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Democrats plan to go after Defense Secretary Hegseth if they win 2026 midterms
Democrats in Congress are planning to go after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth if they win the 2026 midterm elections.
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Suspect indicted for murder after body found in Brazos River in Nugent
JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A suspect has been indicted for murder in connection to a body found in the Brazos River in Nugent. Elijah Brown received his indictment for Murder Thursday in connection to the death of 19-year-old Brayden Crawford of Abilene. A 15-year-old, who...
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Grand Jury: Murder charge among latest Taylor County indictments
Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Taylor County, Texas, on September 10, 2026. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law. Jimmy Paul Cornett - Violation of Protective Order Kimber...
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The West Texas Fair and Rodeo returns
The West Texas Fair and Rodeo is back, but it brings policy changes.
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Witney Carson's partner Guillermo Rodriguez's offers 'sweet' support for her pregnancy
Carson and Rodriguez will compete on season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars," premiering September 15 on ABC.
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Crime Reports: Victim calls police after bitten by known suspect 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 400 block of Hardison...
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US military service member becomes citizen: 'I want to enjoy America'
A dozen people from 11 countries became United States citizens Thursday during a naturalization ceremony.
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AI risks are getting harder for Congress to ignore
Lawmakers in both parties are ramping up calls for Congress to act on artificial intelligence amid new warnings from researchers that the rapidly advancing mode...
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Mother injured after fighting off coyote that attacked 4-year-old daughter
Brittany Cardinal of Surprise, Arizona, was left with puncture wounds and lacerations on her face after the attack Sunday afternoon.
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Nicole Kidman recalls night she won her Oscar as 'beyond lonely'
Nicole Kidman should have been riding high when she picked up an Oscar win, but the actress admits she was at an all-time low.Kidman won the Best Actress Oscar...
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What to know about 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' before your next binge
The fifth season is out now on Hulu.
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Trump highlights swing races in midterm convention speech
President Donald Trump kicked off Republicans closing push ahead of the midterms by sharpening attacks on Democrats in key races that will decide control of Con...
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Breckenridge man tries for record-breaking 1,200lb pumpkin
One seed, one vine and one goal: growing the heaviest pumpkin in Texas. Ryan Ethridge of Breckenridge is hoping his giant pumpkin will break the state record after months of work, research and protection from the West Texas elements. Ethridge’s pumpkin is currently estimated to w...
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Bite of West Texas: Goodnight Steakhouse, Albany
This week on "Bite of West Texas", host Heather Easley headed to Albany to visit Goodnight Steakhouse and Saloon, where Texas history, cowboy culture and big West Texas flavor all come together. Stepping into the shoes of the iconic Beehive Saloon after its closure was no small t...
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Former Muleshoe teacher indicted on federal charges of Enticement of a Minor
Allegra Fey Mora, a former faculty member of Muleshoe ISD, has been federally indicted on one count of Enticement of a Minor.
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VOTE: Is a $5,000 government dividend check the best way to boost the economy?
Is a $5,000 government dividend check the best way to boost the economy?
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Airport Development Board
Event date: September 23, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes Watch on ATN...
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Charlie Kirk’s legacy, political violence & case against Tyler Robinson: One year later
One year after Charlie Kirk’s killing, Turning Point USA is growing as the man accused of his murder prepares to stand trial.
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Taylor County mourns the passing of Deputy Sheriff Bobby Votaw
The Taylor County Sheriffs Office issued the following statement regarding the passing of Deputy Sheriff Bobby VotowIt
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Wake-Up Weather: rain chances but at a price
Thursday, September 10th, 2026 Today: Sunny and humid with clouds increasing and chances for showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature: 99°F Winds: SSE 5-15 MPH Tonight: Mostly cloudy with warm temperatures and a few showers continuing into Friday. Low Temperature: 76° F Winds:...
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Urban Meyer joins 'THE STAMPEDE'
Three-time national champion Urban Meyer joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou to preview Texas' showdown against Ohio State.
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Hometown hero receives first responder award after 14 years of service
For 14 years, Corporal Stevie Burchell has worked in law enforcement, facing dangerous calls and difficult rescues while serving the Bastrop County community....
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Wylie ISD students build tiny homes for Houses for Healing partnership
Wylie ISD construction students are helping build tiny homes for families and patients who need long-term medical care, partnering with Houses for Healing....
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McMurry's game with Trinity is first of three games against nationally ranked teams
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The McMurry War Hawks opened the new season with a 36-26 victory over Southwestern. This week, Jordan Neal's team heads to the Alamo City for a showdown with #13 Trinity. This game is the first of three games against nationally ranked teams, and acco...
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Week 2 Football Friday Night play of the week nominees feature big plays across Big Countr
Fans across the Big Country are being asked to weigh in on the Week 2 Football Friday Night Play of the Week, with four highlight-reel nominees on the ballot....
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Judicial Watch founder sues Hasan Piker over alleged antisemitism, 'violence against Jews'
Judicial Watch and Freedom Watch USA founder Larry Klayman filed a lawsuit on Thursday against streamer Hasan Piker over his alleged antisemitism.
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Ex-San Francisco immigration judge sues Trump administration, alleges retaliation
A former San Francisco immigration judge is suing the Trump administration.
