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PHOTOS: Canadian wildfire smoke brings poor air quality, yellow hazy skies to Northeast
Air quality alerts now stretch across at least 17 states, from Minnesota to New Hampshire and Virginia.
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Trump to address the nation, teases 'very big' announcement concerning election integrity
Trump's address will air on primetime television and stream on The National Desk's website and YouTube channel at 9 p.m. EST.
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2 killed as catastrophic Texas flooding forces hundreds of rescues
Rescuers aboard boats and helicopters have saved more than 200 people, including stranded drivers and people trapped in homes, Abbott said.
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Arrest made in 1987 cold case after man contacts sheriff's office 39 years later
A 39-year-old Jacksonville cold case has been solved after investigators arrested Gary Edward Glowacz in the 1987 killing of Melissa (Taylor) Ellison.
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Abilene High School (TX) Volleyball - MaxPreps
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Trump overturns ICE traffic stop pause, day after DHS Sec reportedly ordered halt
President Trump has overturned a temporary pause on traffic stops conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
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US military completes new Iran strikes, fires on ship accused of violating blockade
The U.S. military ramped up strikes on Iran on Thursday; the strikes moved further north in Iran.
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2026 BCH Sports Player to Watch: QB-Easton Malone, Merkel
MERKEL, Texas (BCH Sports) - In Wes Wood's second season as head coach, the Merkel Badgers seemed to come out of no where in 2025 to earn a playoff berth. Who also seemed to come out of no where? Merkel's quarterback, Easton Malone. The Merkel Badgers seemingly have a moose at qu...
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US military will test testosterone levels of service members, Hegseth announces
The U.S military will start conducting required "testosterone deficiency" tests for troops who are 30 and older.
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Top Match Ups for 2026: Abilene High at Amarillo and Cisco at Hawley
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The District 2-5A Division I championship is expected to be decided with this one. The Abilene High Eagles host the Amarillo High Sandies at Shotwell Stadium. Black and Gold against Black and Gold. Mike Fullen and the Eagles enter this season's match...
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Top Match Ups for 2026: Abilene High at Amarillo and Cisco at Hawley - BigCountryHomepage.com
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Trump fires newly appointed US attorney in Seattle less than an hour after swearing-in
When KOMO News asked Rogoff about being the U.S. attorney in Seattle for less than an hour, he replied, "Greatest hour in my life."
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Disturbing video shows elderly man being beaten and robbed outside of Baltimore 7-Eleven
Baltimore Police are seeking the public's help identifying six suspects who they say attempted to rob an elderly man outside a 7-Eleven last week.
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Legal expert defends Trump's DNI pick after senator presses him on 2020 election
President Donald Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton.
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ACU Football recognizes first responders ahead of Salute to Service game
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Members of the Abilene Christian football team went to Fire Station No. 5 and the Abilene Police Department Headquarters to celebrate first responders ahead of ACU's Salute to Service game on Nov. 21. The Wildcats not only got to thank first responde...
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The search for Wylie ISD's next superintendent is underway
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Wylie ISD School Board selected the Region 14 Education Service Center on Monday to assist in its search for a new superintendent. This comes after the district announced in May that Superintendent Joey Light would be retiring at the end of Septem...
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41-year-old man killed in south Abilene shooting; police investigating - KTXS
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Clyde City Council rejects proposed AI data center lease after residents speak out
Clyde residents packed City Hall on Tuesday night, urging city leaders to reject a proposed lease tied to a potential future AI data center.
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TSTC students train to restore power safely when storms leave Texans in the dark
Students at TSTC are spending months training for careers maintaining and restoring the electrical grid.
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2026 BCH Sports Player to Watch: QB-Colby McIlroy, Cisco
CISCO, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Cisco Loboes are coming off one of the best seasons since the Loboes won their first state title in 2013. Although the Loboes have been to the quarterfinal round 4 times since being crowned state champs, the Loboes' 2025 playoff run broke a lot of ...
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Google AI search poses 'unacceptable' risk to kids: Common Sense Media
AI tools built into Google's search engine present an "unacceptable" risk for kids, according to a report published Wednesday by Common Sense Media.
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VA, HHS act on Trump's order to speed psychedelic drug research
Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services signed a memo this week to improve cooperation on psychedelic drug trials that might lead to new treatments for veterans and others suffering from mental health conditions....
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Matt Damon will not do this 'dangerous' thing for movies anymore
Damon stars in the upcoming adaptation of "The Odyssey," directed by Christopher Nolan.
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Abilene Zoo celebrates 60 years with Zippity Zoo Day this Saturday
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Abilene Zoo is celebrating a major milestone this weekend, marking 60 years of connecting the Big Country with wildlife. The zoo's annual Zippity Zoo Day will take place Saturday, featuring a full day of family-friendly activities, animal encounte...
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Rescue crew cuts apart porta-potty to free trapped man under the seat
Firefighters in Kansas City responded to a strange request after receiving a call to assist a man who had become trapped in a porta-potty.
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Building More Than Homes with Mark Aldridge
Mark Aldridge, owner of Mark Aldridge Custom Homes, discussed his transition from church ministry to custom home building and shared his perspective on the Abilene housing market during an appearance on the Abilene People podcast....
