MERKEL, Texas (BCH Sports) - In Wes Wood's second season as head coach, the Merkel Badgers seemed to come out of no where in 2025 to earn a playoff berth. Who also seemed to come out of no where? Merkel's quarterback, Easton Malone. The Merkel Badgers seemingly have a moose at quarterback, he mig...
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President Trump has overturned a temporary pause on traffic stops conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The U.S. military ramped up strikes on Iran on Thursday; the strikes moved further north in Iran.
MERKEL, Texas (BCH Sports) - In Wes Wood's second season as head coach, the Merkel Badgers seemed to come out of no where in 2025 to earn a playoff berth. Who also seemed to come out of no where? Merkel's quarterback, Easton Malone. The Merkel Badgers seemingly have a moose at quarterback, he mig...
The U.S military will start conducting required "testosterone deficiency" tests for troops who are 30 and older.
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The District 2-5A Division I championship is expected to be decided with this one. The Abilene High Eagles host the Amarillo High Sandies at Shotwell Stadium. Black and Gold against Black and Gold. Mike Fullen and the Eagles enter this season's match up with three st...
President Donald Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton.
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Members of the Abilene Christian football team went to Fire Station No. 5 and the Abilene Police Department Headquarters to celebrate first responders ahead of ACU's Salute to Service game on Nov. 21. The Wildcats not only got to thank first responders for what they ...
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Wylie ISD School Board selected the Region 14 Education Service Center on Monday to assist in its search for a new superintendent. This comes after the district announced in May that Superintendent Joey Light would be retiring at the end of September 2027. Wylie I...
Clyde residents packed City Hall on Tuesday night, urging city leaders to reject a proposed lease tied to a potential future AI data center.
Students at TSTC are spending months training for careers maintaining and restoring the electrical grid.
CISCO, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Cisco Loboes are coming off one of the best seasons since the Loboes won their first state title in 2013. Although the Loboes have been to the quarterfinal round 4 times since being crowned state champs, the Loboes' 2025 playoff run broke a lot of brackets... inclu...
AI tools built into Google's search engine present an "unacceptable" risk for kids, according to a report published Wednesday by Common Sense Media.
Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services signed a memo this week to improve cooperation on psychedelic drug trials that might lead to new treatments for veterans and others suffering from mental health conditions.
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Damon stars in the upcoming adaptation of "The Odyssey," directed by Christopher Nolan.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Abilene Zoo is celebrating a major milestone this weekend, marking 60 years of connecting the Big Country with wildlife. The zoo's annual Zippity Zoo Day will take place Saturday, featuring a full day of family-friendly activities, animal encounters and birthday f...
Firefighters in Kansas City responded to a strange request after receiving a call to assist a man who had become trapped in a porta-potty.
Mark Aldridge, owner of Mark Aldridge Custom Homes, discussed his transition from church ministry to custom home building and shared his perspective on the Abilene housing market during an appearance on the Abilene People podcast.
While the world’s top soccer players took center stage at the FIFA Club World Cup, an Abilene youth soccer coach got a close-up look at the international...
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As the Abilene Zoo celebrates a season of new arrivals, it's turning to the community for help naming its newest baby giraffe. Zoo staff have narrowed the choices to three names: To cast a vote, visit the Abilene Zoo's Facebook page and comment with the name you think...
From tinted sunscreen to SPF setting spray, let's protect our skin and look dang good doing it.
Leavitt is leaving the show after the upcoming fifth season, while Paul returned in a limited capacity after her legal controversies.
A group of Abilene first responders got a show of appreciation when the Abilene Christian University football team stepped away from summer workouts to visit th
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The National Weather Service has expanded the Flood Watch area to include Scurry, Mitchell, Nolan, Coke, Runnels, Coleman and Brown Counties. The Flood Watch will remain in effect through Friday evening. This includes the towns of Sweetwater, Snyder, Colorado City...
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The president claimed Tuesday that the state's elections are rigged against Republicans.
President Trump on Wednesday blasted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and her state over becoming the first in the nation to freeze construction of new data centers.
Vance said on an episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” that Jeffrey Epstein had connections with the highest level of U.S. and Israeli intelligence.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Cash rewards are being offered for information leading to the arrest of ten suspects wanted for various crimes in Abilene. Police are seeking these suspects for the following offenses: CrimeStoppers is offering $500 cash rewards for information that leads to the captu...
For over 40 years, Craig Bessent has worked in education, majority of that time being at Wylie ISD...
GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill are once again shining the spotlight on fraud, calling on two now-infamous social media influencers to testify.
No jurors? No trial. That’s the problem Taylor County is trying to solve after jury responses dropped when a new summons process was implemented. Now, leaders a
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 5100 block of Spring Creek - Theft of ...
Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn said Wednesday that he’s “noncommittal” when it comes to confirming Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The political rise of the party's former nominee for U.S. Senate upended traditional thought about potentially successful Democratic candidates.
Minnesota Gov. TimWalz (D) questioned the Trump administration's deportation of a pedophile from his state to Laos while defending the illegal immigrant.
Democratic socialism -- and its many definitions -- is once again front and center.
CLYDE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As data centers continue to expand across the country, the possibility of one coming to Clyde drew a packed room and strong opposition from residents Tuesday night. The Clyde City Council considered whether to approve a short-term lease agreement to allow analysis of a ...
Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Wednesday asked Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche if he would send armed agents to polling sites.
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