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Man arrested after showing up to sheriff's office with multiple Flock cameras in truck
A man accused of damaging automated license plate reader cameras in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, was taken into custody Wednesday.
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Hate crimes surge in NYC, NYPD says Jewish community targeted
Hate crimes in New York City rose sharply over the past year even as major crimes such as shootings, murders, robberies and auto theft declined.
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Abilene High and Cooper are ready for another Crosstown Showdown
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Abilene High Eagles and the Cooper Cougars are set and ready to meet for the 66th time on Friday night at Shotwell Stadium. Cooper leads the series with a total of 36 wins, but Abilene High is riding a 4-game winning streak against the Cougars. T...
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Commerce Secy. Howard Lutnick apologizes after falsely saying no Americans died in Iran
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick publicly apologized on Thursday after falsely claiming that no Americans had died during the Iran war.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs to be released earlier date moved up again to early February 2028
Sean "Diddy" Combs' prison release date was moved up again, moving from June 2028 to February 5, 2028.
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Triple threat in the Pacific; 3 hurricanes spinning
Three hurricanes are simultaneously spinning across the eastern and central Pacific Ocean, including two powerful major hurricanes.
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Two high school students save a woman's life
Two high school girls helped save a woman when she was having a medical emergency.
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Dashawn Polk, Texas Leadership Abilene, is the Gridiron Great brought to you by Clear Fork Bank
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - For TLA's Dashawn Polk, the goal this season is simple. Dashawn Polk said, "Just to show out and shock the world." In just week one, the Eagles have already done that. With a 46-22 win over Baird, the Eagles ended a 28 game losing streak. Dashawn's f...
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DHS says death of Haitian immigrant Pierre Damas Bel under investigation, disputes blame
Friends of 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel and advocates gathered outside Columbus City Hall Wednesday evening to remember the Haitian immigrant.
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Officers track bobcat in a house after a resident thinks there's a burglary
Kirkland police said officers safely removed a bobcat from a home in the Moss Bay neighborhood last week after a resident heard banging inside.
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Fight over mail-in voting intensifies on the eve of first ballots being sent out
In North Carolina, the first state to send out absentee ballots, election workers said that with just hours to go, they are ready.
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Two Abilene moms find strength, support in raising children with Down syndrome
(KTAB/KRBC) - Motherhood doesn't always follow the path you expect, but sometimes, the unexpected journey teaches you the most. In this "On Time for Mom Time" podcast episode, you'll meet two moms who both have a child with Down syndrome. Kristy Garza and Cheryl Etter sit down wi...
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Did you know. . . this Abilene auto shop doubles as a bird rescue?
(KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene auto shop has served its customers cars for 43 years, but for about half that time, the care has extended well beyond the vehicles in its garage. For more than four decades, Abilene drivers have flocked to Pittman's Garage on the 1400 block of Poplar Stre...
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House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards as pressure mounts to address sexual misconduct
The 413-2 censure vote adds to an ongoing push by both Democratic and Republican representatives to address sexual misconduct in the House.
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Trump administration says work to begin soon on 250-foot DC arch memorial project
Excavation is expected to begin within the next two weeks on a proposed 250-foot memorial arch planned for a prominent stretch of Washington.
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El-Sayed, Rogers agree to second debate for Michigan's Senate race
The two will face off in late October, fewer than two weeks before Election Day.
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Vance briefs press on Iran: 'I wouldn't call it a war'
Vice President JD Vance gave journalists his latest assessment on the Iran war.
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Passenger killed after driver fails to stop at Jones County intersection
JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A passenger was killed after a driver failed to stop at an intersection in Jones County Wednesday evening. The crash happened on SH 92 at the intersection with FM 1661 just east of Stamford around 6:00 p.m. Isolda C. Roblejo Popa, 33, of San Anto...
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Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News
Fox Business's "Mornings with Maria" host Maria Bartiromo has parted ways with Fox News, the network announced Thursday.
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Snyder shooting victim dies; 2 suspects now charged with capital murder
A 21-year-old man who was wounded in an Aug. 20 shooting in Snyder has died,
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McMurry War Hawks Football Season Preview
The McMurry War Hawks are back in the American Southwest Conference after a brief move to the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
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Gay Christian podcaster arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Trump, stalking lawyer
Gay Christian podcaster Azariah Southworth was arrested by federal agents for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump and stalking his personal lawyer....
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Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right
Data center backlash could be the defining issue of the midterm elections.
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Texas Data Center Tracker: See where 600+ projects are operating or planned across state in interactive map
Texas has more than 600 data centers. Explore our interactive map of operating and planned projects across the state.
