https://abilenenews.org/ https://abilenenews.org/og-image.png Abilene News https://abilenenews.org/news/acus-colin-brazzell-is-happy-to-be-at-acu-after-two-seasons-at-tennessee https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/snapshot-17.jpg?w=900 ACU's Colin Brazzell is happy to be at ACU after two seasons at Tennessee ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Brand new Abilene Christian University cornerback Colin Brazzell spent some time in his hometown over the weekend with brother and Carolina Panther, Chris, to host a camp https://abilenenews.org/news/defense-cites-unknown-male-dna-during-murdaugh-trial-seeks-added-testing https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3003/986/0x1/90/67705433-cc5b-47fb-a442-45913cec6b61-TGA_0088.jpg Defense cites unknown male DNA during Murdaugh trial, seeks added testing Alex Murdaugh returned to court for a pretrial status hearing, his first appearance since the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his 2023 murder conviction https://abilenenews.org/news/lecroy-becomes-cisco-colleges-first-female-athletic-director-aims-to-inspire-ath https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/599/986/1x0/90/3ce811a9-be9c-424f-9f25-0ec00c030b0c-Screenshot20260629192313.jpg LeCroy becomes Cisco College’s first female athletic director, aims to inspire athletes Cisco College has a familiar face leading its athletic department into a new era.RELATED | McMurry University Names Susan Decker as First Female Athletic Direct https://abilenenews.org/news/when-the-heat-becomes-dangerous-an-abilene-doctor-shares-what-you-need-to-know https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Copy-of-Heat-Energy-and-States-of-Matter-Education-Presentation-1.jpg?w=900 When the heat becomes dangerous: An Abilene doctor shares what you need to know ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As temperatures climb across the Big Country, heat-related illnesses become a real concern. Digital anchor, Brittany Pelletz, sits down with an Abilene doctor, Nathan Bole https://abilenenews.org/news/current-plats-site-plans https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Current Plats & Site Plans Plats & Site Plans for review by the Plat & Site Plan Review Committees https://abilenenews.org/news/ll-beauty-institute-trains-next-generation-of-stylists-with-hands-on-client-work https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/58dd3cf4-28cd-4311-a809-949da49aa01c-002_4382.00_25_41_46.Still005.jpg L&L Beauty Institute trains next generation of stylists with hands-on client work Future cosmetologists and estheticians at L&L Beauty Institute are gaining more than classroom instruction. https://abilenenews.org/news/ada-paratransit https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop ADA Paratransit CityLink provides door-to-door transit service for persons with disabilities who are certified ADA paratransit eligible. This paratransit van service is an advance reservation, shared-ride, demand-res https://abilenenews.org/news/ada-complaint-process https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop ADA Complaint Process Find information about the City's ADA policy and how to file a complaint. https://abilenenews.org/news/world-cup-delivers-win-for-americas-economy-image https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/a0e3ffc8-98d5-4ea2-a0a8-b54c95e2bc68-GettyImages2283489452.jpg World Cup delivers win for America's economy, image America is scoring big in the World Cup, reaping economic benefits and showcasing all the country has to offer while hosting matches across 11 cities through mid-July. https://abilenenews.org/news/list-free-fourth-of-july-events-happening-across-the-big-country https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2025/12/fireworks-e1720030088332.jpg?w=900 LIST: Free Fourth of July events happening across the Big Country Editor’s note: If you know of a free event that you want to be included in this article, click here to email the details. BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Looking for free Fourth of July fun? We've ro https://abilenenews.org/news/soros-family-emerges-as-financial-powerhouse-for-democrats-as-fundraising-lags https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5472/986/0x285/90/4872cf25-e7ed-4712-9a35-a2230889975b-GettyImages693700118.jpg Soros family emerges as financial powerhouse for Democrats as fundraising lags Billionaire Democratic donor George Soros and his son, Alex Soros, have already poured nearly $103 million into the 2026 midterm. https://abilenenews.org/news/who-saved-olivia-wilde-from-a-very-bad-horse-accident-on-the-cowboys-aliens-set https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2811/986/155x34/90/019d98c4-4f92-490e-8c5b-5c1febe9e3eb-GettyImages120847416.jpg Who saved Olivia Wilde from a 'very bad horse accident' on the 'Cowboys & Aliens' set? Wilde co-starred in the 2011 sci-fi Western with Harrison Ford, Daniel Craig, Sam Rockwell, and Walton Goggins. https://abilenenews.org/news/mars-to-introduce-mms-with-natural-dyes-in-august-minus-blue-and-brown-until-202 https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/8677/986/0x496/90/2d11681d-b60d-475c-a8d5-2205f7ccc20c-GettyImages2218679370.jpg Mars to introduce M&M's with natural dyes in August, minus blue and brown until 2028 Mars will introduce M&M's with natural dyes in August, but without the blue and brown colors until 2028. https://abilenenews.org/news/senator-cassidy-a-past-rfk-supporter-warns-of-secretarys-impact-on-public-health https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5625/986/0x1/90/93f5f635-12ae-421f-aa33-7ebc0c39951b-GettyImages2283153403.jpg Senator Cassidy, a past RFK supporter, warns of secretary's impact on public health The Louisiana Republican, who helped confirm Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as health secretary, voiced concerns about his leadership in a Sunday CBS News interview. https://abilenenews.org/news/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-privacy-protections-for-cellphone-users-location https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5311/986/0x272/90/841d6010-4a30-4e91-b9fc-1b25ddd08096-GettyImages2283292349.jpg Supreme Court rules in favor of privacy protections for cellphone users' location history The Supreme Court ruled in favor of privacy protections for cellphone users' location history in the case of a bank robber. https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-man-found-guilty-of-killing-girlfriends-5-year-old-daughter-receives-90- https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Single-photo-1.png?w=900 Abilene man found guilty of killing girlfriend’s 5-year-old daughter receives 90 years ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 5-year-old daughter has been found guilty and sentenced to 90 years and a $10,000 fine. Jury selection began last Monday https://abilenenews.org/news/fatal-train-collision-in-abilene-claims-life-of-49-year-old-man https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/05/PoliceLIghtsRuralGettyImages-961544696-e1779800968149.jpg?w=900 Fatal train collision in Abilene claims life of 49-year-old man ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A man died after being struck by a train early Saturday morning in Abilene, according to police. The incident occurred just after 2:00 a.m. on June 27 near the Sayles Boul https://abilenenews.org/news/its-a-lot-to-adjust-to-residents-concerned-over-data-center-noise-and-light-poll https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/600/986/5x0/90/2bedaa72-28e9-4f2e-9650-e194e2f6a720-Screenshot20260629133448.png 'It’s a lot to adjust to,' Residents concerned over data center noise and light pollution For decades, Hamby residents said quiet nights and star-filled skies were part of their life, but now, that has changed. https://abilenenews.org/news/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-star-milania-guidice-addresses-arrest https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4124/986/581x137/90/0d0bf47d-163e-4db1-9c9b-a8967f1d0efb-GettyImages1084007930.jpg 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star Milania Guidice addresses arrest Milania Giudice, daughter of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice, is opening up about her recent arrest.The 20-year-old was charged with one cou https://abilenenews.org/news/hsu-cowgirls-welcome-future-stars-to-youth-basketball-camp https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/2c7e4cd3-a8b2-497f-a60a-4290935e4137-HSUWBBYouthCampwebpic5.jpg HSU Cowgirls welcome future stars to youth basketball camp The next generation of Big Country basketball players hit the court this week at the Mabee Athletic Complex as the HSU Cowgirls Youth Camp tipped off Monday mor https://abilenenews.org/news/the-ring-star-daveigh-chases-cause-of-death-revealed https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1930/986/35x181/90/a3257248-81d8-4626-9cac-f690dd065eab-GettyImages165584509.jpg 'The Ring' star Daveigh Chase's cause of death revealed The 35-year-old died June 16 in the hospital, after allegedly suffering from meningitis and other health issues. https://abilenenews.org/news/maryland-gov-wes-moore-to-counter-trump-with-statehouse-july-4-speech https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/c0205277-1b36-47be-be95-d0c08ec92fb0-6235f60d75bc4f41a9f22c38dbf23fb9.png Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to counter Trump with Statehouse July 4 speech Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will deliver a Fourth of July Statehouse speech in Annapolis at the same time as President Trump’s national address, pitching “The Work of Patriotism” as Democrats debate his 2 https://abilenenews.org/news/meals-on-wheels-plus-executive-director-to-retire-after-more-than-50-years-of-se https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/be7a2713-3e2a-4e3b-acc6-e15710d5097e-bettybradleyMOWpic.jpg Meals on Wheels Plus executive director to retire after more than 50 years of service Meals on Wheels Plus Executive Director, Betty Bradley, is preparing to close the chapter on a career that has spanned more than five decades of serving... https://abilenenews.org/news/mary-kate-and-ashley-olsen-make-rare-appearance-at-brothers-wedding https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2865/986/37x82/90/c7200ed6-5f01-441f-9911-14d10fc981e1-GettyImages1153564190.jpg Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen make rare appearance at brother's wedding The Olsen Twins quit acting in the 2000s to focus on their fashion empire. https://abilenenews.org/news/seattle-nonprofit-shows-off-city-with-augmented-reality-art-walk-for-world-cup https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3024/986/0x1118/90/288cb02e-eff0-4cad-9e5d-4a5153922fdd-futureartsway.jpg Seattle nonprofit shows off city with augmented reality art walk for World Cup A local nonprofit is using art and technology to help people experience Seattle's history in a new way. https://abilenenews.org/news/nearly-four-years-later-grand-jury-indicts-suspect-in-jones-county-killing https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Untitled-design.jpg?w=900 Nearly four years later, grand jury indicts suspect in Jones County killing ANSON, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Jones County authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the 2022 killing of Christopher Zarate. A Jones County grand jury returned an indictment on June 24, 2026 https://abilenenews.org/news/americas-250th-birthday-week https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop America's 250th Birthday Week Event dates: June 27, 2026 - July 2, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 D https://abilenenews.org/news/texas-man-indicted-in-2022-jones-county-homicide-investigation https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/384/986/0x132/90/d77fed3c-7f18-4b50-ad68-ec0e802b333e-Rodriguez.jpg Texas man indicted in 2022 Jones County homicide investigation A West Texas grand jury has indicted a man in connection with the 2022 killing of a man whose body was discovered along a rural Jones County roadway, https://abilenenews.org/news/save-abilene-water https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Save Abilene Water View current watering restrictions and find ways to conserve water. https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-man-killed-after-being-struck-by-train https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/308e4e2f-1a74-49d3-b721-e6ac9877f30f-PoliceLightsGettyImages.png Abilene man killed after being struck by train A 49-year-old Abilene man was killed early Saturday after he was struck by a Union Pacific train https://abilenenews.org/news/its-more-than-a-meal-how-meals-on-wheels-is-helping-in-triple-digit-heat https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/18c8a76b-c486-4472-99e4-1e8f7d901c51-MOW5.jpg It's more than a meal: How Meals on Wheels is helping in triple-digit heat As temperatures continue climbing across the Big Country, Meals on Wheels Plus volunteers are doing more than delivering lunch, they're also helping make sure.. https://abilenenews.org/news/south-branch-library-celebrates-americas-250th-birthday https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2218/986/24x0/90/96892d81-96b5-43f8-bd00-e7acfa9aa9a4-Screenshot20260629084706.png South Branch Library celebrates America's 250th birthday The South Branch Library is inviting the community to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a week of patriotic activities. https://abilenenews.org/news/wake-up-weather-triple-digits-with-some-grit https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Wake-Up Weather: triple digits with some grit Wake-Up Weather: triple digits with some grit https://abilenenews.org/news/fireworks-parades-and-food-fourth-of-july-celebrations-in-the-big-country https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/fef56686-4271-48e3-a654-9e3c5b32f2a1-fw6.jpg Fireworks, parades, and food: Fourth of July celebrations in the Big Country America celebrates its 250th anniversary on Saturday, July 4! Look below to see how your community is marking the occasion. https://abilenenews.org/news/canadian-man-traveled-to-us-to-kill-woman-he-met-playing-online-game-prosecutors https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/625/986/1x0/90/6ff1fdbd-0947-47e2-be54-da59c42ac4d2-Screenshot20260629023201.png Canadian man traveled to US to kill woman he met playing online game: prosecutors A Canadian man was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences after prosecutors said he traveled to California. https://abilenenews.org/news/affidavit-san-angelo-father-helps-daughter-hide-dismembered-corpse-after-killing https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Untitled-design-3-1.png?w=900 Affidavit: San Angelo father helps daughter hide dismembered corpse after killing A San Angelo man was arrested after he allegedly helped his daughter hide the dismembered remains of a 34-year-old she is accused of murdering and with whom she had been living with. https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-flying-bison-storm-back-from-14-down-edge-acadiana-cane-cutters-21-20 https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/641/986/8x0/90/3aca3cf3-0fbe-4926-a984-d0cc2aa39570-Screenshot20260628161203.jpg Abilene Flying Bison storm back from 14 down, edge Acadiana Cane Cutters 21-20 What began as an early blowout turned into a late back-and-forth slugfest, with the Abilene Flying Bison rallying from a 14-run deficit to beat the Acadiana... https://abilenenews.org/news/affidavit-details-killing-dismemberment-of-san-angelo-man https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Untitled-design-1-1_bb7a0f.png?w=900 Affidavit details killing, dismemberment of San Angelo man An affidavit details police efforts to investigate the killing of a San Angelo man, locate his dismembered remains and bring a San Angelo woman into custody on a charge of murder after receiving an an https://abilenenews.org/news/10-year-old-charged-with-murder-after-7-month-old-girl-fatally-shot https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/b888a57d-2489-43d3-af93-cb928f95f5eb-ace64bb81c054d8ab4296997f06d4e2b.png 10-year-old charged with murder after 7-month-old girl fatally shot Authorities also arrested a 19-year-old man on firearms-related charges in connection with the investigation. https://abilenenews.org/news/coleman-family-returns-from-vacation-to-find-home-destroyed-by-fire-community-st https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/VO.00_00_10_16.Still003.png?w=900 Coleman family returns from vacation to find home destroyed by fire, community steps in to help COLEMAN, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A Coleman family is beginning the difficult process of restarting from scratch after returning home from vacation to find their house destroyed by fire. Amy McMillan said https://abilenenews.org/news/abilenes-alana-jeter-shares-empty-nest-journey https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Untitled-design-3.jpg?w=900 Abilene's Alana Jeter shares empty-nest journey ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Alana Jeter is one of the newest members of the Abilene ISD school board. She's the Executive Director of the Noah Project in Abilene, but she's also the mom of two childr https://abilenenews.org/news/authorities-continue-recovery-effort-after-drowning-at-lake-brownwood https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/892/986/2x0/90/43d1a49f-a5d2-4b77-841c-02f3925a8f40-LakeBrownwood.jpg Authorities continue recovery effort after drowning at Lake Brownwood Authorities are continuing recovery operations following a drowning at Lake Brownwood, https://abilenenews.org/news/recovery-operations-conclude-after-drowning-on-lake-brownwood https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2021/04/Lake_Brownwood_2.jpg?w=900 Recovery operations conclude after drowning on Lake Brownwood BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Recovery operations continued early Sunday morning after a person drowned in the area between Goat Island and the state park on Lake Brownwood, prompting a response from https://abilenenews.org/news/about-youth-services https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop About Youth Services Find activities and resources for your child through the library. https://abilenenews.org/news/families-meet-dino-ranch-characters-at-the-abilene-zoo https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/979/986/6x0/90/f6d94f5f-a66f-492f-b26e-1d5862c2befd-Screenshot20260627201032.png Families meet Dino Ranch characters at the Abilene Zoo A prehistoric adventure came to the Abilene Zoo on Saturday. https://abilenenews.org/news/museum-of-work-and-culture-exhibit-traces-rhode-islands-soccer-roots https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/53ba1653-9cfe-4e7d-8371-4fafa2e51ca7-7PWHIPWOONSOCKETWORLDCUPHYPE.transfer_frame_1684.jpeg Museum of Work and Culture exhibit traces Rhode Island's soccer roots Rhode Island is riding the wave of soccer fever as fans pack local bars for international matches. https://abilenenews.org/news/cross-plains-votes-to-deactivate-police-department-amid-state-compliance-issues https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/d66950c8-f6f2-41ba-a96b-3b8044bad3ad-088_9114102.jpg Cross Plains votes to deactivate police department amid state compliance issues Cross Plains no longer has an active city police department after city leaders voted Thursday night to deactivate the Cross Plains Police Department to address https://abilenenews.org/news/holiday-schedule https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Holiday Schedule The City of Abilene observes holidays throughout the year. Find out what offices and services will be closed during these holidays. https://abilenenews.org/news/experts-say-summer-can-be-a-chance-for-neurodivergent-kids-to-thrive-with-suppor https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/2800f977-425b-439a-8932-d2791d94050a-video1604734842.00_15_17_05.Still001.jpg Experts say summer can be a chance for neurodivergent kids to thrive with support For some neurodivergent children, summer vacation can come with both challenges and opportunities. https://abilenenews.org/news/thursday-night-dances https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Thursday Night Dances Event date: July 9, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Location: 2625 S 7th Street Abilene, TX 79605 Description: https://abilenenews.org/news/thursday-night-dances https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Thursday Night Dances Event date: July 2, 2026 Event Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Location: 2625 S 7th Street Abilene, TX 79605 Description: https://abilenenews.org/news/thursday-night-dances https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Thursday Night Dances https://abilenenews.org/news/brownwood-police-corporal-honored-with-texas-law-enforcement-valor-award https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/849/986/0x115/90/d9834047-bd72-4891-80b2-5bbdc9b1daa2-CorporalKristobalSalazar.jpg Brownwood Police Corporal Honored with Texas Law Enforcement Valor Award Brownwood Police Department Corporal Kristobal Salazar has been recognized with the 2026 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor https://abilenenews.org/news/ship-dip-and-enjoy-the-ups-store-rolls-out-ranch-deal-for-world-cup-visitors https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/8256/986/0x430/90/149af987-6d51-4a94-b169-43712a689417-GettyImages2212609689.jpg 'Ship, dip and enjoy': The UPS Store rolls out ranch deal for World Cup visitors Since the World Cup kicked off on June 11, social media has been flooded with videos of fans from around the world trying American foods. https://abilenenews.org/news/we-had-110-students-looking-for-housing-acu-responds-to-housing-crunch-with-new- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/586/986/8x0/90/8ece9e59-1dba-4b9e-bd2d-2d3ae72e051c-Screenshot20260626121051.png 'We had 110 students looking for housing,' ACU responds to housing crunch with new plans The increase in economic development across Abilene is bringing new jobs and new people to the city, but now it’s creating new challenges for one university. https://abilenenews.org/news/munidocs-common-documents https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop MuniDocs (Common Documents) https://abilenenews.org/news/dyess-air-force-base-welcomes-new-commander-for-7th-bomb-wing https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/63efa1d6-168f-45ff-80c5-b63ccce8d10d-DYESS1.jpg Dyess Air Force Base welcomes new commander for 7th Bomb Wing A new commander has officially taken the reins of the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base... https://abilenenews.org/news/splash-pads https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Splash Pads Splash down at Adventure Pete’s six different Splash Pad Islands located at the following city parks: Nelson Park, Redbud Park, Sears Park, Stevenson Park, Scarborough Park, and Valentine Park! https://abilenenews.org/news/2026-football-schedule-de-leon-bearcats https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2025/11/De-Leon-football-image.jpg?w=641 2026 Football Schedule: De Leon Bearcats https://abilenenews.org/news/2026-football-schedule-cisco-loboes https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2025/10/Cisco-football-image.jpg?w=900 2026 Football Schedule: Cisco Loboes https://abilenenews.org/news/2026-football-schedule-anson-tigers https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2025/09/Anson-Harris-Ratings-image-1.jpg?w=900 2026 Football Schedule: Anson Tigers https://abilenenews.org/news/2026-football-schedule-abilene-texas-leadership-charter-academy-tlca https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2024/08/TLCA-Football-image.jpg?w=900 2026 Football Schedule: Abilene Texas Leadership Charter Academy (TLCA) https://abilenenews.org/news/owner-surrenders-rise-at-all-kind-animal-initiative-amid-housing-challenges https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/all-kind-3.jpg?w=900 Owner surrenders rise at