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JD Vance campaigning at MAGA super PAC event in Michigan with John James, Mike Rogers
Vice President JD Vance is coming back to Michigan Monday at a MAGA super PAC event, a few months ahead of the critical November midterm elections.
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DC officer dies from gunshot wound inside police station
A D.C. police officer has died from a gunshot wound he suffered Monday morning.
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Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users after Trump order
Gov. Kathy Hochul said last week that "New York won’t be calling it that."
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Vance to address Jewish GOP coalition amid Israel criticism, Carlson scrutiny
Last month, Vance suggested some Israeli officials were trying to manipulate U.S. public opinion to prolong the war with Iran.
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Iran fires missiles at US sites in Jordan; UAE intercepts Iranian drone after strikes
Jordan’s armed forces said it intercepted eight missiles that entered the country’s airspace early Monday.
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Two areas in the tropics being monitored by the National Hurricane Center
We are now entering the portion of the calendar when tropical activity can increase quickly.
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Deliberations continue in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial
The jury continues to deliberate on Monday in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.
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Wildcat Volleyball finishes ACU Invitational 1-2 to open the season
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Volleyball is officially back on the hill, as the Wildcats opened up the season with the ACU Invitational at Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats returned to the court in preparation for ACU volleyball's debut season in the United Athletic Conference, with f...
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Big Country Senate candidate outlines priorities on healthcare, data centers & school
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Riley Rodriguez, a candidate for Texas State Senate District 28, is campaigning on issues including rural healthcare, data center development, local control and public education. Rodriguez said he has lived most of his life in District 28, growing...
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlights NC's Helene resilience during G20 meetings
News 13 spoke with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, where G20 Finance Track meetings are underway....
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Big Country Trails & 'Tails': 2 dogs, 1 park & a project bringing new life to Riverside Park
BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Riverside Park in Brownwood is in the middle of a major transformation. But along the park's trails, we meet two shelter dogs hoping to find their furever homes. Welcome to a special edition of Big Country Trails & 'Tails'. Riverside Park in Brownwo...
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Austin Benson remains unbeaten, writes new chapters in boxing career
SAN ANTONIO — There were plenty of pleasant surprises at Saint Boxing Club recently, including a visit from undefeated local heavyweight Austin Benson.Benson re...
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US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers on Strait of Hormuz; Iran vows retaliation
U.S. forces announced that Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz were the target of the first military action in a month on Sunday.
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Man found dead near Crystal Rapids after Grand Canyon flash flood
More than 20 people are missing or unaccounted for.
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New Taylor County elections administrator looks to increase digital presence, prepares for November election
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Dan Murray hit the ground running when he took over as elections administrator for Taylor County on August 1. “We were in Austin, probably my first full week of being in charge; we were in Austin down at the Election Law Seminar that the Secretary of ...
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ACU football falls to Lamar in season opener; FBS No. 12 Texas Tech up next
The Abilene Christian Wildcats opened their football season Friday night in Beaumont against the Lamar Cardinals.
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Abilene artist brings his artwork to the big leagues, one bat at a time
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene artist is seeing his work move from local murals to Major League Baseball fields. Mixed-media artist Kameron Alexander has spent about a decade creating murals and other artwork. For the past two years, he has also been hand-painting baseba...
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Trump says he will report Meet the Press host Kristen Welker to the FCC over remarks
Presidentn Trump said Sunday that NBC News' "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker will be reported to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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4 arrested after Florida deputies say they illegally harvested 200 lbs of palmetto berries
Four people are facing charges after deputies say they were caught illegally harvesting palmetto berries on private property in Brevard County.
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Iceland voters rejects a referendum on reopening negotiations for EU membership
Voters in Iceland chose not to reopen negotiations to rejoin the European Union, according to their national broadcaster.
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Passenger boat capsizes en route from Northern Cyprus to Turkey, rescue underway
A passenger boat capsized as it headed from Northern Cyprus to Turkey, prompting a rescue operation. There were nearly 300 people on board.
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These are the most-searched slang words of 2026. How many do you know?
Unless you're incredibly online – or incredibly in tune with Gen Z and Gen Alpha – it's easy to fall behind on the latest slang.
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Unmasked suspects steal diamond necklace worth $4M from museum while it was open: police
Two unmasked suspects allegedly stole a diamond necklace worth $4 million from a museum after buying a ticket and walking into the open exhibit.
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No. 15 Wildcats' Late Surge Falls Short Against No. 20 Lamar
BEAUMONT, Texas (BCH Sports) – The 15th-ranked Abilene Christian Wildcats opened the season with the highest preseason ranking in program history. Tonight in Beaumont, they collided with No. 20 Lamar—the same program ACU defeated in the first round of the playoffs last season. AC...
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Abilene Open Chess Tournament draws players of all ages to ACU
The chessboard became a meeting place for players across generations on Saturday morning.
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Sword-carrying man shot, killed by MNPD veteran identified
More information is released on the deadly officer-involved shooting in North Nashville.Metro Nashville Police said 12-year MNPD SWAT member Joshua Baney shot a...
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'Deputy of the Year' accused of using Flock cameras to track ex resigns after probe
Other accusations include using racial slurs, giving a Nazi salute and putting a gun in his ex-girlfriend's mouth during sex.
