{"articles":[{"id":"58mfv8","title":"DSA looks to expand playbook, eyes Colorado primary election","excerpt":"Ahead of Tuesday’s primaries, the Democratic Socialists of America are looking to expand their playbook into another state.","content":"Ahead of Tuesday’s primaries, the Democratic Socialists of America are looking to expand their playbook into another state.","url":"https://ktxs.com/news/nation-world/dsa-looks-to-expand-playbook-into-another-state-eye-colorado-melat-kiros-ice-democrat-republican","source":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","author":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","publishDate":"2026-06-30T02:25:19.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fktxs.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia2%2F16x9%2F3566%2F986%2F0x186%2F90%2F0ee3ed5b-efea-4c0e-9af5-3063744cb002-GettyImages2257627302.jpg","inBriefing":true,"slug":"dsa-looks-to-expand-playbook-eyes-colorado-primary-election"},{"id":"wjx48p","title":"Howard Payne's Gipson is helping the Yellow Jackets build a reputation in Texas","excerpt":"BROWNWOOD, Texas (BCH Sports) - Howard Payne University head football coach Cody Gipson is using the summer months to tour the state of Texas and host camps around the state. 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We got in the [...]","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/79-years-counting-santa-anna-couple-reflects-on-a-lifetime-together/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News","author":"Brittany Pelletz","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:37:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2026%2F06%2FCUTEST-PIC.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"79-years-counting-santa-anna-couple-reflects-on-a-lifetime-together"},{"id":"k6nsd3","title":"Who's being targeted? Abilene police investigate 100+ vehicle burglaries","excerpt":"ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Abilene police are urging residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after a significant increase in vehicle burglaries and auto thefts across the city. According to the Abilene Police Department (APD), auto thefts and vehicle burglaries have increased sinc...","content":"ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Abilene police are urging residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after a significant increase in vehicle burglaries and auto thefts across the city. According to the Abilene Police Department (APD), auto thefts and vehicle burglaries have increased since the end of January, with suspects frequently targeting unlocked vehicles in [...]","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/whos-being-targeted-abilene-police-investigate-100-vehicle-burglaries/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News","author":"Ava Davis","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:14:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2026%2F06%2FVO-.00_00_14_04.Still001.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"whos-being-targeted-abilene-police-investigate-100-vehicle-burglaries"},{"id":"xbswlw","title":"Crime Reports: Clothes reported stolen from Abilene laundry mat","excerpt":"Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents 400 block of Merchant Street - Burglar...","content":"Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents 400 block of Merchant Street - Burglary of HabitationA man reported a burglary from a northside [...]","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/daily-crime-reports/crime-reports-clothes-reported-stolen-from-abilene-laundry-mat/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News","author":"Shelly Womack","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:07:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2022%2F09%2Fdaily-crime-arrest-reports-img-3.0.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"crime-reports-clothes-reported-stolen-from-abilene-laundry-mat"},{"id":"rwrdwm","title":"Traffic Cone Terry takes first place as Abilene earns 3 state awards","excerpt":"ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene's Traffic Cone Terry is now receiving statewide recognition after helping the City of Abilene's communications team earn top honors at a statewide conference. The City of Abilene brought home three awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Off...","content":"ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene's Traffic Cone Terry is now receiving statewide recognition after helping the City of Abilene's communications team earn top honors at a statewide conference. The City of Abilene brought home three awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) Conference, where more than 700 entries from cities across Texas [...]","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/traffic-cone-terry-takes-first-place-as-abilene-earns-3-state-awards/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News","author":"Shelly Womack","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:41:13.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-25-150819.