All Kind Animal Initiative amid housing challenges ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The All Kind Animal Initiative is seeing an increase in owner surrenders due to housing-related issues. According to Executive Director Kelly McCoy, owner surrenders typic https://abilenenews.org/news/a-smaller-city-not-a-problem-coopers-back-in-the-state-7on7-tournament-for-the-1 https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/cooper-7on7.jpg?w=900 "A smaller city?" Not a problem: Cooper's back in the state 7on7 tournament for the 17th time ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - For the 17th time since 1998, Cooper football is headed to the Texas State 7on7 tournament. The key to getting back to College Station? "It's definitely the work that we https://abilenenews.org/news/79-years-counting-santa-anna-couple-reflects-on-a-lifetime-together https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/CUTEST-PIC.jpg?w=900 79 Years & Counting: Santa Anna couple reflects on a lifetime together SANTA ANNA, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — It's something most people won't achieve in their lifetime, however this Santa Anna Couple is celebrating 79 years of marriage. Donald and Janette Strickland got marri https://abilenenews.org/news/whos-being-targeted-abilene-police-investigate-100-vehicle-burglaries https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/VO-.00_00_14_04.Still001.png?w=900 Who's being targeted? Abilene police investigate 100+ vehicle burglaries ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Abilene police are urging residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after a significant increase in vehicle burglaries and auto thefts across the city. Accordi https://abilenenews.org/news/crime-reports-clothes-reported-stolen-from-abilene-laundry-mat https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2022/09/daily-crime-arrest-reports-img-3.0.png?w=900 Crime Reports: Clothes reported stolen from Abilene laundry mat 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 https://abilenenews.org/news/traffic-cone-terry-takes-first-place-as-abilene-earns-3-state-awards https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-25-150819.png?w=900 Traffic Cone Terry takes first place as Abilene earns 3 state awards ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene's Traffic Cone Terry is now receiving statewide recognition after helping the City of Abilene's communications team earn top honors at a statewide conference. The https://abilenenews.org/news/construction-begins-on-pickletex-a-new-pickleball-complex-in-abilene https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/595/986/3x0/90/d7173a96-cb55-4d96-9c05-540b8db98546-Screenshot20260625140844.png Construction begins on PickleTex, a new pickleball complex in Abilene Construction is officially underway for a new pickleball complex in Abilene. https://abilenenews.org/news/suspects-father-arrested-in-san-angelo-killing-dismemberment-case https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Untitled-design-2-1.png?w=900 Suspect's father arrested in San Angelo killing, dismemberment case The San Angelo Police Department has announced that a second suspect has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the killing and dismemberment of a San Angelo man. https://abilenenews.org/news/san-angelo-woman-shot-stabbed-dismembered-man-hid-body-in-dumpster-police https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Untitled-design-1-1.png?w=900 San Angelo woman shot, stabbed, dismembered man, hid body in dumpster: Police SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — A San Angelo woman has been arrested after being accused of shooting, stabbing and dismembering a man she was living with and hiding the remains in a dumps https://abilenenews.org/news/eastland-county-crash-injures-3-claims-life-of-13-year-old https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/05/Fatal-Crash_2fe827.jpg?w=900 Eastland County crash injures 3, claims life of 13-year-old EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this report incorrectly stated the victim's age. The person who died was 13 years old, not 15. The error was based on incorrect information initially provided by t https://abilenenews.org/news/teen-killed-three-injured-in-eastland-county-suv-rollover https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/f4bb8eb7-be7d-4f58-8403-2f5e50a7e25c-PoliceLightsGettyImages.png Teen killed, three injured in Eastland County SUV rollover A 15-year-old boy was killed and three other teenagers were injured early Thursday when a sport utility vehicle overturned along State Highway 6 https://abilenenews.org/news/opening-soon-two-new-abilene-restaurants-set-opening-dates https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4032/986/0x378/90/cdfe6a46-fce7-45f2-a7f3-2b14db8d1c0f-Fuego3.jpeg Opening Soon: Two new Abilene restaurants set opening dates Fuego Tortilla Grillis scheduled to open its doors https://abilenenews.org/news/dollars-and-sense-the-ira-move-that-could-protect-your-retirement https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/THE-IRA-1.jpg?w=900 Dollars and Sense: The IRA move that could protect your retirement ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Building wealth and living off that wealth require two very different approaches, according to longtime retirement annuity advisor Robert Mills. During a recent episode of https://abilenenews.org/news/national-steakhouse-month-here-are-a-few-of-the-best-in-america-and-3-that-are-o https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2048/986/center/90/85d4faa2-c394-4699-862e-8878d7992f67-IMG_7217.jpg National Steakhouse Month: Here are a few of the best in America, and 3 that are overrated If you follow me on Instagram -- and you probably don't -- you know I'm a steak snob. I've said it a thousand times.I've gotten good enough at making a perfectl https://abilenenews.org/news/look-at-this-birds-eye-view-of-traffic-jam-at-data-center-east-of-abilene https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop LOOK AT THIS: Birds eye view of traffic jam at data center east of Abilene This video was taken by Lillian Jane Jay Neal who is a Pipeline Patrol pilot. https://abilenenews.org/news/taylor-county-crime-stoppers-seeks-publics-help-in-arson-case https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/384/986/0x193/90/5752f299-2726-4fa1-86c9-7b592429d6c7-JessicaLeeAnnRangelMUG2.jpg Taylor County Crime Stoppers seeks public's help in arson case Taylor County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in locating a woman wanted on an arson charge... https://abilenenews.org/news/wake-up-weather-hold-on-tight-seasonal-with-a-small-storm-chance https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/05/weather.webp?w=321 Wake-Up Weather: Hold on tight, seasonal with a small storm chance Wake-Up Weather: Hold on tight, seasonal with a small storm chance https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-highs-george-ferguson-named-thsca-pitcher-of-the-year https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Ferguson-image.jpg?w=637 Abilene High's George Ferguson named THSCA Pitcher of the Year ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Abilene High pitcher George Ferguson's outstanding 2026 season was recognized on Wednesday by the Texas High School Coaches Association. The THSCA named Ferguson the Clas https://abilenenews.org/news/property-values-were-clearly-in-error-jones-county-property-owners-push-back-aga https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/MAYOR-SOTS.00_00_49_11.Still010.png?w=900 'Property values were clearly in error': Jones County property owners push back against appraisal increases JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Jones County property owners are demanding answers after receiving appraisal notices that showed dramatic increases in property values, prompting the Jones County App https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-doctor-weighs-in-on-the-weight-loss-trend-everyones-talking-about https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Untitled-design-2.jpg?w=900 Abilene doctor weighs in on the weight loss trend everyone's talking about ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – GLP-1s continue to gain popularity as people explore weight-loss options. While these medications were originally used to treat patients with diabetes, since 2021, they've https://abilenenews.org/news/abilenes-presson-family-is-learning-resilience-in-the-boxing-ring https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Boxing-Presson-Family.jpg?w=639 Abilene's Presson Family is learning resilience in the boxing ring ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Boxing has a way of speaking to those who learned resilience early. Brad Presson spent his childhood moving through foster homes across Texas. Amid constant change, the r https://abilenenews.org/news/why-is-cypress-plazas-water-feature-closed-city-provides-update https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Image-14-1.jpg?w=900 Why is Cypress Plaza's water feature closed? City provides update ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Just weeks after the grand opening of Cypress Plaza, some residents have noticed the water feature is closed off. According to city officials, the closure is temporary and https://abilenenews.org/news/rescheduled-dive-in-movie-cars https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop RESCHEDULED Dive-In Movie - Cars Event date: July 2, 2026 Event Time: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM Location: 2742 S 9th Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: https://abilenenews.org/news/dive-in-movie-cars https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Dive-In Movie - Cars https://abilenenews.org/news/san-angelo-police-investigate-possible-homicide-case https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/San-Angelo-Police-Department.png?w=900 San Angelo police investigate possible homicide case The San Angelo Police Department is investigating a potential homicide with one suspect in custody and no current threat to the public. https://abilenenews.org/news/ben-bailey-sworn-in-as-abilene-city-council-place-4-representative https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/SCREEN-GRAB.00_07_59_24.Still001-1.png?w=900 Ben Bailey sworn in as Abilene City Council Place 4 representative ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene's newest city council member officially took office after the city canvassed the results of the June 13 runoff election. On June 23, the Abilene City Council certi https://abilenenews.org/news/500-1000-cash-rewards-offered-for-abilenes-wanted-criminals https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Copy-of-Wanted.jpg?w=900 $500 – $1,000 cash rewards offered for Abilene’s Wanted Criminals ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Cash rewards are being offered for information leading to the arrest of nine suspects wanted for various crimes in Abilene. Police are seeking these suspects for the follo https://abilenenews.org/news/knox-county-mourns-the-loss-of-sheriff-chris-mendoza https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Single-photo.jpg?w=900 Knox County mourns the loss of Sheriff Chris Mendoza On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the KCSO announced that Sheriff Mendoza had died in a Facebook post from the Sheriff's Office. https://abilenenews.org/news/democratic-socialists-gain-influence-as-party-debates-its-future https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/4e3d65af-421c-425c-83c3-e6792ced4a73-GettyImages2282272067.jpg Democratic socialists gain influence as party debates its future Democratic socialists continue to rack up wins in major urban areas in contests that will soon send aligned candidates to Washington. https://abilenenews.org/news/vehicle-flips-into-culvert-in-southeast-abilene https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Image-9.jpg?w=900 Vehicle flips into culvert in southeast Abilene ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A driver escaped serious injury after a single-vehicle rollover crash in southeast Abilene on Wednesday afternoon. Just after 2:00 p.m., first responders were called to th https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-academy https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Abilene Academy Abilene Academy is a free course designed to show residents how our City government works, develop relationships between citizens and City staff, and identify how residents can become more involved. https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-man-arrested-for-intoxication-manslaughter-crash-near-wichita-falls https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Untitled-design-34.jpg?w=900 Abilene man arrested for intoxication manslaughter crash near Wichita Falls ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene man was arrested for an intoxication manslaughter crash near Wichita Falls. Marc Deffenbaugh was booked into the Taylor County Jail on a charge of intoxication https://abilenenews.org/news/elections https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Elections Learn more about elections in the City of Abilene. https://abilenenews.org/news/google-invests-36-million-to-launch-data-center-academy-in-abilene https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/974/986/8x0/90/07aa55a6-6ab2-4950-8580-8fbcbd7f9b38-Screenshot20260623224639.png Google invests $3.6 million to launch data center academy in Abilene Google is committing more than $3.6 million to Texas State Technical College to establish a new MEI Data Center Academy. https://abilenenews.org/news/congress-weighs-aviation-safety-upgrades-after-series-of-close-calls https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3000/986/0x217/90/1ec09e39-2974-4e3f-a4d3-01cd3fb4fa9a-GettyImages2429221.jpg Congress weighs aviation safety upgrades after series of close calls WASHINGTON (TNND) — Congress got another warning that the nation’s aviation systems and regulations need a significant overhaul after a deadly collision near Ro https://abilenenews.org/news/hall-of-famer-larry-hays-hired-to-lead-acu-softball https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/ACU-Larry-Hays-head-coach.jpg?w=900 Hall of Famer Larry Hays hired to Lead ACU Softball ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Larry Hays, who has accomplished nearly everything possible in 49 years of leading college programs, has been hired as Abilene Christian University's head softball coach, https://abilenenews.org/news/bee-wildering-scene-millions-of-honeybees-swarm-texas-neighborhood-after-crash https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1824/986/28x0/90/5d42cc53-735a-4b77-83fd-88b16ef60b52-Screenshot20260623at2.54.42PM.png Bee-wildering scene: Millions of honeybees swarm Texas neighborhood after crash Officials reported no serious injuries, though one volunteer said some dogs were stung during the incident. https://abilenenews.org/news/gallery-buffalo-bills-cut-ribbon-on-new-highmark-stadium https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/ba4e3211-6a68-4633-8093-26ba53fce9a6-TERRYBILLSREMARKSANDRIBBONCUTTING_0006_frame_998.jpeg GALLERY: Buffalo Bills cut ribbon on new Highmark Stadium GALLERY: Buffalo Bills cut ribbon on new Highmark Stadium https://abilenenews.org/news/child-advocacy-center-board https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Child Advocacy Center Board Event date: July 7, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Location: 300 Oak Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description:<br https://abilenenews.org/news/house-panel-strikes-bipartisan-kids-online-safety-deal-but-senate-fight-looms https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3000/986/0x282/90/8a1129dd-f0b5-452e-83c2-7f6a680c557c-GettyImages22504568691.jpg House panel strikes bipartisan kids online safety deal, but Senate fight looms A House committee reached a bipartisan deal on legislation to protect kids online, setting up another debate with the Senate on what restrictions to include and https://abilenenews.org/news/think-your-plants-need-water-every-day-think-again https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1058/986/0x5/90/e9f00bbf-53b0-42d8-95be-b8b42a106669-Screenshot20260622215054.png Think your plants need water every day? Think again As temperatures continue to climb across West Texas, many homeowners are looking for ways to keep their plants healthy through the summer heat. https://abilenenews.org/news/2026-football-schedule-colorado-city-wolves https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2025/05/colorado-city.jpg?w=600 2026 Football Schedule: Colorado City Wolves https://abilenenews.org/news/2026-football-schedule-ballinger-bearcats https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2022/04/BALLINGER-FOOTBALL-IMAGE.jpg?w=691 2026 Football Schedule: Ballinger Bearcats https://abilenenews.org/news/secretary-mullin-says-2026-deportations-will-surpass-2025-numbers https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4535/986/0x1/90/04364f69-eb52-4965-b827-852d1ea3a137-GettyImages2279620391.jpg Secretary Mullin says 2026 deportations will surpass 2025 numbers Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that deportation numbers in 2026 will surpass 2025 numbers. https://abilenenews.org/news/mavericks-take-morez-johnson-jr-at-no-9-in-quiet-nba-draft-first-round https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/632/986/15x0/90/4346410b-58cb-4aac-8171-bc096e8cb84e-Screenshot20260627145017.jpg Mavericks take Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 9 in quiet NBA draft first round The NBA draft unfolded without the fireworks many fans expected, with no lottery-day trades as teams largely stuck to their boards. Still, the Dallas Mavericks https://abilenenews.org/news/louisiana-sen-cassidy-fires-back-at-trump-over-save-america-act-post https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/eaf29eae-0cf7-4531-a77e-5c9d610e898b-GettyImages22741802402.jpg Louisiana Sen. Cassidy fires back at Trump over SAVE America Act post Bill Cassidy on Monday responded to President Donald Trump on X after the president criticized him on TRUTH Social regarding the SAVE America Act. https://abilenenews.org/news/could-american-cities-withstand-major-quakes-like-those-that-struck-venezuela https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5875/986/0x306/90/f77f220b-4a05-4b99-ad77-dd50f48c72ae-GettyImages2283335891.jpg Could American cities withstand major quakes like those that struck Venezuela? Five days after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, the death toll is over 1,400 and likely to rise.Tens of thousands more are still believed to be missing after buildings collapsed, including in t https://abilenenews.org/news/fact-check-team-supreme-court-green-lights-trump-to-end-tps-for-haitians-and-syr https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4000/986/0x208/90/ea41e851-9e69-4d33-9997-1a304e62b237-GettyImages2283335881.jpg Fact Check Team: Supreme Court green lights Trump to end TPS for Haitians and Syrians One recent Supreme Court ruling is reshaping the debate over Temporary Protected Status and executive authority. https://abilenenews.org/news/supreme-court-rejects-trump-backed-challenge-to-late-arriving-mail-ballots https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5827/986/0x334/90/67c0fcbf-8cf4-4319-9213-ff4ae4475b71-GettyImages2280067128.jpg Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed challenge to late-arriving mail ballots The legal challenge was part of Trump's broader opposition to mail voting. https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-man-wanted-on-five-counts-of-sexual-assault-of-a-child-causing-bodily-in https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/358/986/0x138/90/3fcec3be-b9e2-456b-a318-0540c57202c2-JOHNMACKMUG.jpg Abilene man wanted on five counts of sexual assault of a child causing bodily injury If you've seen John Averie Mack, Crime Stoppers wants to hear from you... https://abilenenews.org/news/texas-water-officials-seek-more-funding-as-crisis-worsens-costs-soar-this-is-not https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/water-shortage-e1769018505974.jpg?w=832 Texas water officials seek more funding as crisis worsens, costs soar: 'This is not going to stop' Texas water officials are urging lawmakers to provide more funding for water supply projects as costs skyrocket, with the State Water Plan estimating a $174 billion price tag, and data centers increas https://abilenenews.org/news/photos-crews-scramble-to-locate-survivors-of-deadly-venezuela-twin-earthquakes https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/8cf1729e-31db-4c01-95ea-9778cb034da3-GettyImages2283116527.jpg PHOTOS: Crews scramble to locate survivors of deadly Venezuela twin earthquakes Rescue crews continued searching through collapsed buildings across northern Venezuela on Monday as hopes of finding more survivors faded nearly five days after https://abilenenews.org/news/wake-up-weather-heat-dome-and-dusty-skies https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Wake-Up Weather: heat dome and dusty skies Wake-Up Weather: heat dome and dusty skies https://abilenenews.org/news/new-smithsonian-exhibit-honors-american-aspirations-for-nations-250th-anniversar https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1205/986/0x6/90/0310d81b-9003-47f7-8d01-d58f3d0a7a3d-Screenshot20260629at4.29.08PM.png New Smithsonian exhibit honors 'American aspirations' for nation's 250th anniversary From Thomas Jefferson's portable desk to a piece of the first-ever mainframe computer, a new limited-run exhibit at the Smithsonian Castle. https://abilenenews.org/news/noah-kahan-makes-plea-to-concertgoers-after-alleged-gross-out-incident https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2624/986/648x87/90/0b4cbedd-b8c7-44fa-8b5d-9c22950d4373-GettyImages2154542047.jpg Noah Kahan makes plea to concertgoers after alleged gross-out incident The "Stick Season" singer is currently on his Great Divide tour, where fans have apparently been skipping bathroom breaks to see his show. https://abilenenews.org/news/gao-says-watchdogs-cant-trace-12b-in-anti-china-influence-projects-since-2020 https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5950/986/0x311/90/8d7720aa-705d-4914-a095-de5fb59113ad-GettyImages22776496431.jpg GAO says watchdogs can’t trace $1.2B in anti-China influence projects since 2020 Where did the money go? That’s a question government watchdogs are asking about a program mandated by Congress. https://abilenenews.org/news/openai-becomes-latest-ai-firm-to-delay-model-rollout https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5004/986/0x369/90/dd386058-0383-4e96-9412-bc7cb51f55c9-GettyImages2218344194.jpg OpenAI becomes latest AI firm to delay model rollout OpenAI is limiting GPT-5.6 access to Trump-approved partners during White House cybersecurity reviews. Like Anthropic’s delays, it sparks debate over whether oversight slows the US in the AI race with https://abilenenews.org/news/crime-stoppers-seeks-man-wanted-on-deadly-conduct-and-animal-cruelty-charges https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/b0c89cfe-c2e8-44f8-88fb-83cfb3c68c07-FSJORDANCHAPMANMUG.jpg Crime Stoppers seeks man wanted on deadly conduct and animal cruelty charges Abilene Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted on multiple felony and animal cruelty charges... https://abilenenews.org/news/water https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Water The Water Utilities Department is responsible for water operations and wastewater operations in the City of Abilene. https://abilenenews.org/news/student-loans-overhaul-brings-new-limits-on-borrowing-fewer-repayment-options https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4683/986/0x341/90/03658cb8-e217-4399-9b40-a73c7949df66-GettyImages2102522874.jpg Student loans overhaul brings new limits on borrowing, fewer repayment options Big changes are coming to the student loan system this week, reshaping how American students will finance college and repay their loans upon leaving