95 illegal immigrant truck drivers arrested in August, most with California licenses: CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that 95 illegal immigrant truck drivers were arrested in August, most with California commercial driver’s licenses.
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Heavy rain floods Rotan streets as drivers face road closures
Heavy rain flooded streets in Rotan on Thursday, creating hazardous driving conditions as water covered roadways and crews worked to keep residents safe....
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A baby shower with a mission: Honoring military moms at Dyess AFB
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - This wasn't your average baby shower. Dyess Air Force Base recently celebrated 40 moms as part of Operation Shower. This nationwide initiative supports military moms and families as they prepare to welcome a baby. While the event provides these moms w...
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Abilene Meals on Wheels dedicates building to longtime executive director Betty Bradley
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene Meals on Wheels Plus honored longtime executive director Betty Bradley Thursday with a ceremony dedicating a building in her name as she prepares to retire after 51 years of service. The building, located on North 10th Street, is now known as ...
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Sinclair's Mark Aitken recognized with National Emmy Award for ATSC 3.0 innovation
Sinclair tech leader Mark Aitken and the ATSC 3.0 association earned a National Emmy as NATAS honors ATSC with a 2026 Technology & Engineering Emmy for NextGen TV, the first fully IP-based broadcast standard at scale....
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2 APD vehicles hit in crashes in one week; drivers urged to slow down, move over
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - With two crashes involving Abilene police officers or their vehicles in less than a week, the Abilene Police Department is reminding drivers to follow Texas’ Move Over or Slow Down law. The law requires drivers to take precautions when approaching cer...
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Ballot Breakdown: Big Country candidates outline education priorities
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Democrat Diana Luna will face Republican Jay Hardaway in the race for Texas House District 71. Representative Stan Lambert currently holds the seat and is not seeking reelection. The winner of the November midterm election will represent the district ...
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Abilene gets cheesy for a good cause at 9th annual Big Cheese event
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - How much do you love mac and cheese? While most cook-offs focus on brisket and barbecue, this event put one of the cheesiest dishes in the spotlight. Roughly 400 people sampled a variety of mac and cheese dishes from across Abilene at the ninth annual...
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Stamford weathered all kinds of problems enroute to current 4-game win streak
STAMFORD, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Stamford Bulldogs are one of the hottest teams in the Big Country. They enter the fourth week of district play with three straight district wins and a four-game winning streak. Offensively, the Bulldogs are averaging 60 points a game in district...
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Federal probe targets Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration history; agents raid DC home
A federal criminal investigation has been launched into Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s family immigration history, including allegations involving her age....
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Haskell's Haegen Pinkerton is the Week 7 Gridiron Great
HASKELL, Texas (BCH Sports) - Haskell's Haegen Pinkerton has been a machine for the Indians this season. He out did himself in Week 7 against Munday. The Indians quarterback piled up 453 total yards and had a hand in nine touchdowns, five passing and four rushing, in the 92-48 vi...
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Two students injured in stabbing at Cisco High School, district says
Two students were injured in a stabbing Thursday at the Cisco High School football field house, the Cisco Independent School District said.
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Americans see too much economic inequality, but split on how to address it
Most Americans say there is too much economic inequality, and 24% of those folks think the solution might be to completely rebuild our economic system, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center....