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"traffic-cone-terry-takes-first-place-as-abilene-earns-3-state-awards"},{"id":"b9t36c","title":"Construction begins on PickleTex, a new pickleball complex in Abilene","excerpt":"Construction is officially underway for a new pickleball complex in Abilene.","content":"Construction is officially underway for a new pickleball complex in Abilene.","url":"https://ktxs.com/news/construction-begins-on-pickletex-a-new-pickleball-complex-in-abilene","source":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","author":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:26:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fktxs.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia2%2F16x9%2F595%2F986%2F3x0%2F90%2Fd7173a96-cb55-4d96-9c05-540b8db98546-Screenshot20260625140844.png","slug":"construction-begins-on-pickletex-a-new-pickleball-complex-in-abilene"},{"id":"yloel6","title":"Suspect's father arrested in San Angelo killing, dismemberment case","excerpt":"The San Angelo Police Department has announced that a second suspect has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the killing and dismemberment of a San Angelo man.","content":"The San Angelo Police Department has announced that a second suspect has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the killing and dismemberment of a San Angelo man.","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/suspects-father-arrested-in-san-angelo-killing-dismemberment-case/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News","author":"Aaron McGuire","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:13:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2026%2F06%2FUntitled-design-2-1.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"suspects-father-arrested-in-san-angelo-killing-dismemberment-case"},{"id":"g6zks4","title":"San Angelo woman shot, stabbed, dismembered man, hid body in dumpster: Police","excerpt":"SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — A San Angelo woman has been arrested after being accused of shooting, stabbing and dismembering a man she was living with and hiding the remains in a dumpster following a homicide investigation launched on June 24. The San Angelo Police Department held...","content":"SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — A San Angelo woman has been arrested after being accused of shooting, stabbing and dismembering a man she was living with and hiding the remains in a dumpster following a homicide investigation launched on June 24. The San Angelo Police Department held a press conference on Thursday, June [...]","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/san-angelo-woman-shot-stabbed-dismembered-man-hid-body-in-dumpster-police/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News","author":"Aaron McGuire","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:32:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2026%2F06%2FUntitled-design-1-1.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"san-angelo-woman-shot-stabbed-dismembered-man-hid-body-in-dumpster-police"},{"id":"b8vgpn","title":"Eastland County crash injures 3, claims life of 13-year-old","excerpt":"EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this report incorrectly stated the victim's age. The person who died was 13 years old, not 15. The error was based on incorrect information initially provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, which has since issued a correction. EASTLAND COUNTY, Texas...","content":"EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this report incorrectly stated the victim's age. The person who died was 13 years old, not 15. The error was based on incorrect information initially provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, which has since issued a correction. EASTLAND COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A single-vehicle rollover crash in [...]","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/eastland-county-crash-injures-3-claims-life-of-15-year-old/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News","author":"Shelly Womack","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:17:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2026%2F05%2FFatal-Crash_2fe827.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"eastland-county-crash-injures-3-claims-life-of-13-year-old"},{"id":"t0bk11","title":"Teen killed, three injured in Eastland County SUV rollover","excerpt":"A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other teenagers were injured early Thursday when a sport utility vehicle overturned along State Highway 6","content":"A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other teenagers were injured early Thursday when a sport utility vehicle overturned along State Highway 6","url":"https://ktxs.com/news/teen-killed-three-injured-in-eastland-county-suv-rollover","source":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","author":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:09:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fktxs.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia2%2F16x9%2F1280%2F986%2Fcenter%2F90%2Ff4bb8eb7-be7d-4f58-8403-2f5e50a7e25c-PoliceLightsGettyImages.png","slug":"teen-killed-three-injured-in-eastland-county-suv-rollover"},{"id":"m9ipj5","title":"Opening Soon: Two new Abilene restaurants set opening dates","excerpt":"Fuego Tortilla Grillis scheduled to open its doors","content":"Fuego Tortilla Grillis scheduled to open its doors","url":"https://ktxs.com/news/opening-soon-two-new-abilene-restaurants-set-opening-dates","source":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","author":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:01:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fktxs.