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Abilene construction camp teaches kids skilled trades
The Boys and Girls Club have started construction of their own.
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City of Abilene employee dies on the job
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A City of Abilene employee died while on the job Tuesday. City officials confirm Frank Cortez died while performing his duties. He was an employee of the City of Abilene for nearly 30 years. "The loss of Frank is felt deeply by his coworkers and the e...
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Texas man sentenced to 65 years after assault, and shootout with law enforcement
A 50-year-old Texas man was sentenced Tuesday to 65 years in prison
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VOTE: Do you think the US should take military action against Cuba?
Do you think the U.S. should take military action against Cuba?
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Manhunt widens as US Marshals boost reward to $16K for Florida murder suspect on the run
A reward of up to $16,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest of a Florida murder suspect as investigators continue searching.
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Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridges, power plants over Strait of Hormuz attacks
In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that any future Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz would trigger immediate U.S. retaliation.
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Trump to attend dignified transfer as 4 US troops killed in Iran war return home
The remains of the troops will be returned to their families at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
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Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are ignoring lawyers' advice about having kids together
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo’s divorce has been finalized, but there are lingering issues for the former couple.Both Jelly and Bunnie were “separately advised” by t...
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Jury selection continues in Lindsay Clancy murder trial as 17 of 18 jurors seated
Jury selection for the Lindsay Clancy murder trial will continue on Wednesday.
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Tropical Storm Bertha weakens and tracks west along northern Gulf Coast
Although Bertha is expected to steadily lose strength, gusty winds, rough surf and periods of heavy rain will continue along portions of the northern Gulf Coast...
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Sewell graduates from Abilene Christian University
Sewell graduates from Abilene Christian University The Republic News
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Dangerous heat: How to stay cool
The Big Country is facing dangerous heat.Emergency officials said drinking plenty of water, taking breaks and finding air condition can keep...
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Who should replace Cesar Chavez? New names considered for Abilene recreation center
The Parks and Recreation Board is considering new names for the recreation center at Sears Park.
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Jay Clayton nomination heads to full Senate vote after Intel panel advances pick
Senate Republicans silently pushed President Trump's director of intelligence agency pick forward during a closed-door vote.
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White House seeks $87B emergency funding as Iran conflict escalates, Hegseth testifies
As the war in Iran escalates, the White House is asking Congress for billions more in emergency funding.
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Bystander severely wounded outside White House in May says Secret Service failed him
Del Real filed notice of a personal injury claim on Tuesday, saying he plans to sue for $25 million under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
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3rd service member believed to be dead after Jordan attack as US hit Iran for 11th night
The U.S. military identified a third service member believed to dead after an air attack on a base in the Middle East.
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Public Utility Commission seeks additional authority to regulate data centers
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) proposed additional legislative actions ahead of the next session to give itself and the Electric Regulatory Commission of Texas (ERCOT) more authority in regulating data center development in the state....
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National group launches ad blitz against Kroger over dynamic pricing concerns
A national consumer advocacy group is attacking Kroger with an ad campaign designed to sow doubt in its customers.
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NJ governor says 6,600 noncitizens improperly registered to vote in 2023 & 2024
An estimated 6,600 individuals indicated they were noncitizens while obtaining identification documents.
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2026 Player to Watch: QB - Haegen Pinkerton, Haskell
HASKELL, Texas (BCH Sports) - Last season, Haskell finished with a winning record for the first time in a decade. That's a great accomplishment, but a bi-district appearance isn't good enough anymore. Haegen Pinkerton, QB, said, "We just realized we know how it felt losing in the...
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Roaten and Rausaw bring all-conference play and academic honors to ACU at UAC kickoff
Head coach Keith Patterson, entering his fifth season leading ACU, will represent the program alongside...
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Most teens fear deepfakes amid widespread exposure to AI sexual content: survey
Youth advocacy organization Common Sense Media released a new report on teen exposure to AI-generated pornography and sexually explicit content.
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Treasury's anti-fraud, anti-waste efforts flag $99M in payments headed to dead people
The Treasury Department said Tuesday that it flagged more than 4,900 federal payments worth about $99 million that were going to be sent to dead people....
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Which actor has turned Marvel down so many times it's become 'tradition'?
Kevin Feige, president and executive producer of Marvel Studios, has courted the star several times, but they always say no.
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Leading Growth: Dr. Lynne Murray's Vision for McMurry University
Dr. Lynne Murray, president of McMurry University, joined the Abilene People Podcast to share insights on her leadership philosophy, the university's recent growth, and her strategic vision for the institution....
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Hegseth defends Iran war as senators question $37.5B cost
“Without these funds, we face critical shortfalls,” Department of War Secretary Hegseth testified.
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Fact Check Team: Congress is seeing a historic retirement wave. Will it impact midterms?
The faces in Congress could look very different after the 2026 midterm election.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow sues his mother for $1.2 million one year after his death
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow, Tenisha Warner, is suing the late actor’s mother, Pamela Warner, over alleged unpaid debts from his family trust.Tenisha alleges s...
