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Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI brings series back to Florida-inspired Vice City
Grand Theft Auto VI returns to Vice City with a Florida-inspired map featuring Leonida, the Keys, swamps, crime, nightlife and a 2026 release.
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Wake-Up Weather: spotty showers for Juneteenth
Wake-Up Weather: spotty showers for Juneteenth
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Weekend Roundup: Father's Day weekend, giraffe day, and more
Happy Father's Day weekend! All the ways to celebrate during the weekend of June 19 through June 21.
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Parent Playdate
Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 2250 Ambler Ave. Abilene, TX 79603 Description: Stay after Big Kid Storytime for kids to engage in a host of play activities while parents so......
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Big Kid Storytime
Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 2250 Ambler Ave. Abilene, TX 79603 Description: A weekly storytime series designed for children ages 3-6 and their parents and caregivers....
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Toddler Time
Event date: June 22, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 532 W. Washington St. Abilene, TX 79601 Description: A weekly storytime series designed for toddlers ages 2-3 and their parents and caregivers....
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Preschool Storytime
Event date: June 24, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 Description: Weekly storytime offering at your South Branch Library for kids ages 3-6....
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Wiggles & Giggles
Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 Description: Weekly rhythm and movement activity session for kids ages 1-3 at your South Branch Library....
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Baby Steps
Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 Description: Weekly storytime offering at the South Branch Library designed for newborns and their pa......
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Cisco police warn of scam calls claiming loved ones are jailed and need bail money
A phone call claiming a loved one has been arrested and needs bail money right away is the latest scam Cisco Police are warning residents about, saying the goal...
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Crime Reports: Multiple reports/arrests for assault family violence 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 1500 block of North 2...
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Badgers redefining their culture with hard work in the weight room
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - While learning plays is vital to Merkel football's success starting week one, these Badgers already know that winning begins in the weight room. "Strength and conditioning is important to us because obviously we're all like pretty much skill body and...
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Hamlin man reported missing after not returning from camping trip near Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A Jones County family is asking for the public's help as the search continues for a Hamlin man who disappeared after traveling to Abilene for what was supposed to be a camping trip with friends. Randall "Bud" Malone, also known as "Radar," was last he...
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Wife of former Abilene police chief, community champion & grandma: MaryAnn Martin shares her story
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As a mom, grandma, wife of a former Abilene police chief, and community leader, MaryAnn Martin has life experience to share with the 'On Time for Mom Time' audience. Martin joins On Time for Mom Time podcast hosts Brittany Pelletz and Stacie Lopez for...
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Title VI
Abilene CityLink Transit (CityLink) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964, as amended....
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Water main break causes citywide outage, boil water notice in Merkel
MERKEL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A water main break in Merkel has caused a citywide interruption in water service. According to the City of Merkel, a contractor bored through a 6-inch water main on South 6th Street between Ash Street and Yucca Street. In response, Merkel Public Works ...
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Abilene man accused of leaving infant in hotel room indicted
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene man accused of leaving an infant alone in a north Abilene hotel room while he went to purchase marijuana has been indicted. According to court documents, police say Elijiah Dunson left an 11-month-old child unattended in a hotel room in Feb...
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Abilene, Texas 79602 As of 9:58 PM UTC - The Weather Channel
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Explore Abilene museums for free this summer
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Families looking for something to do this summer without spending money have several options in Abilene. From art and history to children's literature, several local attractions offer free admission opportunities throughout the year. The National Cent...
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Large plume of smoke north of Abilene caused by trash fire
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Did you spot smoke north of Abilene around noon on Thursday? According to the Abilene Fire Department, the smoke was caused by a trash pile that caught fire at the north end of Pine Street Salvage. Abilene firefighters responded to the scene and worke...
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Three-day Juneteenth celebration honors freedom's history in Texas
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) Abilene residents will have several opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth this week as local organizations host events honoring the holiday's history and significance. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free ...
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Three-day Juneteenth celebration honors freedom’s history in Texas - BigCountryHomepage.com
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Taylor County Grand Jury indicts 43 cases, including abandoning a child & invasive visual recording
Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Taylor County, Texas, on June 18, 2026. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law. Tiffany Meadora - Evading Arrest Jaclyn Trevino - Assault of H...
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Texas regulators approve framework to manage data centers' power demands - Reuters
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Scurry County funds new outdoor warning siren system
Residents across Scurry County will soon benefit from expanded emergency notification capabilities as local officials move forward with a new outdoor warning...
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AbiMar Foods investing $15 million to modernize Abilene facilities
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - AbiMar Foods is investing $15 million to expand and modernize two of its three Abilene facilities, a move expected to retain 550 local jobs. The project will increase automation and upgrade equipment to enhance production capacity, supporting the comp...
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AbiMar Foods to invest $15 Million in Abilene expansion - myfoxzone.com
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The Office of Emergency Management develops, maintains, and implements a local community plan for mitigating, managing and recovering from major emergencies and disasters....
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Ice cream oracle: Junior licks Team USA bowl to pick Seattle World Cup match winner
A three-year-old dog named Junior has made his prediction ahead of the upcoming USA vs. Australia World Cup matchup, choosing the United States.
