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Why Scott Drew didn't leave Baylor for Kentucky
The Kentucky basketball job is undoubtedly a coveted spot. Sure, it comes with its pressures, but John Calipari held it for the last 15 seasons and became one of the most famous figures in all of sports because of it.That pressure ultimately did him in and chased him away to Arkansas, but there's little doubt that Calipari benefited from Kentucky basketball's brand.As such, it would have made plenty of sense for Baylor head coach Scott Drew to leave Texas for Kentucky, and reports coming out of Lexington at the time were that Drew was Kentucky's top target as soon as...
McLennan Baseball wins Region V Tournament, will head back to the NJCAA World Series
WACO, TX (FOX 44) — The McLennan Baseball team will make another return trip to Grand Junction in 2024, as the Highlanders beat Midland College 9-5 on Tuesday night to win the Region VI Tournament. The championship game was a rare one during the regional tournament in which Tyler...
Police: 18-year-old shot, killed on S. 12th street in Waco, suspect on the loose
WACO, Texas — The Waco Police Department released the identity of the 18-year-old who died following a shooting on South 12th Street Monday afternoon. Waco Police say Anthony Powe was gunned down outside an apartment complex in the 900 block of S. 12th Street before 12:30 p.m. Officers tried to perform life-saving measures before he was taken to the hospital where he later died.
LIVE RADAR: Storms developing north of Houston
HOUSTON – Storms are beginning to develop north of Houston. Right now, a few storms have developed in Walker County, near Huntsville. A larger cluster of storms is up near the Waco area right now. This cluster will try to slide to the south this evening, potentially impacting some...
Waco bug companies get service calls due to severe weather and flooding
Waco, TX (FOX 44) — The amount of rain we’ve received this spring is bringing out a lot of creepy crawlers. The humidity isn’t helping either and bug companies are having to take specific work calls due to flooding. Bug companies in our area are receiving service...
Actor Jim Caviezel to speak at Celebrating Life Luncheon
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Actor Jim Caviezel will be the featured speaker for an annual event hosted by a local non-profit organization. The annual Celebrating Life Luncheon will be hosted by Council for Life Central Texas. This event will take place this Tuesday at noon at the Waco Convention Center, located at 100 Washington […]
Several roads around Lake Waco still remain closed due to flooding
WACO, Texas — It’s been almost a week since heavy rains sunk parts of Central Texas. Several roads around Lake Waco remain closed due to flooding like parts of Flat Rock Road, which leads to Flat Rock Boat Ramp. “The lake is still really really high so we’re...
Bullard Lady Panthers take Game 1 against Robinson
ROBINSON — Bullard belted four home runs, including two by Brooklyn Brannen, as the Lady Panthers defeated the Robinson Lady Rockets, 13-6, on Wednesday in Game 1 of a Class 4A Region III softball semifinal. Game 2 is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday in Bullard. If a third game...
Kansas' Meacham wins Big 12 Conference pole vault title
Kansas' Anthony Meacham won the men's pole vault title at the Big 12 Conference Track and Field Championships on Saturday in Waco. Meacham, who won three state titles at Woodsboro, cleared 17 feet 8.5 inches to win the event. Teammate Ashton Barkdull was second with a height of 17-4.5. More...
Restaurant Report Card for Central Texas: 5.9.24
(KWTX) - Here’s this week’s restaurant report card for Central Texas:. Fish City Grill at 5401 Crosslake Parkway in Waco failed a renewal inspection with an 81. According to the food safety worker, raw oysters at the line were not kept at the right temperature. There was a...
Waco PD hosting Community Outreach Event
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco Police Department is looking to reduce teen and young adult gun violence in our community, while also equipping kids, teenagers and young adults with the things they need. The department’s Neighborhood Engagement Team, in partnership with Texas AHEC, Waco Family Medicine, and...
Latest Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Looking ahead into next week, periods of showers/storms are expected as multiple storm systems move across the region. There will be a potential for severe storms including periods of heavy rain. Highs will mostly be in the 80s.
I-35 closed through Lorena for crash
LORENA, Texas (KWTX) - Traffic is heavily backed up on and around Interstate 35 through Lorena after a wreck at mile marker 321 at 6:30 Thursday morning. Lorena Fire Department says I-35 southbound would be closed while crews worked to clear the wreckage. No word on injuries associated with the...
Williamson garners school record at Big 12 Outdoor Championship
The West Virginia University track and field team rounded out the final day of the 2024 Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championship on Saturday evening in Waco, Texas. Saturday’s competition was highlighted by redshirt junior Cassandra Williamson who yet again etched her name in West Virginia’s record book in the women’s 800-meter race. Williamson collected a time of 2:03.87, finishing sixth overall earning All-Big 12 honors.
Friday Night Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Mike LaPoint
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected on Mother’s Day, but the severe weather threat is low. Some storms could become strong with threats for hail, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. Highs will be in the 70s. Storms will be exiting the area to the east on Monday.
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