Vance links suspected terror plot to Iran with 'some confidence' after pulling B-1 bombers
Twelve U.S. B-1 bombers were pulled out of RAF Fairford in England, a move that comes just days after a suspected terror plot put the base in the spotlight.
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Wylie brings lessons learned into second half of 2026
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The Wylie Bulldogs are ready to back into the fray in District 2-5A Division II this week. Head coach Clay Martin’s team went 3-2 overall and 1-0 in district play before their open date. It was a good five weeks of work with plenty of ups and downs, ...
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Paws & Prayers: Abilene church celebrates annual Blessing of the Animals
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Dogs, cats and their families gathered Sunday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Abilene for the annual Blessing of the Animals. The tradition is held around October 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and creation. S...
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Just 44% of young adults 'thriving,' 20-point drop since 2010: Gallup
Young Americans aren't "thriving" at nearly the rate of previous generations as depression rises, daily enjoyment declines and financial pressures mount, according to a new Gallup report....
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Controversy stirs over 'gender' of Snyder ISD mascot
SNYDER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The district approached the girl wearing the mascot costume and her mother about changing the mascot’s appearance from a girl to a boy. "I'm disappointed. I don't understand really why this was an issue," Stephanie Vantine, Boston's mom, said. Cheerlea...
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2 injured in North Abilene house fire
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Two people were injured in a house fire in North Abilene Monday afternoon. The fire was reported around 5:00 p.m. on Westview Drive near the intersection of North 6th Street. According to police, at least two people were inside the home when the fire ...
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Gridlock looms on congressional stock trade ban as parties clash over divestment
The Senate last week killed a bill that would ban members of Congress and their spouses from buying individual stocks.
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Fundraisers underway for Balvantin family after mom looses battle with breast cancer
At 19 and just starting college, Khloe Balvantin is stepping into a new role at home after the death of her mother...
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San Angelo installs Safe Haven Baby Box, offering mothers a safe, legal option
San Angelo marked a new addition at the city’s central fire station with a ceremony celebrating the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box.
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Supreme Court term brings cases on climate claims, gun rights, religious liberty and more
A new Supreme Court term began Monday with major cases that could reshape climate liability, gun rights, religious liberty, voting rules, immigration policy and more....
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Crime stoppers searching for man in connection to invasive recording incident at Abilene store
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Crime stoppers is searching for a man in connection to an invasive recording incident at an Abilene store. A post made to social media Monday reveals Crime Stoppers is trying to find Weldon Howard in reference to an Invasive Visual Recording incident ...
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UPDATE: Owner of dog slammed into wall at Abilene car wash charged, dog remains in his care
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The owner who was seen in a viral video slamming his dog into the wall of an Abilene car wash is now facing charges, and the dog remains in his care. Police say this man, who has only been publicly identified as a resident of Allen, Texas, "is being c...
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LIST: Big Country 2026 Fall Events
Editor’s note: If you know of an event that you want to be included in this article, click here to email the details BIG COUNTRY, Texas (BigCountryHomepage.com) – Looking to join in on Fall festivities? Check out some of the fall events around the Big Country. Abilene Throughout ...