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'Like a missile coming down': DeSantis addresses deadly jet crash as 600 face evacuation
Standing in the pouring rain, Gov. Ron DeSantis likened the deadly Learjet crash to a missile as officials warned of widespread disruptions to the community....
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Big Country Politics: Gina Hinojosa discusses data centers, education & affordability
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa outlined her positions on data centers, public education, property taxes and affordability. With Election Day approaching, Hinojosa discussed what she would prioritize if elected governor, includi...
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Abilene Zoo hosts two-day Día de los Muertos celebration
The Abilene Zoo is bringing the community together for a two-day Día de los Muertos celebration.
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Nine killed as Learjet 60 goes crashes in a residential area in Florida
A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in a residential area Sunday afternoon, triggering a fiery explosion and a massive emergency response.
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Where can you vote on Election Day? Big Country polling places
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and it’s quickly approaching. If you plan to head to the polls, check out our list of voting locations across the Big Country to find where you can cast your ballot. Taylor County Brown County Callahan Co...
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Judge dismisses Trump administration bid to block Alaska Senate race certification
A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration's highly unusual attempt to block the certification of results from a key U.S. Senate race in Alaska....
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Abilene H-E-B celebrates 35 years of serving the community
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene H-E-B celebrated 35 years of serving the community Saturday morning, inviting customers and community members to join in the milestone. The celebration kicked off with a performance by the Abilene High School cheer team. The store also recogni...
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Breckenridge man grows 1,340 pound pumpkin, breaks state record
BRECKENRIDGE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Some pumpkins are big enough to make a few pies. Ryan Ethridge's latest creation was big enough to break a state record. Ethridge grew a 1,340-pound pumpkin, surpassing the previous Texas record of 995 pounds by more than 300 pounds. The giant pu...
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Sen. Chris Murphy hospitalized after stroke, expected to make full recovery
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy has been hospitalized after experiencing a stroke and is expected to make a full recovery, according to his team on Sunday....
safety
Jet carrying nine plummets into Greenacres roadway, erupts in flames
A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in a residential area Sunday afternoon, triggering a fiery explosion and a massive emergency response in Greenacres....
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Dem. Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers after clash with Abdul El-Sayed
Michigan's Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Detroit on Sunday after days of tensions with Abdul El-Sayed....
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Trump to wrap up midterm rallies in Iowa and Kansas as GOP defends seats ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump is closing out the final days before the midterm elections in two states he has won in the past.