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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
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Mental Health Awareness Month Resource: Equine Therapy Programs Through Local Nonprofit
WACO (FOX 44) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and FOX 44 News continues to bring you news about local mental health resources. One of the newer ones to Central Texas is a local nonprofit named Unbridled, located near Moody. This organization offers Equine Therapy Programs. Watch the attached video If you would like to see what Unbridled is all about, you can watch our interview above. For complete information, click here to learn all about Unbridled. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Chilton man killed in accident alongside Lorena teen
CHILTON, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: A Chilton family is grieving after the loss of a father and a husband. Jarrett Hawkins, Jr. is one of three people who were killed in a car accident near the Milam/Lee County Line on Tuesday morning. Hawkins Jr. was a beloved husband and father of four. FOX 44 News first spoke with the Hawkins Family on Tuesday afternoon and got the opportunity to formally interview them on Wednesday. You can view our interview in the video above. Lisa Hawkins, the wife of Jarrett Hawkins, Jr., says Jarrett was a family man who always put his kids first. The Hawkins family recently lost their home to a fire and were still in the process of rebuilding when this tragedy struck. If you would like to donate to the family during this difficult time, the link to their GoFundMe fundraiser can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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City of Snook hires first police chief
SNOOK, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Snook has announced the hiring of its first chief of police. Mayor Frank Fields tells FOX 44 News that the city has hired Dr. Steven Huron. He is a 24-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department, has earned a Ph.D and has been teaching Police Ethics for Texas A&M Commerce. Chief Huron should begin working in early June, and Mayor Fields says he will be a working officer and will help build the city's police force. Chief Huron has a strong focus and background in community policing. Mayor Fields says the city was looking for a candidate who could become a part of the Snook community. The Snook Council had been discussing having a police force for about two years, budgeted funds for this fiscal year and advertised for the position of Chief, beginning in January. Mayor Fields says this hire and the acceptance of a fully-equipped vehicle from Operation Safe Shield is the culmination of all efforts toward creating a police force. Mayor Fields says Snook is experiencing a lot of growth in its residential building, and the population has doubled to approximately 1,000 people. The Council realizes that the development of a police presence is not something that can be created overnight. The city wants to be prepared for continued growth of its population and business community, and wants to be able to serve and protect its citizens. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Texas Renaissance Festival owner ‘King George' found dead
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – George Coulam, better known as 'King George' of the Texas Renaissance Festival, was found dead on Wednesday morning. Law enforcement has confirmed with FOX 44 News that Coulam was found dead at his home in Todd Mission. An investigation into the death is underway. This comes after Coulam was ordered to sell his kingdom earlier this month after a lengthy legal dispute. A Grimes County judge upheld the sale of the property and ordered its assets and land to change hands following a failed $60 million deal. The Texas Renaissance Festival is known as an event which transports visitors into the magic and splendor of the Renaissance era. According to the official event website, it is the largest and most acclaimed Renaissance-themed attraction in the United States. This is a developing story. FOX 44 News will have more information as it becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
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FOX 44 News honored with regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
CENTRAL TEXAS (FOX 44) – FOX 44 News has been honored with two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards! The awards are for our stories and . The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Edward R. Murrow Awards are among the most prestigious in broadcast and digital news. The RTDNA has been honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971. Award recipients demonstrate the spirit of excellence that Murrow set as a standard for the profession of broadcast and digital journalism. Out of all the stations here in Central Texas, FOX 44 is the only station that won two Murrow Awards for 2025! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
