Watchdogs identify $225 million in alleged school fraud
A coalition of state financial officers and government watchdogs says more than $225 million in taxpayer money.
A coalition of state financial officers and government watchdogs says more than $225 million in taxpayer money.
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CISCO, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A Cisco man has been arrested on multiple felony charges after police say he was attempting to meet a minor for a sexual encounter. According to the Cisco Police Department, officers were notified of the alleged planned encounter and stopped Thomas Gerald Bowden, 56, of...
A Bank of America Institute report showed a narrowing of the wage-growth gap between low- and high-earners, as well as signals of a labor market gaining strength.
Birth tourism is being described by some officials and advocates as a national security concern, with claims that foreign nationals travel to the United States.
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - The fight for the District 2-3A Division I title is going to be between three Big Country schools in 2026. That is according to this year’s addition of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. The Clyde Bulldogs are the favorite. Head coach Johnathon Haddock returns 90% of hi...
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A game room operator has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged illegal gambling operation in Snyder. According to the Scurry County Sheriff's Office, investigators executed a search warrant on Tuesday, July 7, at Fire Balls Game Room, located ...
The stated goal from U.S. Central Command is "to further degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Two men are accused of chasing and threatening a driver before a crash left the victim seriously injured, according to court documents. According to court documents, the incident happened on July 1, 2026, when the Abilene Police Department responded to a crash involvi...
The defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing told his roommate "he wishes he hadn't done it" the day after the conservative activist was shot in the neck while speak
A former girlfriend has accused the Maine Democrat of sexually assaulting her during a drunken visit to her home in 2021.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An ex-boyfriend is accused of shutting off an Abilene woman's electricity then shooting her multiple times after she went outside to fix it. Haywood Gregory was booked into the Taylor County Jail for Aggravated Assault in connection to the incident, which happened at ...
"There are people online every single day prowling around, seeking to devour our kids," Simmons said.
U.S. Rep. John McGuire has introduced legislation that would limit automatic U.S. citizenship for some children born in the United States.
A coalition of state financial officers and government watchdogs says more than $225 million in taxpayer money.
The Wylie Junior All-Stars are moving on in the Texas West State Little League Tournament after defeating Five Diamonds 16-0 Thursday morning.
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran is threatening to erase weeks of progress for the global economy.
The Scurry County Sheriff's Office seized approximately $41,000 in cash and 38 gaming machines during a search of a Snyder game room
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene man accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend by leaving a dead cat on her new boyfriend's porch and shooting his house has been arrested. Alexander Rangel was booked into the Taylor County Jail for Stalking Wednesday in connection to the allegations. Court doc...
The "Murphy Brown" star attending boarding school abroad and snuck out when she caused the incident.
BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An all-inclusive playground is coming to Riverside Park as construction continues on the park's Phase II improvements. The project will expand the existing playground with new play equipment, a dedicated toddler play area with turf, updated safety surfacing and larg...
The National Association of Realtors released its report on June home sales, showing a drop from May but an increase from last June. Meanwhile, the median existing-home sales price rose to a record high of $440,600.
After New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. spoke openly on the House floor about a depression diagnosis, it sparked conversation about mental health in the U.S.
Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle requested agencies work together to ensure election security as artificial intelligence advances
Filming for the reality show's fifth season was temporarily halted in March after reports of domestic violence between Paul and her ex .
Combat between the United States and Iran resumed this week and the economic fallout has been immediate.
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Twins Jessie and D'Lila told Page Six "His press is his press and our press is our press."
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Live powerlines have shut down a road in north Abilene for the next few hours. N Judge Ely Boulevard is currently closed between East Highway 80 and Tracy Lynn Street after a semi-truck snagged a communication pole while exiting a parking lot, taking down two other po...
Construction workers place a tarp over the scaffolding that surrounds the columns at the North Portico of the White House on July 9, 2026.
The woman is seen sitting on one of the bridge's beams with her legs dangling over the side.
Repairs are being made to the White House North Portico.
Americans are overwhelmingly concerned about the cost of living and many say they are struggling to afford basic necessities like food and gas.
Baldoni's "It Ends With Us" co-star Blake Lively accused him of sexual harassment, prompting him to countersue in a saga that dragged on for two years.
A Taylor County man has been indicted after prosecutors said he assaulted his pregnant girlfriend, leaving her with significant injuries...
A Taylor County man has been indicted after prosecutors said he arranged to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl after communicating with her online.
A Taylor County man has been indicted after prosecutors said he allegedly delivered cocaine to a person younger than 18...
A Taylor County man has been indicted on a charge of injury to a child following an investigation into an incident involving young child...
A Taylor County man has been indicted on multiple charges stemming from an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship with a minor...
A Taylor County man has been indicted on an intoxication manslaughter charge after investigators said he caused a crash that killed another driver while...
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