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New report accuses ActBlue of covering up illegal foreign donations, platform pushes back
A new congressional report is accusing Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue of covering up the acceptance of fraudulent foreign political donations....
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West Texas Fair & Rodeo participants feel the fuel price pinch
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Jason Battle was unloading a trailer at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo on Wednesday. His daughter will exhibit Saturday. The drive from Runnels County was within an hour for Battle, who was planning to drive back and forth each day from Wednesday to Sa...
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Screens in schools: Digital learning has become the 'default,' but teachers want less
A new Gallup report shows screens are ubiquitous in schools, yet most teachers want to see less screen time in their classrooms.
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Food & Fuel: Abilene feels the impact of rising prices
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene residents are feeling the effects of fuel costs at the pump. In addition, students and parents are being affected by the costs. "If you are already struggling economically, you are finding things more difficult now than before," said Patrick D...
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All Kind Animal Initiative seeks foster homes for rescue dogs awaiting transport
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – All Kind Animal Initiative is looking for foster homes for dogs with rescue plans that are waiting to be transported to their next destination. The shelter currently has more than 50 dogs tagged for rescue and awaiting transport dates. While those dog...
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Anson WR/DB Malachi St. John is the Week 3 Gridiron Great
ANSON, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Anson Tigers won their first game of the season with a 77-0 win over Olney with wide receiver and defensive back Malachi St. John being this week's Gridiron Great brought to you by Clear Fork Bank. St. John had 6 catches for 55 yards and 2 touchdow...
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Dog once on euthanasia list becomes first to graduate Border Patrol's support K-9 program
A dog once on a euthanasia list has become the first rescue dog to graduate from the U.S. Border Patrol Canine Academy as a critical incident response K-9....
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Third-down conversions help Cowboys win Top 15 road test
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - No. 14 Hardin-Simmons football returned home from the Cowboys' longest road trip of the season, taking on No. 12 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Over the weekend, HSU would not only be tested on their ability to win on the road, but against a top ...
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Dyess Air Force Base holds 24-hour vigil to honor POWs, MIAs
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A 24-hour vigil is underway at Dyess Air Force Base to honor Americans who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action. The event began Thursday morning with a POW/MIA recognition ceremony at the Dyess Fitness Center track. Participants will tak...
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Trump to host hunters, anglers and outdoor leaders at White House Rose Garden dinner
President Donald Trump is set to host more than 100 hunters, anglers & outdoor industry leaders for dinner at the Rose Garden in the White House on Thursday....
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Olympic gold medalist urges WNBA to define female-only eligibility
The WNBA spent this summer grappling with a debate over eligibility in women’s sports, after comments from Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.
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Principles, Politics, Big Bend, Education & Water: Texas Senator Charles Perry
Texas Senator Charles Perry appeared on the Abilene People podcast to discuss various political topics, including water security, education rankings, and his upcoming re-election campaign against Democrat Riley Rodriguez....