Man sentenced to 14 months in prison after spraying vinegar on Rep. Omar
A man was sentenced on Thursday to 14 months in prison after spraying apple cider vinegar on Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar in January.
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Hardin-Simmons defeats Howard Payne in conference matchup
Hardin-Simmons University traveled to Brownwood for a conference matchup against Howard Payne University, coming away with a 23-17 victory.
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ACU shuts out West Georgia for fourth straight win on homecoming
Abilene Christian University celebrated homecoming at Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium with a commanding 59-0 victory over West Georgia.
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Brown County judge resigns in lieu of disciplinary action, cannot serve in Texas
BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Brown County Judge Alan Shane Britton has resigned from office in lieu of disciplinary action, according to an agreement document from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. According to the document, Britton signed the voluntary agreement on Oct...
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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...