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TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) — Phase 1 of the the City Center Project in Temple has just been completed and now the city is ready to enter phase 2. Construction crews with Temple have been hard at work finishing the underground utilities projects that began roughly a year ago.

Temple Initiates Phase 2 of Multimillion Dollar Project

Killeen, TX

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Killeen has contained a sewage leak at Reece Creek caused by the rupture of a domestic force main pipe. Crews responded to the creek at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, and conducted a thorough inspection in the area southeast of Texas A&M Central Texas – which is adjacent to where the sewage was entering the creek.

City of Killeen reports sewage leak near Reece Creek

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: The City of Killeen says the fire has been contained, and area roads have reopened to the traveling public. This comes after the Killeen Police Department announced Wednesday morning that some road closures were in effect due to a structure fire. Officers temporarily closed both eastbound and westbound lanes on Rancier Avenue, between Alexander Street and Stewart Street.

Killeen structure fire leads to road closures

Freestone County, TX

Fairfield, TX

AUSTIN / FREESTONE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – Texas Parks & Wildlife (TPWD) has announced that Fairfield Lake State Park has closed to the public. The organization says the park has been open for day use visitation while TPWD and its commissioners took “persistent and extraordinary steps” to negotiate with Todd Interests, which purchased the property from Vistra Corp. TPWD extended a formal offer totaling $25 million as incentive for Todd Interests to relinquish its contract, which would have allowed TPWD to purchase the park from Vistra. Todd Interests rejected the offer.

Property sale prompts Fairfield Lake State Park closure

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – Looking for a job? H-E-B can help!. The company is hosting a hiring fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Wednesday at its Temple Warehouse, located at 4401 Corporate Way. This is for full-time warehouse order selector positions. Pay starts at $19 an...

Be a part of the H-E-B team!

Bell County, TX

BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – If you’re looking for a job in Bell County, there are two school districts that can help!. The Temple Independent School District will be hosting a job fair this Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Temple ISD Administration Building, located at 401 Santa Fe Way. The district is looking to hire for all positions for the 2023-2024 school year.

Central Texas school districts hosting job fairs

Harker Heights, TX

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas (FOX 44) – The Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library, Activity Center and the Harker Heights Healthy Homes Division are proud to partner with Operation E.A.T, which is a newly-developed community youth feeding initiative. The mission of this initiative is to provide fresh, kid-inspired meals...

Operation E.A.T comes to Harker Heights

Waco, Tx (FOX44) – A 31-year-old man is facing felony charges after a woman was beaten, her car was taken and deputies were led on a lengthy chase. William Glenn Patten was booked into the McLennan County Jail on Tuesday morning after a lengthy pursuit of the vehicle which was reported stolen.

Woman beaten, car taken

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – Detectives with the Killeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the death of a 23-year-old woman. Officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Benttree Drive at approximately 4:22 a.m. on Monday, May 29 in reference to a shooting victim. When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition.

Woman dead in Killeen shooting

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – A 23-year-old man is dead after a multi-vehicle crash in Killeen. Killeen Police say that officers were dispatched to the intersection of Rosewood Drive and E. Central Texas Expressway at approximately 4:18 p.m. Saturday in reference to a major crash involving a pinned driver. When officers arrived, a driver and passenger of a vehicle involved were both transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Man dead, woman injured in Killeen crash

Waco, Tx (FOX44) – Waco Police have found a man they say is a suspect in the taking of a car from a woman at gunpoint back in May. It was at 3:39 p.m. on May 9 when officers were dispatched on a suspicious persons call in the area of South 12th Street and Speight Avenue. While they were on that call, officers also received information about a woman who was robbed at gunpoint nearby in the 1100 block of South 11th Street.

Waco Police track suspect accused of taking car at gunpoint

Marlin, TX

MARLIN, Texas (FOX 44) – The Marlin Independent School District’s senior class is now set to graduate later this month. Superintendent Darryl Henson tells FOX 44 News that as of Tuesday, June 6, 33 out of 38 seniors have met all graduation requirements. Dr. Henson says Monday was the district’s first day of the extended school year, and the remaining seniors are “working diligently” in completing all coursework and making up time due to excessive absenteeism.

Marlin ISD senior class set to graduate on June 22

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – The Temple Independent School District will dedicate the Temple High School library in honor of long-time district employee Mary Stroube Adams. The district says this comes after Adams’ many years of service to students. The dedication ceremony will be held in the Temple High School library at 5 p.m. Wednesday, and the public is invited to attend.