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Abilene youth soccer coach brings FIFA Club World Cup experience back home
While the world’s top soccer players took center stage at the FIFA Club World Cup, an Abilene youth soccer coach got a close-up look at the international......
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Help name the Abilene Zoo’s newest giraffe
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As the Abilene Zoo celebrates a season of new arrivals, it's turning to the community for help naming its newest baby giraffe. Zoo staff have narrowed the choices to three names: To cast a vote, visit the Abilene Zoo's Facebook page and comment with t...
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How to achieve the perfect summer makeup look: 7 SPF products that double as makeup
From tinted sunscreen to SPF setting spray, let's protect our skin and look dang good doing it.
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Taylor Frankie Paul blasts Whitney Leavitt over 'Mormon Wives' exit, social media moves
Leavitt is leaving the show after the upcoming fifth season, while Paul returned in a limited capacity after her legal controversies.
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ACU football visits Abilene Fire Station 5 to honor first responders ahead of season
A group of Abilene first responders got a show of appreciation when the Abilene Christian University football team stepped away from summer workouts to visit th...
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Flood watch expanded for more Big Country counties
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The National Weather Service has expanded the Flood Watch area to include Scurry, Mitchell, Nolan, Coke, Runnels, Coleman and Brown Counties. The Flood Watch will remain in effect through Friday evening. This includes the towns of Sweetwater, Snyd...
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Trump spreads conspiracies about GOP's lack of success in Minnesota
The president claimed Tuesday that the state's elections are rigged against Republicans.
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Trump blasts Hochul, New York over data center freeze
President Trump on Wednesday blasted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and her state over becoming the first in the nation to freeze construction of new data centers....
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Vance says Epstein had connections to the highest levels of US, Israeli intelligence
Vance said on an episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” that Jeffrey Epstein had connections with the highest level of U.S. and Israeli intelligence.
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Texas Teacher Faces Federal Charge for Child Sex Abuse Material - Texas Scorecard
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'It's time to pass the torch,' Wylie ISD leader retires after 46 years in education
For over 40 years, Craig Bessent has worked in education, majority of that time being at Wylie ISD...
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Social media influencers who captured alleged fraud called to testify on Capitol Hill
GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill are once again shining the spotlight on fraud, calling on two now-infamous social media influencers to testify.
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'Those cards are not a scam,' new campaign aims to boost jury response rates
No jurors? No trial. That’s the problem Taylor County is trying to solve after jury responses dropped when a new summons process was implemented. Now, leaders a...
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Crime Reports: Multiple thefts reported 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 5100 block of Spring ...
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Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn says he's 'noncommittal' on confirming Todd Blanche for AG
Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn said Wednesday that he’s “noncommittal” when it comes to confirming Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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Maine, Democratic establishment at arms length after Platner disaster
The political rise of the party's former nominee for U.S. Senate upended traditional thought about potentially successful Democratic candidates.
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Walz questions Trump administration's deportation of pedophile to Laos
Minnesota Gov. TimWalz (D) questioned the Trump administration's deportation of a pedophile from his state to Laos while defending the illegal immigrant....
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Squeeze what? Florida woman is the talk of town with racy license plate she got in mail
The plate has since become a running joke in her retirement community.
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Fact Check Team: Democratic Socialism explained as the movement rides primary wins
Democratic socialism -- and its many definitions -- is once again front and center.
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Clyde says no to data center exploration agreement
CLYDE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As data centers continue to expand across the country, the possibility of one coming to Clyde drew a packed room and strong opposition from residents Tuesday night. The Clyde City Council considered whether to approve a short-term lease agreement to all...
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Senator asks Blanche if he will commit to not sending armed agents to polling sites
Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Wednesday asked Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche if he would send armed agents to polling sites.
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Man fleeing ICE agents killed after running into path of tractor trailer in Florida
The death marks the third fatal incident in a week involving encounters with ICE agents.
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Grassley says Jack Smith illegally obtained GOP lawmakers’ texts
Republicans on Capitol Hill are accusing former special counsel Jack Smith of illegally obtaining the contents of lawmakers’ text messages.
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BBB warns creative professionals of overpayment scam targeting freelancers
The Better Business Bureau serving Abilene and the Big Country is warning photographers, videographers, graphic designers and other creative professionals...
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Lindsey Graham's death leaves void as Israel faces shifting US support
For decades, support for Israel has been one of the few foreign policy issues to command broad bipartisan backing in Washington.
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Jack Whitehall hosts 'Nation’s Dumbest,' the show you want to be eliminated from
Jack Whitehall is hosting the only game show you want to lose!
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1 dead, 3 missing after boat carrying family capsizes near Alcatraz
The fire chief said witnesses reported rough seas before the vessel began taking on water and eventually capsized.
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Man dies in grocery store, store allegedly stayed open and hid body under carts for hours
After a customer died at a grocery store, employees were allegedly told to hide the body under carts and umbrellas for hours while customers continued shopping....
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'DWTS' pro Gleb Savchenko claims ex-wife illegally moved their children to Hong Kong
Savchenko and his ex, Elena Samodanova, share two daughters, Olivia and Zlata.
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