Mom accused of abandoning daughter at truck stop, then denied having a child: reports
A Missouri mother was accused of leaving her young daughter alone at a truck stop and then telling police she did not have a daughter, according to reports.
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The open week is over, and it's time for the ACU Wildcats to get back in the game
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Last time ACU football and West Georgia played each other, it was a top 25 matchup with ACU winning 30-13. Before that game, head coach Keith Patterson challenged his team and said 'championship teams finish.' The goal of that game was to find out wh...
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FULL VIDEO: Ken Paxton stops in Abilene on campaign trail
Editor’s Note: Watch the full video from Ken Paxton’s visit to Abilene at the player attached to this article. ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton stopped in Abilene Wednesday evening as part of his Come and Take It Tour. Paxton spoke at Betty Rose’s on ...
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San Angelo officials begin work on new community plan to guide future growth
San Angelo leaders are beginning work on a new community plan.
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Why chocolate may be better for your teeth than other popular Halloween candies
Halloween sweets can pose challenges for oral health.
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Abilene woman turns love of cooking into free weekly meals for neighbors
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – One Abilene woman is turning her love of cooking into a way to give back to her community by offering free, homemade meals to neighbors who need a little extra help. Beckie Ortiz started Feed Thy Neighbor in early September with a simple mission: neig...
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Abilene's Jay's BBQ Shack named best Texas-style barbecue in the nation
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene favorite has been named the best Texas-style barbecue in the nation. A panel of experts nominated 10 restaurants across the country for USA Today’s 2026 competition, with readers nationwide voting to determine the winner. Jay’s BBQ Shack, l...
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Titles and Touchdowns: Bangs' Connor Bible returns to the field following ag mechanics national competition
BANGS, Texas (BCH Sports) - To say senior Connor Bible is explosive this season is an understatement. In this past two weeks, Bible has had over 380 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. What Bible plans to do in Bangs' remaining district games? "Do...
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Teens often turn to AI when feeling distressed; report flags mental health risks
A new report from JED finds some uses of AI associated with poorer mental health among teenagers.
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Small business owners crave stability as inflation, trade war fallout stifle main street
Hung near the entrance of Hermit Woods Winery and Eatery in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire are maps where customers are invited.
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Eagles build momentum after 48-28 win over Monterey, Fullen says team clicking
Abilene High is trying to build momentum in a tightly packed Class 5A Division I district race, with just one loss separating the top three teams.
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KTAB/KRBC Crew Braves House of Horrors in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Halloween is almost here, and some members of the KTAB/KRBC crew decided to get an early taste of the scares at House of Horrors at Doc’s Bar & Grill. The crew stepped inside the Abilene haunted attraction to see if they could make it through all the ...
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Experimental Lilly drug tops Ozempic in weight loss study
A new late-stage study suggests Eli Lilly’s experimental weekly injection retatrutide may help adults with Type 2 diabetes lose more weight than Ozempic....