'It's time to pass the torch,' Wylie ISD leader retires after 46 years in education
For over 40 years, Craig Bessent has worked in education, majority of that time being at Wylie ISD...
For over 40 years, Craig Bessent has worked in education, majority of that time being at Wylie ISD...
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Mark Aldridge, owner of Mark Aldridge Custom Homes, discussed his transition from church ministry to custom home building and shared his perspective on the Abilene housing market during an appearance on the Abilene People podcast.
While the world’s top soccer players took center stage at the FIFA Club World Cup, an Abilene youth soccer coach got a close-up look at the international...
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As the Abilene Zoo celebrates a season of new arrivals, it's turning to the community for help naming its newest baby giraffe. Zoo staff have narrowed the choices to three names: To cast a vote, visit the Abilene Zoo's Facebook page and comment with the name you think...
From tinted sunscreen to SPF setting spray, let's protect our skin and look dang good doing it.
Leavitt is leaving the show after the upcoming fifth season, while Paul returned in a limited capacity after her legal controversies.
A group of Abilene first responders got a show of appreciation when the Abilene Christian University football team stepped away from summer workouts to visit th
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The National Weather Service has expanded the Flood Watch area to include Scurry, Mitchell, Nolan, Coke, Runnels, Coleman and Brown Counties. The Flood Watch will remain in effect through Friday evening. This includes the towns of Sweetwater, Snyder, Colorado City...
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The president claimed Tuesday that the state's elections are rigged against Republicans.
President Trump on Wednesday blasted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and her state over becoming the first in the nation to freeze construction of new data centers.
Vance said on an episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” that Jeffrey Epstein had connections with the highest level of U.S. and Israeli intelligence.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Cash rewards are being offered for information leading to the arrest of ten suspects wanted for various crimes in Abilene. Police are seeking these suspects for the following offenses: CrimeStoppers is offering $500 cash rewards for information that leads to the captu...
For over 40 years, Craig Bessent has worked in education, majority of that time being at Wylie ISD...
GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill are once again shining the spotlight on fraud, calling on two now-infamous social media influencers to testify.
No jurors? No trial. That’s the problem Taylor County is trying to solve after jury responses dropped when a new summons process was implemented. Now, leaders a
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 5100 block of Spring Creek - Theft of ...
Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn said Wednesday that he’s “noncommittal” when it comes to confirming Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The political rise of the party's former nominee for U.S. Senate upended traditional thought about potentially successful Democratic candidates.
Minnesota Gov. TimWalz (D) questioned the Trump administration's deportation of a pedophile from his state to Laos while defending the illegal immigrant.
Democratic socialism -- and its many definitions -- is once again front and center.
CLYDE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As data centers continue to expand across the country, the possibility of one coming to Clyde drew a packed room and strong opposition from residents Tuesday night. The Clyde City Council considered whether to approve a short-term lease agreement to allow analysis of a ...
Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Wednesday asked Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche if he would send armed agents to polling sites.
The death marks the third fatal incident in a week involving encounters with ICE agents.
Republicans on Capitol Hill are accusing former special counsel Jack Smith of illegally obtaining the contents of lawmakers’ text messages.
The Better Business Bureau serving Abilene and the Big Country is warning photographers, videographers, graphic designers and other creative professionals
For decades, support for Israel has been one of the few foreign policy issues to command broad bipartisan backing in Washington.
Jack Whitehall is hosting the only game show you want to lose!
The fire chief said witnesses reported rough seas before the vessel began taking on water and eventually capsized.
Savchenko and his ex, Elena Samodanova, share two daughters, Olivia and Zlata.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday that nearly $10 billion was found in SNAP fraud, and 1,000 arrests were made.
The film, in theaters this November, follows the real-life struggles Stallone faced to make and star in "Rocky."
The Defense Department's request for more than $1 trillion failed in an unusually partisan vote on Tuesday.
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A Wise County man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to meet a Taylor County minor. On July 14, 2026, a search warrant was executed by the Taylor County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigative Division, in collaboration with the Wise County Sheriff's Off...
The latest inflation report came in lower than many economists expected, offering what former White House economic adviser Steve Moore called encouraging news.
A Canadian woman was arrested for allegedly slapping a teen girl wearing Trump clothing at the Jersey Shore and is currently in the custody of ICE.
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin got into a back and forth with Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing about whether or not he would meet with Epstein victims.
The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham has drawn national attention to a rare but life-threatening medical emergency.
Despite months of investigation, authorities have released few details about who may have abducted Nancy Guthrie.
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