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia2%2F16x9%2F4032%2F986%2F0x378%2F90%2Fcdfe6a46-fce7-45f2-a7f3-2b14db8d1c0f-Fuego3.jpeg","slug":"opening-soon-two-new-abilene-restaurants-set-opening-dates"},{"id":"i5zil3","title":"Dollars and Sense: The IRA move that could protect your retirement","excerpt":"ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Building wealth and living off that wealth require two very different approaches, according to longtime retirement annuity advisor Robert Mills. During a recent episode of Dollars and Sense on KTAB+, Mills discussed some of the most common mistakes people make when pr...","content":"ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Building wealth and living off that wealth require two very different approaches, according to longtime retirement annuity advisor Robert Mills. During a recent episode of Dollars and Sense on KTAB+, Mills discussed some of the most common mistakes people make when preparing for retirement and offered guidance on everything from IRAs and Roth [...]","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/ktab-originals/dollars-and-sense/dollars-and-sense-the-ira-move-that-could-protect-your-retirement/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News","author":"Manny Diaz","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:53:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2026%2F06%2FTHE-IRA-1.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"dollars-and-sense-the-ira-move-that-could-protect-your-retirement"},{"id":"nn21oz","title":"National Steakhouse Month: Here are a few of the best in America, and 3 that are overrated","excerpt":"If you follow me on Instagram -- and you probably don't -- you know I'm a steak snob. I've said it a thousand times.I've gotten good enough at making a perfectl","content":"If you follow me on Instagram -- and you probably don't -- you know I'm a steak snob. I've said it a thousand times.I've gotten good enough at making a perfectl","url":"https://ktxs.com/news/offbeat/national-steakhouse-month-steaks-steak-joints-beef-prime-restaurants-eateries-mancys-annie-gunns-buccan-marble-room-doris-cento-cleaver-kayne-prime-baker-street-sotto-peter-luger","source":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","author":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:15:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fktxs.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia2%2F16x9%2F2048%2F986%2Fcenter%2F90%2F85d4faa2-c394-4699-862e-8878d7992f67-IMG_7217.jpg","slug":"national-steakhouse-month-here-are-a-few-of-the-best-in-america-and-3-that-are-overrated"},{"id":"sywt5j","title":"LOOK AT THIS: Birds eye view of traffic jam at data center east of Abilene","excerpt":"This video was taken by Lillian Jane Jay Neal who is a Pipeline Patrol pilot.","content":"This video was taken by Lillian Jane Jay Neal who is a Pipeline Patrol pilot.","url":"https://ktxs.com/news/look-at-this-birds-eye-view-of-traffic-jam-at-data-center-east-of-abilene","source":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","author":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:14:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"look-at-this-birds-eye-view-of-traffic-jam-at-data-center-east-of-abilene"},{"id":"k8moi1","title":"Taylor County Crime Stoppers seeks public's help in arson case","excerpt":"Taylor County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in locating a woman wanted on an arson charge...","content":"Taylor County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in locating a woman wanted on an arson charge...","url":"https://ktxs.com/news/local/taylor-county-crime-stoppers-seeks-publics-help-in-arson-case","source":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","author":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:26:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fktxs.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia2%2F16x9%2F384%2F986%2F0x193%2F90%2F5752f299-2726-4fa1-86c9-7b592429d6c7-JessicaLeeAnnRangelMUG2.jpg","slug":"taylor-county-crime-stoppers-seeks-publics-help-in-arson-case"},{"id":"rdgh8b","title":"Wake-Up Weather: Hold on tight, seasonal with a small storm chance","excerpt":"Wake-Up Weather: Hold on tight, seasonal with a small storm chance","content":"Wake-Up Weather: Hold on tight, seasonal with a small storm chance","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/weather/ktab-weather/wake-up-weather-hold-on-tight-seasonal-with-a-small-storm-chance/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News","author":"Susana Harbert","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:36:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2026%2F05%2Fweather.webp%3Fw%3D321","slug":"wake-up-weather-hold-on-tight-seasonal-with-a-small-storm-chance"},{"id":"7g3qv5","title":"Abilene High's George Ferguson named THSCA Pitcher of the Year","excerpt":"ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Abilene High pitcher George Ferguson's outstanding 2026 season was recognized on Wednesday by the Texas High School Coaches Association. The THSCA named Ferguson the Class 5A Pitcher of the Year for 2026. In his junior season, his earned run average was and incredibl...","content":"ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Abilene High pitcher George Ferguson's outstanding 2026 season was recognized on Wednesday by the Texas High School Coaches Association. The THSCA named Ferguson the Class 5A Pitcher of the Year for 2026. In his junior season, his earned run average was and incredible 0.01, and he struck out 135 hitters [...]","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/sports/abilene-highs-george-ferguson-named-thsca-pitcher-of-the-year/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB/KRBC) - Sports","author":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB/KRBC) - Sports","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:33:13.