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Salvation Army School Supply Drive Supports Shelter Families
With the new school year underway, The Salvation Army of Abilene is working to make sure local children have the supplies they need, from backpacks to pencils,...
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Michael Urie on 'Ugly Betty's' 20th anniversary: 'We were way ahead of our time'
Urie also stars in "Shrinking" with co-stars Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, and Harrison Ford.
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Michigan Republican Rogers backs temporary ban on data center construction
The U.S. Senate candidate announced Thursday he'd support a one-year moratorium.
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Video, police report shine light on fatal shooting in Abilene, no arrests made
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Surveillance video and a police report are shining light on what happened during a fatal shooting in Abilene where so far, no arrests have been made. Mario Ramirez was shot and killed outside a residence on the 1300 block of Jeanette Street July 15, a...
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From political prize to campaign liability: Data centers become a midterm battleground
Data centers powering everything from Google searches and streaming services to artificial intelligence are rapidly becoming a major issue on the campaign trail...
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Democratic congresswoman asks court to keep Trump's name off Kennedy Center
Ohio Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty has asked a federal court to keep President Trump's name off the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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Death threats, witness intimidation impacted Karmelo Anthony trial: prosecutor
Death threats and fears for the safety of witnesses, lawyers, and others involved in Karmelo Anthony's murder case led prosecutors and defense attorneys to take...
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First week of California Meta trial spotlights internal emails and whistleblowers
Meta’s California trial begins as 4 states allege Facebook/Instagram addict teens and collect data from under-13s. Jurors heard “hook, hold, harvest and hide” claims and whistleblower testimony; Zuckerberg may testify....
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Experience Leads to Confidence: Colorado City Football
COLORADO CITY, Texas (BCH Sports) – The Colorado City Wolves are out on the field, working hard to end their struggles. The Wolves are 7-64 over the last seven seasons, but this could be the year those struggles finally come to an end. Colorado City has 17 positions filled by ret...
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Abilene man accused of threatening court officials across state lines
An Abilene man is facing a federal charge after investigators said he made threatening phone calls to court officials in Georgia...
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3 arrested after 21-year-old shot in Snyder
Three people have been arrested after a 21-year-old man was shot early Thursday in Snyder,
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Chief justice temporarily clears way for White House ballroom construction
White House ballroom construction can continue, at least temporarily, after an order Friday from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
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Victim hospitalized after shooting in Snyder, 3 suspects arrested
SNYDER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A victim has been hospitalized after a shooting in Snyder early Thursday morning, and three suspects have been arrested. Matthew Sanchez, 21, is hospitalized in Lubbock where he is receiving treatment for multiple gunshot wounds following the shooting ...
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FBI arrests New York woman accused of plotting ISIS-style attack on state Capitol
The FBI arrest of a New York woman accused of plotting an ISIS-style attack has renewed concerns about domestic terrorism.
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Michigan Republican Rogers officially launches effort to court Democratic voters
The U.S. Senate candidate is presenting himself as more approachable than Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee.
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Event honoring Charlie Kirk scheduled at Utah Valley Univ. to mark year since shooting
A memorial event honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk will be held at Utah Valley University on the one-year anniversary of his assassination on campus....
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'The Pitt' season 3 teaser trailer shows Dr. Robby's return: 'Time to get back to it'
The Emmy-winning medical drama will return in January 2027.
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'Abbott Elementary's' Tyler James Williams & Janelle James tease season 6 'calamity'
“Abbott Elementary” survived being closed at the end of season 5, but the school now has to take on a boat load of new kids. Are the dedicated teachers and staf...
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Trump waives higher beef tariffs for 90 days to lower prices
PresidentTrump announced Friday that he has waived higher beef tariffs for the next 90 days to lower prices.
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Woman killed in front of 7-year-old son after rejecting man's sexual advances: NYPD
A woman was stabbed to death in front of her 7-year-old son after repeatedly rejecting a man's sexual advances during a cookout, according to police.
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Republicans hold major cash edge over Democrats heading into 2026 midterms
Republicans are entering the 2026 midterm campaign season with a major financial edge, building a cash advantage that is already shaping the political advertisi...
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Rare tornado tears through New York beach club as severe storms hammer region
A rare tornado touched down in New York City’s coastal suburbs Thursday evening, tearing through a Nassau County beach club as a powerful storm system drenched...
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Bernie Sanders endorses underdog Florida Democrat for US Senate seat
State Rep. Angie Nixon, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, faces an uphill battle to unseat incumbent Republican Ashley Moody.
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Crime Reports: Most incidents + arrests related to assault, meth cases 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 3500 block of West La...
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Vance says Bessent has 'very discreet plan' to reduce $40 trillion national debt
Vice President Vance said that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a "very discreet plan" to reduce the $40 trillion national debt.
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Fact Check Team: The definition of 'successful adulthood' is changing
For generations, there was a roadmap to adulthood: finish school, start a career, move out, get married, buy a home and have children.
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Bonnaroo taking 2027 off, says The Farm needs time to recover from storms
There will be no Bonnaroo in 2027.Organizers of the Manchester, Tennessee, music festival made the surprise announcement Friday, saying The Farm needs time to r...
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'I ended his life': Former University of Kentucky student pleads guilty to killing baby
Laken Snelling, 22, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant....