school. https://abilenenews.org/news/republican-rick-scott-dismisses-buzz-on-bid-for-top-senate-role https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5687/986/0x1/90/64a51f98-016b-45b4-92e2-6ffa7cba2211-GettyImages2283149648.jpg Republican Rick Scott dismisses buzz on bid for top Senate role The Floridian has insisted his work in the Senate, which has gossiped about his ambitions, focuses only on helping the GOP. https://abilenenews.org/news/txdot-projects-target-safety-improvements-at-two-busy-big-country-intersections https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/SOT1.00_01_48_26.Still003.png?w=900 TxDOT projects target safety improvements at two busy Big Country intersections BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Two major highway improvement projects are underway in the Big Country. They are designed to make travel safer for thousands of drivers who use some of the area's busi https://abilenenews.org/news/north-abilene-chick-fil-a-airport-location-closing-for-remodel https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Image-8.jpg?w=900 North Abilene Chick-fil-A & airport location closing for remodel ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – If you're craving Chick-fil-A in Abilene, you'll probably need to head to the south side of town for the next few months. The owner-operator of the north Abilene Chick-fil https://abilenenews.org/news/guards-freed-after-inmates-seize-control-of-a-north-carolina-jail https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1114/986/33x0/90/b2f2597f-98aa-496d-a03c-78ca52c4b917-IMG_3148.jpg Guards freed after inmates seize control of a North Carolina jail Local, state and federal authorities are on the scene at an eastern North Carolina jail, where inmates seized control of the facility and took several hostages early Monday. https://abilenenews.org/news/vote-do-you-think-outside-money-has-too-much-influence-on-local-elections https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5472/986/0x285/90/9b152c5c-e5d9-4dd6-a14f-aaaf32a98f84-GettyImages693700118.jpg VOTE: Do you think outside money has too much influence on local elections? Do you think outside money has too much influence on local elections? https://abilenenews.org/news/photos-alan-jacksons-farewell-concert-red-carpet https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5184/986/0x540/90/f92bc9cd-1386-4325-b320-0caa56d4f300-IMG_5188.JPG PHOTOS: Alan Jackson's farewell concert red carpet Alan Jackson's final concert kicked off at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday night. https://abilenenews.org/news/jetblue-pilot-reports-hitting-drone-while-landing-at-new-yorks-jfk https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2692/986/0x74/90/1e469955-655c-4bf9-b57e-8e113ba4f367-GettyImages2269287212.jpg JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone while landing at New York's JFK Drones are prohibited from operating near airports. https://abilenenews.org/news/biden-calls-trump-a-loser-during-fundraiser-with-maryland-democrats https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4814/986/0x252/90/b85d240b-6257-4ccd-8483-7421bd9cfe68-GettyImages22822316691.jpg Biden calls Trump a 'loser' during fundraiser with Maryland Democrats Former President Joe Biden called President Donald Trump a loser during a fundraising event with Maryland Democrats over the weekend. https://abilenenews.org/news/cooper-cougars-qualify-for-texas-state-7-on-7-tournament-for-17th-time https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/6b0f7ee1-3280-40e4-8e1a-e9d580c00f54-734fe73f38f94dfa84f27a357330a270CooperFootball.jpg Cooper Cougars qualify for Texas State 7-on-7 tournament for 17th time Cooper’s long-running 7-on-7 tradition added another state tournament appearance this summer, but the Cougars’ latest trip ended in a string of close losses... https://abilenenews.org/news/man-killed-in-crocodile-attack-outside-popular-mexico-beach-resort https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6522/986/0x112/90/2a551365-5ee8-45a9-a505-3d62457584f3-GettyImages2200898002.jpg Man killed in crocodile attack outside popular Mexico beach resort After an overnight search and rescue operation, authorities recovered his body about 300 meters offshore. https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-says-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-cleaned-damage-to-be-fixed https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5798/986/0x265/90/b39e13e9-0521-4a4f-b80f-502164c9a21c-GettyImages2283289443.jpg Trump says Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool cleaned, damage to be fixed President Trump said that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been cleaned of algae, and the damage to the liner will be repaired. https://abilenenews.org/news/bam-margeras-parents-april-and-phil-reveal-the-jackass-stunt-that-still-annoys-t https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5092/986/472x66/90/2f2d5365-baed-474c-b3d1-a3a48d0c392c-GettyImages2283199575.jpg Bam Margera’s parents April and Phil reveal the 'Jackass' stunt that still annoys them Bam Margera put his parents, April and Phil Margera, and their house, through a lot over the years on “Jackass,” like lighting off fireworks inside, setting an https://abilenenews.org/news/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-alan-dershowitz-case-against-cnn https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2999/986/0x42/90/e640d597-a4aa-42d2-a243-a4309f9f0537-GettyImages2153322323.jpg Supreme Court declines to hear Alan Dershowitz case against CNN The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected to hear former Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz’s defamation case against CNN. https://abilenenews.org/news/teen-pushed-woman-who-stopped-him-from-running-into-oncoming-traffic-killing-her https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1160/986/73x0/90/97481e99-bf24-464c-b017-fa96b7c4c3cb-Screenshot20260626113222.png Teen pushed woman who stopped him from running into oncoming traffic, killing her A teenager pled guilty to pushing a woman to the ground, killing her, after she stopped him from running into oncoming traffic. https://abilenenews.org/news/update-second-suspect-arrested-in-san-angelo-homicide-case-victim-identified https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/23014804-5441-4733-8447-5b9bb3192363-FSTRONCOSOMUG.jpg UPDATE: Second suspect arrested in San Angelo homicide case, victim identified The San Angelo Police Department has released new details in its homicide investigation, identifying the victim and suspect and confirming the suspect has... https://abilenenews.org/news/jane-seymour-weighs-in-on-bond-casting-rumors-i-could-be-bond https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2664/986/191x37/90/e9a2e957-d105-44f6-a0e8-b7bccf289d48-GettyImages2228959786.jpg Jane Seymour weighs in on 'Bond' casting rumors: 'I could be Bond!' Jane Seymour landed her breakout role in the James Bond film “Live and Let Die,” cementing her legacy as a Bond Girl alongside Roger Moore’s Bond.And we’re now https://abilenenews.org/news/crime-stoppers-offering-500-reward-for-information-leading-to-arrest-of-wanted-m https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/384/986/0x209/90/c8e79db2-9154-436a-b17a-368ba6eea954-GarciaAnthonyJordanMUG.jpg Crime Stoppers offering $500 reward for information leading to arrest of wanted man Law enforcement is asking for the public's help in finding Anthony Jordan Garcia, a 31-year-old man who is wanted on felony charges of aggravated assault... https://abilenenews.org/news/republicans-democrats-race-to-define-deal-with-iran-ahead-of-midterms https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4891/986/0x77/90/3b717f72-9370-4f21-aa69-97f1def24efe-GettyImages2281128348.jpg Republicans, Democrats race to define deal with Iran ahead of midterms An agreement to end the conflict with Iran is raising new questions for Republicans and Democrats to answer as they try to position themselves for November. https://abilenenews.org/news/parents-allowed-7-year-old-weighing-255-pounds-to-die-but-called-vet-for-dog-pol https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/383665c1-c60b-4a07-a52a-978a2385f829-downl.png Parents allowed 7-year-old weighing 255 pounds to die, but called vet for dog: police A mother and father allegedly allowed their 7-year-old son to die without seeing a doctor, despite him weighting 255 pounds. https://abilenenews.org/news/man-killed-in-crash-involving-semi-driven-by-15-year-old-troopers https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/640/986/center/90/cab02169-483e-4408-8dc1-9acdf7d0f604-WPDEfile.png Man killed in crash involving semi driven by 15-year-old: troopers A 68-year-old Kansas man died after a crash involving a semi truck allegedly driven by a 15-year-old. https://abilenenews.org/news/los-angeles-county-voters-pass-sales-tax-increase-to-1025 https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5827/986/0x254/90/67c0fcbf-8cf4-4319-9213-ff4ae4475b71-GettyImages2280067128.jpg Los Angeles County voters pass sales tax increase to 10.25% Los Angeles County voters have passed a sales tax increase, hiking the levy up from 9.75% to 10.25%. https://abilenenews.org/news/supreme-court-upholds-trump-firings-of-agency-leaders-spares-feds-lisa-cook-for- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3000/986/0x175/90/0385ba43-9389-4016-add3-20f2cc5580d0-GettyImages2257455739.jpg Supreme Court upholds Trump firings of agency leaders, spares Fed's Lisa Cook for now The Supreme Court ruled on Monday to uphold President Donald Trump's firing of the leaders of different independent federal agencies in a move that expands presidential power. However, there is one ex https://abilenenews.org/news/ballroom-is-moving-along-and-is-on-schedule-white-house-announces https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1923/986/96x0/90/2740c9eb-ae4f-4b7d-87be-616f572374f0-Screenshot20260629at10.17.40AM.png Ballroom is moving along and is on schedule, White House announces The White House announced over the weekend that the ballroom is on schedule to be completed. https://abilenenews.org/news/survivors-ethan-zohn-happy-aubry-bracco-won-wasnt-a-fan-of-the-fallon-eilish-twi https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2120/986/0x64/90/c86538c2-d102-470c-8275-107d6f09155f-GettyImages57610993.jpg 'Survivor's' Ethan Zohn happy Aubry Bracco won, wasn’t a fan of the Fallon, Eilish twists Ethan Zohn won the third season of "Survivor: Africa" back in 2002 and applauds Aubry Bracco’s "Survivor 50" win. https://abilenenews.org/news/new-mexico-family-makes-world-cup-match-after-last-minute-stubhub-ticket-snag https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3840/986/center/90/839174dc-1b76-4631-bf1f-f47b34e50f92-worldcupnotickets_0001_frame_17585.jpeg New Mexico family makes World Cup match after last-minute StubHub ticket snag A Texas man said a last-minute problem with his World Cup tickets nearly kept his family from attending a game he had planned for months. https://abilenenews.org/news/snow-in-june-rare-winter-storm-in-the-rockies-as-eastern-us-prepares-for-july-4- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1059/986/1x0/90/9b67fb4c-6089-4e97-a363-187925d37040-78f613a4cedf43e1b8c5aab77bc480c9Screenshot20260628160855.webp Snow in June? Rare winter storm in the Rockies as Eastern US prepares for July 4 heat wave The rare and unseasonal snow has fallen across some parts of the United States on Sunday, ahead of the July 4th holiday. https://abilenenews.org/news/body-of-newborn-baby-found-in-portable-restroom-at-electric-forest-festival-camp https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2399/986/0x287/90/3664f8bf-8910-4860-8cd5-ffdf2f808bd5-HL0N0BMWEAA8f5x.jpg Body of newborn baby found in portable restroom at Electric Forest festival campground A festival worker found the body of a newborn in a restroom at Electric Forest on Sunday morning. https://abilenenews.org/news/luigi-mangione-returns-to-court-as-jury-selection-plans-take-shape https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4000/986/0x209/90/4ad08a15-97a0-4a6b-9caf-d966f46b9807-GettyImages22814375601.jpg Luigi Mangione returns to court as jury selection plans take shape Ahead of Monday's hearing, sources told ABC News that defense attorneys and federal prosecutors discussed a possible plea deal. https://abilenenews.org/news/birthright-citizenship-order-still-pending-as-supreme-court-wraps-term-with-majo https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5178/986/0x270/90/41c239c0-6650-4979-a5f1-84c0f7a496bf-AP26159603331463.jpg Birthright citizenship order still pending as Supreme Court wraps term with major rulings The Supreme Court closed out much of its current term with several closely watched decisions affecting immigration and gun rights. https://abilenenews.org/news/supreme-court-leaves-5-million-e-jean-carroll-verdict-against-trump-intact https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/c53a01fc-8746-4f29-970f-90c031d5733a-AP26148464591246.jpg Supreme Court leaves $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict against Trump intact Trump's attorneys argued the verdict was tainted by what they called "highly inflammatory" evidentiary rulings. https://abilenenews.org/news/live-updates-alex-murdaugh-appears-in-court-as-planning-for-retrial-takes-shape https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1086/986/109x0/90/84eaa312-bd1f-47c9-9655-c2f198f05d44-Screenshot20260629093757.png LIVE UPDATES: Alex Murdaugh appears in court as planning for retrial takes shape Alex Murdaugh is making his first appearance in a courtroom Monday since his murder convictions were overturned earlier in June. https://abilenenews.org/news/hannah-browns-reasons-to-be-loved-by-you-is-close-to-what-people-have-seen-of-my https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5000/986/0x136/90/74782fa9-c0e3-4b20-a01e-9c6450b47b5a-GettyImages2282787655.jpg Hannah Brown's 'Reasons to be Loved by You' is 'close to what people have seen of my life' Two-time New York Times Best Selling Author and 'Bachelorette’ stand-out Hannah Brown returns with her third book, "Reasons to be Loved by You." https://abilenenews.org/news/big-country-schools-make-their-mark-in-uil-lone-star-cup-standings https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2025/11/uil.jpg?w=690 Big Country schools make their mark in UIL Lone Star Cup standings BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Many Big Country schools earned high marks in the UIL Lone Star Cup standings, with several finishing among the top schools in their respective classifications. The UI https://abilenenews.org/news/summers-first-full-moon-to-sweeten-the-night-sky-when-to-see-the-strawberry-moon https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2992/986/0x1142/90/a93d4cd3-7e3b-4627-9250-af1a0a33eab9-DebbieLynnWoodDirectUploader11Jun202502_24UTC3.jpg Summer's first full moon to sweeten the night sky: When to see the strawberry moon Get ready for a sweet and bright treat in the sky Monday night, as the full "Strawberry" moon lights up the sky. This is the first full moon of summer. https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-iran-has-requested-a-meeting-after-renewed-ceasefire-clashes https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/a1656dd3-3719-4fcd-be14-10fec5084eda-AP26179336998336.jpg Trump: 'Iran has requested a meeting' after renewed ceasefire clashes A U.S. official told The Hill that both sides had agreed to "stand down for now" and allow commercial vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz. https://abilenenews.org/news/jay-patterson-ben-bailey-sworn-in-as-abilene-city-councils-newest-members https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/545/986/0x39/90/05ee312e-c3f8-4124-b324-8626614613ae-Screenshot20260625084452.png Jay Patterson, Ben Bailey sworn in as Abilene City Council’s newest members Two new members have officially joined the Abilene City Council after taking the oath of office on Wednesday.Jay Patterson and Ben Bailey were sworn after the c https://abilenenews.org/news/washington-insider-weighs-in-on-iran-talks-netanyahus-future-democratic-socialis https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6901/986/0x1/90/d9ae82c8-acf5-42d9-8f7b-d140c14b0f93-AP26165665484346.jpg Washington insider weighs in on Iran talks, Netanyahu's future, Democratic Socialist gains As the Trump administration continues pursuing a broader agreement with Iran while conflict persists in the Middle East, questions remain. https://abilenenews.org/news/disaster-world-cup-iran-eliminated-after-weeks-of-war-visa-battles-and-travel-tr https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/bfae1e8d-e271-43f6-aabc-4b101920e3f4-AP26178148299273.jpg 'Disaster World Cup': Iran eliminated after weeks of war, visa battles and travel troubles Team Melli was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after failing to advance from the group stage. https://abilenenews.org/news/late-june-snow-hits-tamarack-and-brundage-webcams-at-7500-feet-lingers-into-afte https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1060/986/0x1/90/b96cb8d5-c761-40a3-b887-c149b96d638c-Screenshot20260628160904.png Late-June snow hits Tamarack and Brundage webcams at 7,500 feet, lingers into afternoon Snow showed up on high-elevation webcams at Tamarack and Brundage on June 28, an unusual sight for late June. https://abilenenews.org/news/make-your-mark-gala-to-honor-the-late-mark-rogers-local-supporters-and-youth-men https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/760/986/2x0/90/c2154614-d75a-44ba-b2f2-fd050f6b22eb-Screenshot20260624220818.png Make Your Mark Gala to honor the late Mark Rogers, local supporters, and youth mentors At the Abilene Convention Center, final preparations are underway for the annual Make Your Mark Gala. https://abilenenews.org/news/military-searching-for-us-marine-who-went-missing-during-california-training-exe https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x8/90/5e39a065-1a12-4b1b-94d4-62a376708696-AP26179613594675.jpg Military searching for US Marine who went missing during California training exercise Search-and-rescue efforts transitioned to search-and-recovery operations Friday evening. https://abilenenews.org/news/man-accused-in-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-returns-to-court https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/91c310c0-dcb7-43d0-8c4f-0673ec194aca-IDAYTTHUMB.jpeg Man accused in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting returns to court Cole Tomas Allen is expected to appear before a federal judge in Northwest Washington for a status hearing. https://abilenenews.org/news/fairfax-rescue-team-helps-save-3-more-after-venezuela-quakes https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1600/986/center/90/9414e62b-7cc5-46c5-800e-b2d357c7ed74-Image18.png Fairfax rescue team helps save 3 more after Venezuela quakes Virginia Task Force 1 rescued three more people in Venezuela and spent more than 12 hours helping free one survivor, officials tell 7News. https://abilenenews.org/news/us-military-confirms-strikes-on-multiple-targets-in-iran-ordered-by-president-tr https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/7f128c17-7e0a-4169-aff9-59803fda02fc-AP26168706073921.jpg US military confirms strikes on multiple targets in Iran ordered by President Trump The U.S. military said Saturday it had struck multiple targets in Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction. https://abilenenews.org/news/vote-who-do-you-blame-for-gas-prices-not-dropping-quickly-enough https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/9966a6b8-f1a0-4496-8cc5-fa8b4757465f-AP26167495359337.jpg VOTE: Who do you blame for gas prices not dropping quickly enough? Who do you blame for gas prices not dropping quickly enough? https://abilenenews.org/news/christian-service-center-in-abilene-seeks-summer-volunteers-to-keep-aid-going https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/618/986/13x0/90/db3c18e3-395f-4b31-915c-a752dae0dd93-Screenshot20260624135233.png Christian Service Center in Abilene seeks summer volunteers to keep aid going The Christian Service Center in Abilene provides everything from food to clothing to dental assistance, all to those who need it. https://abilenenews.org/news/did-you-see-a-zoning-sign https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Did You See a Zoning Sign? If you saw a Zoning sign in your neighborhood, get the details here. https://abilenenews.org/news/mobile-apps https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Mobile Apps The City of Abilene offers two mobile apps for residents and visitors to utilize: SeeClickFix and MyABI Mobile. https://abilenenews.org/news/after-deadly-earthquakes-dc-area-venezuelan-community-comes-together-to-provide- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/903/986/7x0/90/6a1a44e2-3510-4adc-b92c-ab6c670b7d1f-DonationstoVenezuela7.png After deadly earthquakes, DC-area Venezuelan community comes together to provide relief The death toll continues climbing, topping 1,400 victims. https://abilenenews.org/news/flags-for-our-heroes-project-honors-those-who-inspire-us-as-the-nation-celebrate https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4030/986/1x446/90/a56a9f01-7e38-418b-947a-0fc03509129a-IMG_8525.JPG 'Flags for Our Heroes' project honors those who inspire us as the nation celebrates 250th You can sponsor a flag dedicated to someone who inspired or inspires you. https://abilenenews.org/news/us-strikes-iran-after-drone-attack-on-cargo-ship-in-strait-of-hormuz https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3409/986/1030x1154/90/e535ad97-ffd0-48d3-9d38-1c1ed9642700-GettyImages2283469755.jpg US strikes Iran after drone attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz The U.S. military carried out strikes against targets in Iran on Friday in response to what officials said was an Iranian drone attack on a commercial cargo shi https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-says-dcs-east-potomac-golf-links-renovation-to-begin-sept-1 https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/0x180/90/9e2e0b7c-e871-478e-946c-3e9c4e799dcc-thumbnail_IMG_4692.jpg Trump says DC's East Potomac Golf Links renovation to begin Sept. 1 The project is part of a broader effort involving several D.C. public spaces. https://abilenenews.org/news/citylink https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop CityLink CityLink is the public transit system for the City of Abilene. We provide safe, reliable, and affordable transportation for the citizens of Abilene. https://abilenenews.org/news/us-rescue-team-saves-venezuelan-mother-and-9-month-old-from-quake-rubble https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2000/986/0x104/90/9e5da329-b89c-40bb-a760-3502e33caa83-miraclemomentusrescueteam132599110.webp US rescue team saves Venezuelan mother and 9-month-old from quake rubble U.S. rescuers pulled a mother and her 9-month-old baby in a miraculous rescue operation from under the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela on Saturday. https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-calls-dc-democratic-mayoral-nominee-a-communist https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/11b39f13-2266-45a3-a023-4761be72e1f4-SLEWISGEORGE_frame_9011.png Trump calls DC Democratic mayoral nominee a 'communist' Trump criticized Janeese Lewis George after her D.C. 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Skill players have the 7-on-7 tournament, but the big guys have the State LineMAN Challenge. Over seventy schools participated in this year's challenge at Shelton Stadium https://abilenenews.org/news/usa-all-the-way-americans-unite-show-patriotic-pride-during-2026-world-cup https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x318/90/4acc589d-9b8f-42d6-8cd1-d3c16b10fe15-GettyImages2282408480.jpg 'USA all the way': Americans unite, show patriotic pride during 2026 World Cup Thousands of U.S. supporters stood shoulder to shoulder, waving flags and singing in unison as the American soccer team celebrated another victory on Friday. https://abilenenews.org/news/hoopla-digital-sees-much-success-in-2025-city-of-abilene-tx-gov https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Hoopla Digital Sees Much Success in 2025 - City of Abilene, TX (.gov) <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiY0FVX3lxTE9jQnRPbURMeEN2V3NnWnU3OFA3RzlvQWJYXzZpRndiMW81YnZpMjRFWU02eC1SOWZ2QTJ3ZHZTX24ybWRBQ3ptdGtOcWFOcHZKTWt2RHdYamZOcDVPRGh6NWk1Zw?oc=5" target="_ https://abilenenews.org/news/whos-being-targeted-abilene-police-investigate-100-vehicle-burglaries-ktab-bigco https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Who’s being targeted? 