Temple HS library to be dedicated to long-time employee

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – On Saturday, a beloved pet was shot by the Waco Police Department due to a wrong address regarding a burglary in progress. According to Waco PD, the address auto-corrected in the police department’s system, causing the error. Dog owner, Cassandra Page, left her back door open as usual for her five dogs to enjoy the beautiful day.

Dog owners speak on police incident

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – A man is in the hospital after an early morning shooting in Temple. Property damage has also been reported. Temple Police officers were dispatched to the 400 block of S. 32nd Street at approximately 1:31 a.m. Monday in response to a call of shots fired. When officers arrived, they discovered damage to two residences and one vehicle from gunshots. They did not find a victim at the scene.

Man hospitalized in Temple shooting

KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – Today the City of Killeen swore in it’s new Police Chief Pedro Lopez, Jr. “My vision for this police department is rooted in reducing crime, community partnership, transparency, accountability,” says Chief Lopez. With experience serving in the Army 27 years and law...

New Killeen Police Chief Sworn In

Tyler, TX

Killeen, Tx (FOX44) – A 29-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a security officer from an incident which occurred while he was a patient at a Killeen medical facility. The U.S. Marshals’ Lone Star Fugitive Task Force found Tyler Travis Kemper and arrested him Tuesday on a warrant...

Patient accused of assaulting hospital security officer

Waco (FOX 44/KWKT) — The Waco Police Department has issued an apology after an officer shot and killed a dog Saturday, June 3rd while going to the wrong house on a burglary call. In a press release, the department says dispatchers put 3204 North 20th A Street into a...

Waco PD apologizes for shooting dog after going to wrong house

Houston, TX

HOUSTON (KIAH) — A north Texas superintendent who has been accused of planning to come to Houston to meet an underage girl for sex has been suspended by the school board. The Itasca ISD board has suspended superintendent Michael Stevens after he was arrested last week at Itasca High School by authorities in Harris County on charges of solicitation of a minor. According to court documents, Stevens allegedly contacted an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old girl on an undisclosed app, and sent her inappropriate messages and photos, including the intent to drive to Houston to meet the girl for sex, authorities said.

Itasca superintendent suspended after child solicitation arrest

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – Baylor Scott & White Health held their annual Cancer Survivors Day event on Monday morning. They celebrated those who have survived, and hopes to inspire those who have been recently diagnosed. Survivor Delena Hunt is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. This is her second...

BSW Health hosts event for Cancer Survivors Day

Austin, TX

China Spring, TX

CHINA SPRING, TX (FOX 44) — China Spring Athletics is no stranger to the biggest stages in high school sports, and on Wednesday the Cougars Baseball team will head back to Austin for another 4A State Semifinal. “I think it’s good that they’ve felt pressure packed situations on the...

Fifth-ranked China Spring set for a second straight appearance in the 4A State Semifinals

Copperas Cove, TX

COPPERAS COVE, Texas (FOX 44) – The opioid epidemic has become so deadly that more and more schools are training staff in use of Narcan– the medication that means the difference between life and death after an overdose. Copperas Cove ISD is the first school district in our...

CCISD equips staff with Narcan

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Gatesville, TX

Gatesville, Tx (FOX44) – A 33-year-old man is facing felony charges and remains in the Coryell County Jail after a pursuit with speeds well over 100 miles per hour. The Coryell County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident occurred on Sunday night. An arrest affidavit filed in the case indicated a deputy was notified by dispatch at 10:42 p.m. that a reckless driver was reported traveling north on FM-116, with the driver going in and out of his traffic lane. The caller reported the vehicle as being a red Kia Sorento, and the deputy was given the license plate number.

Man faces felony charges after 116 mph pursuit

Killeen, Tx (FOX 44) – A 21-year-old man is being held under $300,000 bond, and is accused of molesting two young boys at a Killeen home. Moses Semadeji Ashaka was booked into the Bell County Jail on Sunday after being arrested on Fort Cavazos. Killeen Police Department spokesperson Ofelia...

Man accused of molesting two young boys

AUSTIN, TX — The fifth-ranked China Spring Baseball team will have a chance to play for a championship after the Cougars beat top-ranked Sinton 8-4 in extra innings on Wednesday. It was a quick start for Cory Beckham’s team, as Jacob Klement brought in two runs with a two-out...

China Spring Baseball advances to 4A State Championship game with an extra innings win over Sinton

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Bridge Street Farmers Market starts in East Waco

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...

Bridge Street Farmers Market starts in East Waco

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