Why are labs still running a test for inflammation with a 4-hour time limit?
ALCOR Scientific reports that labs' four-hour ESR test stability limit leads to inaccuracies due to sample handling.
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Armor of God continues search for shelter location to serve Killeen's homeless before Jan. 1 deadline
Armor of God is continuing to explore locations to open an overnight homeless shelter in Killeen by the January 1 deadline, as the city works to have an option ready for neighbors before its only other shelter closes. The city would need an organization that relies on minimal cit...
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Lacy Lakeview recall effort gets second chance as coalition submits new petitions with 233 signatures
Community members have made a second attempt to recall three Lacy Lakeview elected officials, submitting new petitions Thursday morning at City Hall. WATCH HERE: Lacy Lakeview recall effort gets second chance as coalition submits new petitions with 233 signatures Advocates with t...
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Showers possible into Halloween
It is feeling more like late October with clouds and showers around. This general pattern will continue into Saturday. Tonight will bring showers from time to time with lows in the low to mid 60s. Have the umbrella ready Friday because on and off showers will continue across most...
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Beef prices squeeze a beloved Texas BBQ joint as midterm voters weigh costs in the Rio Grande Valley
Barbecue is one of the five basic food groups in Texas, and many in the Rio Grande Valley will tell you Teddys is one of the best BBQ joints in the state. But these days, quality meat comes with a high price, and it may impact how people vote in the midterms. Youre talking about ...
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Nexstar Media, Mission Broadcasting to show all 12 UIL Texas high school football championship games
Nexstar Media Group will provide free TV and streaming coverage of all 12 UIL state football championship games from AT&T Stadium in Arlington this December....
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What does football have to do with trick-or-treating in Ohio? More than you might think
Did you know trick-or-treating doesn't always happen on Halloween night in the U.S.? In some central Ohio communities, the date depends on which day of the week Oct. 31 falls. Residents are used to the tradition by now. About two decades ago, communities adopted a model that says...
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Día de los Muertos Waco Festival & Parade returns Oct. 31
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The largest Día de los Muertos Festival & Parade in Central Texas is taking place this Saturday! The festivities will take place from 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Indian Spring Park in downtown Waco, located at 101 N. University Parks Drive. Admission is free! Accor...
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Parents can now get Meta alerts about teens’ suicide, self-harm searches
Meta has expanded its teen safety alerts across more platforms, the social media company announced. Parents using its supervision tools will now be notified if their teen repeatedly searches for suicide or self-harm terms on Facebook or Instagram. They will also be notified if th...
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Patrick Stewart, 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86
He became an actor at age 18 and gained acclaim on the stage as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company beginning in the 1960s.
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City Announces Promotion of Scott Osburn to Assistant City Manager
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Copperas Cove is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Scott Osburn to the position of Assistant City Manager, effective October 1, 2026. Scott has served the citizens of Copperas Cove since May 2019, most recently in the dual role o...