Waco-area news briefs: Little League Softball Southwest Regional opens July 17 in Waco
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
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The curtain is falling on a decade in business for a local Waco food truck.Taqueria Mis Maria's has been serving the community from its spot on 19th Street, just off I-35 near Magnolia Table, for 10 years. However, an unexpected closure has left the owners and loyal customers reeling.WATCH HERE: ...
The city of Waco is proposing a slight increase to its drainage fee, which could mean higher utility bills for residents before the end of the year.The drainage fee is designed to help manage rainwater runoff and is calculated based on how much of a property is covered by surfaces like roofs, dri...
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the popes consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church. It excommunicated its bishops and priests, and warned its faithful that they too face the har...
Less than a week after a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration is taking the steps to cancel TPS, or temporary protected status, for thousands of migrants who came to the U.S. from at least seven countries.The countries include Ethiopia, Burma, South Sudan, Yemen, Somalia...
BOSTON — Willson Contreras was suspended seven games for his role in Tuesday’s benches-clearing incident between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals at Fenway Park, Major League Baseball announced Thursday evening. The veteran first baseman is one of four…
Seasonably hot weather will continue through the July 4th holiday weekend with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees. While most locations will remain dry, isolated afternoon and early evening thunderstorms are possible each day through Saturday...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - America's 250th birthday is just around the corner, and we want to tell you about a festive event to help you celebrate the stars and stripes in style! For more information about the City of Killeen's Red, White & Blue Music Festival, you can watch our interview above.
Some concerts end the second the house lights come up. This performance followed my wife and me out of the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California, lingering deeply well after the final notes faded. We immediately found ourselves hunting down…
The story of the first 250 years of America cannot be written without the story of American music. Blues, jazz, big band, folk and country, yes, but arguably no genre of music is more closely tied to the growth and evolution of this country than what is celebrated in Cleveland on a daily basis, R...
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) — Bryan got a blast from the past Thursday morning as the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the Brazos County Historical Commission held a special event for America's 250th anniversary. The groups dedicated a Liberty Tree at the Boonville Heritage Park. The Liberty T...
McLennan Community College trustees are considering a roughly half-cent tax rate increase this year to narrow a budget gap partially caused by a $3.1 million drop in state revenue.
Downtown Killeen is gearing up for the Red White and Blue Festival this weekend, one of six festivals in 2026 and local business owners say the impact on their bottom line is hard to overstate.Watch the story here: Killeen's Red White and Blue Festival expected to draw up to 15,000 as downtown ...
The Brazos Valley Bombers brought their Barnstorm tour to Caldwell High School, drawing a sold-out crowd of 1,000 fans for a free game as the team continues building its presence across the Brazos Valley. Brazos Valley Bombers pop up game in CampbellThe pop-up game is part of a broader effort by ...
The City of Gatesville is building on months of community events aimed at drawing people back to its downtown, with a packed weekend that includes the city's first-ever PickleFest and its first Fourth of July parade in more than a decade.Watch the story here: Holiday Events Fuel Downtown Growth ...
Even though it's hot... Central Texas is not being affected by the Heat Dome out east. Without an unbreakable stable layer of air, a few showers have bubbled up near Houston, Bryan, and upwards along I-45 today. The showers have gotten as far west as Limestone County, but are struggling to move a...
July 4th fireworks can be a spectacle worth documenting but getting a good photo of bright explosions in the dark sky is often an exercise in frustration.Photowalks' Jefferson Graham shares some tips for capturing good pictures of your local fireworks display, using nothing but your cell phone.O...
Waco native, Baylor University class of ’03 alumna and Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman, 44, highlighted in Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of 2025” and the Washington Post’s “50 People Shaping Our Society in 2026,” was back…
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Baylor University has announced the highest fundraising year in its 181-year history. The university says the Baylor Family joined together to give a record-breaking $244.5 million during the 2026 fiscal year (FY26). Nearly 25,000 alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends...
