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Empire State Building climbers claim engagement ring was seized & later returned
"We got the ring back! Huge thanks to the prosecutor!" Angelina "Angela" Nikolau wrote on Instagram.
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Carol Starling Obituary, Age 83 - June 10, 2026 - Abilene, Texas
Carol Starling Obituary, Age 83 - June 10, 2026 - Abilene, Texas Durango Herald
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Senate Republicans hold strong against Blanche's advancement
Senator John Cornyn said Thursday that the GOP's unease extends beyond him and Senator Thom Tillis.
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'Monumental step': Trump announces Hamas disarmament agreement under Gaza peace plan
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the Board of Peace reached what he called a "historic" agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas....
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Rental scams on the rise as Abilene housing demand grows
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As Abilene’s housing shortage continues, more people are searching for a place to live, and the Better Business Bureau of Abilene said scammers are taking advantage of that demand. The BBB said rental scams are becoming more common as scammers use the...
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Abilene voters to decide firefighter collective bargaining in November election
Abilene voters to decide firefighter collective bargaining in November election myfoxzone.com
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Seattle police chief resigns amid fallout from mass shooting, mayor names interim chief
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes has resigned, and Mayor Katie Wilson has appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles to serve as interim chief, the mayor’s office announced Thursday....
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From the Kitchen to the Classroom: Big Country chef shares easy summer recipe & TSTC culinary opportunities
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Chef Nathan Sheasby, a chef instructor with the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Sweetwater Campus Culinary Arts Program and owner of Chef Sheasby Catering in Abilene, joined Heather Easley and Carter Vandrasik on West Texas Today to prepare a ...
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Revisiting Robert Hur's recommendation? Biden tapes prompt transparency questions
A long-running legal fight over access to recordings of Joe Biden’s interviews with his ghostwriter has taken a major turn.
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Grandmother, mother charged with murder after malnourished 16-year-old boy found dead
A New York City grandmother and mother were charged with murder four months after a 16-year-old boy died from severe malnutrition, according to authorities....
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The mission still gets done: Dyess Air Force Base adjusts to extreme heat
Whether they're maintaining aircraft or supporting daily operations, airmen at Dyess Air Force Base are training and working through extreme heat.
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'Clueless' reboot is back on at Paramount+, Alicia Silverstone returning as Cher
There had been an attempt to do a sequel series for the 1995 comedy classic, but it had fallen apart.
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REPORT | Iran to buy $60M-$70M in Chinese shoulder-fired air defense missiles
China’s role in the war with Iran is drawing renewed scrutiny amid reports that Iran has purchased Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile launchers.
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Economic growth slows to 1.5% in second quarter as Fed in no rush to cut interest rates
President Donald Trump often says the United States "is the hottest country" in the world.
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What happens when an Army veteran becomes a homeschool mom & entrepreneur?
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene mom who served in the United States Army for five years is now on a new homeschool journey with her son and is the owner of Abilene's new Vendor Village. Leslie Converse comes from a family of business owners and is proud to be helping othe...
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Defending UAC champs push through West Texas heat during fall camp
The defending UAC champions opened Day 2 of fall camp in the West Texas heat with a growing roster and an emphasis on competition as the Wildcats look ahead to...
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WNBA suspends Seattle Storm co-owner for five games after allegedly cursing at Fever fans
The WNBA suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton for five home games after she allegedly cursed at teen Indiana Fever fans.
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Fauci's silence in Senate hearing fuels new political fight
More than six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government's response remains under renewed scrutiny.
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Village in England to hold a symbolic referendum to leave UK in protest of migrant housing
Residents of a town in England are to hold a symbolic referendum where they will declare independence from the U.K. in protest of a migrant housing plan....
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Labor Negotiations with AFD
Better understand the data behind this year's labor negotiations with the Abilene Fire Department.
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FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES ANNOUNCES 2026 SHARE REPURCHASE PLAN
FIRST FINANCIAL BANKSHARES ANNOUNCES 2026 SHARE REPURCHASE PLAN tradingview.com
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Merkel ISD to rotate elementary pep rally attendance to add more class time
School spirit will remain a tradition at Merkel ISD this fall, but elementary students will attend fewer pep rallies.
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Pressure builds inside Fed for another rate increase
Calls for another interest rate increase are growing within the Federal Reserve as officials weigh renewed inflation risks.
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UNACCOMPANIED BURIAL: Abilene community invited to honor Veteran Louis McCarley
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Texas Veterans Land Board is extending an invitation to the community to attend the unaccompanied burial of U.S. Army Veteran Specialist (SPC) Steven Louis McCarley at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, ensuring no Veteran is laid to re...
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Three Romanian nationals accused in West Texas skimming scheme arrested, authorities say
Three Romanian nationals have been arrested in connection with an alleged organized crime ring accused of installing payment card skimming devices at retailers...
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Fact Check Team: Is Kalshi really gambling? States challenge prediction market
Kalshi has found itself at the center of a growing legal battle over a simple question: are its sports predictions a form of financial trading or gambling?...
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Scott Michael Foster's proposal to his fiancé is straight out of a Hallmark movie
Foster appears with Lacey Chabert in the Hallmark limited series "Paris is Always a Good Idea," premiering July 30th.
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Michigan progressive soars past moderate opponent in Democratic Senate primary polls
Abdul El-Sayed leads Representative Haley Stevens by double digits in a handful of polls conducted over the past couple of weeks.
