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FALLS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) – UPDATE: Three people are dead and two more are injured after a crash in Falls County. Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers responded at approximately 3:53 p.m. Friday to a fatal crash on Highway 77 – approximately 0.7 miles west of Chilton. The preliminary investigation determined that a Fiat 500 traveling northbound hydroplaned, which caused the vehicle to enter the southbound lane and crash into a Lexus RX. The driver of the Fiat was ejected.

DPS: Three dead, two injured in Falls County crash

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 (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

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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

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

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

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

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/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

Mclennan County, TX

HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) – In Niche.com’s 2023 rankings, the Midway Independent School District continues to be recognized as one of the top 15 school districts in Texas. The district has earned the title of #1 Best School District in McLennan County and the Waco Area – with an overall grade of A+ for the sixth consecutive year and ranking among the top three percent of school districts in America.

Report: Midway ISD continues to rank high

West, TX

WEST, Texas (FOX 44) – Funeral arrangements have been announced for West Volunteer Firefighter Eddie Hykel. According to the Aderhold Funeral Home, a rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, followed by visitation until 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Rev. Walter Dhanwar as celebrant – assisted by Deacon Robin Waters and Rev. John Crowder. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements announced for West firefighter

Waco, TX (FOX 44) — Bridge Street Plaza in East Waco was bustling Wednesday evening for its first farmers market. The Downtown Waco Farmer’s Market made this expansion after community members said they wanted more opportunities to come out. The Bridge Street Farmers Market is important to have...

Bridge Street Farmers Market starts in East Waco

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

Lampasas, TX

DRAWSKO POMORSKY, Poland / LAMPASAS, Texas (FOX 44) – A Lampasas woman has been deployed to Poland as a tanker. U.S. Army PFC Angelina Cummins is assigned to 2nd Platoon “Brutal Company”, 2nd Battalion 70th Armored, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and originally joined the Army looking for stability.

Lampasas woman deployed to Poland as tanker

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

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

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

China, TX

China Spring, TX

CHINA SPRING, TX (FOX 44) — From the first win to 500 wins 24 years later, China Spring head baseball coach Cory Beckham continues to win no matter the level he coaches at. “Every community bought into my coach and you know, I’m a tough guy,” Beckham said. “I’ve always had a lot of family support and I appreciate all that. But it’s not just from my wife, family and kids, but the family of each school I’ve been at.”

China Spring celebrates Beckham’s 500th career win

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

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Pickup truck hit by bullets, no injuries reported

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – No injuries have been reported in a Temple shooting, but a pickup truck was hit by bullets....

Pickup truck hit by bullets, no injuries reported

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