El Paso County traffic stop leads to discovery of 72 exotic animals; woman arrested
An El Paso County traffic stop led to the discovery of 72 exotic animals and the arrest of a 48-year-old woman.
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Taylor County treasurer candidates talk investments, technology & transparency
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Taylor County Treasurer Becky Freeman and Democratic candidate Pierce LoPachin are sharing their experience and priorities as they seek the county treasurer's office in the 2026 election. The candidates discussed their backgrounds, the responsibilitie...
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Caught on video: Former pro soccer player reportedly dangled dog from window
Héctor Alejandro Rosales Bonilla is facing animal abuse charges in the incident.
parks
Behind the magic of Abilene’s Storybook Gardens
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Beloved children’s book characters, local artistry and community generosity come together at Abilene’s Storybook Gardens, where families can experience the magic of childhood stories through life-size sculptures and beautifully landscaped spaces. On B...
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Haunted attraction turns Halloween frights into a force for good
A backyard cemetery filled with eerie displays and Halloween scares is giving Abilene residents a chance to support a nonprofit organization.
schools
"They actually ran into this scene in the midst of the chaos" FAMU mass shooting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- An investigation continued Sunday after a mass shooting near the edge of Florida A&M University’s campus in Tallahassee left at least 12 pe...
safety
Florida special needs teacher accused of throwing 6-year-old during dispute over a toy
A Florida special needs teacher was arrested Friday after he allegedly threw a six-year-old student through the air and pinned him.
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returns from exile amid transition
After more than 10 months in exile, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on Sunday.
government
Bernie Sanders to rally with Abdul El-Sayed during two-day Michigan tour
Senator Bernie Sanders is joining the list of political leaders visiting Michigan ahead of the state's Nov. 3 Midterm Election.
safety
Grass fire near I-20 in Abilene contained after three homes evacuated
A grass fire near Interstate 20 prompted the evacuation of three homes before firefighters contained it Saturday evening,
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12 injured, including 6 children, in Florida shooting after homecoming football game
12 have been injured, including 6 children, in a shooting that took place in Tallhassee, Florida, on Saturday nifht according to law enforcement.
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Annual craft show and ministry fair draws more than 80 vendors
Local vendors filled First Church of the Nazarene in Abilene on Saturday for the Sonflower Women’s Ministry Craft Show and Ministry Fair.