Lee Galloway, a devoted husband, father, distinguished business leader, military veteran, and beloved Baylor Bear, passed away on September 25, 2026, at the age of 96. His life was defined by faith, perseverance, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to…...
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Fans of marching bands have plenty of options this weekend and next, with Baylor hosting the Bands of America Waco Regional Championship and area high schools in UIL area competitions....
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GROESBECK, Texas (FOX 44) - Three people, including an infant, have been injured in a Groesbeck vehicle accident. Police Chief Chris Henson tells FOX 44 News that a serious two-vehicle collision occurred in the 500 block of North Ellis Street at approximately 4:56 p.m. Wednesday....
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Mortgage rates fell this week for the first time since late August, easing some of the pressure on prospective homebuyers facing higher borrowing costs on home loans. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 7.32% from 7.40% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said ...
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DALLAS/WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Waco on Tuesday, October 27, has been canceled, according to McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara. Sheriff McNamara tells FOX 44 News that there was a Thursday morning meeting to address the pres...
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GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - It's getting ever so closer to Halloween! There will be all kinds of fun events in communities all across Central Texas and the Brazos Valley, including an annual tradition - the 26th annual Boozaar in Downtown Gatesville! For more information, you ca...