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new study by CareScout Analytics says seniors in 41 states and the District of Columbia are expected to outlive their retirement income and savings, underscor https://abilenenews.org/news/counterfeit-world-cup-merchandise-seized-in-cincinnati-in-operation-protect-the- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2112/986/0x198/90/3b4b9dbb-f39e-4c75-b387-aae5ea1f2ed1-GMCCOUNTERFEITSOCCER.jpg Counterfeit World Cup merchandise seized in Cincinnati in 'Operation Protect the Pitch' The seizures were made as part of Operation Protect the Pitch, an initiative aimed at stopping counterfeit World Cup merchandise from entering the marketplace. https://abilenenews.org/news/john-bolton-pleads-guilty-to-mishandling-classified-documents https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/0e072599-372b-47c2-8c05-b6b95f9a7e18-AP26155525369243.jpg John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents The DOJ indicted Bolton in October on eight counts of transmitting national defense information and 10 counts of unlawfully retaining it. https://abilenenews.org/news/ex-trump-national-security-adviser-john-bolton-pleads-guilty-in-maryland-federal https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4827/986/0x252/90/b5138941-f723-4c33-9417-b1b6e8602817-GettyImages2283444584.jpg Ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty in Maryland federal court President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser from his first term pled guilty Friday, in a federal court in Maryland.John Bolton's original 18-count https://abilenenews.org/news/comer-issues-2-subpoenas-to-billionaire-leon-black-after-refusal-to-answer-nda-q https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4788/986/0x1/90/0a12d524-3fc6-490e-b9f9-1c949b6c112f-GettyImages2280886057.jpg Comer issues 2 subpoenas to billionaire Leon Black after refusal to answer NDA questions House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer issued two subpoenas to billionaire investor Leon Black on Friday after he refused to answer questions about NDAs. https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-threatens-tariffs-on-countries-that-impose-taxes-on-us-tech-firms https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4056/986/0x212/90/35cd5efc-65d2-465a-a95a-b575e6982b2d-GettyImages2282810848.jpg Trump threatens tariffs on countries that impose taxes on US tech firms President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose tariffs on any countries that impose tax on U.S. tech firms. https://abilenenews.org/news/roof-cutting-gas-station-burglar-tries-pond-escape-but-drone-spots-him-florida-s https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/a9eb9238-df52-4af6-bc65-b3f250f7367d-CopyofSkylerWPECThumbnailImages52.jpg Roof-cutting gas station burglar tries pond escape, but drone spots him: Florida sheriff A suspected burglar didn’t just break into a Fort Myers gas station early Wednesday, deputies say he cut his way in through the roof, grabbing cash, cigarettes. https://abilenenews.org/news/2-people-rescued-in-mountains-after-vehicle-in-rollover-crash-falls-250-ft-down- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1418/986/0x169/90/630bdf33-753c-49ed-974c-73566f86f051-4wreas.jpg 2 people rescued in mountains after vehicle in rollover crash falls 250 ft. down cliff Two people were trapped after a vehicle slid off a road near Wilkeson and fell 250 feet, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. https://abilenenews.org/news/openai-to-limit-latest-model-launch-at-trump-administrations-request-report https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5001/986/0x206/90/dd386058-0383-4e96-9412-bc7cb51f55c9-GettyImages2218344194.jpg OpenAI to limit latest model launch at Trump administration's request: report OpenAI will limit the launch of its newest artificial intelligence model at the Trump administration's request, according to a report. https://abilenenews.org/news/tlc-star-karen-derrico-arrested-for-emails-of-alleged-threats-to-kill-ex-husband https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/652/986/0x32/90/3a227497-2a2e-4243-86b3-de2fe746408c-Screenshot20260625152218.png TLC star Karen Derrico arrested for emails of alleged threats to kill ex-husband, children According to an arrest report, officers were dispatched after a man told police he had received numerous threatening emails from his ex-wife, Karen. https://abilenenews.org/news/housing-market-cools-but-affordability-remains-out-of-reach-for-many https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x560/90/df90c72c-7430-41a4-9962-3243fff4e2df-GettyImages2228117844.jpg Housing market cools, but affordability remains out of reach for many America’s longstanding struggles with housing affordability are showing few signs of slowing down as renewed inflation has put new pressure on interest rates an https://abilenenews.org/news/strait-of-hormuz-attack-puts-fragile-ceasefire-to-the-test https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3500/986/0x184/90/19c89269-264a-4773-9e10-6c6f7144210e-GettyImages2282234262.jpg Strait of Hormuz attack puts fragile ceasefire to the test A suspected Iranian drone attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz is raising new concerns about the durability of the U.S. https://abilenenews.org/news/israel-and-lebanon-take-first-step-toward-peace-under-us-backed-framework-rubio- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1023/986/0x1/90/e9ad0e89-8a94-4d88-91e9-7306850053f3-AP26176432192569.jpg Israel and Lebanon take 'first step' toward peace under US-backed framework, Rubio says Rubio called it a "good day" and praised the agreement as a "framework for lasting peace and security." https://abilenenews.org/news/stamford-mayor-says-government-is-comprised-of-humans-and-humans-make-mistakes https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/652/986/2x0/90/f09def3c-83f3-4b8e-8f2b-91deb1f70f14-Screenshot20260623162604.jpg Stamford mayor says "Government is 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Property owners, farmers, ranchers and local leaders packed a town hall Monday evening seeking answers about recent changes to agricultural appraisals in Jones https://abilenenews.org/news/gracie-the-missing-giraffe-found-fat-and-happy-in-texas-sheriff-says https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1137/986/87x1156/90/77f21812-6afe-452f-89c6-3d1572ed7b32-Nophotodescriptionavailable_.png Gracie, the missing giraffe, found 'fat and happy' in Texas: sheriff says Gracie the giraffe has been found after days missing in Texas, according to authorities.The Real County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Friday morning that the r https://abilenenews.org/news/white-house-ramps-up-nuclear-power-push-as-ai-driven-energy-demand-surges https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6892/986/0x360/90/5856c00b-b7ef-4675-b824-f008678a8b41-GettyImages2282798142.jpg White House ramps up nuclear power push as AI-driven energy demand surges As energy demand surges nationwide, driven in part by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. https://abilenenews.org/news/trumps-top-social-media-adviser-goes-on-tucker-carlsons-show https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/9543f45c-9ec2-4153-82bb-820375ecfa89-AP26173779651618.jpg Trump's top social media adviser goes on Tucker Carlson's show One of President Donald Trump’s top social media advisers Alex Bruesewitz went on Tucker Carlson’s podcast on Friday. https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-addresses-communism-threat-in-america-at-faith-and-freedom-coalition-in-dc https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4445/986/0x233/90/fce0cac6-8a06-475d-9f03-cdde553e0cc1-GettyImages2283468676.jpg Trump addresses 'communism threat' in America at Faith and Freedom Coalition in D.C. Opening his remarks, Trump proclaimed that both America and religion are "back like never before." https://abilenenews.org/news/analysis-finds-cities-collected-935m-in-short-term-rental-fees-taxes-and-fines-s https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3672/986/0x1/90/ce8ad790-c5ac-4848-ad4b-9651ce519759-AP25028736162439.jpg Analysis finds cities collected $935M in short-term rental fees, taxes and fines since 201 Short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo have allowed millions of homeowners to earn additional income. https://abilenenews.org/news/undercover-videos-prompt-federal-scrutiny-of-dei-programs-at-asu-and-ohio-state https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3626/986/0x320/90/f58d6b96-9004-44a8-81f3-72db20a4684f-AP20035808066160.jpg Undercover videos prompt federal scrutiny of DEI programs at ASU and Ohio State Federal investigations into diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at several universities are drawing renewed attention. https://abilenenews.org/news/nyc-board-of-mostly-mamdani-appointees-freezes-rent-on-1-million-rent-stabilized https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x619/90/6f3e294e-f0f2-4385-9d13-ed1c1a202997-GettyImages2283041050.jpg NYC board of mostly Mamdani appointees freezes rent on 1 million rent-stabilized units The New York City Rent Guidelines Board, made up of mostly Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointees, passed a rent freeze on 1 million rent-stabilized units. https://abilenenews.org/news/customer-says-she-got-herpes-after-arbys-manager-allegedly-spat-in-her-food-repo https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1498/986/0x157/90/d678621d-50ea-4b28-a810-0fa4312eeeb4-AMANDA_HENDRICKS.jpeg Customer says she got herpes after Arby's manager allegedly spat in her food: reports An Arby's manager was accused of intentionally spitting into a customer's food, with the customer claiming she contracted oral herpes after eating the meal. https://abilenenews.org/news/hidden-cellphone-may-contain-video-of-nancy-guthrie-anonymous-sender-tells-tmz https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/8007/986/0x664/90/0f9a9e45-02de-4b95-8fe2-e79b53397bd9-GettyImages2260969003.jpg Hidden cellphone may contain video of Nancy Guthrie, anonymous sender tells TMZ Feds are reviewing a new anonymous TMZ email in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Sender, tied to prior messages via Bitcoin wallet and alias, claims a hidden phone holds “critical” video and names, dema https://abilenenews.org/news/tulsa-kings-kevin-pollak-says-next-season-will-be-more-violence-death-and-sly https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/8011/986/0x300/90/8623cb3c-6d40-49cb-a0f4-64fecb41c4c8-GettyImages2283046153.jpg 'Tulsa King's' Kevin Pollak says next season will be more 'violence, death, and Sly' Kevin Pollak is teasing what’s to come in season four of Paramount+’s "Tulsa King." https://abilenenews.org/news/state-department-deploys-disaster-response-teams-150m-in-aid-after-venezuela-qua https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6207/986/0x324/90/e2cddbf9-f78d-4844-bccf-e320596e49fb-GettyImages2282726699.jpg State Department deploys disaster response teams, $150M in aid after Venezuela quakes State Department deploys disaster response teams, $150M in aid after Venezuela quakes https://abilenenews.org/news/arizona-man-charged-with-hate-crime-for-defacing-a-synagogue https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/577ef838-0914-4b5f-b87d-b0df7281b5fe-AP26135466320490.jpg Arizona man charged with hate crime for defacing a synagogue A man from Arizona was charged with a hate crime after he defaced a synagogue earlier this week.The indictment alleged that Kevin Charles Pyles, 33,defaced Sha https://abilenenews.org/news/record-25-million-adults-under-35-live-with-parents-amid-housing-crisis-2025-ana https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2998/986/0x313/90/ea086bf0-69f5-4447-8f7c-ea989279a6f5-GettyImages91119390.jpg Record 25 million adults under 35 live with parents amid housing crisis: 2025 analysis A record 25.2 million adults under age 35 are living with their parents amid the ongoing housing crisis, according to a 2025 analysis. https://abilenenews.org/news/foolish-violation-trump-accuses-iran-of-breaking-ceasefire-with-strait-of-hormuz https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/9c6d1fd2-e1cf-4f87-b10b-fc63326ee322-AP26152578022069.jpg 'Foolish violation': Trump accuses Iran of breaking ceasefire with Strait of Hormuz attack In response to the attack, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said it would temporarily pause its IMO-supported vessel movements through the strait. https://abilenenews.org/news/from-algae-to-vandalism-inside-the-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-controversy https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5143/986/0x269/90/63968d99-6636-4894-9032-5bf31a28ce2f-GettyImages2283276952.jpg From algae to vandalism: Inside the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool controversy Freshly renovated for July 4 and America 250, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is back behind fences amid algae blooms, peeling “American Flag Blue” coating and a vandalism probe with arrests. https://abilenenews.org/news/fema-official-who-claimed-he-teleported-to-waffle-house-steps-down-from-post https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5659/986/0x1/90/13a6d7db-a0eb-4ca7-ac6d-0fe70a003da2-GettyImages2258015298.jpg FEMA official who claimed he teleported to Waffle House steps down from post A FEMA official who claimed he teleported to a Waffle House and that millions of non-citizens voted in the 2016 election has stepped down from his post. https://abilenenews.org/news/a-hidden-struggle-1-in-6-in-taylor-county-residents-faces-food-insecurity https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/30f147c3-e1d6-4e05-ab83-6c2780919ffa-FB1.jpg A hidden struggle: 1 in 6 in Taylor County residents faces food insecurity For many families, the next meal isn't guaranteed. That's why organizations like the Food Bank of West Central Texas play such a critical role in our... https://abilenenews.org/news/fact-check-team-anthropic-court-rulings-could-shape-ai-copyright-future https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/04725bee-0261-4c1a-9740-140a3b58f331-GettyImages2261974015.jpg Fact Check Team: Anthropic court rulings could shape AI copyright future The legal fight over how artificial intelligence companies use books and other creative works is intensifying, with Anthropic now facing a fresh lawsuit. https://abilenenews.org/news/florida-gop-rep-luna-leads-blockade-to-freeze-house-amid-save-act-chaos https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5768/986/0x301/90/540f623d-0542-47e9-b9f6-2e21470150fb-GettyImages2173584710.jpg Florida GOP Rep. Luna leads blockade to freeze House amid SAVE Act chaos Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna leads a blockade to freeze the House as President Donald Trump urges the SAVE America Act to be passed. https://abilenenews.org/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-shatters-all-time-attendance-record https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/aa91dd14-4910-4526-9c30-2c405db5c98a-GettyImages2283330211.jpg 2026 FIFA World Cup shatters all-time attendance record The previous attendance record was established during the 1994 World Cup. https://abilenenews.org/news/judge-keeps-challenge-to-trumps-nearly-18-billion-anti-weaponization-fund-alive https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/8ec56fb6-0b24-48b2-a496-d47306458ca0-AP26166718803689.jpg Judge keeps challenge to Trump's nearly $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund alive The fund stems from a settlement of Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns. https://abilenenews.org/news/man-found-murdered-in-most-brutal-way-at-prehistoric-stone-circle-during-solstic https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/567/986/163x115/90/ba23935c-c4ac-45df-b921-76ae970186ee-Screenshot20260624175746.png Man found murdered in 'most brutal way' at prehistoric stone circle during solstice: cops A man was found murdered in "the most brutal way" at a prehistoric stone circle during summer solstice celebrations, police said. https://abilenenews.org/news/colorado-funeral-home-brothers-face-125-abuse-of-a-corpse-charges https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/931/986/0x80/90/ed6bb16d-2aa7-495d-8121-e0c104a2180b-Screenshot20260626at11.01.36AM.png Colorado funeral home brothers face 125 abuse of a corpse charges The investigation into Davis Mortuary began last summer after a surprise inspection by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). https://abilenenews.org/news/michigan-democratic-sen-slotkin-says-democrats-need-new-leadership https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5833/986/0x304/90/8574c4f3-7ef1-4660-88b7-20df03910629-AP25064074220520.jpg Michigan Democratic Sen. 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Elissa Slotkin said that the party needs new leadership, stating that Democrats have not recovered after losing the 2024 election. https://abilenenews.org/news/park-service-reveals-reflecting-pool-liner-was-cut-with-sharp-knife-or-razor https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/4edfbb6b-da17-447f-9e7f-dad526eff793-AP26177050061067.jpg Park Service reveals Reflecting Pool liner was cut with 'sharp knife or razor' A top official said U.S. Park Police responded on June 9 to a complaint from the Park Service. https://abilenenews.org/news/jackass-best-and-last-ends-franchise-with-nostalgia-and-a-few-final-hits https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1189/986/10x12/90/9625d0bf-e2f8-4435-aca7-8ce83e02a79c-unnamed5.jpg 'Jackass: Best and Last' ends franchise with nostalgia and a few final hits The TV series premiered back in 2000 on MTV, starring Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, and Bam Margera. 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lose thousands on World Cup trip after not receiving tickets A New York man and his son, who drove hours to Philadelphia for a World Cup match earlier this week, never received their tickets. https://abilenenews.org/news/team-usa-listed-at-33-1-odds-as-world-cup-enters-knockout-round-betting-expert-s https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/5c659f0a-cfb2-4e0c-9397-3b0c57135ca2-1366572d7b6641de812583867181eacd.png Team USA listed at 33-1 odds as World Cup enters knockout round, betting expert says With the World Cup entering the knockout round, betting interest is ramping up around Team USA’s chances of making a deep run — and Patrick Maher says the curre https://abilenenews.org/news/one-life-live-it-how-a-global-world-cup-whirlwind-slid-directly-into-patriots-po https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/798/986/171x0/90/06721bba-0815-44a9-86a1-f5019ddc8086-Screenshot20260625202355.png 'One life, live it’: How a global World Cup whirlwind slid directly into Patriots Point 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for release Marcos Suarez, the Texas inmate convicted in the intoxication manslaughter death of Abilene police officer Jeff McCoy, is scheduled for early release from pris https://abilenenews.org/news/team-usa-falls-to-turkey-3-2-but-still-advances-to-world-cup-knockout-stage https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1023/986/0x21/90/09fe29cc-20d4-4545-bc34-f266cbccc2c0-AP26177141485098.jpg Team USA falls to Turkey 3-2 but still advances to World Cup knockout stage Despite the loss, the result does not change Team USA’s tournament outlook. https://abilenenews.org/news/world-cup-crowds-boost-palm-beach-county-businesses-as-fans-pack-bars-hotels https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2269/986/0x1718/90/3f2d8eb3-fd4c-4bda-8004-bff3e1772185-IMG_8806.jpg World Cup crowds boost Palm Beach County businesses as fans pack bars, hotels World Cup crowds are packing bars and restaurants across Palm Beach County, bringing a surge of visitors and spending to local businesses in South Florida. 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relationship now is distant. https://abilenenews.org/news/dolly-parton-surprises-fans-at-opening-of-her-new-travel-stop-amid-ongoing-healt https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1163/986/33x29/90/ccf1ca08-cb62-4e9a-bf06-d349aca85489-DollyPartonTRAVELSTOP.jpg Dolly Parton surprises fans at opening of her new travel stop amid ongoing health battle Parton had to cancel her Las Vegas residency after announcing she was being treated for an undisclosed health issue. https://abilenenews.org/news/viking-row-fever-norway-has-rowed-its-way-into-the-worlds-heart https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2329/986/0x240/90/baa6b2ce-6141-40c8-9f3e-f0254bc8af8e-AP26174082044616.jpg Viking Row fever: Norway has rowed its way into the world's heart What started with the Norwegian supporters rowing together quickly became a full-blown outbreak of Viking Row fever. https://abilenenews.org/news/san-angelo-group-wraps-recall-petition-drive-against-mayor-tom-thompson-over-dat 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What's behind it? https://abilenenews.org/news/waffle-house-and-southern-charm-atlanta-serves-unity-to-morocco-haiti-for-world- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/09445d96-615a-4da3-9226-e795e3b0e8c5-LBU10pmpkg.mxfframe3828.png Waffle House and Southern charm: Atlanta serves unity to Morocco, Haiti for World Cup The World Cup is drawing fans from around the globe to U.S. cities, and in Atlanta, supporters of Haiti and Morocco say the city offered them a mix of Southern https://abilenenews.org/news/the-science-behind-world-cup-performance-inside-oklahoma-states-human-performanc https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/90534fb2-7101-4d9b-903c-166a0f158609-202_4043_frame_14727.jpeg The Science Behind World Cup Performance: Inside Oklahoma State's Human Performance Lab As the world's best soccer players compete at the FIFA World Cup, teams are relying on more than coaches and training sessions to gain an edge.Behind the scenes https://abilenenews.org/news/two-killed-during-head-on-collision-in-eastland-county https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2015/06/WRECK20OTS202_1433374448228_1010129_ver1.0.jpeg?w=640 Two killed during head-on collision in Eastland County EASTLAND COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Two people were ejected and killed during a head-on collision in Eastland County Friday afternoon. 