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schools
'I’m not special’: Why this award-winning teacher is turning the spotlight on others
The impact of an educator, Caleb Gamblin believes, cannot be measured solely by the skills students acquire in the classroom.
government
DSA & aligned candidates in focus ahead of midterm Election Day
With Election Day nearing, Democratic Socialists of America-backed and aligned candidates have become a growing focus on the campaign trail.
parks
Sugar Skulls Workshop
Event date: October 31, 2026 Event Time: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Location: 2250 Ambler Ave. Abilene, TX 79603 Description: Hosted in the Ovelia Campos Multipurpose Room | For All Ages...
safety
Breckenridge to tear down century-old fire station & build new one
BRECKENRIDGE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — After years of debate, the City of Breckenridge is offically tearing down its fire station to build a new one. The station has created challenges and is almost unlivable for the crew, forcing them to live in temporary housing behind it. "That was...
Local
Jaden West continues to grow as a threat for Abilene High's offense
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Abilene High Eagles and head coach Mike Fullen topped Lubbock Monterey 48-28, and receiver Jaden West helped build a big lead in the first half. The sophomore receiver was Tristan Beal’s top target in the first half, and they connected for three ...
News
Grand jury declines to indict ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony
A federal grand jury Tuesday in Washington, D.C., declined to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.
News
Office leasing on track to top 2022 record, vacancy falls in post-pandemic 'new normal'
CBRE says office leasing is on pace to top a 2022 record as vacancy falls. Employers are increasing in-office expectations, and the firm sees AI as unlikely to sharply reduce office demand....
News
Screen-time report dives into how tweens and teens are using AI, social media and more
A Common Sense Media census finds that teens spend more than eight hours a day on entertainment screens, while many tweens already use social media and AI....
Local
Cooper's Joel Soto continues to grow as the Cougars quarterback
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Cooper Cougars are coming off their open date, but right before the bye week, quarterback Joel Soto showed he's ready to lead the offense. Not only that, but he can be trusted to lead his team to a come from behind victory. Cooper scored the fina...
safety
Crime Reports: 2 arrested for aggravated assault with deadly weapon in South 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 1800 block of Sayles ...
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New York woman convicted of receiving 'terrorist training' from ISIS militants in Syria
A federal jury in New York convicted a 27-year-old U.S. woman and former Brooklyn resident of receiving military-type training from ISIS while living in Syria....