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2026%2F06%2FFerguson-image.jpg%3Fw%3D637","slug":"abilene-highs-george-ferguson-named-thsca-pitcher-of-the-year"},{"id":"blbfz0","title":"'Property values were clearly in error': Jones County property owners push back against appraisal increases","excerpt":"JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Jones County property owners are demanding answers after receiving appraisal notices that showed dramatic increases in property values, prompting the Jones County Appraisal District to hold two public meetings to address concerns. The meetings brought together pr...","content":"JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Jones County property owners are demanding answers after receiving appraisal notices that showed dramatic increases in property values, prompting the Jones County Appraisal District to hold two public meetings to address concerns. The meetings brought together property owners, farmers and appraisal district officials as residents sought explanations for agricultural land [...]","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/property-values-were-clearly-in-error-jones-county-property-owners-push-back-against-appraisal-increases/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News","author":"Ava Davis","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:19:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2026%2F06%2FMAYOR-SOTS.00_00_49_11.Still010.png%3Fw%3D900","slug":"property-values-were-clearly-in-error-jones-county-property-owners-push-back-against-appraisal-incre"},{"id":"srqnsc","title":"Abilene doctor weighs in on the weight loss trend everyone's talking about","excerpt":"ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – GLP-1s continue to gain popularity as people explore weight-loss options. While these medications were originally used to treat patients with diabetes, since 2021, they've helped many people with obesity and other chronic weight issues achieve their desired weight los...","content":"ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – GLP-1s continue to gain popularity as people explore weight-loss options. While these medications were originally used to treat patients with diabetes, since 2021, they've helped many people with obesity and other chronic weight issues achieve their desired weight loss results. Patients see results quickly, but with any medication, there are risks, [...]","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/abilene-doctor-weighs-in-on-the-weight-loss-trend-everyones-talking-about/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News","author":"Brittany Pelletz","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:47:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2026%2F06%2FUntitled-design-2.jpg%3Fw%3D900","slug":"abilene-doctor-weighs-in-on-the-weight-loss-trend-everyones-talking-about"},{"id":"e0uprb","title":"Abilene's Presson Family is learning resilience in the boxing ring","excerpt":"ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Boxing has a way of speaking to those who learned resilience early. Brad Presson spent his childhood moving through foster homes across Texas. Amid constant change, the ring provided a sense of stability. Brad Presson said, \"My first foster dad was an ex-boxer, and h...","content":"ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Boxing has a way of speaking to those who learned resilience early. Brad Presson spent his childhood moving through foster homes across Texas. Amid constant change, the ring provided a sense of stability. Brad Presson said, \"My first foster dad was an ex-boxer, and he was the first person to [...]","url":"https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/sports/abilenes-presson-family-is-learning-resilience-in-the-boxing-ring/","source":"BigCountryHomepage (KTAB/KRBC) - Sports","author":"David Robinett","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:09:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigcountryhomepage.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F56%2F2026%2F06%2FBoxing-Presson-Family.jpg%3Fw%3D639","slug":"abilenes-presson-family-is-learning-resilience-in-the-boxing-ring"},{"id":"fjzp6z","title":"Why is Cypress Plaza's water feature closed? City provides update","excerpt":"ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Just weeks after the grand opening of Cypress Plaza, some residents have noticed the water feature is closed off. According to city officials, the closure is temporary and is part of the project's planned construction schedule. The city said the water feature is curre...","content":"ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Just weeks after the grand opening of Cypress Plaza, some residents have noticed the water feature is closed off. According to city officials, the closure is temporary and is part of the project's planned construction schedule. 