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San Angelo, Abilene already exceeded annual average number of 100-degree days
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The National Weather Service has announced that both San Angelo and Abilene have already exceeded their annual average number of days that are 100 degrees or hotter by several days. Here's how 2026 is stacking up against other years. I...
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One year later, Charlie Kirk's movement stands but will be tested in midterm elections
One year later, the shock still permeates the Republican Party, including its head.
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Few dispute researcher's warning that AI poses threat to human life
In less than 24 hours, 27-year-old AI researcher Jacob Coxon's social media post about leaving Anthropic garnered more than 100 million views.
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Andrew Garfield got through mask 'PTSD' for 'visceral' historical drama 'The Uprising'
Garfield stars with Thomasin McKenzie in the historical drama, written and directed by Paul Greengrass, in theaters Sept. 11.
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Don't bank on it: Experts cast doubt on Trump's $5,000 pledge to voters
President Trump said he'd give Americans $5,000 each if Republicans retain Congress this fall. But experts say the enormous cost and long political odds make it unlikely he could deliver....
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Trump promises $5,000 payment to Americans if GOP wins in midterms
President Donald Trump is promising a $5,000 payment to U.S. adults if Republicans keep control of the House and Senate in the midterms.
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Surrogate asks Supreme Court to intervene in custody battle over baby with heart condition
Alaska cardiac nurse McKenna West, a surrogate for a California couple, has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a custody battle over the baby she bore....
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Iran-aligned fighters capture Yemen port near vital global trade route
Houthi rebels seized Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday.
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Democrats plan to go after Defense Secretary Hegseth if they win 2026 midterms
Democrats in Congress are planning to go after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth if they win the 2026 midterm elections.
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Suspect indicted for murder after body found in Brazos River in Nugent
JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A suspect has been indicted for murder in connection to a body found in the Brazos River in Nugent. Elijah Brown received his indictment for Murder Thursday in connection to the death of 19-year-old Brayden Crawford of Abilene. A 15-year-old, who...
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Grand Jury: Murder charge among latest Taylor County indictments
Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Taylor County, Texas, on September 10, 2026. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law. Jimmy Paul Cornett - Violation of Protective Order Kimber...
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Flying Bison announce 2027 manager pick as club plans to open June in Abilene
Abilene’s Flying Bison have their manager in place for the team’s fourth season, announcing Mike Spears will lead the Texas Collegiate League club in 2027......