Mexican couple extradited, accused of giving kids THC edibles, smuggling them
A Mexican couple accused of giving children THC-laced gummies to sedate them and smuggle them across the border have been extradited to the U.S.
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America's skilled labor gap: 1.7 million needed yearly to meet growing demand, report says
A new report warns skilled-trades training is falling short of demand, leaving employers to confront a growing gap as infrastructure, manufacturing and technology projects seek workers....
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Christa Pike says she feels 'a kinship' with Lindsay Clancy before failed execution
Christa Pike, the death row inmate whose scheduled execution failed after two lethal injections, said she feels "a kinship" with Lindsay Clancy.
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US manufacturing rebound continues, despite rising costs and supply chain challenges
Two new reports show American manufacturing is on the upswing, despite supply constraints and higher input costs felt throughout the industries.
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High diesel prices put pressure on Big Country farmers
Last week, we showed you how high diesel prices are affecting truck drivers. Now, farmers across the Big Country are feeling the impact.
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Cooper looks to build on district-opening win vs. Palo Duro
Cooper will try to keep its district momentum rolling Thursday night when the Cougars host Palo Duro.
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Civil lawsuit prompts renewed criminal scrutiny in Cornell fraternity assault case
An anonymous Cornell University student who reported sexual assault at a fraternity house in 2024 is now at the center of a reopened criminal investigation....
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Crime Reports: Harassment reported in Abilene
Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents 5300 block of Memoria...
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Stamford coach says film study shows Hamlin plays hard, calls road game a big test
A high school football rivalry is set to renew between Stamford High and Hamlin, two programs separated by about 15 miles and both expected to come out playing...
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright defends strategy to combat high diesel and gas prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright sat down with The National News Desk's Matt Galka to talk about the high cost of energy.
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What could Super El Niño mean for Abilene?
As Texas continues to see severe weather, attention is turning to what could be ahead for this fall and winter.
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Senate's top party leaders point fingers after data center bill fails
The Ratepayer Protection Act, which passed with the support of all but three House votes, fell short in the face of obstruction by Senate Democrats.