Antisemitism tracker launches initiative to combat antisemitism on college campuses
Jewish advocacy group and antisemitism tracker the Anti-Defamation League launched a new initiative aimed at combating antisemitism on college campuses....
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Second data center proposed west of Albany draws mixed reactions in Shackelford County
Shackelford County, already home to a $25 billion data center campus, could soon see another major development west of Albany.
Backpacks and blessings for Big Country families
Alliance for Women and Children hosts its second annual back-to-school event,
Cooper High School’s 'COOGS for the Cure' campaign returns to support breast cancer patients
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As schools across the Big Country prepare to return to class, Cooper High School is kicking off its annual 'COOGS for the Cure' fundraiser to support breast cancer patients. The Cooper Athletic Booster Club's fundraiser brings together students, athle...
‘The data center equals no new revenue for us’: AISD Superintendent talks district revenue
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – While the City of Abilene is experiencing a windfall in revenue related to data center construction, the same is not true for the Abilene Independent School District (AISD). “The data center is fantastic for our community; there's going to be a lot of...
Student injured in shooting at Georgia high school, suspect in custody
Two students were injured in a shooting at Warner Robins High School in central Georgia on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Houston County School District....
Brownwood ISD expands campus guardian program for new school year
Brownwood Independent School District has added more members to its campus guardian program as the district begins a new school year.
Preparing students beyond the classroom
Wylie ISD shares ways students can manage the transition back to school.
Art Popup for Families
Event date: August 25, 2026 Event Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Location: 1699 S. 1st St. Suite 100 Abilene, TX 79602 Description: Hosted in the Makerspace for school-aged kids and families, this hands-on art event will feature art fun with artist Eduardo Corinado. Come create art wi...
Back-to-school health: how to prevent flu and common colds
Back-to-school means the flu and other viruses are back, but there are ways to prevent them.
Abilene & Big Country generosity shines through annual Tools for School drive
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – For more than 25 years, KRBC, along with its partners at KTAB and BigCountryHomepage.com, has asked Abilene and Big Country residents to donate school supplies through the annual Tools for School drive. Every year, the generosity of our community amaz...
Back-to-school safety: What drivers, parents, and students should keep in mind
The first day of school is approaching, and before students head back to the classroom, families and drivers may want to brush up on a few safety reminders......
23-year-old dance instructor accused of sexually abusing teenage students
A 23-year-old dance instructor from Delaware was accused of sexually abusing two teenage students and exchanging sexually explicit messages with them.
Back-to-School Vaccines: Parents Weigh Their Options
A local mom and a Texas nonprofit discuss school vaccine requirements, available exemptions, and what parents should know before back-to-school.
Trump announcing $180M in grants to boost American mining amid push for critical minerals
President Donald Trump is slated to announce more than $180 million in grants to boost the American mining industry through education and trade programs....
Tools for School Drive: Join KRBC to support Big Country students
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – With the first day of school just around the corner, KRBC is once again teaming up with local businesses to help Big Country students start the year prepared through its annual Tools for School supply drive. The community is invited to donate new scho...
Student kills at least 7 people at a Thailand high school and home outside Bangkok
Five school staff members, including teachers and administrators, died in the shooting around 10 a.m. at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of Bangkok....
New Abilene ISD teachers receive surprise grants
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – About 40 Abilene ISD teachers who are new to the profession were awarded $150 grants on Thursday by the Abilene Education Foundation. This was the 15th annual distribution of the Judy Dudley Memorial GIFT, or Giving Incentives for First-Time Teachers,...
Back-to-school bus safety
Back to school means more buses on the road. Bus safety is crucial as students head to class.
Abilene Education Foundation awards classroom grants to nearly 3 dozen new ISD teachers
As the first day of school approaches in Abilene ISD, nearly three dozen first-year teachers are getting a financial boost to help them set up their classrooms....
Save big on back-to-school: Texas sales tax holiday begins Friday
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is encouraging shoppers to take advantage of the state’s annual sales tax holiday,
Abilene's Stargate Project Campus Leads Texas' $89.5 Billion in A...
Abilene's Stargate Project Campus Leads Texas' $89.5 Billion in A... Industrial Info Resources
Inaugural 'Rat Walk' tour in DC brings pest management education to community
The rats don't own this city, we do! On Wednesday night, some members of a DC community got the chance to start learning how to take the city back.
Wylie South Elementary prepares to welcome first students
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — While students across much of the Big Country enjoy their final days of summer, teachers at Wylie South Elementary have been spending weeks unpacking boxes, hanging decorations and putting the finishing touches on the district's newest campus. When th...
Abilene Education Foundation awards GIFT grants to new Abilene ISD teachers
Abilene Education Foundation awards GIFT grants to new Abilene ISD teachers myfoxzone.com
The Stamford Bulldogs are using their versatility to their advantage
STAMFORD, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Stamford Bulldogs dropped down to Class 2A Division II when the University Interscholastic League realigned back in February. The UIL didn't do them any favors by putting them in a district with state ranked Albany and Goldthwaite. Like most 2A ...
Thousands of educators prepare for the school year through Region 14 training
While many students are enjoying the final days of summer break, teachers have already been hard at work preparing for the school year.
Justin Gorman takes over at Abilene Christian School and winning is still expected
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Abilene Christian School Panthers are going through a transitions this season. Kirk Wade is out, and former Abilene High quarterback coach Justin Gorman is the new head coach. This is Gorman's first time to ever coach six-man football, so he brin...
UIL heat safety rule requires schools to monitor conditions during practices
As high school football practices begin across Texas, schools are following a new UIL requirement aimed at protecting student-athletes.