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intimate look at the events surrounding the deadly stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf.","url":"https://ktxs.com/news/nation-world/gallery-photos-provide-a-deeper-look-at-the-day-karmelo-anthony-killed-austin-metcalf-crime-scene-murder-conviction-convicted-killer-deadly-stabbing-attack-death-fatal-stab-wound-frisco-texas-high-school-track-meet-white-black-race-racism-true-crime","source":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","author":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:48:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fktxs.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia2%2F16x9%2F631%2F986%2F0x38%2F90%2F446583b1-baaf-41b8-b8d7-c568f049f18b-Screenshot20260619at7.50.19PM.png","slug":"gallery-photos-provide-a-deeper-look-at-the-day-karmelo-anthony-killed-austin-metcalf"},{"id":"64572l","title":"GALLERY: DPS honors fallen trooper in Childress","excerpt":"Today, hundreds gathered at Childress High School, to pay their respects to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Sergio Romero,","content":"Today, hundreds gathered at Childress High School, to pay their respects to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Sergio Romero,","url":"https://ktxs.com/news/dps-honors-fallen-trooper-in-childress","source":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","author":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:44:23.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fktxs.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia2%2F16x9%2F824%2F986%2F0x49%2F90%2F4e44e0c5-dfa2-447c-8e4a-3ec5d8c2a439-SergioRomeroEOWJune172026.jpg","slug":"gallery-dps-honors-fallen-trooper-in-childress"},{"id":"fglkni","title":"Physician says DNI release includes 'redacted smoking guns' on Fauci & COVID origins","excerpt":"Newly declassified documents released last week by outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard have reignited debate over Dr. 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carries a deeper meaning.","content":"Father’s Day is often marked with cards, cookouts, and family gatherings, but for many, the holiday carries a deeper meaning.","url":"https://ktxs.com/news/we-appreciate-you-community-reflects-on-the-importance-of-fathers-day","source":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","author":"KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News","publishDate":"2026-06-22T02:17:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://abilenenews.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fktxs.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia2%2F16x9%2F1296%2F986%2F12x0%2F90%2F276b0d8b-a575-43bd-a06f-ca95fccb7cf1-Screenshot20260621195959.png","slug":"we-appreciate-you-community-reflects-on-the-importance-of-fathers-day"},{"id":"la1bf1","title":"Hundreds celebrate weekend-long Juneteenth event","excerpt":"The Juneteenth holiday may have passed, but weekend-long celebrations are still underway.","content":"The Juneteenth holiday may have passed, but weekend-long celebrations are still 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Free. A practical guide for Abilene: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org.","content":"If groceries didn't fit the budget this month in Abilene, you don't need a statistic to tell you that — you need to know where to get free food near you today, and whether the place you drive to will actually be open when you arrive. The fastest path is usually the simplest: a directory you can search by ZIP code or city, plus a phone line that answers around the clock. Feed America (feedam.org) runs the largest free directory of food assistance in the country.\n\nSearch 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. No account, no fee. Visit feedam.org and enter your ZIP code.\n\nIf you're in a hurry, start with the phone. Dial 2-1-1 to reach a local referral specialist — free, 24 hours a day — who can point you to nearby pantries, meal sites, and benefit offices. United Way's 211 network fielded about 19 million requests for help in 2025. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211. The USDA's National Hunger Hotline does the same at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) in Spanish.\n\nIf you'd rather look yourself, search by your ZIP code or city at feedam.org — then call the listing to confirm hours before you go.\n\nWhere to get free food today in Abilene:\n\n— Food pantries hand out groceries: canned and boxed staples, fresh produce, dairy, sometimes meat, occasionally baby formula and diapers.\n— Soup kitchens and community meal sites serve hot, ready-to-eat meals, often with no questions asked.\n— Free and reduced-price school meals feed kids during the school year; summer meal sites and Summer EBT (SunBucks) help cover the gap when school is out.\n— SNAP and WIC offices help you apply for monthly grocery benefits, and many people who qualify never sign up.\n— Community health centers and senior nutrition programs round out the map for older adults and families juggling food and medical bills.\n\nAll of the above are in the Feed America directory at feedam.org. Search by ZIP code, filter by service, and call the listing before you go.\n\nHow many people are in the same spot? More than most people guess. The USDA estimates that 13.7% of U.S. households — about 18.3 million households, or 47.9 million people, including 7.3 million children — were food insecure at some point in 2024 (USDA Economic Research Service). It may be the last figure like it for a while: USDA announced in September 2025 that it was ending the long-running survey behind the report.