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Recent Abilene rains boost mosquito numbers, city ramps up monitoring
Recent rain across Abilene is creating ideal conditions for mosquitoes to multiply.
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Texas approves plan to review first batch of data centers - E&E News by POLITICO
Texas approves plan to r...
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Taylor County grand jury indicts man in sexual assault case
A Taylor County grand jury has indicted Jonathan Hernandez in a sexual assault case stemming from allegations that were reported to police in 2025...
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Man indicted after allegedly agreeing to pay for sex in Taylor County sting
A Taylor County grand jury has indicted Mark Valdez in connection with an alleged prostitution offense stemming from an undercover law enforcement operation......
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Man indicted following undercover prostitution operation in Taylor County
A Taylor County grand jury has indicted a man accused of attempting to pay for sex during an undercover prostitution operation conducted by law enforcement......
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Woman finds hidden phone in bathroom; Taylor County man indicted
A Taylor County grand jury has indicted John Ammons, who is accused of secretly recording his spouse in a bathroom without her consent, according to court......
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Taylor County grand jury indicts Abilene man on child injury charge
A Taylor County grand jury has indicted Larry Donte Allen on a charge alleging injury to a child following an incident that occurred Jan. 12, 2026...
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Taylor County man indicted on drug charge following 2025 crash
A Taylor County grand jury has indicted Daniel Earl Johnson on a felony drug charge stemming from a traffic crash that led authorities to discover drugs......
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Taylor County man indicted on kidnapping, assault, and drug charges
A Taylor County grand jury has indicted an Abilene man on multiple charges, including aggravated kidnapping, assault family violence enhanced, and possession......
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Heat Advisory in Effect; Cooling Centers Open Across the Big Country
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — With dangerous heat settling into the Big Country, several organizations are opening their doors to help residents stay cool. A Heat Advisory is in effect, and forecasters are urging people to drink plenty of water, avoid prolonged time outdoors and t...
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Dryer vent suspected in early morning house fire; family escapes without injury
A home in Tye was destroyed by an early morning fire Thursday after a suspected clogged dryer vent ignited a blaze.
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Texas softball legend Cat Osterman joins 'THE STAMPEDE'
This week on "THE STAMPEDE: A Podcast on the Texas Longhorns," Texas softball legend Cat Osterman joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou.
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Tye Fire Department Says Clogged Dryer Vent May Have Caused House Fire
TYE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — A home was destroyed in a fire Thursday morning after a clogged dryer vent may have started the fire, according to a social media post from the Tye Fire Department. The department said firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire around 7 a.m. The hom...
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PHOTOS: Merlin the duck becomes Mexico's unofficial World Cup mascot
On Monday, Gómez and Merlin reportedly met with FIFA representatives to shoot photos and film a commercial.
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Amazing America 250: Remembering the heroes of the 12th Armored Division
The heroes of the 12th Armored Division helped change the course of World War II, today, their stories live on at the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum......
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United Way of Abilene distributes fans to help vulnerable residents beat heat
As summer temperatures climb across the Big Country, local organizations in Abilene are working to help vulnerable residents stay safe in the heat.
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Big Country opens cooling centers as dangerous heat grips area
With temperatures expected to soar to 108 degrees on Wednesday and remain dangerously hot at 104 degrees on Thursday, The Sweetwater House of Peace (The SHOP)...
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Dip happens: TSA jokes about ranch-loving World Cup travelers
The TSA’s message is simple: Pack your ranch wisely, and please don’t try to chug your ranch before boarding.
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Something yummy this way comes
A new Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant is under construction on the west side of the Mall of Abilene.
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Wake-Up Weather: Extreme heat for some, severe storms for others
Wake-Up Weather: Extreme heat for some, severe storms for others
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Nearly 1 in 3 Gen Z women identify as LGBTQ+ in the US
Gallup survey findings indicate that a significant generational shift in identity is taking shape across the United States.
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ACU Wildcats receive rings for 2025 UAC championship
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - For the first time in ACU Football's Division I era, the Wildcats clinched back to back conference championship with a 49-28 win over Central Arkansas on November 22. On Wednesday, the Wildcats celebrated that United Athletic Conference championship ...
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2026 Football Schedule: Merkel Badgers
2026 Football Schedule: Merkel Badgers
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2026 Football Schedule: Breckenridge Buckaroos
2026 Football Schedule: Breckenridge Buckaroos
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2026 Football Schedule: Early Longhorns
2026 Football Schedule: Early Longhorns
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Abilene rental crisis pushes ACU to expand student housing
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene’s housing market continues to feel the effects of major economic development projects, including large data center developments bringing thousands of temporary workers and new residents to the region. Now, Abilene Christian University official...
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Abilene, Sweetwater among top Allsup’s chocolate milk drinkers
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Did you know two Big Country communities rank among the top Allsup’s chocolate milk drinkers? Allsup’s recently released its list of the top chocolate milk-loving towns, and the Big Country made a strong showing. Abilene ranked second overall, whi...
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