Grand jury declines to indict Kentucky doctor who left baby in hot-car & caused her death
A grand jury declined to indict a Kentucky doctor in the death of her 10-month-old granddaughter, finding insufficient probable cause to bring a criminal case.
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Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund Board
Event date: November 4, 2026 Event Time: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes...
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Wylie Pure Gold Band headed to state for first time in 10 years
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Early mornings, long rehearsals and plenty of hard work have paid off for the Wylie High School Pure Gold Band. The band placed fourth at the UIL Area Marching Band Contest, earning a spot at the 2026 UIL State Marching Band Contest. It's the first ti...
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Taylor County early voting turnout surpasses 2022 midterm pace
Early voting in Taylor County ends Friday at 8 p.m., and with one day remaining, the county says this election is on pace to surpass previous midterm.
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Election Manipulation Tricks: New Race, Old Playbook
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Abilene’s Cypress Street project named finalist for statewide award
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene’s Cypress Street Improvement Project has been named a finalist for Best Public Improvement in the 2026 Texas Downtown President’s Awards. Completed in early summer 2026, the project transformed Cypress Street between North First and North Fift...
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Young Americans increasingly embrace socialism as midterm elections approach
Nearly half of young Americans now hold a favorable view of socialism, according to a new Fox News poll.
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White House opens South Lawn for Halloween trick-or-treating with President and First Lady
U.S. White House Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are slated to host a White House Halloween event, which will open the South Lawn to trick-or-treaters...
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House panel launches probe into Peltola campaign over recruiting Senate candidates claims
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer launched a probe into Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola's campaign for allegedly recruiting spoiler Senate candidates....
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar avoids onscreen love scenes out of respect for his wife
The "Saved By the Bell" star has been with his wife, Catriona McGinn, since 2012.
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Another alleged Money Krazy gang member arrested in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Another alleged member of an Abilene street gang coalition accused of several crime sprees involving stolen firearms and vehicles this year has been arrested. Adriel Salazar, a suspected member of the Money Krazy gang, was booked into the Taylor Count...
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Federal judge blocks Trump Medicaid work-rule limits on 'medically frail' exemptions
A judge blocked a stricter Medicaid “medically frail” definition, but work requirements for many enrollees are still set to begin in 2027.