The Bell County Comic Con is back in Central Texas this weekend, and organizers say the 10th annual event could be the biggest one yet, with between 35,000 and 40,000 people expected to pack the Bell County Expo Center. WATCH the full story here: Bell County Comic Con returns for...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - It was a birthday party fit for a queen with balloons and two beautifully decorated cakes. That's just as it should be for Carrie "Louise" Murphy, the unofficial "Queen of Mart," who is celebrating her 102nd birthday today at St. Anthony's Care Center. Affe...
Friday has returned and not alone. Weather Whys is coming along for the ride and this week we are talking about the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details....
Grimes Health Resource Center serves as safety net as Navasota growth strains community needs Watch the full story here: Grimes Health Resource Center serves Navasota as growth pushes demand for services higher Navasota is booming but with growth comes an urgent struggle. At the ...
This week on Catch Me Up, we investigate the latest in the fast-moving outbreak of Ebola in Africa. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has expanded by thousands of cases in the last week and has become the fastest-growing such outbreak in the Democratic Republic o...
A weak cold front will bring isolated showers and thunderstorms to locations along the Red River late this evening and tonight. Isolated to widely scattered storms will shift into Central Texas on Saturday. Any storms that develop will be capable of gusty winds and lightning stri...
The Justice Department is admitting that a President Donald Trump-prompted $14 million renovation on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, was flawed, and is dropping the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn that accused him of damaging the pool, ac...
More than 100 women's college basketball players have teamed up to form a union for college athletes as part of their growing push to collectively bargain with their schools, an organizing group announced Friday. The United College Athletes Association said as part of the push, m...
We are tracking a weak cold front! It won't do much for us, but there will be some small changes this weekend. Tonight looks calm with increasing clouds late. Lows will be in the upper 70s in the morning. Saturday, the front to the north will slide into Central Texas. This may sp...
Oprah Winfrey says she will close the school for underprivileged girls she set up in South Africa two decades ago at the end of next year. Winfrey opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2007 after being inspired by conversations with former South African Preside...
Arizona authorities released the full text of two anonymous messages sent following the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, including a ransom demand and a second note claiming she had died. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Jan. 31 and is believed to have been abducted fr...
Jurors walked through the Massachusetts home where Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, a rare visit Friday that let them see firsthand the place where an outwardly ordinary family life unraveled into tragedy. After being driven past two businesses relevant to the narrati...
Four people were hospitalized Friday morning after a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 near Waco. The crash occurred around 11:50 a.m. at mile marker 330B when a Honda making a lane change struck a Toyota, causing the Honda to spin into an oncoming semi and overturn...
FRANKLIN, Texas (FOX 44) — Franklin is home to a very special library, with only six like it in the state. The Robertson County Carnegie Library has sat in Franklin since 1914. It's one of six Carnegie Libraries in Texas that still operate as a library. Back in the early 1900s, s...
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Four people are in the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 35 late Friday morning. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 11:50 a.m. The crash occurred near Mile Marker #...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: Two people have been displaced in a Wednesday morning Waco house fire. A family dog thought to have been dead has been confirmed alive by the Waco Fire Department. The Waco Fire Department tells FOX 44 News that the call for the fire came in at 6 a....
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Killeen Animal Services and Fort Hood have renewed an agreement to improve veterinary care for shelter animals, support military readiness and enhance services for residents. According to the city, Animal Services entered a one-year Memorandu...
A 20-year-old Waco man was arrested after police say he intentionally damaged a license plate reader camera in Hewitt on July 19. Ryne Tanner was taken into custody July 30 by Lacy Lakeview officers at his workplace and booked into McLennan County Jail on charges of electronic ac...
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) - Amy's Attic Self Storage is calling on Central Texas to join the fight against classroom germs through GERMageddon. The organization says this a charitable supply drive benefiting local elementary schools. This initiative encourages residents, bus...
The 2026 Games of Texas are underway in the Brazos Valley, with more than 8,000 athletes registered to compete across 10 venues in Bryan and College Station from July 30 through August 2. Games of Texas Day one The event, hosted by the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF), is...
Navasota city employees resign after investigation into misuse of city fuel cards Watch the full story here: Navasota city employees resign after investigation into misuse of city fuel cards Three former city of Navasota employees resigned and signed restitution agreements after ...
