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These 11 Texas Kolache Bakeries Draw Lines Out The Door Before The Sun Comes Up

One kolache shop in a big Texas city unlocks its doors at 4 a.m. on weekdays. Four. In the morning. And it is not even the only bakery on this list racing the sunrise. I love how a humble Czech pastry became a Texas road trip ritual. One of these bakeries has been rolling dough since 1956.

Houston, TX · 1d

FOX 44 News

Five-year-old found weighing 18 pounds and couple arrested

Waco, Tx (FOX44) – Bond has been set at $50,000 each for a couple arrested after a five year old child weighing only 18 pounds was recovered from a Waco motel. Forty-six-year-old Terrance Lando Stokes-Cunningham and 45-year-old Arlene Santisteban remained in the McLennan County Jail Thursday. A complaint and affidavit for arrest warrant stated Waco […]

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Bellmead man arrested after biting, punching woman during theft

BELLMEAD, Texas (KWTX) - Bellmead police arrested a man Thursday after he assaulted a woman, stealing her keys and phone during a parking lot incident in August. The arrest complaint identifies the man as James Michael Jackson, 29. According to the complaint, Bellmead officers responded to a 911 hang-up call...

Bellmead, TX · 1d

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Family of eight displaced after Waco house fire

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: A family of eight has been displaced after a Waco house fire. Waco Fire Chief Robby Bergerson tells FOX 44 News that a phone call received at approximately 2:45 p.m. Saturday reported a possible house fire. Units were dispatched to 2331 Lake Air Drive. One minute later, the call […]

Waco, TX · 8h

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Waco police investigating after man set on fire Friday night

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault after a man was set on fire Friday night. Around 11:43 p.m., Waco police officers responded to a house in the 400 block of Walnut Street for an unknown call. Upon arrival, officers learned that a verbal...

Waco, TX · 8h

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Mother seeks public’s help finding missing 16-year-old in Waco

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Avery McGarry’s mother is seeking the public’s help to find her son once again in Waco. Tatiana McGarry shares that Avery McGarry went missing from their apartment on Baylor’s campus Nov. 6 around 3:20 p.m. “The only thing I do know is that...

Waco, TX · 10h

Law & Crime

Man who fatally shot 'acquaintance' for fixing tire in his driveway, telling victim to 'die slow' is sentenced

Brandon Davis was sentenced to life in a Texas prison after being convicted of murder for fatally shooting Dustin Nobles as Nobles was trying to fix a flat tire. The post Man who fatally shot 'acquaintance' for fixing tire in his driveway, telling victim to 'die slow' is sentenced first appeared on Law & Crime .

Mclennan County, TX · 2d

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Texas DPS Names Repeat Offender as State's Most Wanted For November

Texas DPS needs your help locating Waco fugitive James Michael Jackson, Jr. He is wanted for robbery and parole violations, and a $6,000 reward is on the line. Call Crime Stoppers or submit a tip online today.

Texas · 2d

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The Texas Soda That Wasn't Always Called Big Red

The bright red Texas favorite got its start in Waco in 1937, but it had a very different name back then. And its flavor? That's still up for debate.

Texas · 1d

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Bite Into Outrageously Good Kolaches At These 8 Worth-The-Drive Texas Bakeries

Ready to bite into outrageously good kolaches at worth-the-drive bakeries in Texas?. These 8 old-school spots serve fresh, homemade kolaches and a whole lot of heart!. If you’ve spent any time driving down I-35 through the small town of West, Texas, you already know exactly what the Czech Stop is all about.

Texas · 18h

KU Sports

Less than two weeks ago, the Kansas volleyball team was on the ropes at the Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas, after dropping the first two sets to No. 24 Baylor.

The Jayhawks turned the tide in their favor on that day with a five-set win, and on Thursday night inside Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena, history didn’t repeat itself as KU swept the Bears (25-20, 25-21, 29-27) on Ray Bechard Court. “It felt like a very similar match, this time...

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Community remembers Sascee’s owner John Neal for generosity

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Friends, family and the pastor of local restaurant owner John Neal are remembering him for his generosity and willingness to help others. Neal passed away on Oct. 28, 2026. He was 73. Born Jan. 20, 1953, Neal, who shared Sascee’s with his wife, Marcia, was known...

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Put the umbrella by the door.. your Sunday's best could get wet

CENTRAL TEXAS — Rain is already entering portions of central Texas from a system to the west of us. This system will continue to to churn and bring rain to our northern counties overnight. Our western and southwest counties will likely receive the heaviest rain for Sunday morning and afternoon.

Texas · 5h

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Annual Lights of Love event lights up Waco Suspension Bridge in memory of loved ones

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - As the sun set Thursday evening, over 1,000 glowing luminaries lit up the historic Waco Suspension Bridge, casting a soft blue light over the Brazos River to honor loved ones who have died. The fifth annual Lights of Love event, hosted by Providence Hospice–Community Healthcare of...

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Bruceville-Eddy Man Gets Life After Telling Shooting Victim to Die Slow

A McLennan County jury needed just 15 minutes to convict a 20-year-old Bruceville-Eddy man of murder, rejecting his claim of self-defense in the fatal shooting of a man whose car had broken down outside his home. Brandon Michael Davis was sentenced to life in prison and must serve at least 30 years before he becomes eligible for parole in the January 2025 killing of 38-year-old Dustin Nobles.

Mclennan County, TX · 2d

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Trooper Daniel Shown Gets Permanent Memorial Outside DPS Office

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — A fallen Waco DPS Trooper was immortalized in granite after passing away in February. While responding to a call on December 18th, 1988, DPS trooper Daniel Shown was shot in the head. He lost his right eye and half of his body was paralyzed. Danny Smith, a retired DPS Trooper, […]

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FBI raids Midlothian oil and gas business facing multiple fraud lawsuits: sources

On November 6, law enforcement officials raided three homes and a business in Midlothian, a city located in Ellis County. The FBI tells FOX 4 it is the lead agency in the investigation, and the Midlothian Police Department assisted during Friday's raids. Sources tell FOX 4 that an oil and...

Midlothian, TX · 1d

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New details, construction plans for upcoming Waco Waffle House location

A new construction project filing shows the restaurant planned for 722 S. 7th Street, near Baylor University, is expected to begin construction in 2027.

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Predicting Final Score of Baylor Bears vs. Iowa State in Week 10

Baylor returns to Waco to take on Iowa State in its homecoming game.

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Baylor homecoming brings different parade route

Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – What is believed to be the biggest homecoming parade in the country will take a slightly different route as Baylor University celebrates its special day Saturday. The parade will step off at 7 a.m. at its usual location at Eighth Street and Austin Avenue in downtown Waco. It will travel […]