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Man killed at Waco drag boat race event identified
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – UPDATE: Waco Police spokesman Bryton Johnson has confirmed one person was killed in a boat crash during Sunday’s “Duel on the Brazos” drag boat racing event in Waco. The police statement said a boat driven by a single driver “caught air”...
Austin Italian Restaurant Intero Opens New Gelato Truck Soon
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. Austin Italian restaurant Intero is opening a gelato truck this summer. Piccola Gelateria will be parked outside of Intero’s other Italian restaurant, Poeta at the Frances Modern Inn, in Central East Austin at 1123 East 11th Street, starting on Wednesday, July 24.
San Antonio man donates half of his liver and his kidney to his cousins
SAN ANTONIO — Millions of people in need of organ transplants hope they find someone in time before their health conditions continue to worsen. Two young men in need of transplants have the privilege of knowing their donor. Behind the four walls of a home sitting off of 5400...
Texas Rattled By 3 Earthquakes In Rapid Succession Near Hermleigh
Texans were rocked with three earthquakes within an hour and a half Monday night. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the three earthquakes were reported at 10:38 pm, 10:46 pm, and 11:56 pm all within the area of Hermleigh, Texas. The first one registered at a magnitude of 4.9 on the Richter Scale with the second registering at 4.4 and the third at 3.1.
Police investigating ninth murder in Killeen that left two dead
KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - The Killeen Police Department says it is currently investigating the ninth murder in the city of Killeen that left two dead. On July 22, around 8:39 p.m., officers were dispatched to a home in the 1300 block of Karen Dr. with reports of a domestic disturbance involving an armed subject.
'There's a lot of good things happening' | Improvements for the elderly community discussed in Killeen town hall
KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Gonzalez hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday at 5 p.m. at 405 E. Green Ave for the elderly community. "It's not often that they can have a space where they can just get specific information all in one spot centralized so it was important to do this," Gonzalez explained.
Killeen dance team wins three national championships in California
KILLEEN, Texas — A Killeen dance team has twirled their way to victory by earning a national dance championship. The dancers at Spotlight Dance Company knows all too well what it means to be a winner. After competing against 31 other studios in San Diego, CA, they walked away...
FOX 44 News headed out to West!
WEST, Texas (FOX 44) – FOX 44 News was live in West as part of our Summer Celebration Tour!. West is the third of four Central Texas cities we’re stopping at with our brand new Mobile Control Room! We were at The History of West Museum, located at 112 E. Oak Street.
Laura W. Bush Elementary supports Ft. Cavazos troops
Laura Welch Bush Elementary School hosted a school-wide service project on May 8 where students and staff filled and packed boxes with essential items to be sent to the brave men and women serving the U.S. far from home. “I think (the troops) will be really thankful to know that...
3 earthquakes, including a 4.9, rattle Texas late Monday night
HERMLEIGH, Texas — Three earthquakes hit West Texas late Monday night, according to officials. The earthquakes were registered near the town of Hermleigh, about 56 miles northwest of Abilene, at 10:38 p.m., 10:46 p.m. and 11:56 p.m., according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The first earthquake registered...
Tuesday Morning Forecast: Storm chances continue
TODAY: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms, increasing to a 70% chance in Deep East Texas. Highs in the low-to-mid-80s. Wind: S 5 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers, especially closer to the Toledo Bend Reservoir. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: S 0-5 mph. TOMORROW: Partly to […]
Texas Drivers (Again) Asked Not To Drive Their Cars
It's partly due to the summer heat but the possibility of Texas drivers being asked to leave their cars parked again will continue into winter. Warmer temperatures and certain weather conditions can lead to an increase in ozone levels which can be harmful. To ease these levels, millions of Texans are being asked ... for the 2nd time this month ... to leave their cars at home.
Chinese national indicted in largest fentanyl precursor seizure in Southern Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — A 48-year-old Chinese national has been indicted for his role in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Texans will help conduct test runs for the next census in 2030
TEXAS, USA — A focus on counting "historically undercounted populations" will bring the U.S. Census Bureau to Texas in 2026. Officials say six places will host practice runs for the 2030 U.S. census. Residents in West Texas, along with portions of Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina,...
Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts Passes Away at 73
DALLAS, Texas — Former Texas State Representative Jim Pitts passed away shortly before midnight on July 20, 2024, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, surrounded by his loved ones. Jim Pitts dedicated his life to public service, representing House District 10 in the Texas House of Representatives from 1993 to 2015. His district comprised Ellis County, Hill County, and a portion of Henderson County. During his tenure, he served as Chairman of Appropriations from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2015. Representative Pitts was known for his commitment to education, fiscal responsibility, and advocating for the needs of his constituents.
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