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Located under the Texas Divisio https://abilenenews.org/news/family-sues-snapchat-alleging-platform-helped-adult-locate-and-rape-12-year-old- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4788/986/0x250/90/5f86c366-b062-41b7-8e47-3a31146a4703-GettyImages1988196440.jpg Family sues Snapchat alleging platform helped adult locate and rape 12-year-old daughter The lawsuit states that J.F. began using Snapchat in 2021 at age 11, despite the platform’s minimum age requirement of 13. https://abilenenews.org/news/will-lionel-messis-world-cup-record-be-topped-by-the-end-of-the-tournament https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3734/986/0x195/90/b134d71a-a63c-4a1c-89d0-7d3dcb034eb9-GettyImages2282624875.jpg Will Lionel Messi's World Cup record be topped by the end of the tournament? Week 3 of the World Cup is underway, and two of soccer’s biggest stars are already rewriting the record book. https://abilenenews.org/news/passengers-help-restrain-pilot-after-midflight-medical-emergency https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/592/986/31x0/90/116b0a75-78ce-4c81-838f-f1d988fa4cca-Screenshot20260625at1.43.03PM.png Passengers help restrain pilot after midflight medical emergency Air Canada noted that pilots are trained to fly aircraft and land safely without the assistance of a second pilot. https://abilenenews.org/news/voting-machine-company-drops-13b-lawsuit-against-mypillow-founder-mike-lindell https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5261/986/0x207/90/38b2cdce-5013-44db-ac95-2ade91d28b60-GettyImages1431845667.jpg Voting machine company drops $1.3B lawsuit against MyPillow founder Mike Lindell Dominion Voting Systems dismissed its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against MyPillow founder Mike Lindell and his company. https://abilenenews.org/news/supreme-court-clears-path-for-trump-administration-to-revive-border-asylum-limit https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6720/986/0x284/90/f1518797-1982-4198-a962-df7495db3977-GettyImages1070850116.jpg Supreme Court clears path for Trump administration to revive border asylum limits Metering was first implemented during President Barack Obama's administration. https://abilenenews.org/news/joe-lo-truglio-admits-brooklyn-nine-nine-reboot-would-be-tough-for-this-reason https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4991/986/0x517/90/a387eb12-06dc-481c-93ed-0d93a3f37d8f-GettyImages2283047523.jpg Joe Lo Truglio admits 'Brooklyn-Nine-Nine' reboot would be 'tough' for THIS reason Joe Lo Truglio played Charles Boyle on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" for 8 seasons and would love for a revival to come across his desk! https://abilenenews.org/news/ben-bailey-discusses-vision-for-abilene-as-he-prepares-to-take-office https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/SCREEN-GRAB.00_07_59_24.Still001.png?w=900 Ben Bailey discusses vision for Abilene as he prepares to take office ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene City Council member Ben Bailey recently discussed some of the biggest issues facing the city, including housing, infrastructure, economic development and what resi https://abilenenews.org/news/exclusive-court-papers-reveal-custody-deal-prior-to-police-finding-6-dead-in-ny- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/1320/0x180/90/cdb10549-a4da-4f3b-a6a1-507ee2bf3484-Mechanicville2606242.jfif Exclusive: Court papers reveal custody deal prior to police finding 6 dead in NY home Police are investigating after six people, including four kids, were found dead in a home outside of Albany, New York. https://abilenenews.org/news/tucker-carlson-on-trumps-threats-to-iran-shut-up-b-i-dont-take-you-seriously https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x1/90/cb376f75-81ab-4663-aefd-feaa2156a310-GettyImages2182283296.jpg Tucker Carlson on Trump's threats to Iran: 'Shut up, b**** I don't take you seriously' Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson criticized President Trump's threats to Iran, calling him "weak" and saying, "Shut up, b*tch. I don't take you seriously." https://abilenenews.org/news/senate-republicans-shift-on-trumps-war-powers-approve-iran-approach https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/7957/986/0x162/90/dd6b885e-7b5c-4561-9747-4783d1d5c3bb-GettyImages2200639502.jpg Senate Republicans shift on Trump's war powers, approve Iran approach Senators Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy changed their votes on a Wednesday resolution that would have again directed the removal of U.S. forces from the conflict. https://abilenenews.org/news/alligator-alcatraz-shuts-down-desantis-border-czar-cites-21000-deportations https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/dd3c0295-5982-40a9-aa5e-5f50b7ed6141-CopyofSkylerWPECThumbnailImages43.jpg Alligator Alcatraz shuts down; DeSantis, border czar cites 21,000 deportations Governor Ron DeSantis and White House Border Czar Tom Homan are set to appear Thursday at a remote Everglades site known as Alligator Alcatraz. https://abilenenews.org/news/experts-urge-public-to-know-the-difference-between-heat-exhaustion-and-heat-stro https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/744/986/3x0/90/54f22c6e-b420-44e1-a01d-bf60e85e31c6-HeatExaustionHeatStroke.jpg Experts urge public to know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke As temperatures climb across large portions of the South and West this week, health officials are urging people to recognize the warning signs of heat-related i https://abilenenews.org/news/google-announces-36-million-investment-as-tstc-graduates-first-data-center-workf https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/05/6a01dc60be15f9.05244061.jpeg?w=900 Google announces $3.6 million investment as TSTC graduates first data center workforce class ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The first graduates of Texas State Technical College's Mechanical, Electrical and Information Data Center Operator program were recognized Thursday as Google announced a n https://abilenenews.org/news/big-country-students-get-hands-on-look-at-nursing-careers-at-ttuhsc-camp https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/700/986/5x0/90/c2cd465d-3f21-4286-8406-332df16450aa-pic52.jpg Big Country students get hands-on look at nursing careers at TTUHSC camp High school students from across the Big Country spent Friday exploring what it takes to become a nurse during Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center... https://abilenenews.org/news/baby-steps https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Baby Steps Event date: July 7, 2026 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 Description:</str https://abilenenews.org/news/judge-blocks-trumps-executive-order-to-create-a-federal-voter-list https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6612/986/0x636/90/b0be3a0a-81b0-4caf-b830-15c6d567140e-GettyImages2283193635.jpg Judge blocks Trump's executive order to create a federal voter list President Trump's executive order that intended to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail-in ballot, has been halted, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. https://abilenenews.org/news/who-called-sopranos-star-james-gandolfini-one-of-the-best-kisses-of-their-career https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/771/986/center/90/ceb1fdd2-6254-4efd-88bb-690bebe2e34f-130619_Obit_James_Gandolfini_11.jpg Who called 'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini one of the 'best kisses' of their career? The late Gandolfini also sent the star flowers and shoes after having to miss the first day of filming. https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-seeks-additional-111b-in-aid-for-us-farmers-reports https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4438/986/0x1/90/7a27b53a-5945-4e6b-9a8a-e2aa2fd1823f-GettyImages2280066954.jpg Trump seeks additional $11.1B in aid for US farmers: reports President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking an additional $11 billion in assistance for U.S. farmers. https://abilenenews.org/news/tsa-braces-for-nearly-19-million-travelers-across-airports-for-fourth-of-july https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/92c90b51-da18-4fe9-89de-611fa425ebb8-PDULLESCUSTOMS7OYS_frame_80.png TSA braces for nearly 19 million travelers across airports for Fourth of July Over the Fourth of July holiday period, airport security checkpoints are expected to screen nearly 19 million travelers. https://abilenenews.org/news/new-motions-filed-in-murdaugh-case-seek-change-of-venue-independent-dna-analysis https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/800/986/0x75/90/67b7688e-59a1-4bef-9312-daec2d06c90d-ef6a1f2ac0a34753bbb3f46ecd453880.jpg New motions filed in Murdaugh case seek change of venue, independent DNA analysis Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys filed several motions Wednesday, one of which seeks to move the case out of Colleton County. https://abilenenews.org/news/whitney-houstons-sister-in-law-defends-her-against-oprah-winfreys-claims-of-drug https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3000/986/0x156/90/dc2a3529-ac08-4521-b87c-02a753fa984e-GettyImages93311558.jpg Whitney Houston’s sister-in-law defends her against Oprah Winfrey’s claims of drug relapse Winfrey claimed that Houston had relapsed and fallen off the stage during a performance on her talk show. https://abilenenews.org/news/ttuhsc-nursing-camp-gives-big-country-students-hands-on-look-at-healthcare-caree https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/nursing-sign.png?w=900 TTUHSC nursing camp gives Big Country students hands-on look at healthcare careers ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - 60 high school students from across the Big Country spent Friday exploring careers in nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's first-ever Next Stop Nursin https://abilenenews.org/news/badgers-redefining-their-culture-with-hard-work-in-the-weight-room https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/MERKEL-WEIGHT-ROOM.jpg?w=900 Badgers redefining their culture with hard work in the weight room ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - While learning plays is vital to Merkel football's success starting week one, these Badgers already know that winning begins in the weight room. "Strength and conditionin https://abilenenews.org/news/gas-prices-drove-inflation-higher-but-cooling-may-be-slow-to-follow https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/a9f40974-d676-43cb-ab50-41611cac07b0-GettyImages2266004326.jpg Gas prices drove inflation higher, but cooling may be slow to follow The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation jumped to a three-year high last month on high gas prices due to the war in Iran. https://abilenenews.org/news/supreme-court-allows-trump-to-end-deportation-protections-for-haitians-and-syria https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/fe8d8ffd-6cb6-483d-994e-4fe14684b21e-AP26176543893243.jpg Supreme Court allows Trump to end deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians Lawyers challenging the policy argued that the countries at issue remain unsafe for migrants to return. https://abilenenews.org/news/energy-department-to-loan-175-billion-to-speed-deployment-of-10-big-nuclear-reac 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states sue California over single-use plastics law Attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit against California over its single-use plastic law, which went into effect last month. https://abilenenews.org/news/kerri-kenney-silver-admits-landing-four-seasons-at-this-stage-in-life-is-a-dream https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4796/986/0x512/90/4eeaf394-8969-49f6-8b0f-18090967afd3-GettyImages2283048075.jpg Kerri Kenney-Silver admits landing 'Four Seasons' 'at this stage in life' is 'a dream' Kerri Kenney-Silver feels like she hit the jackpot with her role in Netflix’s "Four Seasons." https://abilenenews.org/news/cybersecurity-expert-warns-shoppers-to-watch-for-fake-sites-phishing-scams-for-p https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/729/986/0x7/90/0c94d9ea-1f37-4d87-8da2-ff108d3816d8-Screenshot20241204154106.png Cybersecurity expert warns shoppers to watch for fake sites, phishing scams for Prime Day One of the busiest online shopping seasons of the year is also one of the busiest times for cybercriminals. https://abilenenews.org/news/federal-judge-permanently-blocks-trumps-proof-of-citizenship-requirement-to-vote https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/d01e076a-b9ef-43ba-af68-d05c296b12bc-AP26174434699972.jpg Federal judge permanently blocks Trump's proof of citizenship requirement to vote Casper found that the Constitution gives states and Congress—not the president—the power to regulate elections. https://abilenenews.org/news/lawmakers-demand-answers-on-failed-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-renovations https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6009/986/0x1/90/f008e7eb-3de6-4567-8aba-1abc6f6048a1-GettyImages2282235731.jpg Lawmakers demand answers on 'failed' Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations Both contractors disputed Garcia's characterization of the project. https://abilenenews.org/news/see-it-b-2-stealth-bomber-fighter-jets-roar-over-dc-during-freedom-250-flyovers 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https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3000/986/0x157/90/43ef411d-2171-4fc2-a4f0-c53f6b69c274-AP18227711681832.jpg Experimental gene therapy could open new chapter in aging research, expert says Scientists studying aging may be taking an important step toward understanding how to preserve the body's cells as they grow older. https://abilenenews.org/news/pepperdine-university-president-says-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-morally-neutral https://ktxs.com/resources/media/b542b04b-677f-4624-93eb-d18dbeea814e-large16x9_AP23291732768879.jpg Pepperdine University president says there is no such thing as a morally neutral education Can education ever be truly neutral? It's a question that has become increasingly central to debates over higher education, civics, and free speech. https://abilenenews.org/news/vote-should-all-ballots-be-counted-by-election-day https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1023/986/0x37/90/84f09aa1-2e71-4c80-9015-95c5b6972244-AP26174585946005.jpg VOTE: Should all ballots be counted by Election Day? Should all ballots be counted by Election Day? https://abilenenews.org/news/jones-county-property-owners-seek-answers-after-appraised-values-quadruple https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/645/986/3x0/90/49a05e9c-3310-406c-8b75-5994378a9ba8-Screenshot20260622210039.jpg Jones County property owners seek answers after appraised values quadruple Jones County property owners seeking answers after some saw their appraised values quadruple heard new explanations Monday evening in Anson... https://abilenenews.org/news/virginia-rescue-team-deployed-to-venezuela-after-deadly-earthquakes-rubio-says https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/21852a6c-6620-4bed-999b-58c02e25abb2-AP26176160096540.jpg Virginia rescue team deployed to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes, Rubio says The powerful quakes caused widespread damage, collapsing buildings and damaging the country's main airport, which has been forced to close. https://abilenenews.org/news/from-ferris-wheel-to-fireworks-guide-to-trumps-great-american-state-fair-in-dc https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/900/986/0x47/90/c275dc7f-5ac0-45b7-8ade-1fa939c78bc1-CIY246RVINEJ3HFUYB25JZKZWE.png From Ferris wheel to fireworks: Guide to Trump's Great American State Fair in DC The free 16-day event, organized by Freedom 250, will run from June 25 through July 10, 2026. https://abilenenews.org/news/exclusive-rep-jim-jordan-explains-why-save-america-act-will-restore-election-int https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/903/986/164x0/90/0d290c9d-b12d-4461-bc23-db7458c952d7-Screenshot20260624at10.22.41PM.png EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Jim Jordan explains why SAVE America Act will restore election integrity As the November midterms loom, President Trump is going all in on election integrity. https://abilenenews.org/news/vote-will-socialism-help-or-hurt-the-democratic-party-in-novembers-elections https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/1d61d721-ec96-4fc5-a519-ed1610a2444d-AP26175067064204.jpg VOTE: Will socialism help or hurt the Democratic Party in November's elections? Do you think socialism will help or hurt the Democratic Party in November's elections? https://abilenenews.org/news/the-concern-for-us-is-the-size-of-the-vehicles-afd-responds-to-increased-truck-t https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/654/986/3x0/90/dbc06835-d12c-4631-ac4b-b41fee930f86-Screenshot20260619124324.png 'The concern for us is the size of the vehicles,’ AFD responds to increased truck traffic The rapid growth of AI data centers is bringing more than just new technology to the Big Country, it’s bringing traffic. https://abilenenews.org/news/just-let-us-know-youre-okay-family-searches-for-missing-hamlin-man https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/bc3ee5cc-fb0f-4713-a4f3-29499c2288b9-radar1.jpg 'Just let us know you're okay,' family searches for missing Hamlin man Randall “Bud” Malone, also known as “Radar,” has been missing since June 12... https://abilenenews.org/news/at-least-164-dead-1000-injured-after-powerful-twin-earthquakes-devastate-venezue https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1023/986/0x105/90/5cbd93e2-f682-404e-b8d5-5f54b822d393-AP26176237016368.jpg At least 164 dead, 1,000 injured after powerful twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela Wednesday evening's 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century. https://abilenenews.org/news/dc-skies-to-roar-with-flyovers-for-250th-celebrations-from-june-24-to-july-10 https://ktxs.com/resources/media/cf58b3ec-4b0b-4a39-ae12-fe5487188747-large16x9_AP20185762182827.jpg?1593875163508 DC skies to roar with flyovers for 250th celebrations from June 24 to July 10 The flyovers coincide with the launch of the Great American State Fair, which begins June 25 on the National Mall. https://abilenenews.org/news/watch-rain-video-from-coleman https://ktxs.com/resources/assets/ktxs/images/brand-icons/KTXS-16x9.jpg WATCH: Rain video from Coleman Rain, Thunderstorms and high water in Coleman, Texas. https://abilenenews.org/news/cisco-police-warn-of-scam-calls-claiming-loved-ones-are-jailed-and-need-bail-mon https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1264/986/328x182/90/ff811ede-5de3-4d44-a279-1bfb0c17f38c-PhoneScamBRollMM9242504.jpg Cisco police warn of scam calls claiming loved ones are jailed and need bail money A phone call claiming a loved one has been arrested and needs bail money right away is the latest scam Cisco Police are warning residents about, saying the goal https://abilenenews.org/news/rep-jim-jordan-details-house-probe-in-nfl-broadcasting-media-rights-deals https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/7255/986/0x380/90/a363ff28-b120-4c07-b430-31c4facb89d9-GettyImages22648157231.jpg Rep. Jim Jordan details House probe in NFL, broadcasting & media rights deals With the NFL season just months away, the House Judiciary Committee continues to investigate the league's media rights packages and antitrust exemption. https://abilenenews.org/news/gallery-trump-kicks-off-the-great-american-state-fair-on-national-mall-for-250th https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2950/986/0x1/90/1a503820-4235-4316-83f1-ddef3d9e00be-GettyImages2283193636.jpg GALLERY: Trump kicks off the Great American State Fair on National Mall for 250th birthday President Donald Trump is headlining and kicking off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. https://abilenenews.org/news/bosnia-and-herzegovina-claims-victory-in-seattles-3rd-world-cup-match-likely-to- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2048/986/center/90/7ab27f25-51a7-4807-9ada-d80cacfbaa3b-HLmckYlakAA6GFH.jpg Bosnia and Herzegovina claims victory in Seattle's 3rd World Cup match, likely to face USA Fans packed Seattle Stadium and surrounding watch parties as Bosnia-Herzegovina secured a win in today's FIFA World Cup match in Seattle. https://abilenenews.org/news/gops-cassidy-pushes-to-replenish-social-security-before-retirement https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x139/90/eaf29eae-0cf7-4531-a77e-5c9d610e898b-GettyImages22741802402.jpg GOP's Cassidy pushes to replenish Social Security before retirement Senator Bill Cassidy has urged colleagues on both sides of the aisle to help prevent a potential interruption in scheduled benefit payments. https://abilenenews.org/news/doj-says-it-will-continue-to-dismantle-antifa-networks-following-anti-ice-attack https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/4dd5573c-c952-41da-84bd-21ff335e797a-GettyImages2252044116.jpg DOJ says it will continue to dismantle Antifa networks following anti-ICE attack in Texas The Department of Justice said it would continue to go after Antifa networks following militants being sentenced for an anti-ICE attack. https://abilenenews.org/news/former-youth-pastor-in-las-vegas-arrested-in-wifes-20-year-old-murder-case https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/632/986/0x28/90/78a9ef96-0893-49a9-a516-5eac7bae5fdc-VANDERMEER.png Former youth pastor in Las Vegas arrested in wife's 20-year-old murder case Bernadette Vander Meer died on the notoriously dangerous Angel’s Landing trail after she was believed to have fallen off a cliff. https://abilenenews.org/news/hall-oates-rocker-daryl-hall-reveals-kidney-transplant https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2106/986/53x100/90/da1aba70-cfa2-406a-bfc7-79bd29674150-GettyImages1045318442.jpg Hall & Oates rocker Daryl Hall reveals kidney transplant The 79-year-old received the donation from a "very kind and generous living donor." https://abilenenews.org/news/us-park-police-trying-to-identify-person-videoed-at-reflecting-pool-amid-investi https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/263/986/8x0/90/7971e64c-607c-4b34-a9c6-cc6bf4ba3111-Screenshot20260624201407.png US Park Police trying to identify person videoed at Reflecting Pool amid investigation The U.S. Park Police are trying to identify someone caught on video at the Reflecting Pool in relation to a Destruction of Government Property investigation. https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-road-repair-budget-reduced-limiting-2027-street-projects https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2022/09/thumbnail_IMG_7055.jpg?w=480 Abilene road repair budget reduced, limiting 2027 street projects ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The City of Abilene's budget for street maintenance and rehabilitation projects has been reduced from approximately $9 million to $3 million, according to information pres https://abilenenews.org/news/detroit-lions-terrion-arnold-ringleader-of-kidnappings-and-robberies-police-say https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/34f6f2df-32e4-4ef1-b7eb-227a0d93b75e-fly.png Detroit Lions' Terrion Arnold ringleader of kidnappings and robberies, police say Six other people have already been charged in the alleged plot. https://abilenenews.org/news/two-separate-powerful-earthquakes-shake-japans-coast-venezuela https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5242/986/0x274/90/0ae5a4b1-0617-4db5-93b8-da45b54706b6-AP26176018321792.jpg Two separate powerful Earthquakes shake Japan's coast & Venezuela A powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s northern coast on Thursday, but there was no danger of a tsunami. https://abilenenews.org/news/teen-tobacco-use-hits-new-low-but-advocates-sound-alarm-on-flavored-vapes https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3300/986/0x174/90/6e10523e-3d5d-4132-b671-c60570f0ac37-GettyImages1189638209.jpg Teen tobacco use hits new low, but advocates sound alarm on flavored vapes Youth tobacco use is at historic lows, according to a new report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. But the American Lung Association says 2 million youth tobacco users is still too many. https://abilenenews.org/news/popular-chatbots-lean-left-when-answering-political-questions-wapo-tests-show https://ktxs.com/resources/media/211a050c-72fd-4d44-9b72-e245cefdf9d3-large16x9_GettyImages1462188153.jpg Popular chatbots lean left when answering political questions, WaPo tests show A new analysis from The Washington Post found popular chatbots exhibit a liberal bias in their responses to political questions. https://abilenenews.org/news/tourists-dont-have-to-live-here-we-do-america-250-causes-major-dc-local-disrupti https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/d13661e5-d4bd-452c-a56c-6fe6124aad97-PNATMALLDISRUPTION.transfer_frame_1764.png 'Tourists don't have to live here we do,' America 250 causes major DC local disruptions The streets and sidewalks near the National Mall have turned into a game of Tetris.From the sidewalks to the street if you’re coming anywhere near the National https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-throws-curveball-at-gop-by-abruptly-canceling-housing-bill-signing