15 years later, Former Abilene man continues running in memory of fallen friend
BUFFALO GAP, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Bright and early Monday morning, former Abilene resident Mike Rouse began another long-distance run to honor fallen service members and raise awareness for a cause close to his heart. A Cooper High School graduate, Rouse has spent the last 15 year...
Community gathers at Abilene High School to honor the life of Michael Menjares
Friends, family members, and community supporters gathered on Sunday evening at Abilene High School to honor the life of 17-year-old Michael Menjares.
Volleyball season begins as Abilene High, Cooper and Wylie hit the court
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Texas University Interscholastic League rules that August 1 is the first day high school volleyball can begin practices, with all three Abilene high schools hitting the court immediately. Abilene High finished district last season at 4-4 with a f...
Back-to-school costs spur Abilene business to offer free supplies at Kulture Con
As families prepare for the start of a new school year, one Abilene organization is working to ease the financial burden.
Gender identity teaching dolls spark federal investigation
The U.S. DOJ and Education have opened a federal investigation into Minnesota's Education Dept. following complaints over a program involving gender identity....
ACU begins practice ahead of inaugural season in the UAC
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Abilene Christian football isn't the only team on campus that gets to celebrate the start of fall camp, ACU Volleyball does too. Fall practice began Thursday, July 30 for the Wildcats, as ACU enters its debut season in the United Athletic Conference....
From the Kitchen to the Classroom: Big Country chef shares easy summer recipe & TSTC culinary opportunities
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Chef Nathan Sheasby, a chef instructor with the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Sweetwater Campus Culinary Arts Program and owner of Chef Sheasby Catering in Abilene, joined Heather Easley and Carter Vandrasik on West Texas Today to prepare a ...
What happens when an Army veteran becomes a homeschool mom & entrepreneur?
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene mom who served in the United States Army for five years is now on a new homeschool journey with her son and is the owner of Abilene's new Vendor Village. Leslie Converse comes from a family of business owners and is proud to be helping othe...
Merkel ISD to rotate elementary pep rally attendance to add more class time
School spirit will remain a tradition at Merkel ISD this fall, but elementary students will attend fewer pep rallies.
Safety City readies for fall as volunteers repaint lanes, crosswalks during DIG Week
Safety City is getting a fresh coat of paint this week as volunteers help prepare the child-sized learning space for the upcoming school year.
One last season: Hawley coach Mitch Ables and son Camden savor final season together
For Hawley High School head football coach Mitch Ables and his son Camden, football has always been more than a game. It's been a way of life.
15 back-to-school supplies for every grade and budget
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Woman seen in viral Bronte school video speaks out, 'If I could go back in time, I would'
A video circulating on social media appears to show a woman pulling a child by his arm at Bronte Elementary back in May. Now, the woman seen in that video......
Brownwood man sentenced to 35 years for meth delivery near school
BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — A Brownwood man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted of delivering methamphetamine in a drug-free zone, according to the Brown County District Attorney's Office. Jacky Wayne Carter, also known as Mike Wayne Rayes, was found...
Study challenges long-held claims that more school funding alone improves student outcomes
A new analysis is renewing debate over whether increasing education funding is enough to improve student performance.
Big Country teachers shop for free classroom supplies
As the new school year approaches, local teachers are getting a helping hand before students step into the classroom.
Salvation Army in Abilene launches “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive
Salvation Army in Abilene launches “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive myfoxzone.com
Sentencing hearing underway for teen who admitted killing four at Georgia high school
The hearing comes two days after Gray admitted carrying out the Sept. 4, 2024 attack.
Former Kentucky middle school wrestling coach charged with rape, sodomy of minor
She is also on paid administrative leave from her nursing job with UK Healthcare, pending an investigation.
Healthy Habits: An Abilene family nurse practitioner's guide to a healthier school year
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — We're weeks away from the start of a new school year, and that typically leads to an increase in sickness, with the germs being shared across campuses. Digital anchor Brittany Pelletz sits down with Clay Lohse, a family nurse practitioner and owner of...
Case rejected for 'not enough bodily injuries' after special needs boy allegedly assaulted
One mother in Bronte is fighting for justice for her son who was allegedly assaulted while at school back in May...
Report finds more than $225 million in confirmed K-12 school fraud across US
A new report is raising concerns about oversight of taxpayer dollars in America's K-12 education system after uncovering more than $225 million in fraud....
Teen pleads guilty in Georgia high school shooting that killed four
The teenager charged in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in northeast Georgia has pleaded guilty to all charges.
White House Correspondents' Dinner to honor Secret Service, hotel staff after shooting
The rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, set for Friday at 7 pm, will honor Secret Service members, student scholarship recipients, and reporters....
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Hundreds of Howard University freshmen unenrolled weeks before fall semester
A students social media post has gone viral explaining the sadnss and frsutuatiron after she said she was unenrolled
Salvation Army kicked off 'Stuff the Bus' supply drive
The Salvation Army in Abilene has started collecting school supplies for families.
2026 BCH Sports Player to Watch: WR- Blaze Ruffin, Wylie
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Wylie wide receiver Blaze Ruffin heads into the school year coming off of a breakout season. Ruffin put up over 700 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, averaging 21.3 yards per reception. This season is all about sustaining that success. "Just cont...
Mama Bear Hair Care to host second back-to-school event Aug. 8 at Mall of Abilene
As families gear up for the start of a new school year, Mama Bear Beauty Hair Care is preparing to give away free backpacks, school supplies and hair services.....
Hundreds of millions in taxpayer money unable to be traced by govt watchdogs
It’s money that’s meant for local communities around the United States: federal grants used to support schools, healthcare for children, veterans.
Trump to visit Georgia school to promote affordability, Trump Accounts and education plans
President Donald Trump is expected in Georgia on Wednesday, planning a stop at Wheeler High School in Marietta, according to the White House.
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