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How a 'Little House on the Prairie' star became 'drinking buddies' with Jim Morrison
Charlotte Stewart met The Doors singer by chance in Los Angeles and formed an unusual bond with him.
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Grandfather recalls morning toddler was allegedly killed by mother in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The last time 3.5-year-old Mirha saw her grandparents, she demanded a hug from them both - an unusual request her grandfather says they were happy to oblige. Hours later, he would chase her mother, Abilene audiologist Anum Khan, to the Abilene Police ...
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Second data center proposed west of Albany draws mixed reactions in Shackelford County
Shackelford County, already home to a $25 billion data center campus, could soon see another major development west of Albany.
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Preserving Abilene's Story with Abigail Payne, Executive Director of the Abilene Preservation League
Abigail Payne, Executive Director of the Abilene Preservation League, discussed the organization's efforts to revitalize historic local landmarks and preserve the city's cultural identity during an appearance on the Abilene People podcast....
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Tom Green County sheriff warns of VIN-swapping scams after stolen trucks recovered
The Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office is warning used-vehicle buyers about sophisticated VIN-swapping scams
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Backpacks and blessings for Big Country families
Alliance for Women and Children hosts its second annual back-to-school event,
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'Rolling Loud The Movie' trailer takes Owen Wilson and Matt Rife on wild festival ride
The movie also features Travis Scott, Ty Dolla $ign, and Christine Ko.
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Nicole Kidman makes rare comments on her Tom Cruise and Keith Urban divorces
Kidman was married to Cruise for 10 years and Urban for 19 years.
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Trump urges Senate to pass permanent daylight saving time bill
President Trump urged the Senate to pass a bill making daylight saving time permanent after the House of Representatives passed it last month.
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Abilene man indicted after allegedly recording swimmers in YMCA locker room
A Taylor County grand jury indicted an Abilene man in connection with allegations that he recorded swimmers inside a YMCA locker room without their consent......
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Taylor County man indicted on child sexual abuse material charge
A Taylor County man was indicted in a case involving allegations that he possessed and intended to promote child sexual abuse material...
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Taylor County man indicted after allegedly throwing glass bottle, striking woman in head
A Taylor County man accused of hitting a woman in the head with a glass bottle has been indicted...
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Abilene man indicted after alleged attempt to set home on fire
An Abilene man accused of threatening to burn down a home and then setting a fire outside the residence has been indicted...
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Murder investigation reveals alleged setup before man was shot, dumped in Brazos River
Newly filed court documents are revealing more about what investigators said happened in the hours leading up to the shooting death of Brayden Crawford......
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Woman sentenced to 45 years for 2024 DWI crash that killed 3 Baird teens
A woman who pleaded guilty in connection with a 2024 crash that killed three Baird teenagers has been sentenced to a total of 45 years in prison...
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2 killed during crash on US 180 in Fisher County
FISHER COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Two people were killed during a collision on US 180 in Fisher County Monday afternoon. Elmo Hiram Nowlain, 80, of Valley Mills, Texas, and Andrew Joseph Starr, 39, of Hamilton, Texas, were both pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on U.S. 1...
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Eastland Mavericks lean on revamped staff and spread offense ahead of new schedule
After a winless season, the Eastland Mavericks are working to turn the page under second-year head coach Matt Landers, leaning on a new plan and a renewed......
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2nd suspect charged with murder after body found in Brazos River in Nugent
JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A 2nd suspect is now charged with murder in connection to a body found in the Brazos River in Nugent. Elijah Brown is being held in the Taylor County Jail on charges for Murder and Tampering with Evidence (Human Corpse) in connection to the death...
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Two killed, one injured in two-vehicle crash in Fisher County
Two men were killed and another was injured Wednesday afternoon
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Texas DPS confirms fatal shooting in Austin after pursuit of stolen Fort Worth ambulance
Multiple law enforcement agencies were in Austin early Thursday morning after an ambulance stolen in North Texas led to a pursuit and fatal shooting in Austin....