The Humane Society of Central Texas helped relocate 61 dogs from a single home in Bell County earlier this month after local officials found the owner in violation of a local ordinance limiting households to four pets. WATCH HERE: The Humane Society of Central Texas helped to rel...
The families of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube over what they describe as "years of escalating harms" from using their platforms that eventually resulted in their deaths. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the Superior Court of Delawar...
Hackers have targeted water systems in several US states in a coordinated cyberattack that has caused some utilities to issue boil-water notices and switch to manual mode, taking their systems offline, according to US officials. Its one of the most serious cyberattacks on water s...
The Food and Drug Administration has approved an over-the-counter pain medication that combines the active ingredient in Tylenol with the active ingredient in Aleve. Tylenol with Naproxen soon will be available on the market. Tylenol parent company Kenvue said the drug combines t...
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - A Bryan teenager has received the maximum prison sentence for shooting a Bryan Police Department officer in 2025. According to the Brazos County District Attorney's Office, Judge David Hilburn imposed the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison on 19-year-o...
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - It's time for fans of comic books and pop culture to unite at the Bell County Comic Con for its tenth year! The event returns to the Cadence Bank Center in Belton on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on both days. The [...]...
New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits. New York joins a growing number of states filing lawsuits against Ka...
TEAGUE, Texas (FOX 44) - An inert hand grenade was discovered at an intersection in Teague on Friday morning. The Teague Police Department was notified of a suspicious object near the intersection of 12th Street and China Street at approximately 9:18 a.m. Responding officers sear...
Two senior FIFA officials criticized Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan Friday with one resigning as a presidential adviser and a second saying staff were deceived by project that must not go ahead. Carlos Cordeiro, who represented the soccer body on the White House Task ...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texans are being asked to help a police sergeant and his family during their time of need. Sergeant Jose "Joe" Gongora has spent many years serving and protecting his community as a dedicated police officer. He currently works for the Baylor Univers...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Did you know that 88 percent of child drownings occur with at least one adult present? Swim Waco informs us of safety tips in the video above so that you can splash safely all summer!...
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - A Waco man is suspected of intentionally damaging a License Plate Reader (LPR) camera in Hewitt. The Hewitt Police Department says it was notified of damage to a License Plate Reader (LPR) camera which occurred on July 19. The investigation revea...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you've never paid a visit to Baylor's Mayborn Museum, there is an exhibition coming up that will transport you back 70 million years to the ancient waters of the South Atlantic! For more information about the "Sea Monsters Unearthed" exhibit, you can wat...
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) - Kids in Harker Heights can begin the school year looking and feeling their best! The Harker Heights Police Department’s Healthy Homes Division is inviting local families to attend the fourth annual Cuts with Cops. This event will take place from 1...
About 60,000 migrants have entered Spains Ceuta from Morocco in the past 24 hours, Ceuta's president said on Friday. That is equivalent to 70% of the city's regular population. At least 41 migrants have died attempting the crossing. The situation that Ceuta is going through is ab...
When the school year ends, many Central Texas families lose access to the breakfasts and lunches their children count on each day. Watch Full Story Here: Summer hunger: Waco mom says feeding kids during break is stressful and expensive For Waco mom Amalia Molina, summer break mea...
Texans access to a variety of hemp-derived THC products will significantly narrow on Friday. Texas will ban several hemp-derived THC cannabis products, including those containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC variants, punishing people in possession of them with jail time and fines. H...
Triple digits remain in the forecast through Saturday, but a little relief is on the way. Friday's high should reach just over the 100 degree mark with a feels like temperature hovering around 105 degrees for the I-35 corridor. The Brazos Valley will cap out in the upper 90s. Wit...
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The 100 Club Heart of Texas has a mission to support our local first-responders who were killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Lorena Police Chief Scott Holt and McLennan County Commissioner Ben Perry tell us more about the organizatio...
Dangerous heat is expected this week, which will increase the risk of heat related illnesses. Make sure you know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in order to protect yourself and others from the heat....
A renovation project at the Rosa Hereford Community and Senior Center remains on hold as the city searches for a new contractor and weighs the financial impact of a project that has dragged on since 2023. Watch the story here: Rosa Hereford Senior Center renovation could save Kil...