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GALLERY: Trump Not Welcome protests take place ahead of president's Ireland visit
Protesters in Dublin, Ireland, held a large "Rapists Not Welcome" banner, which was revealed during the protest before he arrived in Ireland.
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Trump dividend promise gets mixed reviews
President Trump is promising Americans $5,000 checks if Republicans hold onto power after the midterms.
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Prince Harry, Bill Nye to attend the 2026 Clinton Global Initiative meeting
Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are hosting their annual Global Initiative meeting.
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Fact Check Team: GOP wants the youth vote, but what the data reveal?
The youth vote is changing — and its political direction should not be taken for granted by either party.
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Rubio ends South America tour in Peru, touting cooperation on narcoterrorism fight
Rubio met with newly elected Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori, where the pair discussed fighting drug trafficking to the U.S. and ending illegal migration....
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Trump says RNC midterm convention streaming views 'beat the NFL'
President Trump said Thursday that the Republican National Committee midterm convention's streaming views "beat the NFL" for the kickoff of football season....
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Elon Musk threatens to sue director for making a 'hit piece' documentary on him
Elon Musk is threatening to sue director Alex Gibney who made a documentary about him that implies that the billionaire intervened in the 2024 election....
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Family honors late NYSP K9 trooper Jeff Cicora, 9/11 responder who died of rare cancer
Jeff Cicora was the life of the party. His wife Val remembers hundreds of people from the New York State Police showing up to his retirement party.
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'I think we're getting hijacked': Flight attendant's heroic final call on 9/11
Ong was aboard American Airlines Flight 11, the first plane hijacked that day, when she called the airline’s reservations desk.
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Missouri’s map switch after primary adds to national fight over control of the House
Missouri voters chose their primary nominees under one set of congressional district lines, but they may cast their November ballots under another.
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Talarico backtracks controversial gender comments, pushes for Supreme Court overhaul
Texas Senate nominee James Talarico (D) backtracked on several of his controversial gender comments in an interview, while pushing for a Supreme Court overhaul....
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Packers' Jacobs reaches plea deal in criminal case
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has his first court hearing Thursday.
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UCLA hosts 9/11 event where speaker once said US counterterrorism is racist
The University of California, Los Angeles held a 25th anniversary event for 9/11 and got backlash from survivors and victims’ families because of a speaker....
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Gov. Cox declares Charlie Kirk Day in Utah one year after his assassination
Gov. Cox's declaration described the shooting as a "tragic assassination."
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Gov. Hochul signs 3 bills extending 9/11 responder and family benefit deadlines to 2030
Gov. Hochul signed three bills designed to support 9/11 victims, responders and surviving family members.
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Hunter Biden's meme coin down 98% since being launched: report
Earlier this week, the former first son launched his meme coin
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Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert lead CMA Awards nominations
The Country Music Association announced the nominations for the 60th Annual CMA Awards, and "Choosin' Texas" singer Ella Langley leads the nominees.
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Rising property values and new tax roll additions push bills up despite lower Abilene rate
Abilene City Council members are set to take final action on the city’s next budget and property tax rate Thursday morning.
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Grandfather in Ohio child neglect case deemed incompetent to stand trial
Attorney Dorian Baum said a mental competency evaluation concluded Siders is not restorable.
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Delta flight plunges 27,000 feet after pressurization issue, oxygen masks deploy
The Boeing 737-900 was carrying 174 passengers and six crew members when it was diverted.
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Black box reveals Amazon cargo jet was 'too fast' before deadly Miami airport crash
The cockpit voice recorder captured several automated warnings from the Ground Proximity Warning System.
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PHOTOS: Twin Towers rise again in light as 2,977 drones honor 9/11 victims
Family members, survivors and first responders from the 9/11 community helped create the aerial artwork.
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Data shows 30 new cases of measles reported in Pennsylvania since Sept. 8
There have been 30 new confirmed measles cases in Pennsylvania since its last update on Sept. 8, according to data shared by the Department of Health (DOH)....
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Fired for Charlie Kirk posts, then paid: Wrongful termination, free speech, Fl tax dollars
Florida taxpayers have paid hundreds of thousands in settlements tied to workers fired over social media posts about Charlie Kirk.
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9/11 first responder recalls the horrors he witnessed inside the Pentagon
Mark Williams rushed inside the Pentagon to find survivors. Instead what he saw horrified him.
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Family who paid to have cat put to sleep finds out she's still alive 18 months later
Senoia Animal Hospital apologized after an employee allegedly kept a cat alive despite the family paying for euthanasia and cremation.
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GALLERY: Trump speaks at RNC midterm convention in Texas
President Donald Trump made remarks at an RNC midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.
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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman makes surprise appearance at RNC midterm convention
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman made a surprise appearance at the GOP midterm convention via video.
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A conversation with UVU's president, one year after Charlie Kirk's death
“I think we're much better prepared, ready to respond than we were a year ago,” Anderson said.
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At Dallas midterm convention Trump promises $5,000 dividend if Republicans win in November
President Donald Trump made a major promise at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas.
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Senate candidate Michael Whatley shares message to voters ahead of midterms
Michael Whatley, the Republican nominee for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat.
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Reading scores slide amid worries that AI is shortcutting learning
A new report shows declining student performance in reading and math, highlighting digital distractions and the rise of artificial intelligence as areas of concern....