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Thune reveals talks with Fetterman about flipping parties
The Senate majority leader told reporters Tuesday he has spoken with Fetterman about leaving the Democratic Party and joining its Republican rivals.
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Man at baseball game smacks fan for sitting during National Anthem: 'Stand up!'
An older man at a Chicago Cubs game smacked a fan for sitting during the National Anthem, telling him to "stand up!"
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Operation Blue Jeans returns, providing free school clothes and supplies to local kids
For many families, heading back to school also means facing the rising cost of clothes and supplies...
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'Wind is pretty intense': Bertha triggers double red flags at Pensacola Beach
Winds are expected to gust between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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White House accuses Smithsonian of hijacking US narrative, director denies politics
Republicans accuse the Smithsonian's American History museum and its director of rewriting the country's narrative.
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Trump's new tariffs on northern neighbor fall flat in US: 'Not a huge fan'
The taxes may impede the economic progress achieved in the U.S. over the past several months.
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Trump admin defers more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota
On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced its latest deferment of healthcare funding to two Democratic-led states.
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Proposed 44-acre RV park, near Lake Fort Phantom, heads to Abilene City Council for vote
Dobbs Holdings LLC is asking the City of Abilene to approve a conditional use permit for the 44-acre development located at 6702 East Lake Road.
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Congress weighs regulating sports prediction markets
Lawmakers are weighing whether and how they should get involved with regulating the budding prediction market industry that has seen booming growth.
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Nicaragua's Ortega says country will not have 'any more elections'
Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega said that his country will not have "any more elections," preventing any potential challengers from running against him....
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House prepares vote on bill restricting congressional stock trading
House lawmakers will vote on a bill this week restricting members of Congress’ ability to trade stocks, a long-desired move by Americans who broadly support a b...
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UAC unveils 2026 preseason poll ACU leads all-conference picks
The United Athletic Conference’s 2026 football season officially got underway today with the release of its preseason awards, all-conference teams and coaches p...
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Documents reveal FBI intervened in planned questioning of COVID researcher
For years now, the Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan, China, has been at the center of a storm of theories about where the coronavirus pandemic.
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In Arlington, ACU players outline expectations and challenges as Week 1 approaches
With football season still a few weeks away, the UAC’s media day in Arlington offered an early look at the expectations and challenges facing the Wildcats......
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'Other Mommy' trailer presents Jessica Chastain spider-walking into our nightmares
The horror film startled audiences before "The Odyssey" and will arrive in theaters on October 9.
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Fugitive accused in $547M Medicare fraud scheme captured after years on the run: FBI
FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency captured a fugitive accused of orchestrating a massive Medicare fraud scheme worth more than half a billion dollars, acc...
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Statewide & local Democratic candidates speak to voters
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Statewide and local Democratic candidates spoke to a packed room at the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library. “I'm here to support the Democratic Party because I'm concerned about the data center and the way the country's being run by the Republ...
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RFK Jr. says cyclospora outbreak is 'under control' as FDA stands by lettuce link
The CDC has cautioned that state totals currently outpace the federal confirmed count because of reporting delays.
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Report: White House seeks deal with concerned GOP senators for Blanche's advance
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are withholding critical votes for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation.
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Arch Manning, Texas teammates surprise newborns and NICU families at St. David's
University of Texas quarterback Arch Manning and two of his offensive linemen spent Sunday morning surprising newborns and former NICU patients at St. David's M...
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California, Minnesota face delayed Medicaid funds as CMS defers over $1B pending records
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced on Tuesday deferred more than $1 billion in federal...
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Seattle's Internet sensation raccoon Jimothy scores official bobblehead
A Seattle raccoon that went viral this summer is now getting the bobblehead treatment.
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Why Ed Harris wanted to quit 'Dutton Ranch': 'Get me out of here'
Harris is signed on for two seasons of the show, but says he felt "misled" by the significance of his character.
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Shelter caring for 92 cats, dogs from postal worker hoarding home; some are microchipped
Rescued pets from a Martin County hoarding case receive care at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast while the sheriff’s investigation is still ongoing....
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Love coffee? Up to 5 cups a day may be safe for most healthy adults, heart experts say
Coffee drinkers may not need to feel guilty about reaching for another cup.
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'Godzilla vs. Kong' actress Kaylee Hottle dead at 18
Hottle came from a multi-generational deaf family and got her start in commercial acting.
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Mother sentenced after 11-year-old daughter gives birth to stepfather's baby
Prosecutors said the girl received no prenatal medical care and gave birth at home before being taken to a hospital.
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Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund Board
Event date: July 28, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes...
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'It is only going to get worse': Abilene mosquito population expected to grow in coming weeks
(KTAB/KRBC) - Last week's rainfall brought much-needed moisture to the Big Country, but it also created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, and experts say the problem is expected to worsen over the coming weeks. Oscar Beall, owner of Mosquito Authority, said mosquito popul...
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Treasury Dept finds $99M in payments to deceased recipients with new verification process
The Treasury Department announced Tuesday that its new verification process found $99 million in payments for deceased recipients.
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