This Fourth of July weekend, two separate celebrations are marking the nation's 250th birthday and the differences between them have sparked confusion and frustration.America 250 is a nonprofit, nonpartisan commission created by Congress that has been in the works for 10 years. Its mission is to...
Bryan, TX (FOX 44) - A new donation is helping ensure sexual assault survivors in Brazos County receive comfort and dignity during one of the most difficult moments of their lives. The Brazos County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Project Beloved: The Molly Jane Mission to provide care bundle...
Texas A&M men's basketball will travel to the Bahamas in August to compete in the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, bdG Sports announced Thursday.The five-day trip runs Aug. 2-6, with three exhibition games scheduled at the Baha Mar Convention, Arts and Entertainment Center at the Baha Mar resor...
Baylor got a big boost from young running backs Caden Knighten and Michael Turner last season. They're hoping to take an even bigger step forward in year two.
The indictment accuses David Hearn of "maliciously" breaking or destroying lining material on the bottom of the landmark on June 19.
Fencing is up, streets are closed and all signs point to a lavish celebration for the megastars in New York City this weekend.
Nasville, Tn (FOX44) - The founder of a Waco company whose products have appeared in 12 of the 15 top selling cars in America has been given a lifetime achievement award. Carey Hobbs, founder of Hobbs Bonded Fibers received the Technical Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of the Nonw...
R&B artist Chris Brown must pay nearly $13 million in damages to his former housekeeper after she was mauled by a large security dog at his Los Angeles-area home in 2020, leaving her with permanent injuries.According to multiple outlets, a jury in Southern California decided Brown and his company...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued an Amber Alert for an 11-month-old boy who is believed to be with a 20-year-old woman. The two were last seen on the 7000 block of West Westmoor Road in Odessa, Texas on June 30 at 10:00 AM. 11-month-old Maverick Young h...
A former U.S. Olympian was indicted Thursday in federal court on a felony charge, after the Trump administration accused him of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool.David Davey Hearn, a former U.S. Olympic canoeist, was indicted in U.S. Superior Court on one count of destruction of...
Fort Hood, Tx (FOX44) - A new Texas Comptroller report says Fort Hood had a $37.9 billion contribution to the Texas economy in 2025. As of 2025, Fort Hood is home to 53,767 direct employees, including 34,474 active-duty military personnel. This post also has 126,225 military retirees accessing th...
Less than 50 miles from Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, a Santa Fe nonprofit is serving as a haven for survivors of his alleged crimes a middle ground between their pain and the public.Solace Sexual Assault Services, nestled in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is no stranger to Epstein's crimes. The organiz...
Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group that warns the plants plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution that will cause significant climate impacts and risks to human health.At leas...
Grill masters and home chefs face sizzling beef prices for summer cookouts as cattle supplies are at their lowest levels in 75 years.
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 27, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz…
Sixteen children from the same family who were rescued from a dilapidated home in rural Ohio were living in wretched conditions with human waste all around, confined to just one room over much of the past four years, authorities said Wednesday.Some of the children discovered Tuesday were unable t...
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 27, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz…
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin surprised the hockey world Thursday by announcing he will return for a 22nd NHL season, postponing retirement for at least one more year. The contract is worth $4.75 million.The Capitals said the NHLs all-time leading goal scorer signed a one-year contract t...
On June 27, the day after the 16 women started their paddle on the Colorado River, smoke filled the air and the wind picked up.
VENEZUELA / WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco pastor is in Venezuela amid the wake of the recent earthquakes. Christ the King Church Pastor Ramiro Peña is alongside local leaders helping to organize humanitarian relief efforts while ministering to individuals and families in need. Pastor Peña has dev...
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work preparing for a celebration with over 100 years of history! The Belton 4th of July Celebration will include a Patriotic Program at 8 a.m., followed by the annual Parade at 9 a.m., with over 30,000 people lining the stree...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded its recall of hundreds of thousands of bags of "Zapps" and "Dirty" potato chips.The chips have been upgraded to a Class I recall, which means there's a "reasonable" chance that consuming the product could cause illness or death.A voluntary recall...
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