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Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish caucus over past remarks
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, apologized over the weekend to the state’s Jewish Democratic Caucus.
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Abilene leads Texas in hotel revenue growth for 6 quarters
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The Abilene hotel market continues to show very strong trends, according to the latest quarterly data. The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau has published the latest numbers, showing the Key City outperforming larger cities in Texas. During the s...
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Feds in San Diego seize domains to block China from hacking
Federal law enforcement has seized core infrastructure reportedly used by a Chinese state-sponsored cyber platform.
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Rob and Michelle Reiner's son Jake marries girlfriend: report
Jake recently spoke in his first TV interview about his "rage" and sadness over the deaths of his parents allegedly at the hands of his brother, Nick.
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Driscoll, a Vance ally, resigns amid reported tensions and wider Army shakeups
Driscoll's departure marks the latest in a series of shakeups within the military leadership.
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New robotic tech cuts Abilene heart surgery recovery time
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Hendrick Hospital in Abilene is putting to work new cutting-edge technology for bypass surgeries. The hospital is now giving patients the option of a robotic, minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery, also known as MIDCAP. Cardiothorac...
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"Your mind will tell you to quit, but your body won't quit;" There's no quit in Wylie
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The first game of the season is full of ups and downs, and the Wylie Bulldogs had plenty of both in their season opening loss to Brownwood. The downs involved missed chances inside the Brownwood 10-yard line. There were three of them to be specific. ...
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'Never alone': The Wounded Blue founder highlights support for injured police officers
For many officers who survive being shot or seriously hurt in the line of duty, the public attention can fade quickly even as their recovery.
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From fundraising to framing: Abilene leaders help build a home
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The first Friday night lights of the season are shining across the Big Country, and that means homecoming season is also here. But for families without a place to call home, there may not be a house to come home to. This year, ten Abilene community le...
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Trump touts Venezuela oil deal, but experts question if it will work
President Donald Trump is touting a new agreement involving Venezuela as a potential windfall for the United States.
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Randy Quaid bashes Anne Hathaway 'Days of Thunder' sequel casting: 'We need Nicole back'
Tom Cruise announced Hathaway's participation in the sequel over the weekend, which Quaid disapproved of on X.
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Kalshi permanently bans Santos over bets on State of the Union attendance
The prediction market Kalshi said that it is permanently banning former New York GOP Rep. George Santos for failing to cooperate in an investigation over bets....
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Trump pushes back against data center rejection: 'Let Data Reign'
The president warned local officials against opposing the facilities in a Monday Truth Social post.
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Event date: September 14, 2026 Event Time: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Location: 2625 S 7th Street Abilene, TX 79605 Description: Supersized Bowling Fun Big Ball. Big Pins. Big Fun. Let’s Bowl! Try your hand at giant bowling! It’s easy, active & everyone is welcomed to join in. Details D...
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'Glee' star Naya Rivera's son to make film debut alongside his dad 6 years after her death
Rivera, who died in 2020 from a drowning accident, shares her son Josey with ex-husband Ryan Dorsey.
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Crime Reports: Robbery 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 1100 block of Cedar S...
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Hochul wears hijab at NYC Islamic center ahead of 9/11 anniversary, sparking backlash
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wore a hijab at the Islamic Cultural Center of New York ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, sparking backlash from conservatives....
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Supreme Court will allow White House Ballroom project to move forward during lawsuits
The Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump's Ballroom project to continue as a legal battle plays out, according to a ruling filed on Monday.With the...
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Aircraft thought lost in 1940s returns to National WASP WWII Museum
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The National WASP WWII Museum welcomed back an aircraft thought to be lost in an accident in the 1940's. A toast to welcome the Stearman was held Thursday night at the museum during the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce's quarterly connections meeting...
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Congress revisits 9/11 intelligence reforms 25 years after attacks
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks transformed the nation’s security apparatus.
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2-Year-Old Dies in Accidental Drowning at Lake Leon
## 2-Year-Old Dies in Apparent Accidental Drowning at Lake Leon**EASTLAND COUNTY, Texas** — A 2-year-old child died over the weekend after an apparent accidenta...
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N.C. grand jury indicts 17-year-old as adult in 3 Islamic Center of San Diego killings
A 17-year-old has been indicted as an adult in connection with the killings of three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego, according to Forsyth County Dist...
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Lionel Richie hospitalized in ICU: report
The "All Night Long" singer was previously hospitalized in June after a health incident mid-show.
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Abilene man facing federal charges for allegedly threatening officials prosecuting school shooting
ATLANTA, Georgia (KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene man is now facing federal charges for allegedly threatening officials involved in the prosecution of a school shooting. Brandon Dontrail Scroggins, a known convicted felon from Abilene, is accused of threatening Barrow County Superior Cou...