A McLennan County campaign worker discovered errors in the state's voter database, known as TEAM, prompting Election Administrator Jared Goldsmith to notify the Secretary of State, who has since corrected the issues. The May election was not impacted because McLennan County uses ...
"This proposal reflects the reality of maintaining critical county services while continuing to be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars," County Judge Scott Felton said in a press release....
Robinson leads Central Texas picks on the 4A all-state team after its state title run. The Rockets are joined by standout players from Gatesville, China Spring and Lorena....
FRANKLIN, Texas (FOX 44) — The Ranch is a massive 48-acre park in Franklin that exceeds expectations for a city of their size. The Ranch is located just a short drive outside downtown Franklin and offers some big city amenities within the comfort of a small town. The park include...
Dangerous heat is expected this week, which will increase the risk of heat related illnesses. Make sure you know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in order to protect yourself and others from the heat....
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that an agreement has been reached to completely disarm Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, calling it a "monumental step toward lasting PEACE and SECURITY." In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump called the development a "m...
PHARR — Leaders within the construction industry in South Texas delivered a clear message to lawmakers: Stop the mass deportation of workers or risk losing in November....
Did you get your Baylor save the date card? The schedule is a go.
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Lace up your shoes and get ready for a fun-filled day to kick off August! Waco ISD Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Spicer tells us more about the second annual Superintendent Superhero Fun Run and Family Fest in the interview above. Sign up for the fun run here....
An attorney for the family of Nolan Wells said Thursday that they have hired audio engineers to review a distress call made from a boat on the day of his disappearance, which has prompted online speculation and claims of defamation amid the ongoing investigation into the 18-year-...
Whoever is calling the Gen Z kids "lazy" or "entitled" must not be hanging around the same teens that I am. They certainly didn't come to Trib Photo Day Thursday....
A TSA agent discovered a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger's suitcase during a routine security screening at an Alabama airport earlier this month, law enforcement officials said. The Transportation Security Administration said in a statement Friday that the ...
Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt. The announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central governm...
Wall Street ended sharply higher Thursday, with chip stocks jumping and Microsoft logging its biggest daily percentage gain in 18 years after it gave a stellar forecast that eased fears about massive spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure....
Texas lawmakers dove into data center economics during a Monday finance committee hearing, where senators weighed the costs and benefits of the rapidly growing industry....
As the Iran war escalates again, Gulf Arab states are looking to China — not Washington.
An unusually strong heat dome will scorch much of the western United States this weekend, bringing the hottest temperatures so far this year to tens of millions from California to Canada. Dozens of record highs are expected to fall in at least 12 states in the West through the we...
Hot weather will continue, but there will be some changes as we head into the weekend. Tonight looks mostly clear and warm with lows in the upper 70s. Friday will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy with highs around 100. The heat will continue into Saturday with highs around 100 on...
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The Bell County Comic Con is back in Central Texas this weekend, and organizers say the 10th annual event could be the biggest one yet, with…
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - It was a birthday party fit for a queen with balloons and two beautifully decorated cakes. That's just as it should b…
Friday has returned and not alone. Weather Whys is coming along for the ride and this week we are talking about the difference between heat …
Grimes Health Resource Center serves as safety net as Navasota growth strains community needs Watch the full story here: Grimes Health Resou…
This week on Catch Me Up, we investigate the latest in the fast-moving outbreak of Ebola in Africa. The outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibu…
A weak cold front will bring isolated showers and thunderstorms to locations along the Red River late this evening and tonight. Isolated to …
The Justice Department is admitting that a President Donald Trump-prompted $14 million renovation on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in…
More than 100 women's college basketball players have teamed up to form a union for college athletes as part of their growing push to collec…
We are tracking a weak cold front! It won't do much for us, but there will be some small changes this weekend. Tonight looks calm with incre…
Oprah Winfrey says she will close the school for underprivileged girls she set up in South Africa two decades ago at the end of next year. W…
Arizona authorities released the full text of two anonymous messages sent following the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, includin…
Jurors walked through the Massachusetts home where Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, a rare visit Friday that let them see firsth…
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