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Texas game warden shares safety tips ahead of dove season
Texas dove season begins Sept. 1, marking the start of a longstanding tradition for hunters across the state.
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Florida man killed victim during 'sexual encounter' with his boyfriend: prosecutor
A Florida man was sentenced to life in prison for killing a man he & his boyfriend invited to an apartment for a "sexual encounter,' according to a prosecutor....
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Texas Tech looks to add Thomas Castellanos to roster, play ACU in Week 1
The wild ride of former college athletes returning to school has made its way to the Big Country.
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Taylor Swift donates $50K to woman seriously hurt in crash: report
Pop star Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to help a Connecticut mother of three who was seriously hurt after stopping to help teenagers involved in a rain-soaked hi...
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Nursing mother detained by ICE in Nashville released, reunited with 2 daughters
A mother who was separated from her children during nearly three months in ICE detention is now back with her family in time for her daughters’ birthdays....
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British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported after ICE arrest: reports
Milo Yiannopoulos"On August 28, ICE deported Milo Yiannopoulos, an illegal alien from the United Kingdom, back to his home country,"a DHS spokesperson told The...
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Death toll nears 700 in catastrophic Nepal-China floods amid search efforts
The scale of destruction along Nepal’s northern frontier is coming into sharper focus after flooding and mudslides tore through the area.
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Who bought Lindsay Clancy's home where 3 children were killed? A former prosecutor
The former home of Lindsay Clancy, the woman on trial in the deaths of her three children, was reportedly sold in a private deal to a former county prosecutor....
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Class 2A High School Football Scores for Friday, August 28
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Week one of the high school football season kicked off Friday, Aug. 28 in the Big Country. Here are the scores for Class 2A: Class 3A/2A 3)Cisco Loboes 24 Clyde Bulldogs 27 Class 2A 11)Hawley Bearcats 25 8)Albany Lions 34 10) Post Antelopes 34 Anson ...
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Azle comes from behind to top Cooper, 28-24
AZLE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Scott Stewart era at Cooper started great, but Azle came from behind to pour cold water on it. The Hornets beat the Cougars, 28-24. The Cougars started the scoring in the first quarter. Mason Cole's first pass on varsity went for a 38-yard touchdown...
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16)Brownwood brings the physicality, defeats Wylie in Week One Victory
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – The Brownwood Lions held off a late rally to secure a hard-fought 13-7 victory over Wylie. The Bulldogs opened the game with a lengthy seven-minute drive, but it ended with a missed field goal. The first quarter remained scoreless before Brownwood fi...
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Abilene High comes up short against San Angelo Central, 28-23
SAN ANGELO, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Abilene High Eagles fall in the season opener against San Angelo Central, 28-23. The Eagles fell behind early in the game after a Bobcat onslaught in the first half. Central scored 21 of the first 24 points in the game to take command. However...
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Class 4A/3A High School Football Scores for Friday, August 28
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Week one of the high school football season kicked off Friday, Aug. 28 in the Big Country. Here are the scores for Class 4A and 3A: Class 4A Canyon Eagles 59 Snyder Tigers 13 Class 3A/4A Jim Ned Indians 12 13)Greenwood Rangers 59 Class 3A Sweetwater ...
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Trump administration weighs Yosemite land swap for private access road: reports
The Trump administration is considering a land exchange that would give a private developer a small section of Yosemite National Park, according to reports....
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CA AG Rob Bonta talks Meta landmark $18 billion settlement & platform changes
A sweeping legal settlement aimed at protecting young people on social media was reached this week after Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion.
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Suspected Tren de Aragua leader captured as US-Colombia ties deepen
Colombian security forces captured a suspected senior leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA), U.S. officals said on Friday.
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US military sinks alleged drug-trafficking 'floating refueling station': SOUTHCOM
U.S. forces boarded and later sank a boat in the Eastern Pacific that served as "a floating refueling station" for drug-trafficking operations, SOUTHCOM said....
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Football Friday Night Presented By First Financial Bank: Aug. 28, 2026
Watch Football Friday Night Presented By First Financial Bank on KTXS at 10 p.m.
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Trump says US enters deal with Venezuela to take control of 65B barrels of oil reserves
President Donald Trump said the U.S. made agreement with Venezuela to take control of at least 65 billion barrels of the country's oil reserves.
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Texas Senate race could become nation's most expensive as Democrats eye upset
Texas' competitive Senate race could be the nation's costliest, as Democrats rally behind James Talarico and Republicans weigh how much to spend to support Ken Paxton....
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Six months later: Iran war far from settled and in 'very dangerous period'
Six months into the Iran conflict, the U.S. has shifted from bombing to economic pressure. Iran expert Hussein Banai says Tehran remains resilient and the risk of renewed fighting is still high....
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Stamford Mayor James Decker resigns amid federal wire fraud case
Stamford Mayor James M. Decker resigned effective immediately Friday,
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Trump faces criticism after naming Lake Ontario, Lake America
A push by President Donald Trump to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” is drawing criticism from both sides of the border.
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9 things we were influenced to buy that were worth the money
From skincare to exercise and oral care, let's get shopping.