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Lori Loughlin is back on social media after college admissions scandal
Loughlin enlisted her "Full House" co-stars to help her film the video by making reference to her character on the show.
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Trump’s data center push puts Republicans in a political bind
President Donald Trump’s continued support for data centers to power artificial intelligence is putting him increasingly at odds with American voters who don’t...
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Death investigation underway in south Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A death investigation is underway in south Abilene. Investigators are at a home in the 1600 block of Woodard Street after a man was found dead in the backyard Tuesday afternoon. Police say neighbors heard arguing earlier in the day, so they are invest...
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AOC reacts to Trump: 'Put a data center up in Mar-a-Lago'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., reacted to President Trump's response to data center critics, suggesting, "put a data center up in Mar-a-Lago."
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Fetterman joins Trump in defense of data centers
"What's right is right," the Pennsylvania Democrat said in a Monday X post.
safety
Volunteer fire department budget more than doubles this year
Taylor County volunteer fire department sees budget increase.
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US resumes strikes on Iran as war centers on control of Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude prices surged above $95 per barrel Tuesday afternoon on news the United States resumed strikes.
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Abilene airtanker base loads 1 millionth gallon of retardant in 2026
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Airtanker Base has reached a major milestone in the 2026 wildfire season, officially loading its 1 millionth gallon of fire retardant. Since January 1, the base has supported wildfire response efforts across Texas, loading air tankers with...
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Miley Cyrus teases name change as she announces new album, 'Bass Persuades'
Miley also announced a pair of rare live performances at the Hollywood Bowl in October.
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Whistleblower report claims Postal Service rushed to comply with Trump's mail-in voting EO
President Donald Trump's mail-in voting executive order faced multiple hurdles through legal challenges.
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'Violent' illegal immigrant sexually assaults 77-year-old Florida woman: sheriff
A "violent" man living in the U.S. illegally was accused of sexually assaulting a 77-year-old woman in her Florida home, according to authorities.
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House avoids another government shutdown before midterms with bill headed to Trump's desk
Members of Congress returned to Capitol Hill on Monday with the bill in mind, as the fiscal year ends at the end of September and a funding lapse loomed....
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Lake Ft. Phantom Hill declared 'fully infested' with zebra mussels
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Lake Ft. Phantom Hill in Abilene has been declared "fully infested" with zebra mussels. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TWPD) announced the infestation Tuesday, saying "this designation signifies that an established, reproducing populat...
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Hunter Biden says former VP Harris wasn't 'loyal to a fault' to President Joe Biden
Former first son Hunter Biden said during an interview that former Vice President Kamala Harris wasn’t “loyal to a fault” to former President Joe Biden....
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Tiger Woods set for change-of-plea hearing in Martin County DUI case
Tiger Woods is set to appear in Martin County court Wednesday for a plea conference in the DUI case stemming from his March rollover crash on Jupiter Island....
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Witness reports erratic driving before Abilene crash
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A witness says a driver was unable to maintain their lane and nearly hit a street sign before crashing into another vehicle in Abilene. According to the witness, a red truck collided with a gray car that was stopped at a stop sign at North 16th Street...
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'Below Deck' star Nathan Gallagher faces warrant for arrest after missing court date
Gallagher has warrants in Australia and has native Ireland from two separate incidents and failures to appear in court.
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Abilene airtanker base reaches 1 million gallons of retardant loaded in 2026
The Abilene Airtanker Base has loaded its 1 millionth gallon of fire retardant this year
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Fact Check Team: Are companies using the Iran war to quietly raise prices?
As the war with Iran drives up fuel costs, American businesses and consumers are facing another expense: higher fuel surcharges on shipping and transportation....
safety
Dyess to conduct major accident response exercise this week
The 7th Bomb Wing will conduct a major accident response exercise at Dyess Air Force Base this week.
safety
Who was Erin Piacenti? Newlywed Bank of America lawyer killed in Times Square stabbing
Police said she was stabbed in the abdomen after the suspect approached her on Seventh Avenue.
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DOJ seizes $560K in cryptocurrency allegedly bound for Hamas: Pirro
Federal investigators seized more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency, as well as took control of websites and servers Hamas allegedly used, the DOJ said.
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'Friends' star Matthew Perry’s life and legacy to be explored in new docuseries
"The One About Matthew Perry" is a three-part docuseries set to premiere on October 27 on Netflix.
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Big Country football: Clyde, Wylie and Albany highlight Week 1 action
Abilene High’s season opener ended with a late push that came up just short Friday night, as the Eagles lost 28-23 to San Angelo Central.
