Florence Pugh calls on men to speak out over Cornell 'gang rape' allegations
The former student, identified in a lawsuit as Jane Doe, alleges she was coerced into taking ketamine and sexually assaulted for hours at the fraternity house....
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Class 2A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 25
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week three matchups on Friday, Sep. 25. Here are the scores for Class A/TAPPS: Class A/TAPPS May 74 Abilene Christian School 86 Class A West Texas 0 Hermleigh 62 Blackwell 62 Highland ...
Class 3A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 25
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week five matchups on Friday, Sep. 25. Here are the scores for Class 3A: Class 4A/3A Snyder 20 Sweetwater 83 Class 3A Hamilton 51 Eastland 0 Tolar 42 Comanche 24 Fort Stockton 21 Clyde...
Class 4A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 25
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week five matchups on Friday, Sep. 25. Here are the scores for Class 4A: Class 4A Brownwood 42 China Spring 21 Class 4A/3A Snyder 20 Sweetwater 83...
Michigan student speaks out after confronting El-Sayed at town hall over Iran stance
A tense exchange between a Michigan student and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a town hall Wednesday has gone viral.
OpenAI says AI agents interacted with Education, Commerce, SEC websites in US
OpenAI said Friday found its AI agents may have bypassed security controls, disrupted services, or otherwise affected outside websites during training....
New court filing raises concerns about Kohberger’s understanding before guilty plea
Bryan Kohberger, the man serving four life sentences for the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students, is challenging his guilty plea.
Mystery sonic booms rattle Winters, prompts brief school lockdown
A series of unexplained sonic booms has rattled Winters over the past month
Week 3 player of the week; Early High’s Longhorns off to 4-0 start after
Early High School’s football team is off to a perfect start, and the Longhorns are pairing early-season wins with individual recognition.
Achieving the American dream: Poll finds education is key, but schools get low marks
Americans believe that getting a good education is an important way to achieve the American dream, yet a new Gallup poll shows broad pessimism over how well schools are fulfilling their mission....
Education Department opens 2027-28 FAFSA early, marking program’s earliest launch
The federal financial aid application for the 2027-28 school year is open in its earliest-ever launch.
ACU sees historic record of Hispanic student retention
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – On top of record-breaking enrollment, Abilene Christian University saw historic retention numbers among Hispanic students. "I really found my place here on campus," said ACU Junior Claudia Amato. Record enrollment surrounds the Abilene Christian Unive...
ACU sets 9th consecutive enrollment record with 7,800+ students
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene Christian University has reached a record enrollment for the ninth consecutive year, with 7,877 students enrolled for the fall 2026 semester. The university said the enrollment total represents an 8% increase from last year, a 48% increase ove...
Deaths of 2 Ole Miss students renew scrutiny of kratom sold at gas stations
Lafayette County Metro Narcotics said the deaths are being investigated separately and there is no confirmed evidence they are connected.
55 Years Later: Abilene High’s Class of 1971
Members of Abilene High School's Class of 1971 discussed their memories and long-standing friendships during a recent 55th reunion featured on the Abilene People podcast....
Over 20 students hospitalized after 'suddenly falling ill' at Kentucky high school
Over 20 students were reportedly hospitalized following an illness outbreak at a high school in Kentucky.
Social media guru, Tinx, is going to help you do your laundry?! Find out how!
It’s fall, which means school has started, and those college freshmen are rubbing their heads, trying to figure out their new life.
TSTC Sweetwater marks 1 year of culinary arts program training future chefs
A year after TSTC's Sweetwater campus launched its culinary arts program, students are sharpening their skills in a kitchen designed to mirror the industry....
Central Texas students plan walkouts after ICE agent shoots man in Austin
Many people have called for the full video and a transparent investigation.
Playtime is over; Wylie starts district this week
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The last four weeks of the high school football season was prep time for the Wylie Bulldogs. They won two games, and lost two games. Both wins came on the road. Both losses came at home. However, none of that really matters anymore. District starts t...