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Woman hospitalized after being struck by train in Abilene, police say
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A pedestrian was struck by a train in Abilene Wednesday evening, according to police. Police say the collision happened around 6:46 p.m. near the intersection of South 1st Street and Clyde Street. According to police, the 51-year-old woman appeared to...
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Woman struck by train in Abilene
A 51-year-old woman was taken to a hospital after she was struck by a train Wednesday evening in Abilene, police said.
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Woman charged with murder after 3-year-old girl dies at Abilene Police Department
A 3 1/2-year-old girl died Wednesday after she was brought to the Abilene Police Department with obvious injuries, according to police...
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Mother arrested in death of 3-year-old daughter in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A mother has been arrested in connection with the death of a 3- and a 1/2-year-old girl in Abilene. According to the Abilene Police Department, around 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, a child with "obvious injuries" was brought to the front parking lo...
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Jeff Ward leads the Munday Moguls into the 2026 season
MUNDAY, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Munday Moguls are breaking in a new head coach for the fourth time in the last six seasons. Jeff Ward comes to Munday for his first head coaching job from Mineral Wells, where he was the offensive coordinator. He takes over a program that is comin...
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Cooper High School’s 'COOGS for the Cure' campaign returns to support breast cancer patients
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As schools across the Big Country prepare to return to class, Cooper High School is kicking off its annual 'COOGS for the Cure' fundraiser to support breast cancer patients. The Cooper Athletic Booster Club's fundraiser brings together students, athle...
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‘The data center equals no new revenue for us’: AISD Superintendent talks district revenue
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – While the City of Abilene is experiencing a windfall in revenue related to data center construction, the same is not true for the Abilene Independent School District (AISD). “The data center is fantastic for our community; there's going to be a lot of...
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Family-owned Sabor Mexican Restaurant opens in Hawley
HAWLEY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A new family-owned restaurant is giving people in Hawley another place to eat while bringing a longtime dream to life. Sabor Mexican Restaurant opened its doors in July and is now one of a few restaurants in Hawley. The business is owned and operated b...
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"Show the best that our little team can do;" Winters embraces underdog status for 2026
WINTERS, Texas (BCH Sports) - Usually a blizzard can't handle 100 degree heat, but the Winters Blizzards are doing just fine. The second season of the Ryan Pannell era is underway, and the Blizzards have some work to do. Most of the production from 2025 is gone, but most of the s...
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Drunk driving suspect gets 45 years for deaths of 3 Baird teens
BAIRD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A suspected drunk driver has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for a crash that killed three Baird teens in May 2024. Ashlie Haynes was sentenced to 15 years on each count, with the sentences to run consecutively, for a total of 45 years in prison. S...
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Truckload of free hygiene products could help hundreds of Texans
Global Samaritan Resources is turning to the community for help covering the cost of transporting a donated truckload of hygiene products to Abilene.
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Affordable housing demand across the Big Country
Abilene Housing Authority says housing demand continues.
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Vince Young explains how Texas should use Arch Manning’s legs
This week on "THE STAMPEDE: A Podcast on the Texas Longhorns," Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Balloudiscuss how much Texas should use Arch Manning’s legs....
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3-year-old dies after being brought to Abilene Police Department, investigation ongoing
A 4-year-old child died after family members brought the injured child to a police department, authorities said...
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'Crazy': 8-year-old boy reels in piranha while fishing at lake in Pennsylvania, dad says
An 8-year-old boy expecting to reel in a bass while fishing with his father caught a piranha from a lake in Pennsylvania.
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Toddler dies after family brings her to Abilene police station
EDITOR'S NOTE: Initially, police believed the girl appeared to be 4 years old. However, an update indicates that the girl was 3 and 1/2-years old. ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A toddler has died after family members brought her to the Abilene police station with undisclosed injur...
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Brownwood ISD expands campus guardian program for new school year
Brownwood Independent School District has added more members to its campus guardian program as the district begins a new school year.
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New Anson police chief sets sights on transparency and community engagement
A new chapter is underway for the Anson Police Department as Michael Wilson steps into his new role as the city’s police chief.
