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Texas author calls for more civility
An Abilene author is turning decades of experience in storytelling into a new effort to encourage civility in everyday life.
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Cooper's performance on defense is not a surprise to head coach Scott Stewart
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Cooper Cougars lost the Crosstown Showdown this season, 14-6, but the defense had an outstanding night in the loss. They held the Eagles to just 58 yards rushing and just over 200 total yards. The primary goal of any game is to win, but Stewart w...
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'Band of Brothers' stars call being on the show a 'badge of honor' on 25th anniversary
It’s been 25 years since the premiere of “Band of Brothers,” the seminal HBO miniseries following members of Easy Company during WWII, and the show’s impact is...
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Oil surges past $100 a barrel after fresh Middle East attacks
Crude prices have swung sharply since Israel and the United States launched their war with Iran more than six months ago.
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Former Titans scout Blaise Taylor to be sentenced for murder of girlfriend, unborn child
A former Tennessee Titans scout convicted of killing his girlfriend and her unborn daughter is set to be sentenced Wednesday morning in Nashville.
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UVU student group plans to protest outside Charlie Kirk Memorial Event
Students for a Democratic Society at UVU plans to demonstrate Thursday outside a private memorial service hosted by Turning Point USA.
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Sword suspect hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, booked on assault charges
Kern County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a reported peace disturbance in Rosamond last Thursday shot a man they say confronted them while armed with a sword...
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Social Security changes for 2027: what will benefits look like next year?
Social Security will see some changes in 2027, leaving many to wonder about the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) benefits for the next year.
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Only a handful of states have statutes requiring 9/11 history lessons in schools: Report
A new report is raising concerns that many students are not being taught the history of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
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New TSA program lets non-flyers through airport security
Certain individuals can now move through airport security and to a gate without needing a plane ticket.
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9/11 victim families; 100,000 other petitioners don't want Mamdani at memorial ceremonies
A 9/11 victims’ relatives petition with 100,000-plus signatures urges Mamdani not to attend memorial events, citing past comments and ties. Critics plan to bring the demand to City Hall as Giuliani calls it “offensive.”...
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Abilene High's Rangel delivers big plays for Eagles offense against Cooper
ABILENE, Texas (BCH SPORTS) - The Abilene High Eagles used an excellent defensive performance against Cooper to post a 14-6 victory. The Black Shirts were outstanding, but lost in the game was the night John Rangel had against Cooper. He was the leading receiver for the Eagles, b...
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Abilene groups to host separate first responders breakfasts on 25th anniversary of 9/11
Two Abilene organizations will host separate breakfasts Friday,
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Abilene Battalion Chief James Henson reflects on 9/11, 25 years later
The attacks would shape the next two decades of his life, sending him into a 20 year war that included deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Colorado High School memorial display honors lives lost on 9/11
Colorado High School’s 9/11 display is now 24 years old. Each index card shows the name, age, and location of a person killed in the attacks.
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Two killed in head-on crash in Comanche County
COMANCHE COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Two people were killed in a head-on collision in Comanche County after a driver attempted to pass multiple vehicles in a no-passing zone, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash occurred at 11:40 a.m. on September 4, 2026...
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Supreme Court rulings change the economics of political party spending
A Supreme Court ruling last week allowing political parties to continue accessing cheaper TV and radio advertising may give a boost to Republicans as campaigns...
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Swim Lessons
Adventure Cove offers swim lessons in Abilene, Texas! Learn how to be safe in, around, and beside the water with Pirate Pete.
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Adventure Cove
Welcome to Adventure Cove in Abilene, Texas! Learn about everything you could need to know about Adventure Cove Aquatic Center, including admission, rules, amenities, and more....
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Here's where millions of free eggs are headed in Texas following settlement
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) -- More than 7 million free eggs will soon be distributed to food banks across Texas following a settlement between the state and three major egg producers, the Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday. "After securing 7 million eggs for the people of Texa...
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2 killed in head-on crash on SH 36 in Comanche County
Two Evant residents were killed Friday morning in a head-on crash on State Highway 36 in Comanche County.
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A Spark of Discovery: Inside Abilene’s New Science Center
Abilene People podcast guests Marsha Hammack and Kaitlyn Myers discussed the success and collaborative nature of the new Spark Science Center, which has attracted over 20,000 visitors since opening....
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Small business owners feel good now, wary about what's ahead: NFIB optimism index
Small business optimism dipped in August but stayed above its long-term average as uncertainty remained elevated, prompting some owners to delay bigger investments....
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Oil group says global supply shocks & US refinery limits are both driving pump pain
Drivers are again feeling the sting at the pump this week as the national average hovers near $4.15 a gallon and diesel prices reach record territory, amid cont...
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Abilene High tops Cooper for fifth straight win in crosstown showdown
Abilene High kept its grip on the city rivalry Friday night, beating Cooper for the fifth straight time in the Crosstown Showdown.
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Midterm GOP convention set to focus on Trump amid campaign tensions
A rare midterm convention for Republicans is set to begin Wednesday in Dallas, bringing party leaders and Americans together.
