SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Not every vacant building in Sweetwater is immediately demolished. In some cases, those structures get one final purpose — helping firefighters prepare for emergencies. According to the Sweetwater Fire Department, Code Enforcement first identifies buildings that ma...
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The United States is in a standoff with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump shifts strategy in what was described as a major pivot.
The Oscar-nominee has been teasing a big reveal on his TikTok for the past few weeks, though the purpose is unknown.
The U.S. Department of Energy has approved up to $3.26 billion in financing for AEP Texas to upgrade the state’s electric transmission system.
The Anson City Council appointed EJ Hernandez as the city’s new city manager during Monday’s council meeting.
The father of one of the teenagers arrested following a shooting near a youth softball tournament in Brownwood is publicly addressing the community...
The Michael Jackson biopic has officially crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene ISD is giving families a chance to complete enrollment and registration for the upcoming school year during a two-day event later this month. The district will host its annual Enrollment Event on July 23 and 24 at the Abilene Convention Center. The event is de...
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Not every vacant building in Sweetwater is immediately demolished. In some cases, those structures get one final purpose — helping firefighters prepare for emergencies. According to the Sweetwater Fire Department, Code Enforcement first identifies buildings that ma...
Lawmakers in support of Ukraine have worked for over a year to pass legislation to impose tariffs on goods from countries that continue to purchase Russian oil, gas and other exports.
In recent years, the number of threats aimed at the federal judiciary has skyrocketed.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Taylor County commissioners approved $27,000 Monday for a public education campaign after a district judge said a dramatic decline in jury summons responses forced one trial to be postponed. According to 104th District Judge Jeff Propst, the county historically saw ju...
For kids at Kick Asthma Camp, learning how to manage asthma comes with a lot of fun, and a lot of important lessons.
President Donald Trump is backing away from a proposal to impose a 20% fee on ships seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Some of the biggest names in Abilene Christian University athletics history will be honored Tuesday morning after the Wildcats announced their Hall of Fame clas
The studio secured the rights from Wes Craven's estate, the writer and director behind the original film, which gave us the infamous Freddy Kreuger.
HAWLEY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A semi-truck rolled over after hydroplaning on a rain-soaked roadway in south Hawley on Tuesday afternoon, sending the driver to the hospital. The crash occurred along the access road of U.S. Highway 277 in south Hawley. According to police, the driver lost control of ...
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith's investigative team read messages between officials from the first Trump administration and 44 Congress members, per DOJ records.
Sen. Ron Wyden requested this week that the Office of Special Counsel conduct an investigation into if RFK Jr. violated the Hatch Act.
CALLAHAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An SUV rolled over after hydroplaning on a rain-soaked highway south of Eula, sending one woman to the hospital. According to police, a woman and her 2-year-old daughter were traveling toward Abilene when heavy rain caused their SUV to hydroplane at the inters...
If you're planning an international vacation this summer, you've likely seen headlines about new U.S. travel warnings for popular destinations.
A video captured at approximately 10:30 a.m. on July 14 shows fast-moving floodwater covering FM 2129 near Sonora,Tx
SHACKELFORD COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Residents packed the Shackelford County Commissioners Court on Monday morning to hear more about a proposed data center project and voice concerns about its potential impact on the community. Representatives for Merit Advisors presented plans for the propos...
Amabile was known as "Grocery Store Joe" from his time on "The Bachelor" and "Bachelor in Paradise."
Michigan — the state hardest hit by the outbreak — reported more than 3,300 cases on Tuesday.
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 4000 block of Loop 322 - Burglary of ...
Gilbert joined the game show in 1984 alongside the late Alex Trebek.
The sudden death of longtime South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has left a void in both South Carolina and Washington.
Friends, family and Hollywood are still mourning the death of Sam Neill, who died Monday.Neill’s death was described as "sudden and unexpected" by his family in
The HHS and VA Departments launched a partnership to advance psychedelic therapies for mentally ill veterans.
BALLINGER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A Ballinger agriculture teacher has been selected to represent the Big Country as a National Teacher Ambassador for the 2026-27 school year. Tylan Long was chosen as one of 88 agricultural educators from 37 states to serve in the National Teacher Ambassador program,...
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent spoke out against an amendment in the NDAA, which expands military technology cooperation with Israel.
Connect with the City of Abilene on infill development and infrastructure improvement projects aimed at strengthening the core of our city.
In the hours following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, FBI Director Kash Patel claimed the agency is "assisting local authorities" in the investigation.
COMANCHE COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Texas Department of Transportation is looking for someone to give a 100-year-old bridge a second life through its Historic Bridge Reuse Program. Courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation TxDOT is seeking proposals to relocate and preserve the 1925...
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan paid tribute to the late South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham during her opening statements at a hearing.
The move marks a notable shift for the agency, which has increasingly relied on vehicle stops as part of its expanded immigration enforcement operations.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a joint task force with the Justice Department to investigate leaks of sensitive government information from the DOD.
Sen. Graham, 71, died overnight Saturday after what his staff described as a brief and sudden illness.
President Donald Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained Monday so crews could repair damage caused by 'vandals' earlier this month.
The latest inflation numbers were released on Tuesday, showing signs of cooling last month and a drop in underlying price pressures as the Federal Reserve weighs its next move.
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