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Clyde council honors Manns, declares July 7 David and Sylvia Mann Day at meeting
Clyde City Council’s meeting Tuesday night ranged from honoring local civic leaders to weighing a proposed natural gas rate increase that could affect residents...
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Coleman has a new coach but the same goals
COLEMAN, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Coleman Bluecats went through a last minute transitions in the month of July. Long-time head coach John Elder stepped down late in the month, and Coleman hired assistant Zach Edington as the interim head football coach and athletic director. Edin...
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New leadership helps chase the Indians' 10th straight playoff appearance
TUSCOLA, Texas (BCH Sports) - In 2025, Jim Ned football secured the Indians ninth straight playoff appearance with the help of guys like Cash Gwinn, Breck Lawson and Garon Beasley. Cut to this season, those guys are gone along with the rest of the class of 2026. Luckily for the I...
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Abilene man overcomes hearing impairment & earns electrical line worker certification from TSTC
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Electrical line work requires constant communication, teamwork and attention to safety. For Tyler Ballard, who has been hearing impaired since he was two months old, those demands presented an additional challenge. Ballard, an Abilene native, is compl...
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Abilene business earns spot on 2026 Inc. 5000 list
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene-based business has earned a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, ranking among the fastest-growing private companies in America. Chike Nutrition, headquartered in Abilene, offers a variety of protein beverages, including Protein Iced Coffee, Pr...
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Abilene MPO Policy Board & Technical Advisory Committee
Event date: August 18, 2026 Event Time: 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change Agendas & Minutes...
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New Abilene operations center aims to strengthen data center workforce
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Austin-based company specializing in data center and digital infrastructure workforce development is expanding its operations to Abilene. Overwatch Mission Critical officially opened its new West Texas Operations Center in Abilene, marking an expan...
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Preparing students beyond the classroom
Wylie ISD shares ways students can manage the transition back to school.
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Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by 18-wheeler in Early
EARLY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A pedestrian was airlifted to a Fort Worth trauma center Tuesday morning after being struck by an 18-wheeler in Early. The Early Police Department said first responders were called to the crash around 5:18 a.m. on August 11 in the 1700 block of Early Bo...
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Pedestrian flown to Fort Worth trauma center after being struck by 18-wheeler in Early
A pedestrian was flown to a Fort Worth trauma center Tuesday morning after being struck by an 18-wheeler on Early Boulevard,
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Driver killed after running into semi-truck in Throckmorton
THROCKMORTON, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A driver was killed after running into a semi-truck in Throckmorton. Cheryl Lin Marrow, 43, of Throckmorton, died at the hospital following the crash on US Hwy 183 just southeast of town around 1:00 p.m. Friday, according to a crash report from t...
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Crime Reports: Unknown suspect throws object at Abilene ISD vehicle
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 5800 block of Legacy ...
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White House backed down efforts to get Max Miller to drop reelection bid: Report
Officials at the White House told Ohio Republicans to not keep pressure on GOP Rep. Max Miller to drop his reelection bid, according to reports.Three sources fa...
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Art Popup for Families
Event date: August 25, 2026 Event Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Location: 1699 S. 1st St. Suite 100 Abilene, TX 79602 Description: Hosted in the Makerspace for school-aged kids and families, this hands-on art event will feature art fun with artist Eduardo Corinado. Come create art wi...
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Abilene Regional Airport could see nearly 150,000 passengers this year
The Abilene Regional Airport is seeing a sharp rise in passenger traffic, with passenger boardings climbing 35% in the first half of 2026.
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Scott Stewart leads Cooper into his first season as head coach
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Scott Stewart had his Cooper Cougars on the field before the sun was up on Monday. Stewart starts his first season as the Cougars head coach, but it's his 15th season on the staff at Cooper. He inherits a program that's been to the playoffs 18 years ...
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Abilene High has new leaders but the same goals
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Abilene High Eagles started getting ready to defend their third straight district title on Monday morning. The Eagles and head coach Mike Fullen are expected to some great things this season. They return five starters on both sides of the ball, a...