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 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...

Eddy mother charged after deputies find meth, shotgun in home, affidavit says

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - An Eddy mother was arrested after having drugs and a gun at home, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KWTX. The arrest affidavit states that on Nov. 4, Precinct 1 constables were serving an eviction notice to Alyssa Mishelle Lewis in the 100 block of Crescent Creek Drive in Eddy, Texas.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Community remembers Sascee’s owner John Neal for generosity

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Friends, family and the pastor of local restaurant owner John Neal are remembering him for his generosity and willingness to help others. Neal passed away on Oct. 28, 2026. He was 73. Born Jan. 20, 1953, Neal, who shared Sascee’s with his wife, Marcia, was known...

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...

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 […]

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.

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,...

Trooper Daniel Shown Gets Permanent Memorial Outside DPS Office

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — A fallen Waco DPS Trooper was immortalized in granite after passing away in February. While responding to a call on December 18th, 1988, DPS trooper Daniel Shown was shot in the head. He lost his right eye and half of his body was paralyzed. Danny Smith, a retired DPS Trooper, […]

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.

Cheering for a cause close to home

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Local cheerleaders are coming together to do more than show off their skills - they are cheering for a cause close to home. Heart of Texas Cheer is hosting its annual Burning Bright Showcase to help raise money for a great cause. For information about how you can get involved, you can watch our interview above.

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

Bears Beat Islanders 112-40 as Thompson Scores 23

The Baylor Bears beat the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 112-40 at Foster Pavilion. The post Bears Beat Islanders 112-40 as Thompson Scores 23 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

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 […]

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

We now know when Baylor will play BYU next weekend.

Put the umbrella by the door.. your Sunday's best could get wet

CENTRAL TEXAS — Rain is already entering portions of central Texas from a system to the west of us. This system will continue to to churn and bring rain to our northern counties overnight. Our western and southwest counties will likely receive the heaviest rain for Sunday morning and afternoon.