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'RHOC's' Shannon Beador & Heather Dubrow are '2 steps forward 12 steps back' with Tamra
"The Real Housewives of Orange County" airs Thursday nights on Bravo.
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Fact Check Team: Why can't you stop scrolling? The science behind social media 'addiction'
Social media is designed to keep users engaged. But does that mean the platforms are designed to be addictive? That question is part of a major legal fight....
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Report: West Virginia's Justice considering early Senate exit to run for governor
The Republican is reportedly exploring a 2028 campaign.
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Dust Devils in the Big Country: What you need to know
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Dust devils are often confused with tornadoes due to their similar physical appearance. Furthermore, it's important to recognize that their formation process and strength are much different. Here's what you need to know regarding this natural phen...
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Iran vows revenge after wedding strike kills 4, wounds 68; blames US for war crime
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Ahmad Vahidi vowed Thursday that those killed in a strike during a wedding in southern Iran would be avenged.
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GOP senators demand more information about departures of senior Pentagon leadership
Republican senators want more information about senior leadership turnover at the Pentagon amid the Iran war.
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Democrats to campaign on data centers and Trump's 'big beautiful bill' for 2026 midterms
Democrats will attempt to run on the unpopularity of data centers using President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” as the midterms approach.
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ICE officer federally charged over Minneapolis shooting account
A federal case is now closing in on an ICE officer already facing state charges after a January shooting in north Minneapolis that left a man wounded.
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Study: 1 in 5 teens use AI for mental health advice, psychiatrist warns of risks
A growing number of American teenagers are turning to artificial intelligence for help with depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns.
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Threats against Iran are growing more dire, but Tehran still isn't backing down
Renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran is raising tensions once again in the Middle East, renewing threats of mass destruction as the war grinds on....
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Dolly Parton's cousin shares new details of her 'very quiet' private burial
The "I Will Always Love You" singer was laid to rest on Friday, Aug. 28.
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Taylor County indictment alleges Abilene woman delivered fentanyl linked to fatal overdose
A Taylor County criminal complaint alleges an Abilene woman delivered fentanyl to another woman on the day she died in April.
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Taylor County indictment alleges man shared intimate images on Facebook without consent
A Taylor County criminal complaint alleges a man posted intimate images and videos of a woman on Facebook without her consent in December 2025.
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Taylor County indictment alleges John Jerdet touched minor under clothing in 2025
A Taylor County indictment alleges a man touched a minor in September 2025.
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Taylor County man accused of possessing explicit video of ex-girlfriend made as a minor
A Taylor County criminal complaint alleges a man possessed a sexually explicit video of his former girlfriend that was made when she was a minor.
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Abilene man indicted for soliciting 13-year-old online
A Taylor County indictment alleges an Abilene man communicated sexually online with a person he believed was a 13-year-old girl.
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Crime Reports: $900 worth of real estate signs stolen from shed 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. Arrests 3200 block of Pine Stre...
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Police chief fired over alleged racist texts after officer killed 1-year-old at Walmart
National civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, called Vanderford’s firing “the right decision.”
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House Republicans expose Democratic push to pack Supreme Court
They held a doomed vote Wednesday on a constitutional amendment to keep the court's current size.
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Court docs: Candidate accused of trying to plant drugs on political opponent
Ross won the Aug. 4 Republican primary for Missouri House District 161.
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Delta, American Airlines announce Trump Accounts match for employees' children
Delta and American Airlines announced that they will match Trump Accounts for their employees' children, which the White House confirmed.
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Vance returns to White House briefing room as press secretary vacancy continues
Vance also took the podium twice while Leavitt was on maternity leave over the summer.
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West Texas Fair and Rodeo schedule of events, discount days 2026
(KTAB/KRBC) – The West Texas Fair and Rodeo is coming back to Abilene for the 2026 season September 10 through September 19. Fan favorite rides, foods, vendors and some new additions will join the PRCA Rodeo at the Taylor County Expo Center for two weeks of festivities. Cost of a...
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Millions of US, Canadian drivers' licenses are being sold on the dark web: FBI
A recent FBI probe found that millions of Canadian and U.S. drivers’ licenses were sold on the dark web.
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Disney star Carla Jeffery, known for 'ZOMBIES' franchise role, dead at age 33
Jeffery died on Tuesday, according to a statement made by Alexanders Talent Management on her official Instagram account.
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Police take woman into custody in Texas after 14-year-old found stabbed
A 14-year-old was found with stab wounds as El Paso police responded to a barricaded person situation involving a woman in her 40s, authorities said.
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Texas A&M Forest Service: Ross Fire was human-caused
The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County was human-caused, according to Texas A&M Forest Service investigators.
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VOTE: Do you think construction of new data centers is good for the country?
Do you think construction of new data centers is good for the country?