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AG Todd Blanche to keynote NLEOMF’s 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial program
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, a national memorial program in Washington will honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty connect...
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'I Haven't Yee'd My Last Haw': Taylor Swift attending 60th CMA Awards
Taylor Swift announced she will be attending the 60th annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee later this year.
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Tucker Carlson defends candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s 9/11 remarks amid backlash
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson defended Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s comments about 9/11 amid criticism.
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United cancels 9/11 Boeing 777 flyover with fighter jets after backlash
The flyover had been scheduled for 9:03 a.m.—the exact time hijackers crashed United Flight 175 into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
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Pete Davidson says 9/11 anniversary has been 'extra tough' now that he’s a father
The "SNL" alum lost his father, a firefighter with Ladder 118, on 9/11.
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Virginia school district advises teachers not to associate 9/11 with Islam or Muslims
Virginia's largest public school district is instructing teachers not to associate 9/11 with Islam.
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Appeals court rules clean drinking water is not a constitutional right
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that clean drinking water is not a constitutional right after Mississippi residents sued over contaminated water....
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Elected officials push back on Trump's promise of $5K checks as midterms approach
Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back against a proposal from President Donald Trump of delivering $5,000 checks to Americans if Republicans win midterms.
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Appeals court upholds block on new USPS mail-in voting restrictions
A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit upheld a block on the U.S. Postal Service's new mail-in voting restrictions.
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Motorcyclist dies after crash in south Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A motorcyclist has died after a crash in south Abilene. This motorcyclist was involved in a crash at Sayles Boulevard and S 12th Street just before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police say investigators believe a minivan that was traveling north on Sayles Boul...
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Dolly Parton's first posthumous song released as sister reveals icon's final request
The "9 to 5" singer died on Aug 25 at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
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Paramount Abilene getting digital marquee
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An icon of historic downtown Abilene is looking a little different these days, but don't worry! It will be up-and-running again soon. The marquee at Paramount Abilene is under construction to bring it into the modern age as it become digitized for the...
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Grief counselor recalls Shanksville helping families, workers after 9/11 Flight 93 crash
Friday marked 25 years since Flight 93 crashed into a field near Shanksville, after brave passengers and crew members revolted against four al-Qaeda hijackers....
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Gold Star widow reflects on sacrifice 25 years after 9/11: ‘Remember the families'
One Gold Star widow is reminding the country that the sacrifice of war does not end when a service member dies.
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New DNA technology offers hope in identifying 9/11 victims 25 years later
The terrorist attack killed 2,753 people in New York City.
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Fact Check Team: Are Americans really getting richer or is the wealth gap getting wider?
Americans are, in many ways, wealthier than they were several years ago. But that doesn’t mean those gains have been distributed equally.
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How America changed in the 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, America remembers the lives lost and reflects on how 9/11 reshaped the nation.
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Acting Navy secretary says US base in Bahrain has been damaged by Iranian attacks
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Caoacknowledged that there has been damage done to a U.S. naval base in the Middle East as a result of the Iranian attacks.
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Nashville Airport Authority votes unanimously to rename BNA after Dolly Parton
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Board voted unanimously to approve the renaming of Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton....
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Secretary Kennedy used $9,000-an-hour military jet to go to campaign events: report
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reportedly used a military jet to travel to Republican campaign events.
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VOTE: 25 years later, do you believe America has kept its promise to 'never forget' 9/11?
25 years later, do you believe America has kept its promise to "never forget" 9/11?
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Abilene firefighters, community to climb 110 flights in 9/11 tribute at Crunch Fitness
Abilene firefighters and community members are expected to take on a stair climb Friday at Crunch Fitness Abilene to honor the firefighters who died on 9/11....
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Football Friday Night Presented By First Financial Bank: Sep. 11, 2026
It's the 41st Anniversary Season of Football Friday Night!Watch Football Friday Night Presented By First Financial Bank on KTXS at 10 p.m.Stick with KTXS online...
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America remembers 9/11 25 years later at Ground Zero, Pentagon and Flight 93 memorial
The annual name reading at Ground Zero includes 2,983 people killed in the Sept. 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
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34 Days of Triple-Digit Heat Hits Big Country Farms: What Experts Are Saying
Record heat has challenged Big Country farmers, but recent rain is bringing relief and hope as fall planting season begins.