Vermont man convicted of attempted murder in shooting 3 Palestinian college students
A jury on Monday convicted a Vermont man of attempted murder after shooting three Palestinian college students near the University of Vermont campus.
Meloni says Italy to ban face coverings, limit foreign students per class in schools
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her country will ban face coverings and limit the number of foreign students per class in schools.
Anson-Haskell game ends early after player airlifted; Haskell says injured player home
A late-game injury during Friday night’s Anson vs. Haskell high school football game led both teams to end the matchup early as a Haskell player...
Class A/TAPPS High School Football Scores for Friday, September 18
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week four matchups on Friday, Sep. 18. Here are the scores for Class A/TAPPS: Class A/TAPPS Abilene Christian 70 Ira 48 Class A Benjamin 55 Moran 0 Loraine 69 Lueders-Avoca 45 Rule 24 ...
Class 2A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 18
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week four matchups on Friday, Sep. 18. Here are the scores for Class 2A: Class 3A/2A Early 21 Hawley 14 Class 2A De Leon 13 9) Goldthwaite 24 10) Albany 31 Coleman 8 Munday 57 Hamlin 2...
Class 3A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 18
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week four matchups on Friday, Sep. 18. Here are the scores for Class 3A: Class 3A Levelland 0 Sweetwater 44 Odessa Compass 30 Merkel 47 Brady 35 Ballinger 40 Clyde 42 Breckenridge 18 J...
Class 4A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 18
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week four matchups on Friday, Sep. 18. Here are the scores for Class 4A: Class 4A Andrews 3 Snyder 8 Brownwood 9 10) Graham 64 Class 5A/4A 1) Stephenville 42 Wylie 23...
Multiple female college students in Pennsylvania beaten, dragged by mob
Multiple female college students who attend York College of Pennsylvania were attacked and harassed by a mob.
Former TLCA San Angelo head football coach, other coach indicted in student injury case
Two individuals, including former TLCA San Angelo head football coach Bradley Oh, have been booked after being indicted in Tom Green County on multiple felony charges in connection with allegations of student injury and endangerment, just one day after the school's former athleti...
Girls charged; officials enact plan of action after 'large brawl' near York College
Officials in York County addressed ongoing public safety concerns after students and non-students broke out in a "large brawl" in the city early Saturday....
Screens in schools: Digital learning has become the 'default,' but teachers want less
A new Gallup report shows screens are ubiquitous in schools, yet most teachers want to see less screen time in their classrooms.
Food & Fuel: Abilene feels the impact of rising prices
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene residents are feeling the effects of fuel costs at the pump. In addition, students and parents are being affected by the costs. "If you are already struggling economically, you are finding things more difficult now than before," said Patrick D...
Oracle invests $100K in Abilene educators, data center career training
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Oracle, a partner in the Abilene data center, has committed $100,000 to support Abilene educators and expand data center career pathways for students. Oracle, the Abilene Education Foundation and Abilene Independent School District announced the inves...
Small-town Texas teacher receives big-time honor
A Bangs High School teacher is among the finalists for the 2027 Texas Teacher of the Year.
Senate HELP panel to hold hearing on HHS deputy, surgeon general, mental health nominees
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is set to hold a confirmation hearing on 9/16/26.
Complimentary football leads Cooper to first win of the season and the Scott Stewart era
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Cooper Cougars are celebrating their first win of the season and the first win of the Scott Stewart era at the school. Cooper shut out San Angelo Central in the second half, and the offense found the end zone two times in the final 24 minutes to ...
A Taylor County ranch with Highland cows, education & a growing list of experiences
TRENT, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Digital Anchor Brittany Pelletz is taking you to the Chasing Dreams Ranch in Taylor County for the latest episode of Wild About It, available now on KTAB+. Chasing Dreams Ranch is located on 100 acres in Trent. Martha and Mark Hartranft own the property...