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Nearly 40,000 Clear Eyes brand eye drops recalled
The recall specifically covers 15-milliliter bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief with lot number 2552A and an expiration date of Sept. 30, 2027, according to an FDA notice....
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Robert Ybarra Rebel Fest honors Hawley graduate's legacy, supports Big Country student-athletes
(KTAB/KRBC) - The fifth annual Robert Ybarra Rebel Fest will bring live music, food and community together Saturday in honor of a Hawley graduate whose family is keeping his memory alive by helping other student-athletes pursue their dreams. Robert Ybarra died in 2021 at age 19 a...
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Bruce Campbell shows a different side in 'Ernie & Emma': 'Making them cry is fun too'
The "Evil Dead" and "Burn Notice" star wrote, directed, and produced a new dramedy that he's taking on the road in 18 cities beginning Sept. 4.
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TRUMP RALLY: Live updates, traffic and more from Myrtle Beach
We’re tracking developments throughout the day as Myrtle Beach prepares to host a rally featuring former President Donald Trump.
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TODAY: First week of testimony wraps up in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Friday will wrap up the first of several weeks of witness testimony in the trial of the only man charged with the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur.
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Who will replace Karoline Leavitt? Names emerge for White House press secretary
Karoline Leavitt, 28, will leave as Trump’s press secretary in late August after a combative, history-making tenure. Possible successors include CNN’s Scott Jennings, Anna Kelly and Steven Cheung....
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Stamford mayor pleads not guilty to federal wire fraud charges
Stamford Mayor James Decker pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal wire fraud charges d
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Father abandons 7-year-old on Mount Fuji to reach summit
A 48-year-old father from Nagoya, Japan, was reprimanded by police after leaving his 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji.
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Brian Hickerson’s lawyer breaks silence after Hayden Panettiere’s death
Brian Hickerson, the on-again, off-again boyfriend of actor Hayden Panettiere, issued a statement through his attorney days after Panettiere was found unrespons...
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VOTE: Will a candidate's position on data centers affect your vote in November?
Will a candidate's position on data centers affect your vote in November?
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Florida deputy arrested on battery, fired from sheriff's office after Target incident
A Citrus County deputy was arrested on a battery charge and terminated from CCSO after an incident investigated by the sheriff’s office, Sheriff Vincent said....
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'The Wall' host Chris Hardwick celebrates 100 episodes: 'It kind of blows my mind'
The 100th episode of "The Wall" airs Monday August 24 on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues after demonstrators gather outside of courthouse
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial closes out another week on Friday.
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No survivors after charter plane carrying 8 crashes in Alaska
The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.
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Boca Raton couple sentenced in $50M fraud scheme orchestrated from behind bars
A Boca Raton couple who ran a $50 million investment fraud scheme from behind bars will spend years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
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Couple allegedly finds priest receiving sexual act from reg. sex offender in Ohio park
A couple allegedly caught a priest receiving a sexual act from a registered sex offender in an Ohio park.
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Abdul El-Sayed's birth mother worked for designated terror group IARA: Report
As Democrats work to regain control of Congress, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is drawing renewed scrutiny.
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New Jersey teen drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap: report
A 15-year-old girl from New Jersey dropped a lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap, according to a report.
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John Benfield, suspect in Tennessee cycling crash, released on $300K bond
John Benfield, the suspect in the Milligan cycling crash was released on a 300,000 dollar bond, according to the Carter County Sheriff's Office.
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'A mistake': Political analyst on Trump scaling back US-South Korea military exercises
Tensions spiked on the Korean Peninsula after North Korea fired a barrage of roughly 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea.
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Drinking down to record low, but cannabis use might be 'trading one problem for another'
Alcohol use has fallen to a record low as more Americans see drinking as unhealthy. A doctor warns some may be swapping alcohol for cannabis, whose long-term health effects remain less understood....
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Great competition in practice makes Howard Payne better every day
BROWNWOOD, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Howard Payne Yellow Jackets continue preparations for the 2026 season. After winning just two games in 2024, head coach Coby Gipson led them to double that number in 2025. Howard Payne returns the bulk of that team and added eight notable trans...
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Fact Check Team: Is America making it too expensive to be a working mother?
The cost and availability of childcare can influence whether mothers work, how much they work and how families divide caregiving responsibilities.
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On the Abilene People Podcast: James Talarico and the Voices of Abilene People
The Abilene People podcast features Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico discussing his personal interests and the issue of Christian nationalism alongside various local voices....
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'You always worry': USS Lincoln returning to families amid stress of long deployment
The USS George Washington has arrived in the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier amid concerns of deteriorating morale and welfare aboard the ship deployed in support of the Iran conflict....
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Inaugural United Athletic Conference basketball tournaments are headed to Allen
JACKSONVILLE, Fla (BCH Sports) - The inaugural United Athletic Conference Tournaments for men's and women's basketball will be hosted in Allen, Texas on March 10-14, 2027, the conference announced Thursday. Abilene Christian hoops will head to the DFW Metroplex to compete for the...
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What does $40 trillion in national debt mean for you?
It would take 615 million years to earn $40 trillion if you made $65,000 a year and saved every cent. That’s the scale of the U.S. national debt.