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Former Jill Biden press secretary signs petition asking Mamdani to skip 9/11 memorial
A growing dispute over who belongs at the 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero has spilled into national Democratic politics, as families of victims.
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72 years of marriage: The ACU love story that started on campus
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Long before the degrees, careers, and families that followed, two college students found each other on the campus of Abilene Christian University. More than 70 years ago, two students came to ACU to pursue their education but left with so much more. B...
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ACU showed positive signs in showdown with Texas Tech
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The ACU Wildcats are back to work this week after falling to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in their second week. The Wildcats fell behind quickly after the Raiders came out red hot at took a 14-0 lead. The game was mostly even after that point in the ga...
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Motorcyclist hospitalized after South Abilene crash
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A motorcyclist was hospitalized following a crash in South Abilene Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection of South 12th Street and Sayles Boulevard, where a vehicle and motorcycle collided. According to police, the motorcyclist wa...
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Sweetwater's Newman Park basketball court, pavilion project nears completion two years later
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A new basketball court and pavilion in Sweetwater's Newman Park is almost complete. Two years ago, Sweetwater High School students Mallory and Brody Gibson earned the community's support. "It's been a lot more difficult than what we might have expe...
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Crime Reports: Victim struck by bullet at Abilene night club
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 2400 block of S 7th S...
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Abilene to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on 25th anniversary
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held Friday, September 11, 2026, at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. To honor those who lost their lives, the Abilene Fire Department, Abilene Police Department, Me...
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[Cancelled] Parks & Recreation Board
Event date: September 15, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes Watch on ATN...
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Ross Fire response includes first-of-its-kind firefighting operation in Texas
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County has become the 15th-largest wildfire in Texas history, burning more than 90,000 acres and more than 150 structures.
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City of Abilene to spend $7.8M more on personnel in FY 2027 for new positions, pay raises
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The City of Abilene is expected to spend nearly $8 million more on personnel in Fiscal Year 2027 as they fund 51 new positions, give pay raises to all employees, and renew 7 already approved positions that were previously frozen. $110,834,404 of the C...
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Abilene mom turned a hobby into the largest homecoming mum production in West Texas
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes homecoming mums For Allysun Gutierrez, what started more than a decade ago as a small project for her daughter's cheerleading team has grown into a thriving business making elaborate homecoming...
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E-bike safety concerns in Abilene
E-bikes and electric motorcycles are becoming more common. APD said it's important to know the rules.
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TPWD confirms Fort Phantom Hill Lake is officially infested after larvae found in samples
Zebra mussels are now infesting Lake Fort Phantom Hill in Abilene.
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Abilene 9/11 memorial stair climb set for Shotwell Stadium
Registration is open for Abilene’s annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11, at Shotwell Stadium.
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West Texas Fair and Rodeo opens Thursday at Taylor County Expo Center
The West Texas Fair and Rodeo begins Thursday at the Taylor County Expo Center.
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Girl Scouts unveil 2 new cookies: one for your dog and one for you
Girl Scout cookie season is adding something new for both two-legged and four-legged fans.
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Satellite images show surge in construction work at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain
New analysis of satellite imagery shows a clear increase in construction activity at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a potential nuclear facility.
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How the Lindsay Clancy trial became a turning point for maternal mental health
A special town hall discussion exploring mental health questions for new and expecting mothers following the Lindsay Clancy trial.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani to attend 9/11 memorial despite criticism
As New York City prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing back against calls for Mayor Mamdani to stay home....
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'Memories of heroes:' Area chalk artists create portraits of Flight 93 passengers and crew
The portraits will be on display at the memorial until at least Sept. 20.
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[Cancelled] Airport Development Board
Event date: September 9, 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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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer says he will ask for jury sequestration in new trial
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, said that he will ask for jury sequestration in a new trial for his client.
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SeatGeek listing tops $42,000 as Texas-Ohio State tickets soar ahead of Saturday
Tickets for a coveted seat in DKR this Saturday won't come cheap as Texas prepares to host Ohio State.As of today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, ticket prices on SeatGeek...
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Trauma, triggers, and healing one year after Charlie Kirk's assassination on UVU campus
As Utah Valley University approaches the one-year anniversary of the shooting of Charlie Kirk, a local therapist says students, parents and others connected to...
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Amazon over deadly Miami cargo jet crash
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Amazon, 21 Air, and several leasing entities following a fatal cargo jet crash at Miami International Airport....
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Reading scores drop at US schools despite a boost in funding
The buzz in the hallways is back.