No active threat after BB gun found at Wylie West Junior High
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A student was removed from Wylie West Junior High Tuesday morning after a BB gun was found inside the student’s backpack, according to Wylie ISD. Wylie ISD said a BB gun was discovered in the student’s backpack before school and was immediately report...
Four Texas schools awarded more than $1.3 million in career training grants
Four West Central Texas schools have been awarded more than $1.3 million in grants to expand career training and prepare students for high-demand jobs....
One of Abilene’s oldest churches considers selling property
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - One of Abilene’s oldest churches is considering selling its property to a private school. St. Paul United Methodist Church was founded in 1909 and has provided more than a century of worship, service and support to the community. After considering the...
Behind the mums: Meet the Abilene mom making homecoming special
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene mom with a full-time job finds the time to make homecoming season in West Texas magical for hundreds of students. Allysun Gutierrez owns Designs by DiAlly. She has a daughter and a son, and she has enjoyed making homecoming mums and garters...
Class A / TAPPS High School Football Scores for Friday, September 11
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week three matchups on Friday, Sep. 11. Here are the scores for Class A/TAPPS: TAPPS P. Coran Deo 96 Abilene Christian School 88 Class A (Thursday) Zephyr 59 Bluff Dale 20 (Thursday) O...
Class 2A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 11
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week three matchups on Friday, Sep. 11. Here are the scores for Class 2A: Class 3A/2A Breckenridge 6 Cisco 42 Merkel 53 Colorado City 27 Ballinger 0 Early 21 Class 2A Stamford 42 Hawle...
Class 3A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 11
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week three matchups on Friday, Sep. 11. Here are the scores for Class 3A: Class 4A/3A Sweetwater 42 Big Spring 21 Class 3A 5) Wall 49 Jim Ned 13 Eastland 33 Grape Creek 8 Clyde 57 Coma...
Class 4A High School Football Scores for Friday, September 11
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The high school football season in the Big Country continued with week three matchups on Friday, Sep. 11. Here are the scores for Class 4A: 6) Springtown 54 Brownwood 6 (Thursday) Snyder 0 L. Estacado 61 Class 4A/3A: Sweetwater 42 Big Spring 21...
Big Country Homepage Sports Cheerleaders of the Week and Sounds of the Game
ALBANY, Texas (BCH Sports) - For the third week of the high school football season in the Big Country, Albany Cheer was awarded the Cheerleaders of the Week and the BCH Sounds of the Game also comes from Albany's Faith Field....
Their lives changed forever on 9/11: Here's their advice to young Americans
Nine-year-old Matt Bocchi was in his elementary school classroom in Morris County, New Jersey on the morning of 9/11.
Virginia school district advises teachers not to associate 9/11 with Islam or Muslims
Virginia's largest public school district is instructing teachers not to associate 9/11 with Islam.
Missing Springfield teen found alive 263 days later in former teacher's home
A teen who was reported missing after she was last seen in Columbus was found 263 days later inside the Springfield home of her former high school teacher....
Former Muleshoe teacher indicted on federal charges of Enticement of a Minor
Allegra Fey Mora, a former faculty member of Muleshoe ISD, has been federally indicted on one count of Enticement of a Minor.
Wylie ISD students build tiny homes for Houses for Healing partnership
Wylie ISD construction students are helping build tiny homes for families and patients who need long-term medical care, partnering with Houses for Healing....
Reading scores slide amid worries that AI is shortcutting learning
A new report shows declining student performance in reading and math, highlighting digital distractions and the rise of artificial intelligence as areas of concern....
72 years of marriage: The ACU love story that started on campus
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Long before the degrees, careers, and families that followed, two college students found each other on the campus of Abilene Christian University. More than 70 years ago, two students came to ACU to pursue their education but left with so much more. B...
Sweetwater's Newman Park basketball court, pavilion project nears completion two years later
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A new basketball court and pavilion in Sweetwater's Newman Park is almost complete. Two years ago, Sweetwater High School students Mallory and Brody Gibson earned the community's support. "It's been a lot more difficult than what we might have expe...