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World Cup sticker craze brings fans together from New York City to San Antonio
The World Cup excitement is not only playing out on the field. It is also filling sticker books and bringing fans together from New York City to San Antonio.C...
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Dad reportedly forgets he didn't drop toddler off at daycare, finds him dead in backseat
An 18-month-old boy was found dead inside a vehicle outside a Plantation preschool after his father reportedly forgot to drop him off at daycare.
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Family finds three Bibles intact after devastating fire destroys home
A Coleman County family is recovering after a fire significantly damaged their home while they were on vacation in Colorado.
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From race cars to ranch houses, an Abilene history in photos - Abilene Reporter-News
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Uncovering the truth about the CIA's MKULTRA: Rep. Luna spearheads hearing on Capitol Hill
House lawmakers convened on Capitol Hill Tuesday for a hearing on MKULTRA experiments and its impact on public trust.
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2026 Football Schedule: Coleman Bluecats
2026 Football Schedule: Coleman Bluecats
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2026 Football Schedule: Bangs Dragons
2026 Football Schedule: Bangs Dragons
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Haskell heads into 2026 with a lot of confidence
HASKELL, Texas (BCH Sports) - The summer continues, and the summer work continues for the Haskell Indians. The Indians improvement in 2025 is expected to continue this season. They returned to the playoffs last year, and 13 positions are filled with starters from that team, inclu...
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Texas Board of Education approves Bible passages for public school reading list
Texas public school students will soon see Bible stories and passages added to a newly approved state reading list, part of a broader effort to update instructi...
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911 call for 2-year-old ingesting marijuana leads to 2 arrests in Clermont County
A Clermont County investigation that began with a 911 call about an unresponsive 2-year-old boy has led to indictments and arrests.
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From Lone Survivor to Abilene Zoo Animal Ambassador
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – He's a unique addition to the Abilene Zoo's animal ambassador program. In this new episode of "Wild About It," you'll meet Miller, the Canadian Lynx that keeps Abilene Zoo ambassador staff busy each day. His mother's birth was a surprise to the zoo's...
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From Lone Survivor to Abilene Zoo Animal Ambassador - BigCountryHomepage.com
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Win or Go Home: Team USA's World Cup journey hits knockout stage
The U.S. men's soccer team will begin the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday with a matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Consumer confidence stays low despite June uptick
Consumer confidence inched up in June, but only after a big downward revision to The Conference Board's gauge of how Americans felt about the economy and their personal finances in May....
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Tori Spelling admits she cried more about Shannen Doherty’s death than her dad's
Tori Spelling is opening up on some complicated feelings.“I had more of an emotional, outward reaction when Shan passed than my own father,” she said on the “In...
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'It will be fantastic!': Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Republicans will hold the party's first national convention ahead of the midterm elections.
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18-month-old boy chokes to death on popcorn kernel, with mother facing manslaughter charge
A New York woman was charged in connection with the death of her 18-month-old son, who choked to death while left unsupervised, according to prosecutors....
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Safety & fairness arguments drive Supreme Court ruling on transgender girls in sports
The debate has been playing out across the country for years now over the question of whether transgender students can be barred.
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Major SCOTUS rulings on birthright citizenship, elections & sports: Legal expert weighs in
The Supreme Court closed out the final day of its term with a slate of major decisions touching on birthright citizenship and election rules.
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Fatal motorcycle collision reported in southwest Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon in southwest Abilene, according to police. The crash occurred on June 30 at the intersection of Texas Avenue and Dub Wright Boulevard and involved a motorcycle and a Jeep. The motorcyclist was pro...
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'The Devil Wears Prada' turns 20! 5 Fun facts you didn’t know
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci all reprised their roles for the sequel, which came out in May.
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Young Ladies Success Awarded $5,000 Grant from Nexstar Foundation
ABILENE, Texas –(KTAB/KRBC) Young Ladies Success in Abilene has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation as part of the company's nationwide "30 Days of Giving" initiative. The organization was nominated by employees at KTAB-TV and selected from mo...
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Supreme Court's Thomas passes through Capitol
The justice declined to explain his presence on the Hill, where lawmakers will grapple with their diminished role in independent executive agencies.
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'Tragic situation': 16 children rescued from 'horrific' conditions in Ohio home
The kids range in age from 1 1/2 to 18 years of age. Neighbors said they never realized so many children were living there.
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Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots reignites Trump's push for voter ID bill
President Trump and his allies in Congress appear poised to push harder for a voter ID bill after the Supreme Court narrowly upheld states' ability to count mail-in ballots received several days after an election....
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Teen arrested after allegedly crashing into police cruiser and Wheaton, Md., house
The teenager was arrested, but did not require hospitalization.
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Democratic group calls for social media ban for kids under 16
Democratic Project 2029 calls for a social media ban for children under the age of 16.
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Fetterman insults potential colleagues after primary wins: 'They're not Democrats'
The preliminary election cycle has so far showed the strength of some high-profile progressives and their liberal backers.