https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5371/986/0x1/90/02a1ffbc-cca8-4820-a8c9-ad8d4efd04ba-GettyImages2283146149.jpg Trump throws curveball at GOP by abruptly canceling housing bill signing Different versions of the voter ID legislation have passed in the House along party lines. https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-doctor-weighs-in-on-the-weight-loss-trend-everyones-talking-about-bigcou https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Abilene doctor weighs in on the weight loss trend everyone’s talking about - 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Article III Project weighs in Election integrity remained a key focus for President Donald Trump as a federal judge in Washington, D.C., blocked his administration’s effort to expand a datab https://abilenenews.org/news/democratic-primary-results-renew-debate-over-antisemitism-israel https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/f421dc51-1797-4655-80c3-c65140a7eacd-GettyImages2283144864.jpg Democratic primary results renew debate over Antisemitism & Israel A series of progressive primary victories on Tuesday night is intensifying a debate within the Democratic Party. https://abilenenews.org/news/psychic-predicts-alien-abduction-during-scotlands-world-cup-match-against-brazil https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5676/986/0x14/90/2a04f319-95f2-4c6a-9704-ddbffc3b157c-GettyImages2283167834.jpg Psychic predicts alien abduction during Scotland's World Cup match against Brazil: reports Scotland's World Cup match against Brazil was expected to attract plenty of attention -- but an anticipated alien invasion was not on the list. https://abilenenews.org/news/is-the-usps-business-model-broken-system-questioned-by-lawmakers https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/10ff7fa5-c5db-4d1b-9b42-5eed209ab9e8-GettyImages2267441033.jpg Is the USPS business model broken? System questioned by lawmakers The system for delivering mail in America was created long before America itself. https://abilenenews.org/news/ice-cream-oracle-junior-licks-team-usa-bowl-to-pick-seattle-world-cup-match-winn https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/1d592c1a-bf7f-472b-b319-ff8461069ab9-dn18WCDrewCareyEventDexter_frame_17205.jpeg Ice cream oracle: Junior licks Team USA bowl to pick Seattle World Cup match winner A three-year-old dog named Junior has made his prediction ahead of the upcoming USA vs. Australia World Cup matchup, choosing the United States. https://abilenenews.org/news/photos-merlin-the-duck-becomes-mexicos-unofficial-world-cup-mascot https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4284/986/0x110/90/db71d951-5d14-4fcd-87c8-204541aa9d6d-GettyImages2281938074.jpg PHOTOS: Merlin the duck becomes Mexico's unofficial World Cup mascot On Monday, Gómez and Merlin reportedly met with FIFA representatives to shoot photos and film a commercial. https://abilenenews.org/news/dip-happens-tsa-jokes-about-ranch-loving-world-cup-travelers https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/7272/986/0x382/90/950ee79d-da1d-4a40-948b-81221aa32ddd-RanchTSAGettyImages.png Dip happens: TSA jokes about ranch-loving World Cup travelers The TSA’s message is simple: Pack your ranch wisely, and please don’t try to chug your ranch before boarding. https://abilenenews.org/news/how-to-find-free-food-in-abilene https://nexcom-webflow-publisher.emperormew.workers.dev/img/feedam/find-free-food-hero.jpg How to Find Free Food in Abilene: Pantries, SNAP & WIC Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Abilene: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how t https://abilenenews.org/news/woman-who-emptied-knicks-trash-can-and-stole-it-gets-fired-from-jp-morgan https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5222/986/0x272/90/c833b727-96ec-4c26-ab45-a95e1ff3f494-GettyImages2282211362.jpg Woman who emptied Knicks trash can and stole it gets fired from JP Morgan A former JP Morgan employee was fired from her position after a video of her emptying out a Knicks trash can and stealing it went viral. https://abilenenews.org/news/what-is-the-city-of-abilene-doing-with-the-data-center-wind-fall-from-sales-prop https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2025/12/GettyImages-985842598-1-2-e1701195873997_9acbac.jpg?w=800 What is the City of Abilene doing with the data center wind fall from sales, property taxes? ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The City of Abilene is starting to see tens of millions of dollars extra annually thanks to a windfall in their sales and property taxes from data center construction, so https://abilenenews.org/news/police-call-suspect-a-monster-in-killing-of-woman-found-at-se-austin-apartments https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/800/986/center/90/91417de5-8381-4839-8b42-7b67a96f4d3b-Untitleddesign19.png Police call suspect 'a monster' in killing of woman found at SE Austin apartments Homicide Detective Israel Pina outlined details of the case Wednesday at a news conference at Austin Public Safety Headquarters. https://abilenenews.org/news/big-country-high-school-players-test-skills-at-free-abilene-football-showcase https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/654/986/2x0/90/d586081c-8c27-4799-b646-c7d813deb1b9-Screenshot20260621141533.jpg Big Country high school players test skills at free Abilene football showcase High school football players from across the Big Country tested their speed, strength and agility at a free showcase in Abilene designed to give local athletes. https://abilenenews.org/news/man-charged-with-manslaughter-after-motel-fire-leaves-6-dead https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2048/1320/0x192/90/66d1353d-32a0-45a0-b792-8a0dd944ff91-728627550_834838146173487_8478972128843233105_n.jfif Man charged with manslaughter after motel fire leaves 6 dead He was charged with six counts of second-degree manslaughter and one count of fourth-degree arson, https://abilenenews.org/news/wake-up-weather-spotty-showers-for-juneteenth https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/05/weather.webp?w=321 Wake-Up Weather: spotty showers for Juneteenth Wake-Up Weather: spotty showers for Juneteenth https://abilenenews.org/news/ufc-fighter-says-he-was-giving-michelle-obama-a-compliment-by-calling-her-a-man https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2448/986/0x256/90/7c7c19cb-8015-4c53-bbfe-b81aef9f03ef-GettyImages2281622315.jpg UFC fighter says he was giving Michelle Obama a 'compliment' by calling her a 'man' UFC heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit said he was giving former first lady Michelle Obama a "compliment" by calling her a "man" at the White House's UFC event. https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-rails-against-senate-check-on-iran-war-powers-meaningless https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5746/986/0x83/90/ab2882b7-0c59-41dc-b6ba-1d323bdab11a-GettyImages2283151149.jpg Trump rails against Senate check on Iran war powers: 'Meaningless' Four Republicans joined nearly all Democrats on Tuesday to approve a House-passed resolution directing the removal of American forces from the conflict. https://abilenenews.org/news/new-practical-magic-2-trailer-highlights-sandra-bullock-nicole-kidman-sisterhood https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3180/986/458x0/90/9ab73bd5-7bc3-4089-9b4f-69870709f75c-rev1PM2TP067_High_Res_JPEG.jpeg New ‘Practical Magic 2’ trailer highlights Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman sisterhood The sequel to the 1998 classic also stars Lee Pace, Joey King, and Maisie Williams. https://abilenenews.org/news/us-to-let-iran-soccer-team-arrive-in-seattle-early-ahead-of-world-cup-match https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4091/986/0x739/90/2f1c9257-5fb3-41c4-b957-5a1d85413f7a-SeattleSkyline_SpaceNeedleSoccerBallRoof_FIFA.JPG U.S. to let Iran soccer team arrive in Seattle early ahead of World Cup match Seattle is preparing for heightened security and possible protests ahead of Friday’s World Cup match between Iran and Egypt, with U.S. and FIFA officials allowi https://abilenenews.org/news/mcdonalds-unveils-fifa-world-cup-26-meals-with-collectible-cups-and-squishmallow https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/4d94a8b5-d943-4f03-ace0-dfb4a4f478b1-vlcsnap2026062317h23m53s504.png McDonald’s unveils FIFA World Cup 26 meals with collectible cups and Squishmallows McDonald’s is marking the FIFA World Cup 26 with a slate of limited-time offerings that include collectible drink cups and a World Cup-themed Happy Meal featuri https://abilenenews.org/news/photos-judge-wants-answers-on-kennedy-center-delays-and-the-giant-tarp https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5472/986/0x285/90/8fe289bf-ab9c-4e90-8f9f-63ee0165df72-IMG_4502.JPG PHOTOS: Judge wants answers on Kennedy Center delays and the giant tarp President Donald Trump's name was removed from the arts complex, but the tarp obscures the building's facade. https://abilenenews.org/news/fact-check-team-whats-dc-home-rule-could-trump-actually-take-back-washington https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5804/986/0x26/90/1403cb39-5cda-4000-8417-6a8922c99e5d-GettyImages22686716402.jpg Fact Check Team: What's DC Home Rule & could Trump actually 'take back Washington'? President Donald Trump's recent threat to "take back Washington" has renewed a long-running debate over who governs the nation's capital. https://abilenenews.org/news/judge-blocks-trump-administrations-immigration-court-arrests-nationwide https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/a98315c2-d164-489a-825a-72a4a4734d24-AP26175115946741.jpg Judge blocks Trump administration's immigration court arrests nationwide The administration argued that the policy would help carry out deportations more quickly. https://abilenenews.org/news/military-to-require-recruits-to-get-flu-shot-amid-outbreak-increases-in-air-forc https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3936/986/0x209/90/b3e117cb-d5b7-401e-8306-76a4a351d935-AP26173742410596.jpg Military to require recruits to get flu shot amid outbreak increases in Air Force: report The U.S. military may start requiring recruits to get the flu shot due to a massive flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, according to reports. https://abilenenews.org/news/mamdani-attends-dsa-victory-party-amid-chants-to-end-israel https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x1/90/23dc7228-8ab3-4a91-822e-fba3f7e20864-GettyImages2283040570.jpg Mamdani attends DSA victory party amid chants to end Israel New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the Democratic Socialists of America's victory party on Tuesday, where attendees chanted for the end of Israel. https://abilenenews.org/news/taylor-swift-lainey-wilson-perform-surprise-duet-at-tight-ends-and-friends-conce https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2240/986/center/90/e8faeceb-3bf6-42a0-bd51-f09520e7b122-Untitleddesign16.png Taylor Swift, Lainey Wilson perform surprise duet at Tight Ends and Friends concert Taylor Swift and Lainey Wilson performed a surprise duet at the Tight Ends and Friends concert in Nashville Tuesday night. https://abilenenews.org/news/crime-reports-multiple-reportsarrests-for-assault-family-violence-in-abilene https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2022/09/daily-crime-arrest-reports-img-3.0.png?w=900 Crime Reports: Multiple reports/arrests for assault family violence in 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 https://abilenenews.org/news/larry-david-says-hes-embarrassed-to-be-an-american-due-to-trumps-ufc-fights https://ktxs.com/resources/media/bf856ed5-4b1c-4702-8b3a-65e4a9f02905-large16x9_AP22188602130148.jpg?1657648397783 Larry David says he's embarrassed to be an American due to Trump's UFC fights Well-known comedian and TV producer Larry David says he is embarrassed to be an American when asked about President Donald Trump’s UFC fight. https://abilenenews.org/news/update-cousin-says-missing-hamlin-man-located-in-san-antonio https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Single-photo.png?w=900 UPDATE: Cousin says missing Hamlin man located in San Antonio EDITOR'S NOTE: A relative of Randall Malone told KTAB/KRBC that he has been located in San Antonio and is not communicating with family members. Police have confirmed that Malone has been contacted by https://abilenenews.org/news/wife-of-former-abilene-police-chief-community-champion-grandma-maryann-martin-sh https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Happy-Family-Photo-Collage-Facebook-Post.png?w=900 Wife of former Abilene police chief, community champion & grandma: MaryAnn Martin shares her story ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As a mom, grandma, wife of a former Abilene police chief, and community leader, MaryAnn Martin has life experience to share with the 'On Time for Mom Time' audience. Marti https://abilenenews.org/news/water-main-break-causes-citywide-outage-boil-water-notice-in-merkel https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Image-1-2.jpg?w=900 Water main break causes citywide outage, boil water notice in Merkel UPDATE: As of June 23, Merkel is no longer under a boil water notice. MERKEL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A water main break in Merkel has caused a citywide interruption in water service. According to the Cit https://abilenenews.org/news/nearly-1-in-3-gen-z-women-identify-as-lgbtq-in-the-us https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/878/986/10x0/90/79725495-cd2f-4199-8034-650362e9f09d-Screenshot20260617225504.png Nearly 1 in 3 Gen Z women identify as LGBTQ+ in the US Gallup survey findings indicate that a significant generational shift in identity is taking shape across the United States. https://abilenenews.org/news/acu-wildcats-receive-rings-for-2025-uac-championship https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/ring.jpg?w=900 ACU Wildcats receive rings for 2025 UAC championship ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - For the first time in ACU Football's Division I era, the Wildcats clinched back to back conference championship with a 49-28 win over Central Arkansas on November 22. On https://abilenenews.org/news/horrific-19-year-old-sentenced-for-setting-sleeping-subway-passenger-on-fire-in- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/645/986/34x0/90/819f0bc7-efc4-46a3-9e69-b299450850f0-combined_side_by_side_latest.png 'Horrific': 19-year-old sentenced for setting sleeping subway passenger on fire in NY A 19-year-old man who admitted to setting fire to a sleeping subway passenger on a New York City train was sentenced to 5-and-a-half-years in federal prison. https://abilenenews.org/news/more-than-300-drones-seized-by-tsa-for-violating-world-cup-no-fly-zones https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/8323/986/0x434/90/e9bd5e54-73ca-4ec0-b317-d3406404e287-GettyImages2255920234.jpg More than 300 drones seized by TSA for violating World Cup no-fly zones Authorities have already taken enforcement action in several cities. https://abilenenews.org/news/top-aide-to-former-nyc-mayor-eric-adams-charged-in-alleged-migrant-shelter-bribe https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/961/986/427x304/90/499d4f00-0feb-45dd-9c8c-f4153947a9ca-GettyImages1448634558.jpg Top aide to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged in alleged migrant shelter bribery scheme The alleged bribery happened when there was an "unprecedented influx of migrant asylum seekers" in the city that needed emergency shelter at hotels. https://abilenenews.org/news/mamdani-backed-house-candidates-in-nyc-win-primaries-oust-incumbents https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x32/90/1d61d721-ec96-4fc5-a519-ed1610a2444d-AP26175067064204.jpg Mamdani-backed House candidates in NYC win primaries, oust incumbents Democratic House candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primaries in Big Apple districts on Tuesday, ousting incumbent congressmen. https://abilenenews.org/news/jane-seymour-and-joe-lando-give-dr-quinn-reboot-update-theres-an-audience-still https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2068/986/107x270/90/057509d2-5e36-4921-923b-2d535929b2b0-GettyImages82086938.jpg Jane Seymour and Joe Lando give 'Dr. Quinn' reboot update: 'There’s an audience still' Westerns are having a TV moment, from “Yellowstone” to the upcoming “Little House on the Prairie” reboot, so when are we getting a revival of “Dr. Quinn, Medici https://abilenenews.org/news/back-on-the-road-with-president-trump-leavitt-returns-to-work-after-maternity-le https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5475/986/0x35/90/0cc98790-aab8-4898-a48f-e6412283d522-GettyImages2282966321.jpg 'Back on the road with President Trump': Leavitt returns to work after maternity leave White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt appears to have returned to work after going on maternity leave following the birth of her baby girl in May. https://abilenenews.org/news/dispute-over-inspections-clouds-progress-in-iran-nuclear-negotiations https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/bd088b26-7030-4916-a8bb-baa7fda2dfa7-GettyImages22811562052.jpg Dispute over inspections clouds progress in Iran nuclear negotiations The White House and Iran are at odds over the future of Iran’s nuclear program and whether inspectors will be allowed to access the country’s facilities. https://abilenenews.org/news/kash-patels-girlfriend-to-perform-at-america-250-celebration https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1023/986/0x1/90/109928d5-5704-40c8-832a-d95f1fdef84f-AP26166191301298.jpg Kash Patel's girlfriend to perform at America 250 celebration FBI Director Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins will be performing at The Great American State Fair for America’s 250th birthday celebration. https://abilenenews.org/news/tom-cruise-shares-career-retrospective-trailer-for-new-movie-digger https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/7700/986/0x403/90/9d51fa56-3b34-4721-a696-07654735f087-GettyImages2216196282.jpg Tom Cruise shares career retrospective trailer for new movie 'Digger' In "Digger," Cruise plays a Southern oil tycoon, becoming almost unrecognizable in the role. https://abilenenews.org/news/scurry-county-funds-new-outdoor-warning-siren-system https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/603/986/0x4/90/460305b2-2cbe-49de-b15b-56d824837c0c-TornadoSiren.jpg Scurry County funds new outdoor warning siren system Residents across Scurry County will soon benefit from expanded emergency notification capabilities as local officials move forward with a new outdoor warning https://abilenenews.org/news/recent-abilene-rains-boost-mosquito-numbers-city-ramps-up-monitoring https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/647/986/1x0/90/ba9aaf85-2e68-49eb-847a-4912f1c3449d-Screenshot20260618131330.png Recent Abilene rains boost mosquito numbers, city ramps up monitoring Recent rain across Abilene is creating ideal conditions for mosquitoes to multiply. https://abilenenews.org/news/2026-football-schedule-merkel-badgers https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2025/09/merkel-image.jpg?w=900 2026 Football Schedule: Merkel Badgers https://abilenenews.org/news/title-vi https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Title VI Abilene CityLink Transit (CityLink) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-halts-housing-bill-signing-until-congress-passes-save-america-act https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3774/986/0x299/90/de51b53b-2879-4a74-87e7-2088cd44ea5a-AP26091560035488.jpg Trump halts housing bill signing until Congress passes SAVE America Act Lawmakers from both parties have pushed to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year's midterm elections. https://abilenenews.org/news/true-blood-star-joe-manganiello-shares-secret-multi-year-health-battle-organ-rem 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John Cornyn said Tuesday that "if we're going to win the midterm elections, we need to get on the same page." https://abilenenews.org/news/customers-are-being-gouged-trump-orders-probe-into-oil-companies-over-gas-prices https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/f1e9072c-9041-44dd-a922-302fa4b05f62-AP26168698034901.jpg 'Customers are being gouged': Trump orders probe into oil companies over gas prices The comments come as energy markets have started to stabilize following weeks of disruption tied to the conflict involving Iran. https://abilenenews.org/news/un-nuclear-chief-says-inspectors-will-visit-iran-tehran-says-only-after-a-deal https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/6d40c351-b8f9-4dc9-99ff-91d37117880d-AP26175397640133.jpg UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran; Tehran says only after a deal Technical-level talks between the U.S. and Iran are expected to resume early next week at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland. https://abilenenews.org/news/jane-seymour-joe-lando-harry-wild-reunion-is-like-playing-with-the-perfect-partn https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2337/986/96x186/90/9d081be6-ad6f-42a9-a652-d9413ae9a166-GettyImages1357179616.jpg Jane Seymour & Joe Lando 'Harry Wild' reunion is like playing 'with the perfect partner' Jane Seymour and Joe Lando have known each other for three decades, going back to their days on “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” and now they’re reuniting on her hi https://abilenenews.org/news/how-long-does-it-take-to-buy-a-house-in-abilene-in-2026-palestineheraldcom https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 How long does it take to buy a house in Abilene in 2026? 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According to court documents, police https://abilenenews.org/news/cybersecurity-experts-old-threats-growing-more-dangerous-in-the-age-of-ai https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/bfa5ed92-fdf5-48eb-b621-19faff1b8b2c-GettyImages2261973887.jpg Cybersecurity experts: Old threats growing more dangerous in the age of AI A new alert from the "Five Eyes" intelligence-sharing alliance, including the U.S., warns governments, businesses and other organizations about fast-moving, supercharged cybersecurity threats driven b https://abilenenews.org/news/10-amazon-prime-day-deals-50-off-or-more https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/610/986/0x31/90/58ac93f0-1c7f-4455-9562-17cb48b469be-Screenshot20260623at12.32.56PM.png 10 Amazon Prime Day deals 50% off or more Shop from top brands like Instant Pot, Drunk Elephant, Oura Ring, Igloo, medicube, and more. https://abilenenews.org/news/we-are-in-agony-savannah-guthrie-begs-for-help-after-ransom-note-claims-mother-d https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4106/986/0x70/90/9c76c3c5-c79b-48e9-b89b-e3f6bd42684f-AP26084411270473.jpg 'We are in agony': Savannah Guthrie begs for help after ransom note claims mother died According to multiple media reports, the second ransom note stated that Nancy Guthrie "perished shortly after she was taken" and is "buried in nature now." https://abilenenews.org/news/iowas-longest-unidentified-jane-doe-named-after-50-years https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/395546c7-519f-4960-982c-ce8b43dcde8a-CherylLynnEdwards.png Iowa’s longest-unidentified Jane Doe named after 50 years Deputies responded on April 11, 1975, to a report of a deceased female along the Mississippi River north of Clinton. https://abilenenews.org/news/explore-abilene-museums-for-free-this-summer https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2022/02/Lacie-Belcher-Grace-Museum.jpg?w=720 Explore Abilene museums for free this summer ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Families looking for something to do this summer without spending money have several options in Abilene. From art and history to children's literature, several local attra https://abilenenews.org/news/crude-oil-gasoline-prices-stable-as-us-iran-talks-continue https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5651/986/0x303/90/b61fe453-b1bf-4f26-bdc8-d7b97af80e54-GettyImages2282806536.jpg Crude oil, gasoline prices stable as US-Iran talks continue Markets Tuesday remained optimistic that negotiations between the United States and Iran. https://abilenenews.org/news/tour-of-eureka-shows-how-close-iron-fire-flames-came-to-homes https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3000/986/0x1741/90/a35f1dec-6988-443b-a0c3-6dd80c2ff990-20260623_131412.jpg Tour of Eureka shows how close Iron Fire flames came to homes More than 600 people were evacuated, leaving it empty with a feeling of a ghost town. https://abilenenews.org/news/man-armed-with-two-samurai-swords-shot-after-charging-at-deputies-sheriff-says https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/49eeb10f-a8df-48c9-8f1f-c5e3b9116de7-KNAPPRDOIS_frame_55592.jpeg Man armed with two samurai swords shot after charging at deputies, sheriff says The man appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis at the time, officials said. https://abilenenews.org/news/analyst-warns-iran-deal-leaves-missiles-proxies-enriched-uranium-untouched https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/430358e8-4a5b-4484-b9f8-3d8551b8b2e8-GettyImages2264925698.jpg Analyst warns Iran deal leaves missiles, proxies & enriched uranium untouched Negotiations between the United States and Iran continue, but recent steps have already shifted the landscape. https://abilenenews.org/news/jackass-star-johnny-knoxville-has-come-close-to-death-at-least-four-times https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2494/986/604x148/90/c239049d-644c-435f-ae20-bc96d8a4a290-GettyImages1368134618.jpg 'Jackass' star Johnny Knoxville has come close to death 'at least four times' Knoxville will appear in the final movie in the series, "Jackass: Best and Last," out Friday. https://abilenenews.org/news/large-plume-of-smoke-north-of-abilene-caused-by-trash-fire https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Image-2026-06-18T160450.585.jpg?w=900 Large plume of smoke north of Abilene caused by trash fire ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Did you spot smoke north of Abilene around noon on Thursday? 