Abilene ISD · UIL Class 5A · District 2-5A DII (2026-2028 alignment)
Under the UIL alignment announced in February 2026, the Cougars compete in District 2-5A DII alongside Abilene Cooper, Abilene Wylie, Amarillo Palo Duro, Lubbock Cooper, Lubbock Coronado, WF Legacy and Wichita Falls Memorial.
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A San Angelo favorite is bringing its signature flavor to Abilene. The Angry Cactus is expanding into the SODA District, serving up the bold cuisine it’s become known for while launching something even bigger alongside it — a work and learn program created by Executiv...
Federal agents backed by Los Angeles police swarmed a party supply store along Skid Row in Los Angeles as part of an alleged SNAP fraud investigation.
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SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The ordination of four new bishops by the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) without papal approval has prompted a response from the Diocese of San Angelo, with Bishop Michael J Sis urging Catholics to remain in full communion with Pope Leo XIV and the Roman...
Andrew Gillum, known to many as the Obama-backed Democratic politician, has been arrested after police said they found drugs in his car.
University researchers and the American Lung Association are looking into how satellites in space can better inform us about air pollution on the ground.
Airmen at Dyess Air Force Base will be recognized Tuesday, July 7, 2026, for extraordinary heroism during a deployment to Kuwait, as the 317th Airlift Wing...
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s former girlfriend, who has previously accused the politician of violence, spoke in an interview with CNN.
KISS co-founder and bass player Gene Simmons used a Fourth of July weekend concert to praise the U.S., while urging immigrants to enter the country legally.
A sexual assault accusation against Maine U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner has upended a must-win Senate race for both parties.
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U.S. Central Command on Tuesday announced the launch of more strikes against targets in Iran.
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Lake Sweetwater Spillway has been closed to the public until further notice due to ongoing littering and excessive trash left throughout the area. According to the City of Sweetwater, much of the recent litter was left behind following Fourth of July celebratio...
An illegal immigrant was shot and killed by an ICE agent after he allegedly tried to ram officers with a car in Houston, according to reports.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Zoo is celebrating another addition to its growing giraffe herd after welcoming its third giraffe calf in just over two months. Early Monday morning, July 6, giraffe Malaika gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Zoo keepers said the calf was on her feet and m...
On Capitol Hill, there's been no sign of the senior senator from Kentucky.
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New allegations against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner are roiling the race.
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 3500 block of South 1st Street - Crimi...
The Kentucky Republican has missed significant votes since his hospitalized more than three weeks ago.
Transportation Security Administration officers at Honolulu International Airport found a folding knife hidden inside a passenger's prosthetic leg.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that a court has granted a temporary injunction requiring a wind turbine recycling company to stop accepting discard
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SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The State of Texas has secured a temporary injunction against Global Fiberglass Solutions, Inc., forcing them to clean-up a wind turbine dumping ground in Sweetwater and banning them from accepting new blade shipments. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the Temp...
The Texas West State Little League Tournament is back in Abilene, bringing teams from across the state to compete for a title, and when the first pitch is throw
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Two Abilene men and a California man are facing federal drug trafficking charges after authorities say they seized large quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, codeine cough syrup, alprazolam pills and firearms. If convicted, each could face up to life in ...
The justices will explain their request to a House subcommittee next Tuesday, marking the first time since 2019 that a member of the court has done so.
<strong>Event date:</strong> July 8, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>09:00 AM - 11:00 AM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>532 W Washington St<br>Abilene, TX 79601<br><strong>Description:</strong><br>Open Play Little Kicks Soccer<BR/><BR/>Calling all soccer parents! Open Play at Sears & G.V...
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Shortly after he touched down in Ankara for the NATO summit Tuesday, President Donald Trump made it clear he's put a premium on loyalty.
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