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E. Coli outbreak linked to recalled raw milk cheese sold in nine states
The CDC, FDA and public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to certain cheeses sold across nine states. According to officials, all Graziers raw milk cheeses sold by Sierra Nevada Cheese Company have been recalled due to possible ...
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Navasota Animal Shelter reopens with new building, expanded capacity and no-kill designation
Watch the full story here: Navasota Animal Shelter reopens with new building, expanded capacity and no-kill designation The Navasota Animal Shelter has reopened following facility improvements, unveiling a brand-new building, expanded capacity, and a no-kill designation. The shel...
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Trump asks Supreme Court to let it enforce new restrictions on gender-affirming care in prisons
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let it enforce restrictions on gender-affirming care in federal prisons. The emergency appeal comes after lower courts blocked officials from carrying out new policy put in place with an executive order from Trump. That poli...
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City of Temple Accepting Applications for 80th Annual Christmas Parade
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - We are just over 12 weeks away from Christmas and only 70 days away from the City of Temple's 80th annual Christmas Parade coming up on Monday, December 7, 2026. Plenty of time to start planning, right? The parade's theme this year is "An 80s Christmas," ...
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Former Baylor football star, regent Gale Galloway dies at age 96
Called “one of Baylor University’s greatest friends and supporters,” Gale Galloway died on Friday. He was 96.
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PHOTOS: 20th annual pumpkin patch at Central Christian Waco
Central Christian Church's annual pumpkin patch along Lake Shore Drive is back for its 20th year.
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Temple Fire Department upgrades stations as population expected to grow by almost 28,000 next decade
The Temple Fire Department is planning multiple upgrades across its stations as the city prepares for significant population growth over the next decade. Fire Station 2 is currently under construction, with Station 4 construction scheduled to begin in November and last for one ye...
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Changes are coming later this week!
The heat continues across the area, at least for two more days. Then, it's time for a change! Our next storm system should arrive late Wednesday and last through the weekend. 2-4 inches of rain are possible, with locally higher totals, along and west of I-35. Lighter amounts in t...
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Trump announces Iowa steel plant expected to be nation's largest
President Donald Trump on Monday announced a new $15 billion steel plant being built in Iowa, highlighting an economic victory in a key battleground state where Republicans face competitive midterm races. Trump announced the new plant at an Oval Office event alongside steel execu...
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Edmunds ranks the best SUVs for parents
Edmunds reports on the best SUVs for parents, highlighting the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid as a top choice for its safety and practicality.
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Robinson Fire Department adds new vehicles, equipment to combat rising call volume
Robinson Fire Department has added new vehicles and essential safety equipment to its fleet, as the department works to keep pace with a significant rise in emergency calls. WATCH HERE: Robinson Fire Department adds new vehicles, equipment to combat rising call volume Fire Chief ...