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Why America's $40 trillion debt is starting to worry markets
America’s crossing of the $40 trillion debt milestone has unnerved markets that are growing increasingly concerned about the country’s unsustainable fiscal traj...
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DHS was investigating Greg Bovino before retirement: CBP records
The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Professional Standards was investigating Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino before his retirement in March....
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Massie introduces discharge petition to force vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II
Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie on Monday announced another discharge petition for members of Congress to sign regarding the Epstein files.
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'Large and powerful': Trump says US strikes Iranian targets after attempted IRCG attacks
President Donald Trump said U.S. forces began striking targets linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Tuesday.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially have a dog!
The "Fate of Ophelia" singer and Kansas City Chiefs tight end tied the knot in July and made a new addition to their family this year.
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Tony Romo convicted of drunken driving offense in Wisconsin
In a statement posted to social media, Romo admitted an "over-reliance" on alcohol.
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Midterm elections hang on Trump's economic agenda
Polling has found the cost of living to be the top issue for voters.
safety
Crime Reports: Suspect points gun at victim at Abilene park
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 800 block of Cal Youn...
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Viral bodycam shows trooper pulling former college basketball player by hair, punching him
An Arkansas State Police use-of-force report determined the trooper's actions were justified.
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Federal judge pauses mifepristone lawsuit amid FDA safety review
A federal judge paused a lawsuit brought by Texas and Florida that seeks to revoke the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone until after a review....
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Death toll tops 1,000 in Nepal floods as 80 Americans remain missing
The disaster began when a glacial collapse in the Himalayas sent rock, ice and meltwater into valleys below, unleashing powerful flooding downstream.
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Sweetwater mother sentenced to 45 years in connection to child sex crime investigation
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A Sweetwater mother has been sentenced to 45 years in prison in connection to a child sex crime investigation involving her husband. Shyrell Hennessey was found guilty of Injury to a Child last week and received her 45-year sentenced in Nolan Count...
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Sweetwater woman sentenced to 45 years in child injury case
A Sweetwater woman has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after being found guilty of injury to a child
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Shock glove ban in California gets sent to Gov. Newsom's desk
Lawmakers in California sent legislation that would ban shock gloves used by law enforcement to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk this week.
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$200,000 state grant to help Salvation Army aid Abilene-area veterans
A $200,000 state grant will help The Salvation Army in Abilene provide financial assistance to veterans across the area.
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Abilene vet clinic warns of rise in rattlesnake bite cases
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene veterinary clinic has issued a warning about a rise in rattlesnake bites. Big Country Vet Clinic put a warning on social media Monday, saying they saw 8 snake bite cases just that day. They say the snakes are moving around due to temperatur...
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ICE: 'Operation Rotten Apple' arrests 2,100 immigrants across New York in 30 days
Mullin said the arrests included alleged gang members, rapists, murderers and child predators.
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Animal Services Advisory Board
Event date: September 17, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes...
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Trump says there is bipartisan support in Congress for a Hollywood tax incentive
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that there is bipartisan support in Congress for a Hollywood tax incentive to revive the film industry.
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Soldier accused of traveling to Ohio to meet 12-year-old girl, charged with rape
The 21-year-old remains in jail on a $2 million bond.
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VOTE: Will the price of gas impact your vote in November?
Will the price of gas impact your vote in November?
safety
Health institute issues 'Red Alert' over potentially deadly Trump ecstasy pills
The two-toned pills feature an image of President Donald Trump on one side and a score line with “NL” and “Trump” on the other.
safety
Woman killed in Times Square stabbing; suspect told police, 'I will kill you,' NYPD says
The first victim, a 68-year-old man, had just exited the subway and was standing with his wife while waiting to cross the street.
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MrBeast & James Patterson team up for 'fresh' collaboration on 'The Most Dangerous Games'
Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, and Patterson wrote the thrilling new novel together, available now.
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Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will stand trial in Charlie Kirk's killing
The 23-year-old defendant turned himself in a day after the shooting at Utah Valley University last September.
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Flash-flood threat stretches across Southwest after 2 die at Grand Canyon
The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch late Sunday for much of southern and central Utah, as well as northeastern Arizona.
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Jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial set to deliberate for fourth day
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial is set to deliberate for a fourth day on Tuesday.
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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
Jurors reached the verdict after less than three hours of deliberations.
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Texas DPS steps up enforcement ahead of Labor Day weekend
With Labor Day weekend expected to bring heavier traffic to Texas roads, the Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing enforcement efforts.