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Lawmakers say there needs to be a constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship
GOP lawmakers said that the only way birthright citizenship will end in the U.S. is through a constitutional amendment.
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Exterminator finds human remains in elementary school chimney: authorities
An exterminator allegedly discovered human remains in the chimney of an elementary school just a few days after summer break started.
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Tom Hardy returning to 'MobLand' after reports of on set drama: report
Hardy reportedly made costars Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren wait for hours on set while he stayed in his trailer.
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Title VI Nondiscrimination
Review the City of Abilene's Title VI Nondiscrimination plan and the process to submit a complaint.
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FDA says Zyn nicotine pouches can marketed as safer than cigarettes with new risk orders
FDA says Zyn nicotine pouches can marketed as safer than cigarettes with new risk orders
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Fourth of July fireworks bring a surge in lost pets
The loud bangs and the bright flashes of fireworks can be exciting for many of us, but for your pet, it can be scary and send them running...
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'It is a little painful to see the bill,' Residents react to rising cookout costs
If you’re planning a barbecue this Fourth of July weekend, you may have noticed that your grocery prices are a little bit higher than they were last year....
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Flying Bison look to make adjustments and soar in 2nd half of season
The Abilene Flying Bison are looking for a reset as they begin the second half of the season, hoping new additions and lessons learned from a rocky finish to th...
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NCAA adopts new Division I eligibility model allowing five seasons in five-year window
The NCAA is moving to rein in what has become a “wild wild west” era of college athletics by adopting a new eligibility model for Division I athletes......
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'Bad. Real bad.' 911 call captures panic after fatal gator attack; juvenile also bitten
A 31-year-old Orlando woman died after an alligator attack while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River, officials say. A juvenile was also bitten in a separate Central Florida incident. Two large gators were captured....
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Fact Check Team: California voters to decide first-ever state billionaire wealth tax
California voters will decide this November whether to approve what would be the first statewide billionaire wealth tax in U.S. history.
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Kate Gosselin responds to comments about son Collin's upcoming tell-all memoir
Collin Gosselin is releasing his book, “In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood," in October.
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Farm to Table Dinner - More Than Livestock, Building Character Through Agriculture
Ashley Phillips and Shelby Roda discuss the importance of the Farm to Table Dinner, an annual event that raises funds for the Big Country Youth Agriculture Foundation and provides young people with valuable life lessons through raising livestock....
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Congress weighs private equity's role in soaring youth sports costs
Youth sports have become increasingly commercialized in recent years, raising concerns in Congress about private equity's involvement.
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Dangerous heat wave tests World Cup players, fans during knockout round
Forecasters say temperatures combined with high humidity will push heat index values well above 100 degrees in several World Cup host cities.
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Kirby Lake Park to close early July 3-5; fireworks prohibited
The City of Abilene is reminding residents and visitors that Kirby Lake Park will close early during the Independence Day holiday
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NASA to unveil latest plans for permanent Moon Base
NASA is set to share an update on its plans to establish a long-term Moon Base, outlining progress on future lunar lander missions.
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after 4-month absence from Congress
Kean last voted in the House on March 5 and missed more than 100 votes this year.
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2 dead, several others hurt as bus overturns on Long Island Expressway in New York
Two people were killed and several others were hurt when a bus overturned and crossed into oncoming traffic along the Long Island Expressway.
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Firefighters in the Big Country say emergency scenes can leave lasting trauma after calls
For many firefighters in the Big Country, the job doesn’t end when the sirens stop. The trauma of what they see can follow them home long after a call is over....
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Kathie Lee Gifford 'wanted to die' amid painful surgeries and recovery
Gifford had a hip replacement and cataract surgery among other surgeries all within the last year.
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NPR retracts story about Justice Alito retiring
NPR on Tuesday retracted a story that stated U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was retiring.
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Report: Trump administration investigating Gallego's campaign finances
Allegations about the Arizona Democrat's expenses, which include thousands on personal pursuits, were dismissed by the Senate Ethics Committee on Friday....
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NBA star LeBron James tells Lakers he plans to play elsewhere next season
LeBron James reportedly told the Los Angeles Lakers he intends to continue his NBA career elsewhere next season, ending an eight-season run with the franchise....
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Angelina Jolie shares she hasn’t dated since split from Brad Pitt
Jolie is starring in a new film, "Couture," which she says has helped her reconnect with herself.
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Missing US Marine declared dead after disappearing during training off California coast
Ortiz Canseco enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 2023 and earned the title of U.S. Marine in June 2023.
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Supreme Court wraps up term with major wins and setbacks for Trump
The court's final day included closely watched decisions on transgender athletes, birthright citizenship and campaign finance.
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Florida closes the door on undocumented students at state colleges
Florida's Board of Education approved a rule requiring lawful status to enroll in state colleges, effectively barring undocumented students.
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Crime Reports: Ford Mustang & Lincoln Continental reported stolen 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 2000 block of South C...
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New judge vows strict schedule as Murdaugh case returns amid jury tampering fallout
More than four years after the killings of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, Alex Murdaugh is preparing to stand trial once again.
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