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San Angelo police seek possible victims of storage unit burglaries
The San Angelo Police Department is asking people who rented units at two KO Storage locations to come forward if they believe they were victims of burglaries...
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A final goodbye: Crews to demolish storm-damaged KTXS station
June 8, 2025 is a date those who work, or once worked, at KTXS will never forget...
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Hermleigh Football on the Road to Contention
HERMLEIGH, Texas (BCH Sports) – Last season, the Hermleigh Cardinals made the playoffs...for the first time since 2021. Now, they've put themselves in a great position to go even further. Four significant two-way starters return, and each player is bigger, faster, stronger, and m...
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Luigi Mangione guilty plea could complicate New York murder case, former prosecutor says
Luigi Mangione has admitted in federal court that he traveled to New York intending to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Lisa Rinna celebrates 'Traitors' Emmy nominations: 'Lightning in a bottle'
Lisa Rinna is still riding the high of “Traitors” season 4.“First of all, it's an awesome season. I knew it was an awesome season while we were doing it because...
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Armstrong Williams warns Iran: 'Deadlines have meaning' as Strait of Hormuz talks stall
A 60-day deadline tied to U.S. efforts to negotiate with Iran has arrived without a broader agreement to end the war or fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz....
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Tennessee comedian Nate Bargatze sets world record for most tickets sold on comedy tour
Tennessee native Nate Bargatze has officially made comedy history, earning a Guinness World Records title after selling more than 2 million tickets on his Big D...
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270-pound loggerhead sea turtle Timmy returns to Atlantic after rehabilitation in Key West
Hundreds of people lined a Key West beach Friday to watch Timmy, a 270-pound loggerhead sea turtle, return to the Atlantic after weeks of rehabilitation....
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Rhode Island squid spill leaves a slimy mess, shuts down road for hours
A massive spill from a tractor-trailer carrying thousands of pounds of squid caused a roadway to be closed for more than seven hours on Sunday.
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Actor Dennis Quaid joins Secretary Kennedy to discuss treatments for Lyme disease
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and actor Dennis Quaid teamed up Monday to make an announcement about furthering research about Lyme disease.
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Teen lifeguard who heroically saved boy from rough surf meets Trump at White House
A teen lifeguard being hailed a hero for risking his life to save a 10-year-old boy from rough waves at a California beach met with President Donald Trump on Monday....
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Supreme Court denies Trump's request to reconsider appeal of E. Jean Carroll verdict
The Supreme Court on Monday denied President Trump's request to reconsider his appeal of the verdict in the E. Jean Carroll $5 million sexual abuse case....
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Taylor Telecom, ACU launch monthly recognition program for Big Country students
Taylor Telecom announced a new partnership with Abilene Christian University on Monday aimed at expanding educational opportunities for students across the Big...
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DOD's Middle East chief dismisses reports of USS Lincoln's psychological breakdown
Admiral Brad Cooper, head of Central Command, said Sunday the carrier's crew showed "camaraderie, teamwork and resilience" during a recent visit.
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Big Country Wildlife Rehabilitation Center clears 2025 rescue total, seeks donations
The Big Country Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is asking for dog food donations to help feed the 55 raccoons currently in its care.
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Kentucky governor says he has 'heard absolutely nothing back from' McConnell on health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said that he has "heard absolutely nothing back from" Sen. Mitch McConnell on his health after requesting updates following a fall....
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Trump's son-in-law meets with Netanyahu to discuss Gaza ceasefire plan after Hamas meeting
President Donald Trump's son-in-law and Middle East negotiator Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an hours-long meeting on Monday....
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More than a dozen Penn State frat brothers trafficked, sold cocaine: attorney general
More than a dozen former Penn State students are facing charges for trafficking and selling cocaine from their fraternity, according to the attorney general....
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'DWTS' judge Carrie Ann Inaba on how she 'fell in love all over again' with the show
"Dancing with the Stars" returns September 15 on ABC.
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Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36, reports say
Panettiere has a daughter, Kaya, whom she shares with her former fiancé, professional boxer Wladimir Klitschko.
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VOTE: Do you think President Trump can resolve the war in Iran?
Do you think President Trump can resolve the war in Iran?
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TODAY: Opening statements for Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las Vegas
Opening statements are expected once the court reconvenes in the Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las Vegas.
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Deadline for Iran peace deal expires as Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes
Iran says it is working with Oman to finalize a joint statement on a plan to allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as the 60-day negotiating period to secure a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran expires Monday....
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Hayden Panettiere dead at 36: 911 audio released, no foul play suspected
Hayden Panettiere, the former child star who became a household name on Heroes and Nashville, died suddenly at 36 on Sunday, Aug. 16, in Greenville, S.C....
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Meta continues legal fight following loss in New Mexico
Following a legal loss for Meta in New Mexico, the tech company will continue its legal fight in California.
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'DWTS' reveals Witney Carson and Guillermo Rodriguez as first official season 35 pairing!
Carson won season 34 with Robert Irwin.
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Tommy John, namesake for surgery changing MLB, dies at age 83
Tommy John, the longtime major league pitcher who became the first pitcher to successfully return after the elbow operation now known as Tommy John surgery, has died. He was 83....
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'Amazing Race' host Phil Keoghan calls 'Hacks' cameo an 'out-of-body experience'
Season 39 of "The Amazing Race" premieres on September 30 on CBS.
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial enters 4th week of testimony
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial enters its 4th week of testimony on Monday.
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Overnight shooting at Georgia party leaves 5 hospitalized, one in critical condition
At the scene, deputies learned that multiple gunshots were fired at the event and five people were transported to nearby hospitals.
