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Volunteers pack 3,500 care packs to fight student hunger across Big Country
More than 100 volunteers are spending their Tuesday nights packing food for Big Country students who may not have enough to eat outside of school through Love a...
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DHS watchdog finds vetting errors in 40% of Afghan asylum applications under Biden admin
Errors were found in 40% of asylum applications filed by Afghan migrants who entered the United States following the Biden administration’s withdrawal....
business
West Texas nostalgia: Abilene-Sweetwater ranks No. 3 nationally
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Abilene-Sweetwater area has been ranked No. 3 in the nation for Google searches related to nostalgia. Memory Fortress, a family history and digitization company, analyzed Google search interest for 'nostalgia' across the United States over the pas...
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NEXT Lab receives more than 2 tons of salt for next-generation nuclear reactor
More than two tons of specialized salt from the U.S. Department of Energy was delivered to Abilene Christian University’s Next Lab.
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Cooper's balance on offense was key in district opening victory
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Cooper started district play in the best way possible on Friday night. They outscored Wichita Falls Memorial, 49-28, for their third straight victory. Cooper’s offense was clicking all night. The Cougars racked up over 400 yards of offense, and the o...
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‘It’s like a river’: Abilene resident recalls years of flooding on Willis Street
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Heavy rain and flooding can quickly turn some Abilene roads into dangerous waterways, and one longtime resident said he has seen it happen for decades. Ricky Allbright has lived just off Willis Street for more than 40 years. He said flooding has becom...
business
Holiday spending expected to rise despite consumer gloom
Holiday sales forecasts point to a strong season despite weak consumer sentiment, though analysts warn shoppers could lean on credit and buy now, pay later to cover purchases....
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Wylie alum Case Keenum leads Bears past Eagles in first start since December 2023
A former Wylie Bulldogs state champion quarterback made a memorable return to the starting lineup as Case Keenum led the Chicago Bears to a 27-7 win over......
safety
Families of victims in crimes involving illegal immigrants seek answers; DHS offers help
When crimes are tied to illegal immigration, families can be left searching for answers and support as they navigate the legal system.
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Longtime Abilene resident says data center changed her ‘piece of heaven’
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Arlene Mendler has been at her Abilene property for nearly 35 years. "We found this place, and we fell in love with it," Mendler said. "Initially, it only had five acres, and the additional 15 came up for sale, and we purchased it." Mendler said they ...
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Bulldogs beat Mustangs 56-20 to start Class 5A District 2, improve to 3-2 overall
District play opened with a statement in Class 5A, District 2 as the Bulldogs rolled past the Mustangs 56-20 to improve to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in district....
government
Pentagon joins DOJ in unprecedented effort ahead of election day
At select polling places across the country, 1,000 federal election monitors will be dispatched to ensure election integrity.