LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - A Lorena grass fire which threatened structures was quickly and safely extinguished early Tuesday afternoon. The Lorena Fire Department says crews were dispatched to the fire at approximately 12:23 p.m. The fire ignited in the 200 block of Dalrex Road. First-arriving unit...
Austin, Tx (FOX 44) - U.S. Senator John Cornyn has announced grants for law enforcement tools including drones and training for Killeen and Waco. Cornyn said the Department of Justice has awarded $70,637 in federal grant funding to the City of Waco and $92,208 to the City of Killeen to help equip...
McGregor city council members voted against moving forward with a proposed property tax rate increase following a public hearing Monday night where residents raised concerns about the 20262027 fiscal year budget. Watch Full Story Here: McGregor city council rejects proposed property tax rate incr...
Unseasonably hot temperatures will continue, with heat indices consistently in the 105-109 range. With little to no rain chances upcoming, hot and dry conditions are not expected to ease anytime soon.
Former television news reporter Ryan Elijah won the Republican nomination for Floridas 7th Congressional District, ousting scandal-plagued U.S. Rep. Cory Mills. A two-term congressman, Mills had spent months denying allegations of domestic violence against a former girlfriend and other controvers...
Lindsay Clancys mental health is at the center of her murder trial . The defense concedes that Clancy committed the crime, but says she wasnt in her right mind when it happened. Clancy had been vocal about her struggles and was trying to get help through psychiatric hospitals and various medicati...
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, setting the stage for a November contest to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis. Donalds banked on President Donald Trumps endorsement in hopes of securi...
COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) - The City of Copperas Cove continues to monitor the water distribution system following the recent water main break and loss of pressure throughout the system. The city says water storage levels have not recovered as anticipated, and continued conservation remains c...
Texas Avenue median removal heads to November ballot after years of community pushback4h ago
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Texas A&M football completed its first fall camp scrimmage over the weekend, giving head coach Mike Elko insight into where his team stands heading into the final stretch of camp. Aggie fall camp update from Mike Elko Elko said the team showed promise but also exposed areas that need work before ...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Grammy-winning blues and soul powerhouse Ruthie Foster paid a visit to the FOX 44 News studio! In just ten days, Ruthie drops her highly-anticipated new album Just Say Yes. And tonight, she is back at her alma mater, McLennan Community College, to deliver the commencement a...
Sunny and dry conditions will continue, with widespread triple-digit temperatures across North and Central Texas expected into the evening tonight. Remember to drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas, and NEVER leave kids or pets unattended in vehicles!
TEMPLE/WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Dry air and strong winds are creating a dangerous recipe for wildfires. As brush fires spark across the area, exhausted fire departments are also feeling the heat. When firefighters are carrying pounds of gear into a wildfire, they're already pushing their bodies to ...
For a second consecutive day, residents across Copperas Cove are dealing with little to no water pressure after two major water main breaks drained the city's storage system. Copperas Cove declares local disaster and seeks state aid after water main breaks drain supply The city has declared a loc...
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Texas has reported 31 human cases of West Nile virus. As of Aug. 18, the CDC is reporting a total of 222 cases across the country. Texas has reported 31 human cases of West Nile virus, with 222 cases reported nationwide as of Aug. 18. Hays County, located just over 100 miles south of Waco, has re...
A Killeen family is searching for answers after the Killeen Animal Shelter transferred their diabetic dog before they could pick him up and no one has told them whether he was adopted or is sitting in a rescue. Nicole Marion and Randal Trout got Gizmo at six weeks old. "He kind of just brightened...
This heat will not go away! Our summer heat dome is situated right over Texas. It may push a little farther west into New Mexico by the weekend, but searing 100+ temperatures will continue. It looks like we may see even hotter weather next week as the heat dome move right over Texas once again. S...
A Massachusetts woman who told police that she brought homemade firebombs to the U.S. Capitol to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was sentenced on Tuesday to just over six years in prison. Riley English, a 26-year-old transgender woman, said she was in the grips of a mental health crisis and...
Lindsay Clancy was "begging for help" in the months leading up to killing her three children and attempting to end her own life, Clancy's former mother-in-law testified for the defense Tuesday in the fourth week of her murder trial. ___EDITOR'S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If ...
Preseason polls are not a crystal ball. They might predict the national champion. They might not. That’s a good thing, despite what Scott Van Pelt thinks.
UNC has named Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. its starting quarterback, according to multiple reports. Edwards won a “close battle” with Texas A&M transfer Miles O’Neill for the job, ESPN’s Pete Thamel first revealed Tuesday. In 2024, Edwards threw for…
Johnette McKown, who considered herself an English teacher at heart throughout her career in community college leadership, is just the third president in MCC's 60-year history.
Europe's unusually low river levels are creating challenges for travelers this summer, particularly those planning to explore the continent by river cruise. Prolonged heat and dry conditions have pushed water levels down along major European rivers, including the Rhine and Danube. These waterways...
