Weather Whys: UV Index with Meteorologist Zavian Colón
Friday is finally here and Weather Whys is here to join us and this week we are learning all about UV index. Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details.
Friday is finally here and Weather Whys is here to join us and this week we are learning all about UV index. Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details.
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Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.The go-ahead score for Argentina was credited as an own-goal after Cristia...
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...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Waco’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is almost here! The city is inviting the community to spend Independence Day at Fourth on the Brazos: A 250th Anniversary Sky Spectacular this Saturday, July 4th! The event will take place at Touchdown Alley, next to McLane Stadium!...
Friday is finally here and Weather Whys is here to join us and this week we are learning all about UV index. Meteorologist Zavian Colón has the details.
Slightly above normal temperatures in the upper-90s and low-100s are expected next week across North and Central Texas. In addition to the heat, the week will start out with low chances (10-20%) of isolated thunderstorms. Exercise caution and heat safety when outdoors, as heat indices will be in ...
Belton will host thousands of visitors this Saturday for its annual Fourth of July parade and festival, a tradition more than a century in the making.Watch the story here: Belton Fourth of July parade: A Rich History of Community and TraditionBelinda Mancella, owner of Lindy Lu's, said the event ...
President Donald Trump posted a new image Friday of a $100 bill bearing his signature, months after the Treasury Department announced that, for the first time, a sitting presidents signature would be featured on US paper currency.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in March that the administrat...
For many Americans, the country's 250th birthday is a celebration of history and a chance to tell a fuller story."We think about George Washington and the Founding Fathers as an exclusive history, when in fact, it's really an inclusive one. It's one that touches a lot of lives," Brendan Narcia to...
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) – Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Famer and former All-American linebacker Keith Mitchell has passed away at age 51. According to Texas A&M Athletics, Mitchell lettered four seasons for the Aggies from 1993-96 and was a cornerstone of one of the nation's top defensive ...
Cities and towns across the country are making adjustments to their Fourth of July celebrations as extreme heat grips much of the Northeast and Midwest.In Washington, organizers temporarily shut down the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on Friday, saying conditions had become unsafe...
Keith Mitchell, a Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame inductee and former All-American linebacker, has died.Mitchell lettered four seasons for the Aggies from 1993-96 and was a cornerstone of one of the nation's top defensive units. He helped lead Texas A&M to the 1993 Southwest Conference Champions...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore sidestepped speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run while outlining his views on patriotism ahead of the Fourth of July.In an interview with Scripps News, Moore reflected on what it means to be an American a day before the country celebrates its 250th birthday, ...
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced Monday that he is battling ALS. Two days later, he requested that supporters revive a trend that has been on ice since 2014.
Independence, Texas: Where the roots of Texas freedom run deep.Watch the full story here: Independence, Texas style: the small Texas town of Independence has deep ties to the fight for freedomThis Independence Day weekend, the small town of Independence, Texas, is a fitting place to reflect on 25...
Two people have been killed and three others have been shot following an altercation at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn.The mall is located just outside the Detroit metro area.Witnesses told the Scripps News Group station in Detroit that the shooting happened on a lower level of the mall. One in...
President Donald Trump signed the Big Beautiful Bill Act one year ago, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, told Scripps News the law has helped lower Medicaid costs and reduce fraud.Oz claimed the Trump administration has prevented $42 billion in fr...
A new ranking of the nation's wealthiest suburbs, as measured by household income, finds much of America's wealth concentrated in a few metropolitan areas.
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"It was a good run, but as 'Best and Last' reminds us, all good things come to an end," Bruce Miller writes in his review.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend urging Americans to protect themselves against mosquito bites.Federal health officials say West Nile virus cases are at a two-decade high to start 2026, with 48 cases reported through the end of Ju...
From fireworks over the Brazos to concerts (including The Jacksons), patriotic parades and family festivals, several of our communities are celebrating Independence Day.Here's a look at some of the events in your neighborhood.Tips Before You Go: Most events are free unless otherwise noted. Bring ...
An Arizona toddler was found breathing inside a hospital morgue after being declared dead hours earlier by a doctor, according to police records.A police report and body camera video reviewed by investigators with the Scripps News Group in Phoenix show that two Gilbert police officers saw signs o...
Just in time for the holiday weekend, Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise is putting a festive spin on a classic dessert. This no-bake treat combines the flavors of tiramisu, cannoli and berry trifle into one easy-to-make dessert.Cannoli Cream Cookie Berry Trifle Whipped Cr...
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - The Killeen community is invited to celebrate Independence Day at the Red, White & Blue Music Festival! The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. This year's celebration marks 250 years of America with an evening full of live entertainment, fo...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Trade schools have been seeing major growth over the last year - over traditional four-year institutions. We spoke with TSTC Waco, who shared more about why trade school education might be a path to consider. You can watch our interview above.
GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Gatesville is the place to be for one of the most unique and fun events in Central Texas! The Gatesville Pickle Fest is taking place from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, July 3. The event brings together great food, entertainment, family fun, and most importantly…pickles! ...
In legislative hearings after last years July 4 floods, the states emergency management chief made some recommendations to state lawmakers. They included empowering the agency to vet volunteers who show up after disasters and establishing clearer guidelines for local officials to decide whether t...
BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - America is about to turn 250 years old, and there is no shortage of activities happening in Bryan! Here are select events happening this week, courtesy of Destination Bryan: The America 250 Block Party at the Carnegie History Center will be taking place from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m...
A fishing trip of the California coast last week produced an extraordinary catch: a type of octopus that constructs its own shell to ride ocean currents.
President Donald Trump is returning to Mount Rushmore today to mark Americas 250th birthday with a flyover, remarks and a fireworks show.His last visit, in 2020, came during the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd.The president has joked in the past that ...
The Social Security Administration announced that it will issue limited-edition commemorative Social Security cards to children born in the United States between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026, as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.The commemorative cards will function the same as stand...
Presleigh Pilon, one of the best defensive players in program history, is returning to Baylor as the program’s Director of Player Development.
New York City is at the center of America's 250th birthday celebration, with the iconic Times Square ball drop reactivated for the occasion a rare sight outside of New Year's Eve.The Times Square ball drop is being used to honor the Fourth of July for the first time outside of its traditional Ne...
While more than 92% of Texas kindergarteners and 7th graders were fully vaccinated in the 2025-26 school year for each vaccine required to attend school, the coverage rates remained lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic, state data released Wednesday shows.Of note in the latest report released ...
You don't kill Hessians, draft a declaration and capture Yorktown on an empty stomach. Just what did the founders eat?
Temple, Tx (FOX 44) - Temple police report automatic license plate reading cameras that have helped find missing persons and stolen vehicles were tampered with. Police did not specify how much damage had been done to them, but dd report a 22-year-old Belton man was arrested in connection with the...
Barney Fife stole a few minutes of my time. Again.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - The Brazos Valley can celebrate Independence Day at College Station's Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater for the I Heart America Fourth of July Celebration! The city says this event will include live music, family activities, great food and a fireworks show! This year's...
It’s a lot easier than it used to be putting together rosters for Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. That doesn’t mean quality can’t slip through the cracks.
Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain kick into higher gear across the United States on Friday as celebrations are balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country bakes under extreme heat.President Donald Trump will travel to South D...
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