Police: Suspected racing ends in crash on Waco Drive

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Officers responded around 12:51 p.m. to reports of a vehicle driving recklessly and racing in the 4600 block of Waco Drive. According to information released by police, the driver lost control and spun out, striking two parked, unoccupied vehicles. The driver, identified as 21-year-old Keare Riley, was not injured and was reported to be okay.

Man accused of stabbing mother in neck at Waco Target

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: A man is accused of stabbing his mother in the neck at the Target store in Waco. The Police Department tells FOX 44 News that officers responded to an assault in progress in the 5400 block of Bosque Boulevard at approximately 2:23 p.m. Sunday. When they arrived, they discovered […]

Waco man who used woman to lure robbery victim pleads guilty

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Waco man who used a woman to lure a victim into a gang-related armed robbery in May 2024 and then bragged about it on social media pleaded guilty Monday to a first-degree felony. Eliseo Carr, 20, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery in exchange for a...

No injuries reported in Lorena grocery store fire

LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) – No injuries have been reported after a fire was extinguished at a Lorena grocery store. The Lorena Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Brookshire Brothers at approximately 10:42 p.m. Friday. The business is located at 406 S Frontage Road. Crews were on scene within […]

Rising utility and gas prices squeeze Waco laundromat owner and her customers

WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Rising utility and gas prices are not just hitting households — local businesses that provide essential services to the community are feeling the squeeze, too. WATCH HERE:. Laurie Leonard, owner of The Laundry Room on Speight Avenue in Waco, says keeping the doors open...

Waco police investigating after man set on fire Friday night

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault after a man was set on fire Friday night. Around 11:43 p.m., Waco police officers responded to a house in the 400 block of Walnut Street for an unknown call. Upon arrival, officers learned that a verbal...

The Texas Soda That Wasn't Always Called Big Red

The bright red Texas favorite got its start in Waco in 1937, but it had a very different name back then. And its flavor? That's still up for debate.

Turkey distribution at Caritas of Waco helps families prepare for Thanksgiving

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - TXU Energy and Caritas of Waco partnered Monday to distribute turkeys to Central Texas families ahead of Thanksgiving. TXU Energy donated 250 turkeys for the event at Caritas, 300 S. 15th St. The turkeys were offered on a first-come, first-served basis during morning and afternoon distribution periods.

Waco-inspired film returns to the big screen to benefit Mission Waco

A film inspired by and shot in Waco returned to the big screen for a special screening benefiting the community that helped bring it to life.

Texas DPS Is Putting Up $6,000 to Find This Waco Man

Texas authorities are searching for 29-year-old James Michael Jackson Jr., wanted for parole violation and robbery. He's considered armed and dangerous, with ties to Waco and Bellmead.

Mother seeks public’s help finding missing 16-year-old in Waco

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Avery McGarry’s mother is seeking the public’s help to find her son once again in Waco. Tatiana McGarry shares that Avery McGarry went missing from their apartment on Baylor’s campus Nov. 6 around 3:20 p.m. “The only thing I do know is that...

Chip and Joanna Gaines List Waco Mansion for $7.4M

Chip and Joanna Gaines have listed a Waco mansion for $7.4 million, bringing the property into the public eye before its planned television debut. The more than 14,000-square-foot home stands on a 5.7-acre site at 5305 Hillcrest Dr., with views of Lake Waco. The European-style estate, known as Hawkesdene Estate,...

Family of eight displaced after Waco house fire

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: A family of eight has been displaced after a Waco house fire. Waco Fire Chief Robby Bergerson tells FOX 44 News that a phone call received at approximately 2:45 p.m. Saturday reported a possible house fire. Units were dispatched to 2331 Lake Air Drive. One minute later, the call […]

Barron’s Branch construction to cause road closures

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Construction is officially underway at Barron’s Branch, with crews beginning to uncover the long-buried creek as a major first step toward creating a new downtown Waco community space. The city says that starting on Monday, November 9, University Parks Drive will be fully closed between Washington Avenue and Bosque Boulevard […]

Baylor Football vs. BYU Week 11 Game Time, Channel Revealed

We now know when Baylor will play BYU next weekend.

Jaylen Raynor Finds Cameron Pettaway For Wide Open 50-Yard TD, Extending Iowa State’s Lead Over Baylor

Baylor Football Bowl Projections Include Potential Reunion With Former Coach

Baylor is bowl eligible after beating Iowa State. Two projections send the Bears to Houston, while another has them facing Matt Rhule’s Nebraska.

Baylor Homecoming Parade Draws Hundreds To Downtown Waco & Campus

WACO (FOX 44) – Hundreds flocked to downtown Waco and onto the Baylor University campus for the annual Baylor Homecoming Parade on Saturday morning. People started lining up along the downtown Waco streets — ranging from Austin Avenue and 8th Street, where the parade began, and then took a right turn along 5th street through […]

I Was Wrong: Joe Klanderman Should Be Baylor's Next Head Coach

I initially believed Baylor needed to hire an offensive-minded head coach. But after two impressive wins, Joe Klanderman has convinced me otherwise.