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.
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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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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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...
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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......
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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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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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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....
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At select polling places across the country, 1,000 federal election monitors will be dispatched to ensure election integrity.
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ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Abilene High went up to Lubbock and picked up a 31-7 victory over Lubbock High in the first week of district play. They started painfully slow with just a field goal in the first half, but it got a lot better in the second half. The Eagles controlled...
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SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - It's a big day of giving at Sweetwater ISD. Members of the Sweetwater Education Foundation paraded from school to school, handing teachers grant money to invest in classrooms. "I'm excited about that," 4th grade math teacher Samantha Webb said. Web...
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Students applying for financial aid for the 2027-2028 school year can now start the FAFSA process earlier than usual.
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Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem filed for divorce from her husband, Bryon Noem, after 34 years of marriage, according to reports.PEOPLEon Tuesda...
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – During most visits to the Abilene Zoo, you can watch the animals from a distance, but did you know you can go inside some of the exhibits? Wild About It show host, Brittany Pelletz, is giving you a behind-the-scenes look at these additional Abilene Zo...