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Magazines, books bring 9/11 history to life for today's students
As 9/11 reaches its 25th anniversary, Scholastic is using firsthand accounts and age-appropriate stories to help children understand an event they know only as history....
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One of the last people to speak with Charlie Kirk reflects on the day he was killed
Nearly a year after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University, one of the last people to speak with him at the event says the experience changed t...
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25 years after 9/11, TSA reflects on airport security advancements
Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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Iceland summons U.S. ambassador after Trump post of American flag covering island
Iceland's foreign minister summoned the U.S. ambassador after President Trump posted a map of the island country being covered by an American flag.
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A tale of two oceans: Atlantic hurricane season nears its peak with no hurricanes yet
The Atlantic hurricane season peaks September 10 with no hurricanes so far, while a strong El Niño has helped fuel a busy Pacific, including Lowell.
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Georgia congressman proposes tightening federal insanity defense after Clancy trial
A Georgia lawmaker is proposing a new bill in reaction to the Lindsay Clancy trial.
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Canada tariffs take effect as trade fight sparks economic concerns
Tit-for-tat tariffs are now in full effect.
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Jimmy John's employee allegedly shot co-worker's young daughter during argument
A Jimmy John's employee allegedly shot his former co-worker's teen daughter during an argument in the restaurant's parking lot.
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GOP worried that Georgia Senate candidate Mike Collins will drag ticket down: report
Republicans are worried that Senate GOP candidate Mike Collins will fail in the 2026 midterms and drag the whole ticket down, according to reports.
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DHS asks SCOTUS to restore immigrant verification system to check citizenship for midterms
The Department of Homeland Security asked the Supreme Court to restore its immigrant verification system to check voters' citizenship for the midterms....
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SongTeller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum set to open September 29
Dolly Parton and Herschend just announced that Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum will both open their doors in Nashville....
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Republicans try to sell voters on their economic message ahead of midterms
With control of Congress on the line in November, Republicans — including President Donald Trump.
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Pro-Palestine activists found guilty for damages after targeting well-known art piece
Pro-Palestinian activists were found guilty of criminal damage after they targeted a well-known art piece at the National Gallery.
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'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith says former co-star made her a shocking sexual offer
Smith is spilling new details in her memoir, "I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie."
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Father allegedly swung infant upside down, shook her daily to 'toughen' her up
A father allegedly swung his infant upside down and shook her every day to "toughen" her up, leaving her with injuries throughout her body.
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Energy Department announces $1.9 billion loan to restart Iowa nuclear plant
The Energy Department on Tuesday announced a $1.9 billion loan to NextEra Energy to finance the restart of the Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant in Iowa.
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VOTE: Should the events of 9/11 be required to be taught in US schools?
Should the events of 9/11 be required to be taught in U.S. schools?
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Pamela Anderson recalls hepatitis C 'death sentence' diagnosis and survivorship
The "Baywatch" star was diagnosed with the viral infection in the late 1990s.
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Private AI gathering to be hosted by King Charles: report
King Charles will be hosting an exclusive meeting with leaders in the artificial intelligence world sometime this month, according tor reports.
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Netanyahu dismissed UAE president's warning about Hamas attack days before Oct. 7: report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed's warning about a Hamas attack days before Oct. 7, according to a report....
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Victims identified after Amazon plane crash kills 5, injures 5, at Miami airport
Five people killed when a plane crashed at Miami International Airport and struck a van were identified Tuesday.
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What's next after Lindsay Clancy mistrial? FBI veteran says prosecution may alter approach
The murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial after jurors were unable to reach a verdict. What's next?
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Police: Student in critical condition after ingesting chemicals at Benson HS in Portland
A 15-year-old male student was hospitalized in critical condition after authorities said he mixed and ingested chemicals in the cafeteria at Benson High School....
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Georgetown students plan Charlie Kirk lookalike contest for anniversary of death: report
Georgetown University students are reportedly planning a Charlie Kirk “lookalike contest” as the one year anniversary of his assassination approaches.
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Ringleader in transgender man's murder sentenced to life in prison without parole
Authorities said Nordquist was tortured from Jan. 1 to Feb. 2, 2025, before his body was found in a Yates County field Feb. 13, 2025.
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Sandusky attorneys expected to challenge trial evidence, conviction in federal court
Convicted child abuser Jerry Sandusky returned to Centre County court on Tuesday for a brief hearing following a series of recent court motions filed by his att...
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'9/11 Remembered: 25 Years Later' documentary revisits heroism, unity following attacks
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a new documentary airing across Sinclair stations reflects on a day that reshaped the country and world....
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'People got sick': Mamdani says 9/11 records reveal toxic-air cover-up
The 170,000 pages include air-quality reports, contamination data and correspondence among city officials.
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Why Tamera Mowry-Housley's 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' episode 'haunted' her
Mowry-Housley starred with her twin, Tia Mowry, in the season 5 episode "The Tale of the Chameleons."