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Family seeking help finding missing Hamlin man Family members are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Hamlin man who has not been heard from since he left for a camping trip Friday, June 12... https://abilenenews.org/news/brownwood-isd-announces-new-basketball-coaching-leadership-for-2026-2027-season https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/New-basketball-at-Brownwood.jpg?w=900 Brownwood ISD announces new basketball coaching leadership for 2026-2027 season BROWNWOOD, Texas (BCH Sports) - Brownwood ISD is proud to announce that current staff members Graylon Brown and Brandon Florey will be taking on new leadership roles within the Lions basketball progra https://abilenenews.org/news/guest-hits-103-million-jackpot-at-las-vegas-casino https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/575/986/0x90/90/0847d229-6da7-44b4-9891-aaba9e21c0f5-megabucksprize.jpg Guest hits $10.3 million jackpot at Las Vegas casino A lucky guest is leaving Las Vegas as a newly minted multi-millionaire. https://abilenenews.org/news/doj-releases-results-of-a-14-day-nationwide-healthcare-fraud-crackdown https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/3c56731b-061a-431a-8f22-7ac050127033-GettyImages2282965336.jpg DOJ releases results of a 14-day nationwide healthcare fraud crackdown The Department of Justice announced Tuesday the results of a two-week effort to crack down on fraud across the country. https://abilenenews.org/news/vote-do-fraud-and-misuse-of-government-funds-increase-taxes-and-family-costs https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/a25f3d12-3959-4bc9-9959-02c43964de45-AP26149489093920.jpg VOTE: Do fraud and misuse of government funds increase taxes and family costs? Do you believe fraud and misuse of government funds lead to higher taxes and rising family costs? https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-says-iran-has-agreed-to-the-highest-level-of-nuclear-inspection https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/8640/986/0x450/90/53b77411-d17a-4dab-9d7a-0862f95abc62-GettyImages2282813534.jpg Trump says Iran has agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspection President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran has agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspection. https://abilenenews.org/news/three-day-juneteenth-celebration-honors-freedoms-history-in-texas https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/708394408_1460011326165763_8781430104582999885_n.jpg?w=526 Three-day Juneteenth celebration honors freedom's history in Texas ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) Abilene residents will have several opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth this week as local organizations host events honoring the holiday's history and significance. Junet https://abilenenews.org/news/hhs-secretary-kennedy-says-us-should-lead-in-medical-research-innovation https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4682/986/0x245/90/85687557-b86f-42f7-94ed-0636375a8092-GettyImages2276972571.jpg HHS Secretary Kennedy says US should lead in medical research, innovation Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said that America should be leading in innovation regarding medicine. https://abilenenews.org/news/audio-captures-near-miss-as-delta-american-jets-come-within-300-feet https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5184/986/0x270/90/dbcab1f6-bd7e-4b1a-b5cc-1a5981f47840-GettyImages462412536.jpg Audio captures near miss as Delta, American jets come within 300 feet Air traffic control audio from Boston’s Logan International Airport captured a tense moment over the weekend as two passenger jets came within an estimated 300 https://abilenenews.org/news/1-killed-8-hurt-during-stampede-at-world-cup-gathering-in-jordan-report https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/dcc0cedd-b879-4c20-990a-fec31e226100-AP26168240884532.jpg 1 killed, 8 hurt during stampede at World Cup gathering in Jordan: report One person was killed and eight others were hurt during a stampede as fans gathered to watch the World Cup in Jordan's capital. https://abilenenews.org/news/taylor-county-grand-jury-indicts-43-cases-including-abandoning-a-child-invasive- https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/02/courtroom-e1677249391278.jpg?w=900 Taylor County Grand Jury indicts 43 cases, including abandoning a child & invasive visual recording Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Taylor County, Texas, on June 18, 2026. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise i https://abilenenews.org/news/walmart-constellation-energy-sign-15-year-nuclear-power-deal https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/d6aa28f3-6b36-4034-b6a8-a2e7a64e3c70-GettyImages2185459806.jpg Walmart, Constellation Energy sign 15-year nuclear power deal Walmart and Constellation Energy signed a 15-year nuclear power deal, the companies announced Tuesday. https://abilenenews.org/news/abimar-foods-investing-15-million-to-modernize-abilene-facilities https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Untitled-design5.jpg?w=900 AbiMar Foods investing $15 million to modernize Abilene facilities ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - AbiMar Foods is investing $15 million to expand and modernize two of its three Abilene facilities, a move expected to retain 550 local jobs. The project will increase auto https://abilenenews.org/news/emergency-management https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Emergency Management The Office of Emergency Management develops, maintains, and implements a local community plan for mitigating, managing and recovering from major emergencies and disasters. https://abilenenews.org/news/second-note-sent-to-media-outlets-from-kidnappers-say-missing-nancy-guthrie-has- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/8007/986/0x418/90/0f9a9e45-02de-4b95-8fe2-e79b53397bd9-GettyImages2260969003.jpg Second note sent to media outlets from kidnappers say missing Nancy Guthrie has died According to reporting from multiple outlets, a note that was sent in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie says she is dead/ https://abilenenews.org/news/planned-parenthood-endorses-graham-platner-while-sen-collins-defends-kavanaugh-s https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1322/986/5x0/90/e3bc6865-4ae7-4650-8d89-6b518399290f-platner.jpg Planned Parenthood endorses Graham Platner while Sen. Collins defends Kavanaugh support In what continues to be one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country, there were more strong words from Graham Platner and Susan Collins. https://abilenenews.org/news/us-mint-to-roll-out-one-year-coin-designs-for-americas-250th-including-new-quart https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/682/986/0x79/90/c604dccd-a23b-462b-b092-61461aa3e2e2-2026LibertyBellUSquarter.jpg U.S. Mint to roll out one-year coin designs for America’s 250th, including new quarter As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Americans may soon notice something different in their pocket change. https://abilenenews.org/news/late-nascar-racer-kyle-busch-name-drawn-in-maine-moose-lottery https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/881/986/0x48/90/10e28210-8cda-4b9e-8676-3aa450aadaba-Screenshot20260524161114.png Late NASCAR racer Kyle Busch name drawn in Maine moose lottery Busch died in May at the age of 41 after severe pneumonia led to sepsis and rapidly escalating complications. https://abilenenews.org/news/senate-passes-war-powers-resolution-to-curb-future-us-military-action-against-ir https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/2afd2a7d-523a-4cb6-ad37-dd49c8f33260-AP26153716257591.jpg Senate passes war powers resolution to curb future US military action against Iran The Senate approved a war powers resolution aimed at limiting U.S. military involvement in Iran, signaling bipartisan concern over the conflict and its growing financial costs. https://abilenenews.org/news/fbi-adds-2-new-suspects-to-most-wanted-health-care-fraud-list https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/289/986/0x16/90/e86c8917-af6d-4efe-b799-11adbf33100c-Screenshot20260623at3.53.12PM.png FBI adds 2 new suspects to 'Most Wanted Health Care Fraud' list "This should be a message to the world that the FBI, along with our interagency partners, are not tolerating fraud anymore," FBI Director Kash Patel said. https://abilenenews.org/news/data-center-boom-shows-no-signs-of-slowing-as-vacancy-hits-record-lows https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4410/986/18x480/90/6a524cc9-ad97-4d8a-90e9-e079e8b94633-GettyImages2161851139.jpg Data center boom shows no signs of slowing as vacancy hits record lows Data center inventory in top U.S. markets jumped 33% from a year ago, even as vacancy hit an all-time low, illustrating the hard-charging demand that's showing no signs of slowing down. https://abilenenews.org/news/report-downed-us-fighter-pilot-saw-iranian-drones-move-like-jellyfish-real-alien https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2016/986/0x260/90/f2140b70-6690-4a1e-9913-baec04fb0407-f0e9e3f867b0401787cfdb76b55fe18cIMG_4207.png Report: Downed US fighter pilot saw Iranian drones move like jellyfish, 'Real alien s***' A U.S. fighter pilot who was shot down over Iran in April and rescued by special forces said he saw drones swarm in jellyfish formation, according to a report. 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allegedly agreeing to pay for sex in Taylor County sting A Taylor County grand jury has indicted Mark Valdez in connection with an alleged prostitution offense stemming from an undercover law enforcement operation... https://abilenenews.org/news/stay-with-us-911-recordings-capture-chaos-after-karmelo-anthony-killed-austin-me https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/571/986/0x1/90/70d68d95-715b-4f1f-b873-98ce3e0c7a85-Screenshot20260623at3.46.53PM.png 'Stay with us!': 911 recordings capture chaos after Karmelo Anthony killed Austin Metcalf Newly released 911 recordings from the deadly stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf captured the frantic efforts of friends, coaches, and first responders who https://abilenenews.org/news/senate-republicans-bicker-over-trumps-voting-bill-despite-leaders-concerns https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/e5b8654c-bfd2-457c-b1a2-1d3725ab73ae-Untitleddesign17.jpg Senate Republicans bicker over Trump's voting bill despite leaders' concerns Senators Mike Lee and John Cornyn recently began a social media scrap over the SAVE America Act. https://abilenenews.org/news/fbi-releases-photos-as-37b-medicare-fraud-suspect-is-flown-from-turkey-to-s-flor https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1200/986/0x21/90/0319c379-4d8e-47d1-a397-cbbe37a04b09-728326276_122283968060034579_1188640494697083717_n.jpg FBI releases photos as $3.7B Medicare fraud suspect is flown from Turkey to S. Florida A man accused of orchestrating a staggering $3.7 billion Medicare fraud scheme, one of the largest in U.S. history, has been returned to South Florida. https://abilenenews.org/news/kilts-beers-and-traffic-cones-tartan-army-takes-over-miami-ahead-of-brazil-showd https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1191/986/0x3/90/51ce91a1-591e-4cb5-80bf-4e277fc214c1-Screenshot20260623080523.png Kilts, beers and traffic cones: Tartan Army takes over Miami ahead of Brazil showdown After drinking Boston bars dry and decorating statues with traffic cones, Scotland's famously loyal soccer supporters have arrived in Miami. https://abilenenews.org/news/heat-advisory-in-effect-cooling-centers-open-across-the-big-country https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2025/06/GettyImages-1150050227.jpg?w=774 Heat Advisory in Effect; Cooling Centers Open Across the Big Country ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — With dangerous heat settling into the Big Country, several organizations are opening their doors to help residents stay cool. A Heat Advisory is in effect, and forecasters https://abilenenews.org/news/albanians-tear-down-construction-site-in-protest-of-luxury-resort-linked-to-jare https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6776/986/0x392/90/e82887a6-8503-4048-8026-fbf9dff603a1-GettyImages2203350560.jpg Albanians tear down construction site in protest of luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner Protests have begun to escalate in Albania due to construction of a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump. https://abilenenews.org/news/police-northern-california-shooter-sought-columbine-type-attack-18-year-old-iden https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/8114990a-add3-4715-bbf9-45121ffdb54b-MyHeroImage1080x19202.png Police: Northern California shooter sought “Columbine-type” attack; 18-year-old identified The suspect connected to a fatal shooting inside a Chico library Monday evening was identified as 18-year-old Bradley Scott Sayer of Chico. https://abilenenews.org/news/how-take-me-home-country-roads-became-a-world-cup-anthem-and-the-history-behind- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3090/986/0x200/90/706a11f3-09b5-4ea8-b3a0-f0c726968fc5-GettyImages2282450386.jpg How 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' became a World Cup anthem and the history behind it A familiar song to West Virginians took center stage Friday after the U.S. men’s soccer team’s 2-0 win over Australia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. https://abilenenews.org/news/supreme-court-rules-rastafarian-man-cant-sue-guards-who-cut-his-dreadlocks https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5568/986/0x290/90/9e195348-07ca-4edb-bd5a-5bf57d7b108e-GettyImages633079804.jpg Supreme Court rules Rastafarian man can't sue guards who cut his dreadlocks Louisiana told the court it has since updated its prison grooming policy to help ensure similar incidents do not happen again. https://abilenenews.org/news/republican-rick-scott-pushes-party-to-prepare-for-potential-government-shutdown https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4184/986/0x1/90/48e8eab3-0676-4132-8c69-73967746e1a8-GettyImages2258907435.jpg Republican Rick Scott pushes party to prepare for potential government shutdown The Florida senator urged his caucus Monday to rally around legislation that would extend federal funding. https://abilenenews.org/news/kansas-city-ends-free-bus-program-that-inspired-mamdani-for-nyc https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x1/90/652b371c-4908-4987-be9f-e38c3ed7b24d-GettyImages22734098733.jpg Kansas City ends free bus program that inspired Mamdani for NYC Kansas City, Mo., has ended its free bus program that inspired New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to create a free bus service for Big Apple commuters. https://abilenenews.org/news/taylor-county-grand-jury-indicts-man-in-sexual-assault-case https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/384/986/0x118/90/82573806-e6a3-44d9-a4be-f75a841ba3d3-JONATHANHERNANDEZMUG.jpg Taylor County grand jury indicts man in sexual assault case A Taylor County grand jury has indicted Jonathan Hernandez in a sexual assault case stemming from allegations that were reported to police in 2025... https://abilenenews.org/news/tye-fire-department-says-clogged-dryer-vent-may-have-caused-house-fire https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/726575181_1602205838575184_4302264615830777334_n.jpg?w=540 Tye Fire Department Says Clogged Dryer Vent May Have Caused House Fire TYE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — A home was destroyed in a fire Thursday morning after a clogged dryer vent may have started the fire, according to a social media post from the Tye Fire Department. The depart https://abilenenews.org/news/photos-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record-as-argentina-advances https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4122/986/0x215/90/2010c8f0-010e-45ff-bf17-dc96930982ee-GettyImages2282803449.jpg PHOTOS: Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina advances Messi set the record with his 17th and 18th World Cup goals. https://abilenenews.org/news/ferris-buellers-day-off-star-says-making-movie-wasnt-a-good-experience https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4217/986/60x1/90/a2097def-fb13-4eb9-a197-6177efd20a5d-GettyImages159836068.jpg 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' star says making movie wasn't a 'good experience' The 1986 comedy, written, directed, and produced by John Hughes, starred Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, and Mia Sara. https://abilenenews.org/news/wake-up-weather-extreme-heat-for-some-severe-storms-for-others https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/05/weather.webp?w=321 Wake-Up Weather: Extreme heat for some, severe storms for others Wake-Up Weather: Extreme heat for some, severe storms for others https://abilenenews.org/news/drone-delivery-of-saw-blade-and-phone-tied-to-alleged-escape-plan-by-2-florida-i https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/935a35c7-df5b-4ae5-9fde-d753bccf758f-CopyofSkylerWPECThumbnailImages31.jpg Drone delivery of saw blade and phone tied to alleged escape plan by 2 Florida inmates An alleged plan to use a drone to deliver a saw blade and cellphone into a jail cell is at the center of new charges against two inmates at a detention center. https://abilenenews.org/news/primary-elections-put-democratic-partys-future-in-the-spotlight https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5449/986/0x284/90/77890b2c-56d0-4b9f-8e7c-bb7aebcdbe42-Votingbooth.jpg Primary elections put Democratic party's future in the spotlight Voters headed to the polls Tuesday for a series of key primary elections across Maryland, New York, Utah, and South Carolina. https://abilenenews.org/news/former-fbi-official-breaks-down-alleged-white-house-ufc-attack-plot https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6741/986/0x390/90/79678e27-42d0-4709-b5f7-435cb19d63de-AP26164835469300.jpg Former FBI official breaks down alleged White House UFC attack plot Federal investigators are continuing to examine what authorities describe as a foiled plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-says-massive-gash-was-discovered-in-reflecting-pool-new-arrest-made https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6638/986/0x346/90/bda7f23d-507f-48c9-9147-44e371aeb2a3-APTOPIX_Lincoln_Memorial_Reflecting_Pool_26173470491254.jpg Trump says massive 'gash' was discovered in Reflecting Pool; New arrest made Six people have now been arrested and seven others were cited for alleged damages to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. https://abilenenews.org/news/455-people-charged-in-alleged-65b-healthcare-fraud-schemes-doj https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3910/986/0x1/90/11de371b-e40e-4582-892c-24d8043f2bf5-GettyImages2282226305.jpg 455 people charged in alleged $6.5B healthcare 'fraud schemes': DOJ The DOJ announced charges against 455 people accused of participating in health care fraud schemes involving more than $6.5 billion in false claims. https://abilenenews.org/news/rod-stewart-nearly-fainted-on-stage-required-oxygen-tank-to-finish-concert https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4040/986/39x29/90/27f4444e-4003-406a-aa95-53e47213a9f0-GettyImages2245169664.jpg Rod Stewart nearly fainted on stage, required oxygen tank to finish concert Stewart recently canceled a concert due to a sinus infection, but was later seen supporting Scotland at the World Cup. https://abilenenews.org/news/judge-blocks-doj-from-making-minnesota-officials-turn-over-probe-records-resisti https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5726/986/0x299/90/77a9fb29-b0f9-43dc-a8ee-e252b9e1b8ef-GettyImages22647491761.jpg Judge blocks DOJ from making Minnesota officials turn over probe records resisting ICE A federal judge ruled Monday that the DOJ forcing officials in Minnesota to turn over documents is unconstitutional. https://abilenenews.org/news/olivia-rodrigo-announces-all-female-music-festival-with-chappell-roan-katseye-mo https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1000/986/10x23/90/22a70393-4f91-4dc3-b5a5-72edc7374005-7ccfdb9fe65e48ed9db8db4e736fe3b7AP25031275082332.jpg Olivia Rodrigo announces all female music festival with Chappell Roan, Katseye, & more Olivia Rodrgio is getting into the festival business!The “Drop Dead” singer announced her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival on Monday, which will take place https://abilenenews.org/news/iranian-president-visits-pakistan-as-us-iran-move-closer-to-peace-deal https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/3aee7863-5b4f-43e7-a981-3c17eb4fb322-AP26174197063665.jpg Iranian president visits Pakistan as US, Iran move closer to peace deal Pezeshkian's visit to Islamabad comes a day after high-level negotiations in Switzerland involving Vice President JD Vance. https://abilenenews.org/news/top-auto-regulator-probes-tesla-crash-into-texas-home-that-killed-76-year-old https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/960/986/0x330/90/b1cf829f-5e54-42da-9b42-9d4c74b725f3-TeslaModel3slamsintoTexashomekilling76yearoldwomanHarrisCountyConstablePrecinct5.jpeg Top auto regulator probes Tesla crash into Texas home that killed 76-year-old The police report said the driver showed no signs of impairment and is cooperating with investigators. https://abilenenews.org/news/florida-housekeeping-job-turns-into-sex-trafficking-nightmare-captors-arrested https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/6f80cd3f-143f-448a-8269-f1d6fc474b83-Untitleddesign20260623T095736.839.jpg Florida 'housekeeping job' turns into sex trafficking nightmare; captors arrested A California woman who answered a housekeeping ad says she was flown to Florida, stripped of her documents, and forced into a Lake Worth Beach brothel. https://abilenenews.org/news/operation-black-horizon-13-arrested-as-florida-agents-check-52-supervised-sex-of