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Packers unveil new Rivalries jersey, set to debut vs. Bears in Week 5
The uniforms will make their field debut in the Week 5 game against the Chicago Bears on Oct. 11.
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DOJ creates National Fraud Detection Center to fight fraud in social government programs
The Department of Justice announced that it would be launching a National Fraud Detection Center in order to combat fraud in various government social programs....
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VOTE: Should local authorities work with ICE to enforce immigration laws?
Should local authorities work with ICE to enforce immigration laws?
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TJ Humane Society remains crowded as abandoned pets rise, owners struggle with costs
The Taylor Jones Humane Society is continuing to face overcrowding as abandoned animals are found across Abilene.
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Abilene Railroad Festival is back
The annual Abilene Railroad Festival is scheduled for Sept. 11 and 12.
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Secret Service confirms agents are aware of Iranian threats targeting Barron Trump
Trump has previously said he believes he is "number one" on Iran’s "kill list."
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Could an NFL player really return to college football? New NCAA rule opens the door
For generations, one rule of college sports seemed pretty straightforward: Once you left college for the pros, you weren't coming back. Not anymore, apparently....
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Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid escalating Canada trade fight
Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. on Tuesday.
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Jurors to hear from the last few witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Jurors are preparing to hear from the last witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.
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South Carolina voters to pick Senate nominee in runoff for November ballot
Voters in South Carolina plan to definitively decide on a nominee in a special primary runoff to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November ballots....
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Michigan pastor sparks debate by claiming Dearborn is no longer governed by American laws
A Detroit pastor’s claims that Dearborn is operating under “Sharia law” have ignited a fresh round of political and cultural debate in Michigan.
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Viral post alleges Texas Roadhouse mistreated Black customers; company responds
Texas Roadhouse is responding to viral, unverified food-tampering allegations, as questions remain about where the claims originated.
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Ross Fire: Flames reach 100 feet as crews battle 50,000-acre wildfire
PALO PINTO COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Multiple fire departments, including several from the Big Country, are battling a massive wildfire in Palo Pinto County. Courtesy of Caleb Rasmussen Governor Greg Abbott has announced federal assistance in response to the Ross Fire, which is...
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Wildcats coach Keith Patterson says QB1 not named five days before opener
With Abilene Christian’s season opener just five days away, the Wildcats still haven’t named a starting quarterback — and coach Keith Patterson...
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Fact Check Team: Multiple US food recalls and outbreaks raise food safety questions
A series of food recalls and foodborne illness investigations in recent weeks has put renewed attention on food safety in the U.S.
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'Teen takeover' at The Rotunda ends with scooter crashes, broken window and student fight
Two scooter crashes and a fight involving several female students occurred during a "teen takeover" Monday at The Rotunda in the city's Hampden neighborhood....
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Experienced senior class is ready to lead Wylie into 2026
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Wylie Bulldogs are one of the many schools in Texas that are finally getting on the field for some competition. Head coach Clay Martin’s team missed the playoffs in 2025, so they are more than ready to get it going. The Bulldogs have a strong gro...
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Longtime Abilene Meals on Wheels director receives national recognition
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Longtime Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Plus in Abilene, Betty Bradley, has received national recognition for her 51 years of dedication to serving seniors and advancing the Meals on Wheels movement. Bradley is the 2026 recipient of the Sister ...
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Big Country heat: Triple digits put workers, AC units to the test
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The scorching sun continues to have no mercy on the Big Country as triple digits continue. Some are working in this heat, while others worry about their AC unit. A worker from Black Plumbing described working in these conditions as "like going in an a...
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'Economy is the regime's Achilles' heel': Expert weighs in on financial war against Iran
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced what it described as a sweeping new effort to cut off Iran’s access to the global financial system.
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Retaliatory tariffs expected Tuesday as Trump threatens 50% duties on Canadian autos
Canada will allegedly announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, according to an official who shared the country's plans.
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Debate over transgender women in women's sports spills onto WNBA court
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from a WNBA game after a verbal altercation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
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Reload > Rebuild: May Tigers
MAY, Texas (BCH Sports) – The May Tigers enter year two with Jacob Brown at the helm. May advanced to the area round last season after racking up 11 wins. But a deeply talented senior class moved on. The good news? The Tigers don’t rebuild—they reload. Jacob Brown, head coach, sa...
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ACU's Darius Moore is Built through Adversity
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – Week one officially starts for ACU football, and one Wildcat will be rewarded with the fruit of his labor. Linebacker Darius Moore led the team in tackles during his junior season in 2023. He medically redshirted the following year after missing the ...
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Supreme Court backs Trump order restricting mail-in voting ahead of midterm elections
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in a case over President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting on Monday....
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BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOS | What you missed at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC
Behind-the-scenes photos from the first-of-its-kind IndyCar race in Washington.
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The US owes $40 trillion. Fixing it means choices voters don't like
America’s national debt is continuing to balloon with no signs of slowing down as Congress struggles to find solutions to pay for the rising costs of social saf...
