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College Station residents continue Independence Day tradition
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Members of College Station’s Foxfire neighborhood celebrated Independence Day with a long-standing event. They hosted the 17th Annual 4th of July Bike & Trike Parade at the Foxfire Triangle. Participants traveled around the triangle three times to represent life, liberty and the pursuit of...
'Barbecue is for everyone': La Vega all-girl competitive barbecue team at Natls.
The Firecrackers are an all-girls competitive barbecue team at La Vega High School. They placed in the top seven this year at high school barbecue nationals. They say the team is like a family.
Texas A&M’s Dominance Over Texas Longhorns Stuns Fans as Key Players Return
The Schlossnagle coup by the Longhorns, as it turns out, wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. What was portrayed to be a seismic shift by Texas fans looks now as though it was only momentarily destabilizing for Texas A&M baseball. Texas thought they were essentially vivisecting a program that had completely passed them by; after all, the Aggies ended Texas’s season two out of the last three years, and now the Longhorns thought they were getting the coach that was primarily responsible for that level of play. Not only him, either, but all of the players that really…
Waco PD looking to find missing woman last seen near a local Walmart
WACO, Texas — Waco Police need your help finding a missing 50-year-old woman that was last seen near a Walmart in town. Angela French, also known as Angela Green, hasn't contacted her family in several weeks, which police say is unusual. She was last spotted near the Walmart on Franklin Avenue.
Bryan Council Awards Incentives To The New Owner Of Commercial Property
A vacant strip center in Bryan is being redeveloped with financial assistance from the Bryan city council. During the council’s June 18th meeting, approval was given to reimburse new property owners up to $100,000 dollars in remodeling. Part of the former Wee Village center at East 29th and Stillmeadow...
Bryan City Council Increases The Width Of New Residential Streets
About 20 years ago, the Bryan city council agreed to reduce the width of streets in new residential neighborhoods from 32 to 27 feet. During the council’s June 18th meeting, approval was given to increase the minimum width from 27 to 30 feet. City engineer Paul Kaspar said fire...
I Heart America Celebration coming July 5
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of College Station will be celebrating the Fourth of July this Friday, but it will be worth the wait! The inaugural I Heart America Celebration will be taking place at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater, located at 1015 Colgate Drive. Event organizers say this free event will […]
Check out these summer kids camps around Waco!
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – If the kids want to get out of the house and learn some cool new skills, there are a few summer camps happening in Waco!. Skate World Waco is hosting a July Skate Camp! This is available for campers from ages 5 to 12. No prior skating experience is necessary, plus those who already skate are introduced to new, challenging skills! The camp is limited in size to 60 children, with multiple sections of classes based on skills – Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Waco truck driver indicted for human trafficking
Waco, Tx (FOX44 – A McLennan County Grand Jury has returned a one-count indictment for trafficking of persons against 34-year-old Keyshun Oneal Russell who was arrested in New York on the charges and brought back to Central Texas in April. Waco Police Department spokesperson Cierra Shipley said the case...
Grand Jury returns indictment for smuggling of persons
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – A 46-year-old man arrested following a traffic stop has been indicted by a McLennan County Grand Jury on four counts of smuggling of a person. Guillermo Ramirez has remained in the McLennan County Jail on these charges, and on an immigration hold since his arrest on April 23.
Baylor’s Dave Aranda Under the Most Pressure Amongst Big 12 Head Coaches Per On3
Entering his fifth season as head coach of the Baylor Bears, Dave Aranda needs to put together an impressive showing in 2024 or his job could be in jeopardy. Through four seasons, Aranda has only put together one winning season, albeit it was a Big 12 Championship season, while sitting with an overall record of 23-25.
Fire tragically strikes Azur Apartments
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – Today, a devastating fire engulfed Azur Apartments near Richland Mall, leaving many residents in shock and despair as they scrambled to salvage what remained of their homes amidst the chaos. The Waco Fire Department swiftly responded to the emergency at Owen Lane, dispatching 38 firefighters and 16 vehicles to combat […]
New water resort that’s the ‘largest of its kind’ in America opens with 46 pools, saunas, and full-service bar
LOOKING for a world-class hot spring experience in the states? Head no farther than North Texas, where WorldSprings, America’s largest outdoor mineral springs resort, has opened this summer. The resort features a whooping total of 46 pools with 41 mineral hot springs, two freshwater pool, and three cold plunges. Like a typical hot spring experience, […]
Richmond American to open sales on new Georgetown, Texas, community on July 5th
GEORGETOWN, Texas — Richmond American Homes of Texas, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc., announced the opening of its highly anticipated Seasons at Highland Village community for sales on July 5. The new community, located at 204 Alistair Drive in historic Georgetown, offers eight floor plans from Richmond...
Round Rock Aims for Major League Status with Sports Center Expansion, Maintains Operation Amid Enhancements
The city of Round Rock is making moves to become a bigger player in the lucrative sports tourism industry, starting with the expansion of the Round Rock Sports Center. The project, which kicked off construction this week, aims to enlarge the existing facility by adding two additional courts, creating a commodious space that will allow for a diversified array of events. With a competitive completion target set for early 2026, the development plans to usher in a facility capable of hosting larger tournaments and other sporting functions.
On This Day in 1985, The Highwaymen Take the Stage for the First Time at Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic
On this day (July 4) in 1985, The Highwaymen made their first appearance onstage. Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash took the stage at Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic in Austin, Texas. Nelson, Jennings, Cash, and Kristofferson were all cornerstones of the Outlaw Country movement....
TODAY: San Antonio celebrates Independence Day with Stars and Stripes Parade
SAN ANTONIO - Centro SA is hosting their Stars and Stripes Parade, and that means lots of people and also some road closures. Today's parade kicks off at 11 a.m. and runs until noon. The event will feature dozens of participants to celebrate Independence Day, including Mayor Ron Nirenberg. We'll...
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