Caleb Flynn's mistress said 'I want to kill her' in texts about his wife at murder trial
Botner was on the stand for a total of almost seven hours on Wednesday and Thursday, reading through months of text messages she exchanged with Flynn.
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Serial sex offender accused of another indecent exposure incident in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A serial sex offender has been accused of another indecent exposure incident in Abilene. Jacory Brown was booked into the Taylor County Jail on a charge for Indecent Exposure (enhanced) in connection to an incident that happened at the Holiday Inn on ...
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Event date: September 21, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 1699 S. 1st St. Suite 100 Abilene, TX 79602 Description: Hosted in the Library Community Room for Adults; Ages 18+ (In partnership with the Alzheimer's Association)...
America remembers 9/11 25 years later at Ground Zero, Pentagon and Flight 93 memorial
The annual name reading at Ground Zero includes 2,983 people killed in the Sept. 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
Sword suspect hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, booked on assault charges
Kern County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a reported peace disturbance in Rosamond last Thursday shot a man they say confronted them while armed with a sword...
'Beware my power': White House shares AI-generated video of Trump as Green Lantern
President Donald Trump took on the role of a comic book superhero in a new AI-generated video shared by the White House over the weekend.
Taylor County indictment alleges man shared intimate images on Facebook without consent
A Taylor County criminal complaint alleges a man posted intimate images and videos of a woman on Facebook without her consent in December 2025.
Tuscola mother accused of sending explicit photos of own child via Facebook
TUSCOLA, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A Tuscola mother is accused of sending explicit photos of her own child via Facebook. Lindsay Holeman was booked into the Taylor County Jail Tuesday for Possession of Child Pornography with intent to promote in connection to the allegations. Court doc...
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Tennessee plans to fully fund Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library statewide
Following today’s announcement from Tennessee legislative leaders, Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) is celebrating a proposed investment.
Whistleblower says Meta’s $18B settlement falls short of protecting kids’ lives
A former Facebook safety employee and whistleblower is criticizing Meta’s $18 billion settlement with more than two dozen states.
Meta agrees to teen social media limits in $17 billion settlement with states
Meta has agreed to sweeping new limits and protections for young users on Facebook and Instagram as part of a multibillion-dollar settlement.
Meta is putting new limits on teen social media use. Will they make a difference?
Meta is overhauling how teens will experience Instagram and Facebook after a nearly $18 billion settlement with state attorneys general.
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The Sunday Letter Project: Seven and One Books acts as host location for international initiative
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Amidst the stacks of books and packed shelves at Seven and One Books in downtown Abilene sits a desk with letters. Some letters sit by a sign that reads “pick a long-distance pen pal,” while others sit in front of a sign reading “local pen pal.” The l...
First week of California Meta trial spotlights internal emails and whistleblowers
Meta’s California trial begins as 4 states allege Facebook/Instagram addict teens and collect data from under-13s. Jurors heard “hook, hold, harvest and hide” claims and whistleblower testimony; Zuckerberg may testify....
US reading scores have dropped a grade level since 2013. Why?
U.S. reading scores have fallen about a grade level since 2013, a decline that began well before COVID-19.
Testimony says Meta prioritized growth, kept 'don't ask, don't tell' on under-13 users
Meta is facing a high-stakes trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that put young users at risk.
Landmark trial opens as 29 states accuse Meta of addicting kids, legal expert weighs in
A landmark trial began in Oakland today as 29 states took on Meta, accusing the company of knowingly designing Instagram and Facebook to addict children, fuelin...
2nd suspect charged with murder for Abilene woman's fentanyl overdose
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A 2nd suspect has been charged with murder in connection with an Abilene woman's fentanyl overdose. Aaron McVea was booked into the Taylor County Jail on a Murder warrant Tuesday for the death of Megan Jiminez, who was found dead at an Abilene home in...
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s longtime drummer, has died at age 77. The band announced Beard’s death Tuesday in a post on its official Facebook page.
A mother’s warning: Taylor County case highlights dangers of AI & social media
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — A simple photo posted online can quickly become something a parent would never expect. One mother said innocent pictures of her children, shared on Facebook for friends and family, were taken from her account and manipulated using artificial int...
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