\n\nThe safety net is tightening at the same time. SNAP, what many still call food stamps, helped an average of 41.7 million people a month in fiscal year 2024 — roughly 1 in 8 U.S. residents (USDA). Under Public Law 119-21, signed in July 2025, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the law's nutrition provisions will cut federal SNAP spending by roughly $187 billion over ten years — about one-sixth of the program — and that expanded work requirements will reduce SNAP enrollment by about 2.4 million people in a typical month (Congressional Research Service). That's why searches like \"food stamps office near me\" and \"free groceries near me\" keep climbing.\n\nCall before you go — listings go stale fast. When researchers visited 50 listed food pantries in the Bronx for a 2019 study in the Journal of Community Health, only half were open as expected (Ginsburg et al.). Hours change, sites move, and online listings lag behind. A five-minute phone call can save you a wasted afternoon and a tank of gas — which is exactly why a directory is only as good as how current it's kept. The Feed America directory at feedam.org shows the address and phone number for every listing so you can confirm the same day.\n\nWhat Feed America is, and how to be sure who you're supporting. Feed America is a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 92-1761881), founded in 2021 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. It runs the largest free directory of food assistance in the United States — 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing, across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories. Pantries, soup kitchens, school and summer meal sites, WIC offices, community health centers, senior nutrition programs, and retailers that accept SNAP — all searchable by ZIP code or city, in English or Spanish, with no account and no fee, at feedam.org.\n\nBeyond the directory, Feed America puts food directly into the community — stocking neighborhood food-pantry drop boxes with groceries and household basics, and providing snacks for children's reading and enrichment programs at neighborhood libraries.\n\nFeed America is an independent organization and is distinct from other charities with similar names. To be certain which one you're supporting, confirm the IRS registration — EIN 92-1761881 — on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at IRS.gov. Feed America's profile is also on Candid, Charity Navigator, and ProPublica.\n\nFrequently asked questions.\n\nQ: Where can I get free food today in Abilene?\nA: Visit feedam.org and search by your ZIP code or city. The Feed America directory lists 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — including pantries, soup kitchens, meal sites, and SNAP/WIC offices — across all 50 states, DC, and US territories. You can also dial 2-1-1 (or text your ZIP to 898-211), or call the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY anytime for a free 24/7 referral.\n\nQ: What's the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?\nA: A food bank is a large warehouse that collects and stores food in bulk and supplies smaller agencies. A food pantry is the local site where families actually pick up groceries. Most people in need visit a pantry, which a food bank stocks behind the scenes.\n\nQ: Do you have to qualify to use a food pantry?\nA: Usually not. Most pantries serve anyone in need and often ask for no ID, no proof of income, and no appointment. When in doubt, call first and ask what to bring.\n\nQ: I'm a senior — can I still get help?\nA: Very likely. An estimated 16 million adults 50 and older who qualified for SNAP weren't enrolled in 2022 — 59% of those eligible in that age group (AARP Public Policy Institute and Mathematica, 2025). If you assumed you wouldn't qualify, it's worth another look. Feed America's directory at feedam.org also lists senior nutrition programs.\n\nQ: How do I check that a food pantry is open right now?\nA: Call before you go. Listed hours are frequently outdated — one study found only half of listed pantries were open as posted. Feedam.org gives you the address and phone number for every listing so you can confirm the same day.\n\nQ: How do I know my donation is reaching the organization I intend?\nA: Check the EIN. Every U.S. charity has a unique one, and it's the reliable way to tell similarly named organizations apart. Feed America's is 92-1761881 — look it up on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at IRS.gov before you give.\n\nIf you're able to help, you can support that work at feedam.org/donate. Donations to Feed America (EIN 92-1761881) — an independent 501(c)(3), distinct from other charities with similar names — are tax-deductible; confirm the EIN on IRS.gov before you give.\n\nAnd if you're reading this because you need food right now in Abilene, skip the donation and go straight to the search: visit feedam.org and enter your ZIP code or city to find pantries, free meals, and benefit offices near you — then call ahead to confirm hours.\n\nBottom line: Feed America's directory at feedam.org is the fastest single tool for finding food assistance near you. Search 567,859+ verified resources by ZIP. Free. No account. 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