Trump backs off fee threat for Hormuz as blockade resume, says Gulf countries will invest
President Donald Trump is backing away from a proposal to impose a 20% fee on ships seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump is backing away from a proposal to impose a 20% fee on ships seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - There was little downtime for the Abilene Fire Department over the Fourth of July weekend as firefighters responded to multiple fires before shifting almost immediately into severe storm response. Public Information Officer Lindsay Fletcher said firefighters were alre...
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.
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The Anson City Council appointed EJ Hernandez as the city’s new city manager during Monday’s council meeting.
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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...
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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...
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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
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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.
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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...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a joint task force with the Justice Department to investigate leaks of sensitive government information from the DOD.
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