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Analyst warns $6 diesel is now 'unavoidable' as Iran conflict continues
Brent crude closed above $101 per barrel Wednesday for the first time since May.
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AI privacy agreement reached between teachers union and Microsoft
Microsoft and the American Federation of Teachers have made a deal regarding safety and privacy when artificial intelligence is used in school.
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US, Canada trade escalations could become midterm issue in battleground states
The United States hit Canada with new tariffs.
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White House removes border wall game after Tetris warned of copyright infringement
The White House removed its Build the Wall game from its online arcade after The Tetris Company warned about possible copyright infringement
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'Star Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry's son on the 'exciting part' of franchise's future
"Star Trek" premiered 60 years ago on Sept. 8, 1960 and has been on screens in some format ever since.
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Trump says Air Force One slide deployment was a routine safety check, not an emergency
Questions arose after an emergency-slide deployment on the Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
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Kavanaugh declines to restore Missouri's congressional map favoring GOP before midterms
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh declined to restore Missouri's new congressional map favoring the GOP 7-1 before the November midterms.
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Fact Check Team: Tariffs are bringing in billions, but aren't close to solving the deficit
It's more complicated than simply asking whether tariffs "make money."
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Is 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' ending? ABC calls report on late-night show 'inaccurate'
Kimmel’s current contract runs through May 2027.
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Nicolas Cage's Malibu home threatened by 25-foot-deep sinkhole
The "National Treasure" star's neighborhood evacuated 31 other homes due to the sinkhole.
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Anthropic researchers warn artificial intelligence could destroy humanity in the future
Anthropic researches have been sounding the alarm bells about artificial intelligence, warning that the technology could destroy humanity.
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Trump trade adviser Navarro blasts Fox for Bartiromo ouster: Not 'friendly to MAGA'
President Trump's trade adviser, Peter Navarro, blasted Fox News for taking anchor Maria Bartiromo off the air, saying the company is not "friendly to MAGA."...
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Sheriff's investigator charged after allegedly using Flock cameras to track ex-girlfriend
An Albany County Sheriff’s Office employee has been arrested and is accused of unauthorized use of law-enforcement databases.
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Sydney Sweeney strips down for racy ad campaign for sports trading app
The "Euphoria" star signed on as a strategic partner with Novig, a sports trading app.
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Tunnel to Towers: 9/11 steel beam’s cross-country journey keeps sacrifices alive
A steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center’s South Tower is making its final journey home after traveling more than 10,000 miles across the country....
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ICE targets CDL fraud with new tip line after fatal crashes linked to illegal immigrants
The effort follows Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s warning of a new crackdown on the trucking industry.
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Could giving users an off switch rein in social media algorithms?
Australia is considering legislation that would allow people to opt out of having algorithmic recommendations on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTo...
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South Florida crypto kingpin pleads guilty in alleged $245M theft conspiracy
A South Florida man at the center of a $245 million cryptocurrency theft scheme pleaded guilty after prosecutors said the operation fueled a life of luxury....
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Florida AG sues Netflix, alleging children’s viewing data was tracked and monetized
The state alleges Netflix used that information to train its algorithms and power advertising.
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DOJ takes down Chinese scam network targeting 'every American with a retirement account'
Officials said they restrained more than $52 million in cryptocurrency allegedly tied to scam money laundering in one day.
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Trump gifted $45,000 holiday presents to three White House aides, including Natalie Harp
President Donald Trump gave $45,000 gifts to three White House aides, according to financial disclosures released by the administration.
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'The Paper' stars support their hometown newspapers: 'I love looking at the police log'
“The Paper” stars Chelsea Frei, Eric Rahill, and Ramona Young support their local newspapers and reporting.“I do look at my local newspaper for my hometown a lo...
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European law enforcement agencies investigating Epstein say DOJ has not helped: report
Law enforcement agencies in Europe that have been conducting investigations into those allegedly connected to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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VOTE: Will your cost-of-living expenses affect the way you vote in November?
Will your cost-of-living expenses affect the way you vote in November?
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Florida child bitten by 9- to 12-foot alligator while swimming in prohibited preserve area
A Florida child swimming in a prohibited area of preserve was attacked and bitten by 9-12 foot alligator on Labor Day.
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NTSB: Amazon cargo jet tried to abort landing before 5 killed at Miami airport
The National Transportation Safety Board said it will interview the two pilots Wednesday as it investigates why the Boeing 767 cargo jet overran the runway....
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Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out for first time after mistrial
Clancy pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, with her defense arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.