Man accused of child kidnapping after driving 15-year-old from Utah to Nevada
A man was accused of child kidnapping after police said he drove a 15-year-old he met online across state lines.Danilo Miguel Ajqui Suy, 28, was arrested facing
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Diana Luna discusses data centers, housing & education in Texas House District 71 campaign
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Democratic Candidate Diana Luna is running for Texas House District 71, saying her campaign is focused on issues including data center development, housing, rent stabilization and public education. Luna, a lifelong West Texan and local organizer, ...
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From the Brazos River to the saddle: Horseback rides through a historic Millsap ranch
MILLSAP, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A horseback ride through this Millsap ranch and the Brazos River is also a ride through generations of family history dating back to 1836. Rhonda McDonald Siver runs Yellowsnake Horses Brazos River Ranch, where visitors can experience trail riding on ...
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US Air Force pulls B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid suspected terror plot probe
U.S. Air Force bombers were pulled out of RAF Fairford in England on Sunday as investigators look into a suspected terror plot targeting the base.
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Sen. Chris Murphy visits Middle East, says he’s first Democrat there since war began
Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, arrived in the Middle East on Oct. 3 for a regional trip he said is focused on the ongoing conflict.
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Early High School senior sworn into Marine Corps during football game halftime
EARLY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Early High School senior made a commitment to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps during halftime of Friday night’s football game against Bowie. Brayden Schafer, 17, was sworn into the Marines during the ceremony at the Early High School football field. S...
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Former President Joe Biden makes appearance at Newport car show
NEWPORT - Former president Joe Biden was in Newport on Sunday for the Audrain Auto Museum's Concours D' Elegance at Fort Adams State Park.Former Tonight Show ho...
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Abilene officer honored among Texas Officer of the Year recipients
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Officer Matthew Santos with the Abilene Police Department has been honored as a 2026 recipient of the Officer of the Year Award during the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) 50th Anniversary Convention. Governor Greg Abbott deliver...
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Easy Halloween: 10 adult costumes that work for any occasion
It's always good to have some easy Halloween costumes on hand.
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Shots fired at Georgia block party during homecoming weekend leave 2 dead, 35 hurt
Two people were killed and 35 others were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning during a neighborhood block party in Vienna, according to the GBI....
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U.S. Marine stationed in Japan accused of murdering Okinawan woman in a hotel
A US service member is in custody on suspicion of murdering a Japanese citizen on the island of Okinawa.
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Trump launches Super Intelligence Force to keep U.S. leading AI, names top officials
President Donald Trump announced a new Super Intelligence Force (SIF) on Sunday, and has already picked members who will lead the charge on AI in America....
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Coleman teen sentenced to 36 years in 2025 shooting death of Connor Murphy
An 18-year-old Coleman man has been sentenced to 36 years in prison after pleading guilty in the February 2025 shooting death of 26-year-old Connor Murphy...