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The morning America changed forever: A timeline of the Sept. 11 attacks
The attacks permanently reshaped U.S. security, foreign policy and air travel.
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FDNY survivor recalls 9/11, shares new health battle 25 years later
FDNY Lt. Arty Riccio said he was diagnosed with a 9/11-related cancer in October 2025.
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Massive American flag unfurls over Pentagon for 9/11 anniversary
A massive American flag was unfurled down the side of the Pentagon at sunrise Friday to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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Buc-ee's awarded $850,000 in trademark infringement lawsuit
'It’s creative. It’s different. And it’s protected.'
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Lawmaker sends letter to Kroger after dozens of shoppers report fraud
Dozens of Cross Lanes residents reported unauthorized debit and credit card charges, leading to an active consumer-protection investigation.
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Pentagon attack survivor remembers America's resolve after 9/11 attacks
A survivor of the Pentagon attack spoke with 7News to share how those inside the building were not deterred by the terrible evil of that day.
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25 years later, he still remembers the people he carried from the Pentagon
Farrar was just 21 years old — 17 days away from his 22nd birthday — when American Airlines Flight 77 slammed into the Pentagon.
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'You are flying through history': Hueys of 9/11 are still flying over DC
The Hueys based at Joint Base Andrews were already in the air when the Pentagon was attacked.
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Police confirm homicide investigation after Black woman found hanged
Investigators have not named any suspects or made arrests in connection with Fortune’s death as they await a final autopsy report.
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Six Flags announces 'World's first Thrillglider' that will suspend riders in 'hovercycles'
Six Flags Magic Mountain will debut Thrill Glider, a first-of-its-kind multi-launch coaster with hovercycle-style vehicles, in 2027.
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GALLERY: TPUSA holds event for first anniversary of Charlie Kirk's death
Turning Point USA holds an event for the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk's death.
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GALLERY: Trump closes out RNC midterm convention
President Donald Trump closed out the RNC midterm convention.
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Missing Springfield teen found alive 263 days later in former teacher's home
A teen who was reported missing after she was last seen in Columbus was found 263 days later inside the Springfield home of her former high school teacher....
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Hawley quarterback Jagger Wiley is the Week 2 Gridiron Great
HAWLEY, Texas (BCH Sports) - Hawley quarterback Jagger Wiley was fantastic against Merkel, and he is the Week 2 Gridiron Great brought to you by Clear Fork Bank. Wiley led the Bearcats to a 35-34 victory in Week 2. Offensively, he threw for 311 yards, and he added 160 yards rushi...
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9/11 anniversary: Daughter recalls last memories of father amid NYC mayor controversy
A woman who lost her father in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is speaking out 25 years later.
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Bank manager admits stealing $335K using customer accounts, forged withdrawal slips
She agreed to plead guilty to bank fraud, theft by a bank employee and aggravated identity theft, according to a plea agreement
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Abilene firefighters, residents mark 9/11 anniversary with stair climb to honor fallen
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, firefighters and community members in Abilene marked the anniversary.
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Former FBI agent & Taylor County commissioner reflect on 9/11
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - For then-senior resident FBI agent Gary Macnoll in the Abilene office, September 11, 2001, started like any other day. “I was in the office before 7:00 a.m.,” Macnoll recalled. “I was at my desk. I was checking internal FBI emails, external emails. I ...
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Data centers bring mixed housing effects, boost commercial real estate: Report
Despite public concerns about data centers, a new National Association of Realtors report found no single, clear effect on local housing markets.
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Wylie Fastpitch Softball Association loses sanction, City terminates facility agreement
The Wylie Fastpitch Softball Association has been sent a notice of termination of its facility use agreement by the City of Abilene.
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World famous Aggie Fries serve up scholarships at West Texas Fair and Rodeo
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The West Texas Fair and Rodeo is back in Abilene, bringing carnival rides, vendor booths, the petting zoo and plenty of fair food. One longtime staple has been serving up its famous fries at the fair for nearly eight decades. Aggie Fries has been a ve...
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Trench Mob powers Haskell's high-powered offense
HASKELL, Texas (BCH Sports) - Sometimes, there's no need to complicate football. This season, Haskell's offensive strategy is living proof. "That's the ultimate goal, put up as many points as fast as we can," head coach Creighton Henderson said. So far, the goal has been accompli...
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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.