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Texas nonprofit marks 49 years of changing lives
The Regional Victim Crisis Center marked 49 years of supporting survivors of sexual assault and other violent crimes.
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Federal prosecutor spotlights California voter citizenship checks amid DOJ fight
A social media post by Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor is drawing new attention to how voter citizenship is verified in the state.
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Wylie ISD hosts community listening circle on state policies affecting classrooms
Wylie ISD brought community members together for a listening circle focused on public education and how state policies are affecting local classrooms.
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Inside the wild world of Tuscola’s animal content creator
TUSCOLA, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Aleah Lynn is an animal content creator and lives on her farm in Tuscola. She's best known as "Cataleah" and has millions of followers across social media, including YouTube and TikTok. Katalina was inspired by the late Steve Irwin as a child. She is ...
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HSU's Harrison Foster named NFF National Scholar-Athlete and Campbell Trophy finalist
Irving, Texas (BCH Sports) - IRVING, Texas – Hardin-Simmons University safety Harrison Foster has been named a 2026 National Football Foundation (NFF) National Scholar-Athlete and finalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy®, college football's premier scholar-athlete...
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McMurry welcomes nationally ranked Mary Hardin-Baylor
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The McMurry War Hawks put 93 points on the board in a win over Westgate Christian. This week, the War Hawks are faced with trying to knock off national powerhouse Mary Hardin-Baylor. The Crusaders come to Moore Stadium ranked 17th in NCAA Division II...
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Sweetwater HS students work toward cosmetology license while earning diploma
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - If you could graduate high school with your cosmetology license, how would you use it? Open your own shop, or maybe do it as a side gig? Sweetwater ISD is giving its high school students that opportunity once they walk the stage. "I think after hig...
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New interchange design could change traffic flow near Abilene Zoo
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A diverging diamond interchange could be coming to one of Abilene’s key intersections near the Abilene Zoo and Taylor County Expo Center. According to TxDOT, the proposed design at Loop 322 and Highway 36 aims to improve safety and traffic flow as mor...
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Is Letitia James weaponizing her office? Opponent focuses more on crime, less on politics
Many New Yorkers say they are living through a breakdown in law and order, with crime a daily threat that some blame in part on repeat offenders cycling back on...
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"The process" is working for the ACU Wildcats, who are riding a 3-game win streak
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - ACU football sits at 4-4 on the season overall and 3-0 in conference play as the Wildcats entered their open week, not an off week. Head coach Keith Patterson was very clear, he doesn't call it a bye week or an off week for a reason. The Wildcats, th...
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Tropical Storm Vance forms in the Pacific Ocean
Tropical Storm Vance formed in the eastern Pacific on Wednesday and was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by Friday while remaining far from land, acccori...