Jen Lilley on busting the myths and misconceptions on foster parenting and adoption
Jen Lilley has been a longtime advocate for children in foster care and ended up adopting two of her four children from the system.The Hallmark star has opened
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Jen Lilley has been a longtime advocate for children in foster care and ended up adopting two of her four children from the system.The Hallmark star has opened

government
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Texas could be entering a new political era after Democrats made significant gains in the 2026 election, but whether those victories signal a lasting shift remains to be seen. Dr. Paul Fabrizio, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at McMurry Unive...
BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News · Nov 8, 2026

News
President Donald Trump shared a "Family Guy"-style cartoon of Dana White, CEO and president of the UFC, as the White House press secretary.
KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News · Nov 8, 2026

safety
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A Thursday afternoon crash in Taylor County claimed the life of an Abilene woman. The crash happened around 4:48 p.m. on November 5 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 277 and FM 707. According to the preliminary investigation, an SUV was travel...
BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News · Nov 8, 2026

safety
BROWN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A Monday morning crash claimed the life of a 66-year-old man from Early. The crash happened around 6:20 a.m. on November 2 on U.S. Highway 67, east of Early, near 5050 U.S. 67. According to the preliminary investigation, a Nissan Pathfinder was t...
BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News · Nov 8, 2026

schools
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – L & L Beauty Institute welcomed community members inside its new building Saturday afternoon, giving potential students and visitors an opportunity to tour the facility and learn more about its cosmetology programs. The cosmetology school offers multi...
BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News · Nov 8, 2026

News
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department would defend Trump administration officials facing investigations by incoming Democratic lawmakers....
KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News · Nov 8, 2026

News
Black organizers in Mississippi’s Delta helped put Scott Colom within reach of a historic Senate win as officials continued counting ballots.
KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News · Nov 8, 2026

News
At least seven people have been killed and over 100 injured after two trains collided in Egypt, according to the local health ministry.
KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News · Nov 8, 2026

business
A planned bicycle boycott targeting six Philadelphia restaurants has drawn condemnation from city and state leaders ahead of the Kristallnacht anniversary....
KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News · Nov 8, 2026

News
Texas' Democratic Sen.-elect James Talarico made an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), following his historic win in the Lone Star State on Tuesday....
KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News · Nov 8, 2026

Local
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – McMurry quarterback Carson Roper threw for 295 yards and had four total touchdowns to lead the Warhawks (5-4, 2-2) to a 52-39 victory on Saturday over Howard Payne (5-3. 1-3) at Wilford Stadium. The War Hawks secured their fourth straight winning sea...
BigCountryHomepage (KTAB/KRBC) - Sports · Nov 8, 2026

News
The parade has been an Auburn tradition since 1965 and has grown into one of the largest events of its kind in the country.
KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News · Nov 8, 2026