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West, TX

McLennan Co, Tx (Fox44) – UPDATE: The Texas Department of Public Safety announced on Tuesday afternoon that the West firefighter struck by a vehicle earlier in the day has been pronounced dead. The West Volunteer Fire Department has identified the victim as Eddie Hykel – who the department says...

Firefighter dead, DPS troopers injured in traffic crash

San Antonio, TX

Killeen, TX

Killeen, Tx (FOX44) – Killeen Police report two incidents in which reckless driving by operators of off-road vehicles led to road blockages. The blockages each resulted in an arrest, with many of the participants getting away. Killeen PD spokesperson Ofelia Miramontez said the first was reported at 10:48 a.m....

Two incidents of ‘road obstruction’ in Killeen lead to arrests

Gatesville, TX

GATESVILLE, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: A man is dead after a weekend shooting in Gatesville. Gatesville Police have identified the victim as 61-year-old Martin William Davis, of Gatesville. The suspects remain unidentified, and their motive is not known. Davis was arriving home from H-E-B, and was unloading his...

Man dies in Gatesville shooting

Lacy Lakeview, TX

Lacy Lakeview, Tx (FOX44) – A man and woman are being held on burglary charges after being arrested early Tuesday morning at the Hampton Inn in Lacy Lakeview. Police arrested 43-year-old Heidi Stanford and 42-year-old Christopher Lawrence Beebe at the hotel – where they responded to a report of storage rooms being broken into.

Two arrested in burglary at Lacy Lakeview Hampton Inn

Temple, TX

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) — On Saturday, March 25th, around 1:51 p.m., the Temple Police Department responded to calls of an attempted kidnapping of an 8-year-old girl at the Walmart on West Adams. Temple PD’s Lt. Brian Moody, shared with FOX 44 News that they spoke with both the...

Temple PD Investigates Attempted Kidnapping

Temple (FOX 44/KWKT) — Temple Police Officers are investigating a shooting that took place Monday morning. At 8:13 a.m., officers went to the intersection of N. 4th St. and E. Nugent and found a man with a gunshot wound. An ambulance took him to Baylor Scott & White. His condition is unknown at this time.

Monday morning shooting injures one man in Temple

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network is nearly $50,000 richer!. The Cooper Foundation voted on March 23 to approve a $49,950 grant to the HOTBHN for roof repairs at its 2010 LaSalle Avenue facility in Waco. The facility houses the Veterans One Stop and Behavioral Justice Programs.

Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network wins nearly $50K

Copperas Cove, TX

COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) – The Copperas Cove Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. The department announced the passing of Charles Philip Holley on Monday. They said “Chuck” was a founding member of the department’s Citizens Police Academy along with his wife, Anne.

Cove Citizens Police Academy founder passes away

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

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

Harker Heights, TX

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

Mclennan County, TX

Waco, TX (FOX 44) — The McLennan County Election Administration’s Office is holding classes through Thursday this week for community members to try its new voting system. It is moving from strictly electronic voting machines to a new system that involves a paper ballot to manually fill out.

McLennan County shows new paper ballot voting system for upcoming elections

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 (FOX 44/KWKT) — The City of Waco released a post-event report Tuesday for the Trump Rally held at the Waco Regional Airport on Saturday, March 25th. FOX 44 News brought you extensive coverage of the event. According to the Waco Fire Marshal’s Office, between 12,000 and 15,000 people...

City of Waco: Trump Rally drew 12,000 to 15,000 people

Parker, TX

Marlin, TX

MARLIN, TX (FOX 44) — Bulldogs star wide receiver Zha’Mauryon Lofton made it official at his signing ceremony, starting his future with the UMHB Crusaders. Lofton finished a stellar senior season with the Bulldogs with 67 receptions for 1,159 yards and 13 touchdowns. He said he chose UMHB because of the culture they’ve created over the years.

Marlin standout Zha’Mauryon Lofton signs L.O.I to UMHB

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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Long Bridge reopens after tractor-trailer accident

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – The Long Bridge of Highway 36 in Bell County was closed on both sides overnight due to...

Long Bridge reopens after tractor-trailer accident

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