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The cryptocurrency company tied to President Trump is getting the green light to create its own federally chartered trust bank. World Liberty Financial received preliminary approval from the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to begin offering certain banking ser...
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you're interested in being a hero, like our community first responders, Carter BloodCare has just the event for you! As a continuation of the Battle of the Badges event in McLennan County, a blood drive will be hosted at Baylor Scott & White - Hillcrest from 7:30 a.m. to...
ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen died Tuesday, at the age of 93 from complications of Parkinson's disease, the network announced.
A new legal showdown is unfolding between Minnesota and Texas. The Minnesota attorney general is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in an effort to force him to extradite an ICE agent to Minnesota to stand trial. The agent, Christian Castro, is accused of shooting into a Minnesota home during an ICE op...
Krispy Kreme said it is celebrating 30 years of Pokmon with the release of six limited-edition Pokmon-themed doughnuts available Tuesday. The Pokmon Doughnut Collection will be available at participating shops nationwide. The doughnuts include: Bulbasaur Doughnut an Original Glazed doughnut dippe...
Little League World Series: Meet the 2026 teams headed to Williamsport9h ago
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Higher yields at U.S. Treasury auctions are raising borrowing costs as investors demand greater compensation for absorbing growing government debt.
Food company executives recently lobbied the Trump administration to delay releasing a proposed definition of ultra-processed foods, fearing it could trigger litigation, increase costs and harm business interests.
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the share of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Monday. The fraction of kids exempted from vaccine requirements rose to 4.2%, up from 3.6% the year before. Thats an estimated 155,0...
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang is warning that rapid advances in artificial intelligence are creating economic challenges that the nation's political leaders have been slow to confront. "Unfortunately, our political class is a little bit old, a little bit out of touch," Yang said in an...
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said. The illicit initiation was revealed Monday as Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday charged 14 people including 13 curre...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The intense heat, little-to-no precipitation and sometime-gusty winds continue to increase the dangers of wildfires, and the Texas A&M Forest Service outdoor burn ban map continues to gain more counties due to these dangers. The latest Texas A&M Forest Service outdoor burn ...
Select flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars have been recalled because the popsicles may contain fragments of glass. Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream voluntarily recalled multiple flavors of the frozen fruit treat from select batches with best-before dates ranging from June 2027 to November 2027, according to ...
VALLEY MILLS, Texas (FOX 44) - A Valley Mills Police officer has been injured after responding to a domestic violence call. The suspect is in custody. Chief Michael Hamilton issued a statement on Tuesday morning regarding an active law enforcement scene. The officer has since been transported to ...
The actresses and former child stars starred together in the 2005 Disney film "Ice Princess," playing unlikely best friends Casey Carlyle and Gen Harwood.
Most American drivers do not see speeding as dangerous and many consider it completely normal even as speeding contributed to more than 11,000 traffic deaths in 2024, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study. The study, which used focus groups and a large nationwide survey, foun...
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - August is National Eye Exam Month, and doctors say clear vision isn't the only reason to get your eyes checked. A routine exam can also reveal early warning signs of serious health problems - including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol - before you ever not...
President Donald Trump said Tuesday there are no talks underway or scheduled with Iran as a 60-day ceasefire agreement expired. A source familiar with the president's thinking tells Scripps News that Trump has "asked his team to not engage until Iran is ready to make a deal. The agreement, reache...
This is the first data for kindergartners who have enrolled into U.S. schools since Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, became the country's health secretary.
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Ongoing maintenance has forced a delayed opening of the Killeen Public Library's Main Branch on Tuesday (August 18, 2026). The Main Branch will open at 1 p.m. on Tuesday -- as maintenance work affecting the facility’s restrooms remains ongoing. The Copper Mountain Branch...
Despite calls to eliminate most mail voting, President Donald Trump voted by mail in Tuesdays Florida Republican primary, Scripps News has learned. White House spokesperson Olivia Wales defended Trumps use of a mail ballot despite his broader opposition to voting outside of in-person polling plac...
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Advocates call the prosecution unusually harsh and say the woman suffered from stress and sleep deprivation that impaired her memory.
A Republican attempting to become Florida's first Black governor faces a crowded field Tuesday while Democrats wage primary battles for a reduced pool of left-leaning seats under redrawn congressional maps. U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is banking on President Donald Trump s endorsement in hopes of sec...
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A ship was struck by a projectile early Tuesday while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz, British military officials confirmed. No one has …
Advocates call the prosecution unusually harsh and say the woman suffered from stress and sleep deprivation that impaired her memory.
A Republican attempting to become Florida's first Black governor faces a crowded field Tuesday while Democrats wage primary battles for a re…
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Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is legally contesting her siblings' plan to sell the family's remaining 17.8% minority ownership sta…
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