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Temple (FOX 44/KWKT) — Temple Police officers shut down a portion of Interstate 35 Thursday night to investigate a traffic-related death. It started with a call around 9:10 p.m. about a person running through vehicles near the 5200 block of I-35S. According to witnesses, the man tried to open several different vehicle doors.

Traffic-related death shuts down I-35S

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West, TX

WEST, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) — The City of West and members of its Volunteer Fire Department, are mourning the loss of one of their most dedicated and decorated firefighters and brother, Eddie Hykel. On Tuesday afternoon, West Volunteer Firefighter Edward, or “Eddie” Hykel, responded to a vehicle fire close...

West Mourns Volunteer Firefighter

Woodway, TX

WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The Speegleville Elementary School was put on a lockdown as a result of nearby police activity. Midway Independent School Director of Communications Traci Marlin tells FOX 44 News that the elementary was notified of a situation with police activity occurring in the area near the school on Thursday afternoon. The school was placed in Secure as a precaution.

Police activity near Woodway school leads to lockdown

Bellmead, TX

Bellmead, Tx (FOX44) – A 26-year-old Woodway man has died in a Thursday traffic crash east of Bellmead. Joshua Zuniga, of Woodway, was pronounced dead at the scene on Highway 84 and Aviation Parkway. DPS Sgt. Ryan Howard said the crash occurred about 11:25 a.m., as a Lexus ES-300...

Woodway man killed in crash east of Bellmead

Killeen, TX

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Killeen will be working with a contracting team over the next 15 months to do assessments of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility throughout the city. The City says these assessments will take place in rounds, and the first one will...

City of Killeen to begin assessing ADA accessibility

Harker Heights, TX

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) – Harker Heights Fire Chief Paul D. Sims has announced his retirement after six years of service, effective April 28. The City of Harker Heights says Chief Sims is retiring from the Texas Municipal Retirement System and will remain in the fire services – but within a different retirement system. Sims has served as Harker Heights Fire Chief since 2016, and has accepted a position as Assistant Fire Chief with Montgomery County Emergency Services District #9 Caney Creek Fire & Rescue.

Harker Heights fire chief announces retirement

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – One of Waco’s biggest events of the springtime is back in 2023!. The Texas Food Truck Showdown returns downtown to Heritage Square on Saturday, April 1, so bring your appetites and get ready to eat! The schedule of events is posted below, courtesy of the event’s official website:

Texas Food Truck Showdown returning April 1

Killeen (FOX 44/KWKT) — The Bell County Grand Jury has indicted two men for the 2020 murder of 24-year-old Jonathon Allen Hampton of Killeen. 26-year-old Tyshawn Vincente Navarros and 21-year-old Ahmad Elijah Jamel Demps are two of the men accused of killing Hampton on September 14, 2020. Police were...

Bell Co. Grand Jury indicts two men on murder charges

WACO, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) — Tickets for the 2024 Eclipse Over Texas are ready to purchase right now!. People from all over will have a one-of-a-kind experience viewing the eclipse live from Waco. On April 8, 2024, the moon will travel in front of the sun and block out all but a small halo – also known as a total eclipse.

2024 Eclipse Over Texas Tickets Available

Chilton, TX

CHILTON, Texas (FOX 44) – Chilton High School was briefly placed on lockdown Friday morning. The Falls County Sheriff’s Office says this was due to a subject trespassing in school grounds. Deputies responded and resolved the situation. The Chilton ISD Superintendent sent a letter to parents explaining what...

Chilton High School placed on brief lockdown

Oklahoma State

Bell County (FOX 44/KWKT) — After more than a month of jury selection, the first day of actual testimony in the Cedric Marks Capital Murder trial is set for April 17th. Marks is accused of killing Jenna Scott and Michael Swearingin, who were both reported missing from Temple on January 4th, 2019. Investigators later found their bodies in Oklahoma.

Date set for Cedric Marks Capital Murder Trial

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Central Texas is home to several up-and-coming filmmakers, and it’s time for their work to be spotlighted!. The Deep in the Heart Film Festival is hosting its 254 Showcase this Friday from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Texas Music Café – located at 715 Washington Avenue. The public is invited to come check out some short films made in Central Texas – and can also meet the filmmakers and celebrate the independent movie scene in Waco.