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2 killed in first known strike on alleged drug boat in months in eastern Pacific: SOUTHCOM
The U.S. military launched its first known strike on an alleged drug boat in months in the eastern Pacific, killing two "narco-terrorists," per SOUTHCOM....
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Barry Manilow cancels 2 concerts after reportedly stopping mid-show at another performance
Manilow's health has been impacted since his treatment for lung cancer earlier this year.
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Body believed to be woman sought in husband’s death found in Massachusetts woods
A weeklong search for Karen Solomon ended Monday after Worcester police said a body believed to be hers was found in the woods off May Street.
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Data center backlash grows into election-year fight
Congressional lawmakers of both parties are wary of finding themselves at odds with midterm voters on AI and the facilities powering it.
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Texas Democratic representative files impeachment articles against President Trump
Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green introduced articles of impeachment for President Donald Trump on Monday.
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Iran vows 'seismic' response to Trump's 'economic D-Day' sanctions
Ahead of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's unveiling of the Trump administration's new offensive of economic warfare self-dubbed "economic D-Day."
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'It looks like a bomb went off here,' Blanket resident recalls terrifying evacuation
A fire that started Sunday, north of Blanket, has spread throughout around 200 acres of land, leaving residents in the area concerned about their property......
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Bruce Campbell on 45 years of 'Evil Dead' and Ash: 'Pretty rare an actor gets to do that'
The 68-year-old has declared he's done with his famous horror character, but still looks back fondly on the franchise that made him a name.
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Established Democrat Van Hollen takes cautious approach to DSA: 'Healthy debate'
The Maryland senator isn’t joining the chorus of progressive voices praising the rise of socialist candidates, but he’s not tuning them out, either.
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Former NBA player Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA arena as transgender debate escalates
The WNBA’s debate over transgender athletes spilled into the stands Sunday night when former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a Chicago Sky game...
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How to apply for Kroger's $17M pharmacy settlement
Eligible customers can file claims until Dec. 21 to receive a prorated payment.
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[Cancelled] City Council Budget Workshop
Event date: August 25, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes Watch Online...
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Leftist streamer Hasan Piker mocks Charlie Kirk during a live show
Far-left streamer Hasan Piker mocked the late Charlie Kirk while on a live tour.
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Hayden Panettiere's mother details final estrangement before actress's death
Vogel said she expected the no-contact period to be only “a pocket of time,” not permanent.
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'America's Got Talent's' Simon Cowell will miss weeks of show due to surgery
Cowell suffered a severe back injury in 2020 after falling off an electric bike.
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Fight over data centers shifts into overdrive as midterms get closer
Backlash over data centers has become a central issue in the upcoming midterms as Americans on both sides of the aisle are growing more skeptical.
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NYPD investigates new video of people exiting sewer at night
The New York Police Department is investigating a new video of people exiting a Manhattan sewer at night, months after other groups did.
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ICE refusal to release Ilhan Omar-related FOIA records revives immigration fraud questions
A federal agency's refusal to release records related to longstanding immigration fraud allegations involving Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is fueling new questions...
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Sharna Burgess is making her 'Dancing with the Stars' return after five year hiatus
Burgess was last in the ballroom in 2021 alongside her fiancé , Brian Austin Green.
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Republicans defend Darline Graham after debate misstep: 'Real deal'
The South Carolina senator admitted last week she's "not that informed" on national security issues.
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Iranian state media releases video stating that Barron Trump is fully monitored
State media in Iran broadcasted a video that stated Barron Trump, the son of President Donald Trump is being fully monitored.
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Empire State Building climbers return to court after viral proposal stunt
Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, climbed the landmark’s spire on July 1.
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Recruiting
The Abilene Police Department Police Academy serves to fill positions for our department only, and therefore cadets in the Abilene Police Academy are considered to be employees of the City of Abilene and are paid during their time in training....
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Illegal immigrant arrested in suspected fentanyl case tied to Virginia student overdoses
Officials specifically connected Melendez-Carranza to suspected overdoses involving students at Park View High School in May 2026, according to LCSO.
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Arbitrator orders Washington Post to rehire columnist fired over Charlie Kirk posts
An arbitrator ordered The Washington Post to rehire columnist Karen Attiah and give her back pay after firing her for posts about Charlie Kirk's assassination....
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Bessent launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' targeting Iran's global lifelines
Bessent said the Trump administration’s objective is to "sever every economic lifeline" sustaining Iran’s government.
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HHS Secretary Kennedy touts 'Make America Healthy Again' victories of Trump administration
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the weekend touted some victories from the Trump administration regarding health and wellness....
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Mayor's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities
Event date: September 8, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes Watch on ATN...
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Betty Hardwick Center Board of Trustees
Event date: September 1, 2026 Event Time: 05:15 PM - 06:15 PM Location: 2616 South Clack, Suite 150 Abilene, TX 79606 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes...