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Breaking through the 'blue wall': Trump stumps in Ohio & takes pitch to blue collar voters
As the race to Election Day continues, President Donald Trump is making campaign stops in states where Republicans are working to defend seats.
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After 30 years of scaring at Boo at the Zoo, he’s finally revealing his identity
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – If you've visited the Abilene Zoo for Boo at the Zoo in the last 30 years, chances are you've come face-to-face with a certain creature lurking in the shadows. Many times, he catches visitors completely off guard. However, even when you know he's ther...
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Pentagon: Iran war costs hit $47.1 billion as weapons replacement drives surge
The U.S. military’s war with Iran has cost an estimated $47.1 billion through Oct. 16, according to figures from U.S. Central Command provided to Congress....
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Dr. Oz cites alleged NYC adult day care abuses as CMS steps up Medicaid checks
Medicaid fraud is costing taxpayers billions of dollars, and federal officials say recent cases in New York and Minnesota show why tougher enforcement is needed...
safety
Breckenridge plans new fire station after more than a century in historic building
Breckenridge's fire station has been standing since 1922, but after more than a century of use, conditions inside the building had become nearly unlivable....
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Who is Warble? Meet the Abilene Zoo’s new venomous primate
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Abilene Zoo has welcomed a new resident: Warble, a pygmy slow loris, the only known venomous primate. The pygmy slow loris secretes an oil from glands near its elbows that, when mixed with saliva, produces a venomous toxin. Courtesy of the Abilene...
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The open week is over, and it's time for the ACU Wildcats to get back in the game
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Last time ACU football and West Georgia played each other, it was a top 25 matchup with ACU winning 30-13. Before that game, head coach Keith Patterson challenged his team and said 'championship teams finish.' The goal of that game was to find out wh...
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FULL VIDEO: Ken Paxton stops in Abilene on campaign trail
Editor’s Note: Watch the full video from Ken Paxton’s visit to Abilene at the player attached to this article. ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton stopped in Abilene Wednesday evening as part of his Come and Take It Tour. Paxton spoke at Betty Rose’s on ...
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San Angelo officials begin work on new community plan to guide future growth
San Angelo leaders are beginning work on a new community plan.
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Why chocolate may be better for your teeth than other popular Halloween candies
Halloween sweets can pose challenges for oral health.
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Abilene woman turns love of cooking into free weekly meals for neighbors
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – One Abilene woman is turning her love of cooking into a way to give back to her community by offering free, homemade meals to neighbors who need a little extra help. Beckie Ortiz started Feed Thy Neighbor in early September with a simple mission: neig...
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Abilene's Jay's BBQ Shack named best Texas-style barbecue in the nation
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene favorite has been named the best Texas-style barbecue in the nation. A panel of experts nominated 10 restaurants across the country for USA Today’s 2026 competition, with readers nationwide voting to determine the winner. Jay’s BBQ Shack, l...