Short films made in Central Texas will take center stage

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Looking for a job? The Waco Independent School District can help!. The district is hosting a job fair this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the University High School cafeteria, located at 3201 S. New Road. The job fair is for all positions.

Waco ISD hosting Job Fair on April 1

Austin, TX

Salado, TX

SALADO / AUSTIN Texas (FOX 44) – Governor Greg Abbott will be delivering remarks at Salado’s First Cedar Valley Baptist Church building dedication this Saturday. According to the Governor’s Office, the church will be celebrating the completion of their brand new building after their church was destroyed in a tornado in 2022.

Gov. Abbott to deliver remarks at Salado church dedication

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – The principal of Chaparral High School has been placed on paid administrative leave, pending the outcome of an investigation. This was announced by the Killeen Independent School District on Friday, in a statement to parents and staff. The district said it received a concern about Chaparral High School Principal Gina Brown.

Chapparal HS principal on administrative leave pending investigation

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – McLennan Community College’s Corporate Training Department has been awarded a Skills Development Fund Grant. The $289,110 grant comes from the Texas Workforce Commission, in order to train employees of four local businesses. It was awarded for a manufacturing/healthcare consortium to train 440 employees of Baylor Scott and White Health, Ascension Providence Healthcare, Polyglass USA and Romark Logistics.

MCC Corporate Training Program receives grants

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) – The Harker Heights community is invited to meet local candidates running for office. A Political Forum will be taking place this Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Central Texas Home Builders Association, located at 445 E Central Texas Expressway. The event is sponsored by Extraco Banks.

City of Harker Heights hosting Political Forum

Dallas, TX

Baylor’s Women in Business organization held it’s last event for March to wrap up women’s history month with a celebration. Young women came together for the social event to network and expand their business community. The group empowers female baylor students to flourish in the world of...

Women in Business at Baylor

Killeen, TX (FOX 44) — Killeen ISD board members announced in a press conference Tuesday afternoon its partnership with JG consulting to aid in the search for a new superintendent. The board of trustees work to decide how to navigate this search started earlier this month. They’ve made an...

Killeen ISD announces plan to hire new superintendent

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Magnolia will be celebrating the opening of its new headquarters, and the Waco community is invited to join in!. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Thursday to celebrate the opening of its new headquarters in the heart of Downtown Waco. The event will take place at 9 a.m. at 900 Franklin Avenue.

Magnolia to celebrate grand opening of new HQ

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Killeen is holding a municipal election on May 6 to elect three district City Council seats. The City says that early voting for the City of Killeen municipal election is scheduled from April 24 through May 2. Election Day is Saturday, May 6. Voting will be held 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. each day. The last day to register to vote is Thursday, April 6.

Killeen election to be held on May 6

Tyler, TX

Riesel, TX

RIESEL, TX (FOX 44) — The coaching carousel continues to turn at the high school level, as Riesel Head Football Coach Tyler Crow confirms to FOX 44 Sports that he has resigned from his position. In two seasons, Crow helped lead the Indians to a 14-11 record as they...

Tyler Crow resigns from head coaching position at Riesel

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – Temple College is welcoming hundreds of jazz musicians and enthusiasts to its three-day signature music event!. The 31st Temple College Jazz Festival is taking place this Thursday through Saturday, March 30-April 1. The event is open to the public. Nearly 1,000 students representing more than 40 high school and middle school jazz bands from throughout the state are set to play 30-minute sets.

Temple College Jazz Festival set for March 30-April 1

WACO, TX (FOX 44) — On Tuesday night, McLennan Athletic Director Shaw Trochim told FOX 44 Sports that she recommended to the board that the school hire assistant coach Candice Thomas as the next women’s basketball head coach. Thomas has spent the last nine seasons with the Highlassies,...

McLennan AD recommends hiring of Candice Thomas as WBB head coach

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Authorities warn against road travel as icy conditions worsen

Waco (FOX 44) — Police in Waco are warning people against unnecessary travel as more sleet and freezing rain moved into the area Wednesday morning....

Authorities warn against road travel as icy conditions worsen

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