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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

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

Waco, TX

WACO, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) — 900 Franklin Avenue is now home to the Magnolia Headquarters – where the Waco Tribune Herald used to be. Leaders in the Waco community gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the grand opening of the Magnolia Headquarters. It was under construction since last year.

Grand Opening Ceremony Held for New Magnolia Headquarters

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

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse that will cross North America is now a year away, and the City of Waco has some plans for it. The City is planning for a major eclipse-viewing experience, called “Eclipse Over Texas 2024: Live from Waco.” Organizers will hold a press conference this Friday to announce ticketing and other details.

City of Waco preparing for 2024 Eclipse

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – Some striping work on Loop 363 in Temple will lead to some closures. The Texas Department of Transportation will be working along northbound H.K. Dodgen Loop, approaching Kuykendall Trail, in Temple on Wednesday night. This work will be performed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday.

Striping work on Loop 363 to cause closures

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

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

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

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

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 (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

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

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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Victim of Friday crash in Temple identified

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) -Temple Police officers have identified the person who died in a crash Friday morning. Temple Police...

Victim of Friday crash in Temple identified

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