Fact Check Team: Does cashless bail put people accused of murder back on the street?
President Donald Trump vowed to end “no cash bail,” at the Republican Midterm Convention, arguing that the policy can put people accused of murder back on the s
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GOP slams Democrats for socialist rise, but midterm voters care more about economy
Republican leaders, though aware of the power of strong economic messaging, continue to explore a far less proven strategy to cut their losses.
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Housing affordability takes another hit as mortgage rates cross 7%
Steadily rising mortgage rates are adding to the housing market’s longstanding struggles with affordability.
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Mystery sonic booms rattle Winters, prompts brief school lockdown
A series of unexplained sonic booms has rattled Winters over the past month
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Ex-DOJ attorney Alina Habba to marry Turkish billionaire: report
Former acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba is set to marry Turkish billionaire Turhan Mildon on Saturday, according to a report.
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Crime Reports: Stalking reported in Abilene
Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents N 10th Street & N Jef...
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Winters warns public to stay away from West Dale fire scene during investigation
The City of Winters is warning residents to stay away from a fire scene on West Dale as law enforcement and fire investigators continue to process the area.City...
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Large search underway after 2-year-old girl walks away from Virgina home
A large search is underway Friday after a 2-year-old girl walked away from her home in Cumberland County Thursday evening.
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Obama says federal government isn't as corrupt as it used to be
Former President Barack Obama said in a recent episode of his podcast that the federal government is less corrupt than it used to be.
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Susan Sarandon, 'Hacks' star among notable names arrested at Netanyahu UN protest
The arrests came as Netanyahu addressed delegates inside the U.N. amid mounting international condemnation.
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Current Plats & Site Plans
Plats & Site Plans for review by the Plat & Site Plan Review Committees
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Texas counties uncover 100,000+ delayed voter records dating back to October 2025
New county data suggests the DPS voter registration issue is far larger than initially known, with more than 100,000 records identified in six counties alone....
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee officially proclaims Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton 9 to 5 Day
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a proclamation designating Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton 9 to 5 Day.