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Primary preview: FL governor's race likely heading to a Donalds-vs.-Jolly faceoff
Tomorrow is Election Day in Florida, Democrats and Republicans will choose their nominees in statewide primaries.The biggest race on the ballot is for Governor....
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"We're always supposed to be the backbone of this program": Cowboy defensive returners prepare to elevate HSU
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Hardin-Simmons football opened practice Thursday morning, welcoming a bunch of new players... on the offense at least. Only two offensive starters from the 2025 roster return this season, but head coach Jesse Burleson said earlier in the week that do...
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Hayden Panettiere, star of 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' dead at 36
Panettiere began her career as a child actor before graduating to roles in the "Scream" franchise and other films.
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Joey Chestnut wins kolache eating contest in Cedar Rapids
World champion competitive eater Joey Chestnut traded hotdogs in for kolaches during an eating contest in Cedar Rapids Sunday.
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War Hawks are back in the American Southwest Conference with 16 all-conference players returning
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - McMurry football's theme this season is "relentless pursuit." "One of my favorite quotations comes from Vince Lombardi, and he says, 'Gentlemen, we're going to relentlessly pursue perfection knowing that perfection is unattainable. But in the process...
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800+ attend Democratic Senate candidate’s rally in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — More than 800 people attended Democratic Candidate for Senate James Talarico’s rally in Abilene on Thursday, according to his campaign. The rally was part of his New American Dream Tour, which includes stops around the state. Talarico spoke about the ...
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A mother’s warning: Taylor County case highlights dangers of AI & social media
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — A simple photo posted online can quickly become something a parent would never expect. One mother said innocent pictures of her children, shared on Facebook for friends and family, were taken from her account and manipulated using artificial int...
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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back on planned joint military exercises with South Korea
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint exercises with South Korea.
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Free haircuts, backpacks, and food: Barbershop helps kids head back to school in style
For many families, getting ready for a new school year comes with a familiar list of expenses, but one Abilene barbershop is helping ease the burden.
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Colorado City restaurants question roadside food sales near data center
COLORADO CITY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — If you take Exit 212 along I-20 in Mitchell County, you'll stumble upon data center workers grabbing lunch. "We just want our workers to feel at home," Lizeth Salinas said. Salinas and her mom sell plates of food alongside others. With the Ciphe...
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Major 4,500-acre wildfire burns along Young–Throckmorton line
A 4.500-acre fire has been reported in Throckmorton County on Friday afternoon.
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Big Country Politics: What Arthur DiBianca wants to change at Texas Railroad Commission
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Arthur DiBianca, the Libertarian candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, said the commission should prioritize constituents’ rights, increase transparency and simplify regulations. DiBianca, a retired programmer who has called Texas home since ...
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Abilene ISD educators named Region 14 Teachers of the Year
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Abilene Independent School District’s 2025-26 Teachers of the Year have been selected to represent Region 14 in the Texas Teacher of the Year program. Noah Watson, a kindergarten teacher at Bowie STEM Academy, was named Region 14 Elementary Teacher of...
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Why this Abilene lung expert encourages parents to talk to their kids about vaping
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — "Vaping is the same, if not worse than cigarettes; it just hasn't been proven yet, " said Crystal Saling, the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Manager at Hendrick Health. With vaping becoming an increasing concern in schools and among young people, an Abilene...
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19-year-old found in dorm closet and arrested for Virginia State University shooting
Law enforcement arrested a 19-year-old who was found hiding in a dorm closet at Virginia State University on Saturday in connection with an overnight shooting....
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Central Oregon investigation seizes 2 pounds of meth, leads to kidnapping charges
A multiagency investigation in Central Oregon led to the seizure of a firearm and more than two pounds of suspected methamphetamine, and later expanded into a k...
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Hurricane Lala weakens to tropical storm but still batters Hawaii with rain and surges
Lala was downgraded from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm on early Sunday, but continued to pummel Hawaii with heavy rain and storm surges.
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Medal of Honor recipient marks 100th birthday in Oxford
On Saturday, a Maine veteran celebrated like it's 1926. It's his 100th birthday.
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Top plays from the Lady Cougars, Eagles and Bulldogs in the Bev Ball Classic
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Two dozen schools from across the state of Texas competed in the 2026 Bev Ball Volleyball Classic, including Cooper, Clyde and Abilene High just 14 days after the start of practice. At the start of bracket play on Saturday morning, Cooper and Clyde s...
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Local vendors bring fresh flavors to the Abilene Farmers Market
Local vendors filled the Abilene Farmers Market on Saturday morning.
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DFW Card Show draws collectors to Abilene
Card collectors gathered in Abilene on Saturday for the DFW Card Show.
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Website tells you if Flock has searched for your license plate in their database
Have I been Flocked? A question, but now also a website.
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Louisiana man accused of beating 3-year-old girl to death during potty training: report
A Louisiana man accused of violently beating a 3-year-old girl during potty training was charged with first-degree murder.
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Suspect, 46, spits at and headbutts security guard during service at NY synagogue: police
A 46-year-old New York man spit at and headbutted a security guard after disrupting Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue on Friday.
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31 dead, nearly 600 ill due to lung disease linked to stone countertop exposure: study
The cases included 31 deaths and 65 people who underwent lung transplants.
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Lala strengthens into hurricane as it heads toward Hawaii's Big Island
Lala strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Saturday as it approached Hawaii's Big Island and slammed the area with heavy rain and strong winds.
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California 18-year-old pleads guilty after video shows him kicking a sea lion: prosecutors
An 18-year-old California man who repeatedly kicked a sea lion pleaded guilty to violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act, according to prosecutors.