Illegal immigrant trucker tied to Virginia company arrested after crash that hurt child
The agency said its records check found Garcia-Lopez did not have a commercial driver’s license or any driver’s license.
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Senate set to vote on resolution targeting Trump's Iran war powers
The Senate is set to vote on a war powers resolution that would urge President Donald Trump to end U.S. military operations against Iran.
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Convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes set for Texas halfway house in 2027
Elizabeth Holmes, the former Theranos CEO convicted of defrauding investors, is scheduled to be transferred from a federal prison camp to a Texas halfway house....
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8 suicide attempts in USS Lincoln strike group during 9 months at sea in Iran war: Navy
The Navy continues to enforce a blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ex-Senator's former lover who worked as bodyguard arrested for trashing her home
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's former bodyguard-turned-lover was arrested after he allegedly trashed her Arizona home, causing more than $200,000 in damage....
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Education Department opens 2027-28 FAFSA early, marking program’s earliest launch
The federal financial aid application for the 2027-28 school year is open in its earliest-ever launch.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Trump loves dictators following his interaction with Xi Jinping
Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Trump loves dictators following his interaction with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Ricki Brown Award
Annual award given to an librarian in the community, named for a former city librarian.
safety
AFD to Host Push-In Ceremony for Engine 6
Abilene Fire Department to host pushing- ceremony at Station 6
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El Niño heat could drive 451,000 extra deaths worldwide, report warns
A new report is warning that an El Niño-driven surge in heat could prove deadly around the world.
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Annual Book Sale
A major fundraiser where the Abilene Convention Center is used for a great books sale for the community.
government
APD gives Flock Camera Presentation
Flock Presentation at City Council meeting Thursday, Sept. 24.
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Democratic governors Beshear, Moore a possibility for a 2028 ticket?
As the 2026 midterms approach, conversations about the 2028 presidential election have already begun.