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What to expect as Dyess Air Force Base holds major accident response exercise
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - You may hear unusual sounds or see activity you don't typically see around Dyess Air Force Base this week as the 7th Bomb Wing conducts a major accident response exercise. Those with access to the base may experience delays at the gates and reduced ac...
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Trump administration closes hundreds of truck driving schools for alleged fraud
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is putting his foot on the gas in an effort to crack down on what he calls "trucker fraud."
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The Future Is Now: Technology, Energy & Abilene
Hardin-Simmons University is set to host "The Future Is Now: Technology and Energy Summit," featuring discussions with Deans Dr. Jill Jumper and Dr. Matt Jackson on the regional and global implications of AI, energy, and infrastructure....
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Student arrested as viral 'Cat in the Hat' posts spread: What is the threat?
A 14-year-old Colorado high school student was arrested on Monday after allegedly posting the viral "Cat in the Hat" trend that is causing alarm nationwide....
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Social media hoax threat addressed by officials
Aisd and Abilene police investigate social media threat to Craig Middle School.
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2-year-old drowns in Lake Leon
EASTLAND COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A 2-year-old drowned in Lake Leon this weekend. The Eastland County Sheriff's Office says family members found the child in the lake just after 7:00 p.m. Saturday. These family members immediately started trying to save the child's life and ca...
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'Bachelor' star Clayton Echard reacts to paternity accuser's plea deal
Echard was falsely accused of being the father of Laura Owens' unborn twins in 2023.
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Trump announces more prescription drug savings, projected to save Americans $600 billion
President Donald Trump announced an expansion of his Most Favored Nation drug pricing initiative on Monday afternoon from the White House.
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95 illegal immigrant truck drivers arrested in August, most with California licenses: CBP
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that 95 illegal immigrant truck drivers were arrested in August, most with California commercial driver’s licenses....
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Senate seeker El-Sayed set for stressful September
Republican attacks against the Michigan Democrat will likely intensify, particularly as the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks approaches.
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Fact Check Team: Could the US-Venezuela oil deal help shortages and price spikes?
The Venezuela oil deal is enormous — but it does not mean the U.S. has suddenly added 65 billion barrels to its oil inventory.
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Singer D4vd abruptly loses lawyers defending him in murder of 14-year-old girl
It was not immediately clear why the defense attorneys parted ways with the singer, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke.
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Judge to rule Tuesday on whether Tyler Robinson stands trial in Kirk killing
Fourth District Judge Tony Graf has set aside four hours for both sides to present their arguments.
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Dolly Parton 'laid to rest' in private funeral service with family only attending
The "I Will Always Love You" singer died August 25 at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer and other health issues.
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Illegal immigrant who groped girls at Fairfax High School released to ICE
Israel Flores Ortiz was released from custody.
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury returns to deliberations after two days without verdict
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are returning to deliberations after two days without a verdict.
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Stay updated: Microsoft Outlook, OpenAI outage reported by thousands
Outlook users report widespread disruption as 6,000 plus outage reports hit Downdetector. Many say they cannot open, search, or send emails, and Microsoft has yet to share details or a fix as of 9:27 a.m. PDT....
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'Cat in the Hat' threat trend sparks school lockdowns, police investigations
The trend involves posting photos and videos, some of them AI-generated, depicting a life-sized version of the Dr. Seuss character.
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Two bodies recovered in ongoing rescue efforts from Grand Canyon flash floods
Officials added the timing and pace of recovery options could be impacted as more storms are expected to move through the area.
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No credible threat found at Abilene middle school targeted during national trend
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - No credible threat has been found at an Abilene middle school that was targeted during a national trend. Police say online social media threats were made against Craig Middle School Sunday, and these threats were possibly related to similar incidents ...
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Clyburn says impeaching Trump should not be Democrats' priority if they win House
Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., said that impeaching President Trump should not be Democrats' priority if they win control of the House in November.
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Freedom Fuel stations sold over $3 million in stolen gas, lawsuit says
Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville filed a lawsuit against KRSM Inc. and its president, Syed Kazmi for almost $4 million of unpaid gas.
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Lionel Messi says goodbye to Argentina: 'I have nothing more to give'
Messi said he wrote the retirement message two days after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to Spain.
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College football player, 20, dies following sideline medical emergency
His cause of death has not been released.
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Dolly Parton's Estate announces Dollyfest celebration in Nashville
Dolly Parton's estate has announced Dollyfest, a multi-continental event to celebrate the star's legacy in Nashville and in London next year.The fest was origin...
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VOTE: What is the top issue that will have the biggest impact on your vote for Congress?
What is the top issue that will have the biggest impact on your vote for Congress?