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Duffy says background checks weren't conducted on illegal migrant drivers under Biden
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday that illegal migrant truck drivers who were let in under President Joe Biden didn’t get background checks....
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3 Romanian Nationals arrested in connection to credit card skimming in Abilene, elsewhere in Texas
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Three Romanian Nationals have been arrested in connection to credit card skimming in Abilene and elsewhere across Texas. Sebastian Ionut Stefan Bratu, Francesco Matei, and Iosiv-Roberto Curea were all booked into the Bexar County Jail last week for En...
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Tom Selleck reveals new details in 'frustrating' 'Blue Bloods' cancellation
The police drama, starring Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, and Bridget Moynihan, ended in 2024.
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Husband finds 5 dead babies hidden in cardboard boxes at home he shares with wife: reports
A husband reportedly found the remains of what is believed to be five newborn babies hidden in cardboard boxes inside the home he shared with his wife....
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Mini 'Home Improvement' reunion gives rare look at Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Jonathan Taylor Thomas' onscreen mom Patricia Richardson brought him and his TV brother Taran Noah Smith together for the photo.
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How Medicaid fraud could affect your tax dollars and health care
Medicaid fraud is costing taxpayers billions, and now HHS is freezing over $1B for California and Minnesota. A DOJ takedown alleges $6.5B in schemes nationwide. Here’s how it can hit budgets, hospitals, and care....
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Megan Moroney abruptly cancels concert mid-performance
Moroney's voice was hoarse as she addressed fans and apologized profusely for having to end the show.
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Fetterman's filibuster flip harms GOP's attempts to appease Trump
The Pennsylvania Democrat is resisting pressure to adopt his initial stance on the filibuster as part of a push to enact voting restrictions.
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Most Wanted: Crime Stoppers offering $1,000 reward for information leading to man's arrest
Abilene Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in locating a man who has been named to this week's Most Wanted list...
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Crime Reports: Promotion of Prostitution reported 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 3100 block of S Clack...
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Crime Stoppers seeks public's help locating Abilene man wanted on deadly conduct charge
Abilene Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in locating a Taylor County man who is wanted on a felony deadly conduct charge...
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Man accused of online solicitation, described attraction to minors as an 'addiction'
An Abilene man has been charged with online solicitation of a minor after investigators said he believed he was communicating with a 13-year-old girl......
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Trump says he may withdraw AG nominee until these two senators are out of office
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he may withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination for U.S. Attorney General.
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Crime Stoppers seeks woman wanted on family violence charge, $500 reward
Abilene Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in locating a woman wanted on a family violence charge...
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Ben Crump, family of Nolan Wells in Nashville to provide update on teen's death
Three families, including the family of Nolan Xavier Wells, are seeking answers after their teenage sons died within months of each other.
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Trump admin announces global vaccine group to transition away from shots with mercury
TheTrump administration announced that a global vaccine group will transition away from shots containing mercury, resulting in the release of$600 million....
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Missing North Carolina woman's family says 'no foul play' in Caribbean disappearance
Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell went missing while going for a swim near Grand Anse.
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Unaccompanied Veteran Burial set at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial set at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene Odessa American
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Two charged with murder in Abilene fentanyl overdose death
Two charged with murder in Abilene fentanyl overdose death myfoxzone.com
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Pennsylvania challenges government claim of more than 14K noncitizen state voters
In a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, the Department of State challenges the accuracy of the claims that 14,576 noncitizens.
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UPDATE: Victim's daughter 2nd suspect charged with Murder in fentanyl overdose death
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The daughter of a woman who overdosed in Abilene is now the 2nd suspect charged with Murder following her death. Catherine Underwood was booked into the Taylor County Jail Wednesday for Murder in connection to the death of her mother, Kathryn Curry. C...
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Two charged with murder in Abilene fentanyl overdose
Two people have been charged with murder after Taylor County investigators alleged they delivered fentanyl that caused the overdose death...
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Abilene women train in self-defense at Team Chip Martial Arts to build confidence
For many women, self-defense is a skill that could mean the difference between life and death.
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New Jersey man convicted for knife attack on author during book tour
A New Jersey man was convicted by a federal jury for attempting to give material support to Hizbollah, which is a foreign terrorist organization.
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Melania Trump helps reunite fifth group of children separated by Ukraine-Russia war
Her office said in a statement that five children were reunited with loved ones.
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Does Sen. Paul have the votes to hold Fauci in contempt? Sen. Blackburn says yes
Senate Republicans pledge to continue their investigation into the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic after Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony....
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Amazing America 250: Preserving the legacy of the Atlas Missile
It may look quiet today, but decades ago, there was an active missile silo in Oplin, Texas...
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Texas lawmakers debate whether grid needs more gas generation as demand surges
Texas ERCOT officials warned that despite successfully managing a record-breaking summer peak demand of 91,089 megawatts, future grid stability faces challenges due to rapid growth in data center demand and the need for more dispatchable energy resources....
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Steady interest rates signal need for Congress to control spending, says expert
The Fed's decision to keep interest rates unchanged is renewing debate over federal spending and its impact on inflation, borrowing costs and the national debt....
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VOTE: Should Anthony Fauci face consequences for not answering Senate hearing questions?
Should Anthony Fauci face consequences for not answering questions at Wednesday’s Senate hearing?
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Duffy announces 'Freedom Haulers' program to go after illegal migrant truck drivers
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced earlier this week a campaign to get illegal migrant truckers off the road.
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