https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1080/1320/0x237/90/24bdc9f3-d2b8-4b25-8f2c-11e13b56e409-725684746_27384058377918362_633959120662171462_n.jfif 'Operation Black Horizon': 13 arrested as Florida agents check 52 supervised sex offenders A two-day multi-agency operation aimed at ensuring compliance with Florida's sex offender registration laws led to 13 arrests in Hernando County. https://abilenenews.org/news/1857-s-14th-st-abilene-tx-79602-realtorcom https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 1857 S 14th St, Abilene, TX 79602 - Realtor.com <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPRzY1WDk0cWJqZkxiMkdTMlJLWlVsckQ1eEN1M2pWV1FxSlBsV0FGcGJhQ1FfelVsejhUdTVhcWpTZ0NQSDZyY0RoRVhMTXZ4M1N2SDU5ajc4eF82SDVvTkp6UmtOaHhqZUNyTkR0ci 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https://abilenenews.org/news/curtis-conway-obituary-abilene-tx-dignity-memorial https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Curtis Conway Obituary - Abilene, TX - Dignity Memorial <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxPUzRrNTJFUUhLaDdoMmxQQ3ZRTkRJM1RQX29PQ2o3OEdzcnhlQUxUbUNRU1NEV2VKc2RvakF2LUhVOURYb1ZhT1FEVHpQWHRWRkdfS3Rtd2ZaWHE2V0FMTTlDOW53blZJUW01TkJ0Qn https://abilenenews.org/news/cooper-high-school-abilene-tx-football-maxpreps https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Cooper High School (Abilene, TX) Football - MaxPreps <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibEFVX3lxTE5nQ1hzdGZHd0UzVENxRV9LT09kVmJDVTNac0VVeGMyczRfbTZQUDRINmE2RjVCM0YxRlpMaFZnY1A5QVRlT0xGU2wzSko4RWpiQ1g0bl96QVVSTEQ4eHdEUkRKMXg3d1E0eC12Rw?oc= https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-celebrates-juneteenth-with-music-food-and-fellowship-at-stevenson-park-k 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increasingly critical of both Trump and the Republican Party in recent months. https://abilenenews.org/news/parent-playdate https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Parent Playdate Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 2250 Ambler Ave. Abilene, TX 79603 Description: https://abilenenews.org/news/baby-steps https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Baby Steps Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 Description:</st https://abilenenews.org/news/biden-audio-can-be-released-to-heritage-foundation-federal-judge-says https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4814/986/0x252/90/b85d240b-6257-4ccd-8483-7421bd9cfe68-GettyImages22822316691.jpg Biden audio can be released to Heritage Foundation, federal judge says A federal judge has ruled the Justice Department can release audio recordings and transcripts of former President 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All the ways to celebrate during the weekend of June 19 through June 21. https://abilenenews.org/news/man-indicted-following-undercover-prostitution-operation-in-taylor-county https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/384/986/0x128/90/71c43045-77ac-470d-9043-b4ef667ef5fa-GILBERTLARAMUG.jpg Man indicted following undercover prostitution operation in Taylor County A Taylor County grand jury has indicted a man accused of attempting to pay for sex during an undercover prostitution operation conducted by law enforcement... https://abilenenews.org/news/fact-check-team-questions-remain-as-trump-pursues-new-iran-nuclear-agreement https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5500/986/0x287/90/c15f3fc1-eb97-4517-8816-c94783d98fcf-GettyImages2282221472.jpg Fact Check Team: Questions remain as Trump pursues new Iran nuclear agreement As the U.S. negotiates a new Iran nuclear deal, questions remain about inspections, sanctions relief and uranium enrichment. https://abilenenews.org/news/2-dead-juvenile-injured-in-california-library-shooting-suspect-in-custody https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4032/1320/0x378/90/832e8f85-1793-4d29-9b05-abeb1435d961-Image2.jfif 2 dead, juvenile injured in California library shooting; suspect in custody The suspect fled out the back of the library before being taken into custody. https://abilenenews.org/news/hundreds-of-job-cuts-at-odni-may-risk-national-security-democrats-warn-acting-di https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/7866dc17-acd0-4ba4-b5a9-937be28336a0-AP26153476873413.jpg Hundreds of job cuts at ODNI may risk national security, Democrats warn acting director Large-scale cuts that the acting director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, has been considering began on Monday, according to CNN reporting. https://abilenenews.org/news/keir-starmers-exit-as-prime-minister-could-reset-britains-relationship-with-trum https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5733/986/75x636/90/004431b7-3a07-40f8-ac12-852cec7dea8a-GettyImages2282006918.jpg Keir Starmer's exit as prime minister could reset Britain's relationship with Trump Britain's prime minister is resigning, a move that might help his party retain power and help the U.K. government renew a somewhat strained relationship with President Trump. https://abilenenews.org/news/uk-political-commentator-calls-for-general-election-as-starmer-steps-down https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5551/986/0x1/90/8480cd17-9a4e-43be-810b-ddc249f2b5e1-GettyImages2280237189.jpg UK political commentator calls for general election as Starmer steps down Keir Starmer resigned on Monday as the United Kingdom’s prime minister and as leader of the Labour Party. https://abilenenews.org/news/white-houses-hassett-dismisses-expected-intervention-in-fed-policy https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2775/986/0x97/90/7aa25448-935b-440f-8743-caafe5adf0da-GettyImages2279492699.jpg White House's Hassett dismisses expected intervention in Fed policy National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett rejected the idea Monday that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is asking for advice. https://abilenenews.org/news/hardin-simmons-hosts-annual-state-lineman-challenge-spotlighting-footballs-unsun https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/648/986/1x0/90/82501a00-5f9b-40c3-bbfa-d70228d2568b-Screenshot20260620120010.jpg Hardin-Simmons hosts annual State Lineman Challenge spotlighting football’s unsung stars Hardin-Simmons University turned the spotlight on football’s biggest bodies as hundreds of high school linemen from across Texas converged on Abilene... https://abilenenews.org/news/high-costs-push-more-americans-to-rent-instead-of-buy https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5472/986/0x285/90/ee79a3ec-4ab8-47cb-b2dc-a8675488ef3e-GettyImages1126534286.jpg High costs push more Americans to rent instead of buy It is getting harder for many Americans to afford to buy a home despite several years of stalled sales, pushing more people into rentals. https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-rental-crisis-pushes-acu-to-expand-student-housing https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/NORTH-CAMPUS2-1.png?w=900 Abilene rental crisis pushes ACU to expand student housing ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene’s housing market continues to feel the effects of major economic development projects, including large data center developments bringing thousands of temporary wor https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-sweetwater-among-top-allsups-chocolate-milk-drinkers https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2021/12/allsups-mcmurry.png?w=900 Abilene, Sweetwater among top Allsup’s chocolate milk drinkers BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Did you know two Big Country communities rank among the top Allsup’s chocolate milk drinkers? Allsup’s recently released its list of the top chocolate milk-loving town https://abilenenews.org/news/city-of-abilene-could-raise-municipal-services-bill-fee-5-44-to-cover-stormwater https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/01/water-shortage-e1769018505974.jpg?w=832 City of Abilene could raise municipal services bill fee 5%-44% to cover stormwater drainage projects ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The City of Abilene is thinking about raising a municipal services bill fee 5%-44% in order to cover stormwater drainage projects. During a recent budget workshop meeting, https://abilenenews.org/news/beginner-square-dancing https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Beginner Square Dancing https://abilenenews.org/news/events-programs https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518780664697-55e3ad937233?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Events & Programs See what's happening at our Recreation Centers https://abilenenews.org/news/intro-to-health-wellness https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1500382017468-9049fed747ef?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Intro to Health & Wellness https://abilenenews.org/news/salvation-army-prepares-for-extreme-texas-heat https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1475/986/14x0/90/fa8c0052-b7dd-4938-a2f0-c121d5aae0e9-Screenshot20260616162017.png Salvation Army prepares for extreme Texas heat The Salvation Army of Abilene is preparing for another summer of triple-digit temperatures. https://abilenenews.org/news/eagles-are-using-the-summer-to-get-used-to-new-offensive-coordinator-jacob-havro https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Tristan-Beal-image.jpg?w=900 Eagles are using the summer to get used to new offensive coordinator Jacob Havron ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - There have been some changes on the coaching staff at Abilene High this offseason. Offensive coordinators Colby Hartfield and quarterback coach Justin Gorman are gone, an https://abilenenews.org/news/vote-are-you-concerned-that-there-may-be-iranian-sleeper-cells-in-the-us https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/331aa5f4-05f6-4e91-8505-17535e708971-AP26172491663372.jpg VOTE: Are you concerned that there may be Iranian sleeper cells in the US? Are you concerned that there may be Iranian sleeper cells in the U.S.? https://abilenenews.org/news/photos-trumps-new-air-force-one-practices-touch-and-go-landings-at-joint-base-an https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5000/986/0x261/90/dbee1b53-697f-45c8-8e75-ec068c4fe6e2-GettyImages2282293892.jpg PHOTOS: Trump's new Air Force One practices touch and go landings at Joint Base Andrews President Trump's new Air Force One was spotted on Monday practicing touch-and-go landings at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. https://abilenenews.org/news/taylor-county-grand-jury-indicts-abilene-man-on-child-injury-charge https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/384/986/0x173/90/5c0fc25d-705b-41ad-b216-b54d53b407b4-LARRYDONTEALLENMUG.jpg Taylor County grand jury indicts Abilene man on child injury charge A Taylor County grand jury has indicted Larry Donte Allen on a charge alleging injury to a child following an incident that occurred Jan. 12, 2026... https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-signs-executive-orders-to-boost-quantum-innovation-turbocharging-research https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/8640/986/0x450/90/5081ec69-a2f2-46b0-9590-bf12eb278dd8-GettyImages2282815835.jpg Trump signs executive orders to boost quantum innovation, turbocharging research President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Monday in an effort to supercharge a national effort on quantum technologies innovation. https://abilenenews.org/news/fbi-captures-fugitive-fraudster-in-philippines-after-running-12b-medicare-fraud- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5676/986/0x1/90/2e3f08fd-2875-441a-aaf5-a9e2d0569c66-GettyImages22724586683.jpg FBI captures fugitive fraudster in Philippines after running $1.2B Medicare fraud scheme The FBI captured fugitive fraudster Herbert Leon Kimble in the Philippines and brought him back to the U. S. after he ran a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud scheme. https://abilenenews.org/news/we-laid-a-very-good-foundation-vance-details-progress-in-us-iran-talks https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/ea433384-63db-4357-b2a4-bd722d542cc5-AP26172535320220.jpg 'We laid a very good foundation': Vance details progress in US-Iran talks The talks, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, began Sunday and stretched into the early hours of Monday. https://abilenenews.org/news/judge-blocks-federal-database-to-check-voter-citizenship-status https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4493/986/0x10/90/96b08f2e-cf01-4e4f-8008-0c56841afdb5-AP26173738401606.jpg Judge blocks federal database to check voter citizenship status A federal judge ruled on Monday that a Trump administration tool used to check the citizenship status of voters nationwide. https://abilenenews.org/news/clive-davis-grammy-winning-producer-and-music-executive-dead-at-94 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administration proposal will increase citizenship application fee and end waivers The Trump administration has introduced a new proposal to both increase application fees for legal immigrants seeking citizenship while also ending waivers for low-income applicants. https://abilenenews.org/news/republican-trio-threatens-democratic-fundraiser-actblue-with-contempt-of-congres https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5000/986/0x29/90/d7ee0d05-8f62-4432-9ce8-748e4308cf1c-GettyImages2263091130.jpg Republican trio threatens Democratic fundraiser ActBlue with contempt of Congress The organization has fought with the House Oversight, Judiciary and Administration committees for the past year over subpoenaed internal communications. https://abilenenews.org/news/taylor-county-man-indicted-on-drug-charge-following-2025-crash https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/576/986/0x301/90/d0552aff-7c9c-4379-b9e3-cc8bcfc0629f-DANIELJOHNSONMUG.jpg Taylor County man indicted on drug charge following 2025 crash A Taylor County grand jury has indicted Daniel Earl Johnson on a felony drug charge stemming from a traffic crash that led authorities to discover drugs... https://abilenenews.org/news/va-secretary-collins-says-aide-who-allegedly-beat-disabled-veteran-to-be-fired https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4500/986/0x1/90/fa00592b-985d-4733-a494-866883b25143-GettyImages2194550203.jpg VA Secretary Collins says aide who allegedly beat disabled veteran to be fired Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins said that an aide who is employed by his department and allegedly beat a disabled veteran will be fired. https://abilenenews.org/news/vance-says-middle-east-talks-show-progress-as-iran-agrees-to-invite-back-inspect https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/8640/986/0x450/90/257680ad-036f-4723-b045-eb36aa3d6df1-GettyImages2282091262.jpg Vance says Middle East talks show progress as Iran agrees to invite back inspectors Vice President JD Vance left Switzerland after expressing optimism that the United States and Iran have laid the groundwork. https://abilenenews.org/news/dhs-warns-iran-is-trying-to-sneak-people-into-the-us-illegally https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4533/986/0x260/90/04364f69-eb52-4965-b827-852d1ea3a137-GettyImages2279620391.jpg DHS warns Iran is trying to sneak people into the US illegally At the northern border of the United States, a disturbing trend has been playing out in recent weeks. https://abilenenews.org/news/may-peace-prevail-iran-leaves-emotional-message-after-world-cup-draw-in-la https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5466/986/0x283/90/ebb1d1e8-8c31-4ce2-b9cb-73ff9fc47b25-GettyImages2282701493.jpg 'May peace prevail': Iran leaves emotional message after World Cup draw in LA Los Angeles hosted both of Iran's Group G matches, with the team forced to return to its base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, between games amid the war. https://abilenenews.org/news/reports-arizonas-gallego-uses-campaign-cash-for-personal-pursuits 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rapidly gaining popularity. https://abilenenews.org/news/beat-the-heat-splash-pads-and-water-fun-across-the-big-country https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/IMG_8680.jpg?w=900 Beat the Heat: Splash Pads and Water Fun Across the Big Country Heat Advisory? These Kids Had Other Plans ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — A Heat Advisory was in effect across much of the Big Country on Tuesday, sending plenty of people indoors to escape the summer he https://abilenenews.org/news/texas-softball-legend-cat-osterman-joins-the-stampede https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/e60623ba-09a7-4de6-9406-13ec26534075-02TheStampedeEp42FullShowYouTubeVersion.00_02_59_02.Still001.png Texas softball legend Cat Osterman joins 'THE STAMPEDE' This week on "THE STAMPEDE: A Podcast on the Texas Longhorns," Texas softball legend Cat Osterman joins Mack Brown, Vince Young and Bob Ballou. https://abilenenews.org/news/family-of-mississippi-1-year-old-killed-by-police-demands-release-of-shooting-vi https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/cced370a-6129-4e7a-a02f-e2713eb80533-AP26169720149865.jpg Family of Mississippi 1-year-old killed by police demands release of shooting video Police had responded to a shoplifting call when the shooting broke out. https://abilenenews.org/news/scotus-allows-ruling-on-preventing-private-groups-from-enforcing-voting-rights-a https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x1/90/c6456e5e-615e-4b01-8f95-a05622c078c4-AP26162661127305.jpg SCOTUS allows ruling on preventing private groups from enforcing Voting Rights Act section The Supreme Court let an appeals court ruling stand that prevents private groups from enforcing a section of the Voting Rights Act regarding disabled voters. https://abilenenews.org/news/los-angeles-school-district-superintendent-resigns-amid-fbi-investigation-into-a https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4483/986/0x206/90/03450427-a3c9-4a41-82ba-2232939e8d74-GettyImages2263545357.jpg Los Angeles school district superintendent resigns amid FBI investigation into Ai project Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned amid an FBI investigation, after the bureau raided his home and office. https://abilenenews.org/news/i-didnt-damage-anything-olympian-denies-vandalizing-reflecting-pool-after-arrest https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x313/90/62e0ffc6-f7d7-42b4-b635-73bd0255c0aa-AP26170531261637.jpg 'I didn't damage anything': Olympian denies vandalizing Reflecting Pool after arrest David Hearn said he was on a bike ride Friday when he stopped at the Reflecting Pool as a "curious, concerned citizen." https://abilenenews.org/news/taylor-county-man-indicted-on-kidnapping-assault-and-drug-charges https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/384/986/0x106/90/2797ebe2-3783-4c5c-897c-68b06d69e17f-DRACOBETOMIEJOHNSONMUG.jpg Taylor County man indicted on kidnapping, assault, and drug charges A Taylor County grand jury has indicted an Abilene man on multiple charges, including aggravated kidnapping, assault family violence enhanced, and possession... https://abilenenews.org/news/utah-judge-denies-request-to-subpoena-tyler-robinsons-partner-for-preliminary-he https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4000/986/0x209/90/dd08e2c7-ace5-44b1-8d6d-018b94dfc358-GettyImages2277146968.jpg Utah judge denies request to subpoena Tyler Robinson's partner for preliminary hearing A Utah judge denied a request from the defense to subpoena Tyler Robinson’s partner, Lance Twiggs, for the upcoming preliminary hearing.The state indicated it p https://abilenenews.org/news/keith-richards-finally-quit-this-nasty-habit https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2859/986/63x43/90/a1ab3d2f-0a9f-4056-8be9-102ae51871a3-AP19016568377232.jpg Keith Richards FINALLY quit this nasty habit The Rolling Stones have a new album coming out in July, titled "Foreign Tongues." https://abilenenews.org/news/dryer-vent-suspected-in-early-morning-house-fire-family-escapes-without-injury https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2048/986/0x192/90/bd134416-aed2-4e12-9e4d-c0e98e702d30-Tye2.jpg Dryer vent suspected in early morning house fire; family escapes without injury A home in Tye was destroyed by an early morning fire Thursday after a suspected clogged dryer vent ignited a blaze. https://abilenenews.org/news/teacher-facing-discipline-after-allegedly-saying-trump-deserves-a-bullet-during- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/954/986/7x0/90/2ee9003e-9e6a-4dcc-bfb7-e49598ddb080-Screenshot20260622042953.png Teacher facing discipline after allegedly saying 'Trump deserves a bullet' during class A Land O'Lakes High School math teacher is facing disciplinary action after allegedly telling students that the President of the United States. https://abilenenews.org/news/mother-accused-of-starving-toddler-to-death-after-only-giving-her-250-calories-a https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/975/986/0x1/90/4fca4c8c-c5c6-4f1c-be3a-86ac2befc25f-SaushaMyers.png Mother accused of starving toddler to death after only giving her 250 calories a day Sausha Myers faces charges of abuse and neglect. https://abilenenews.org/news/tennessees-30m-subsidy-to-starbucks-puts-clawback-record-under-scrutiny https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5903/986/0x308/90/5a164573-a486-4859-99af-457dca67c91d-GettyImages2249589895.jpg Tennessee's $30M subsidy to Starbucks puts clawback record under scrutiny Tennessee taxpayers are handing $30 million to Starbucks to open new corporate offices in the state. https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-man-arrested-after-soliciting-sex-from-decoy-profile-from-sex-predator-n https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-17-110657.png?w=302 Abilene man arrested after soliciting sex from decoy profile from sex predator non-profit ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene man was arrested after child sex predator reporting organization says they caught him with their decoy profile online. David Lewis Haun was booked into the Tay https://abilenenews.org/news/2-killed-6-survive-us-strike-on-alleged-drug-boat-in-eastern-pacific https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/2aa8d1f5-05c1-4b22-bb11-25c45a9427a6-AP26152829867592.jpg 2 killed, 6 survive US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific Six men survived the "lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations," according to U.S. Southern Command. https://abilenenews.org/news/savannah-guthrie-praises-hero-husband-for-fathers-day-amid-ongoing-search-for-mo https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3997/986/0x294/90/b580afc2-f3ad-469e-8b45-71d2e805e330-GettyImages2240179331.jpg Savannah Guthrie praises 'hero' husband for Father's Day amid ongoing search for mother The couple first met at Feldman's 40th birthday party in 2008 and married in March 2014. https://abilenenews.org/news/palm-beach-targets-federal-grant-to-offset-multimillion-dollar-trump-security-ex https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3963/986/0x414/90/ce958f4f-e7f2-4b03-8e83-d322b044614a-GettyImages2161438743.jpg Palm Beach targets federal grant to offset multimillion-dollar Trump security expenses Palm Beach applied for a slice of federal money to pay back taxpayers for the costs of protecting President Donald Trump and his Mar-a-Lago estate. https://abilenenews.org/news/alan-greenspan-influential-former-chairman-of-the-fed-dies-at-100 https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x72/90/b3bb88f8-aa27-44d3-ae84-669a6d876216-AP26173421491891.jpg Alan Greenspan, influential former chairman of the Fed, dies at 100 First appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1987, Greenspan led the nation's central bank for 18 and a half years. https://abilenenews.org/news/are-tougher-penalties-the-answer-to-teen-takeovers-expert-weighs-in https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/5f15227f-ee31-4713-9660-7c4cb641d839-PDCJUVENILECURFEWS.transfer_frame_2840.png Are tougher penalties the answer to teen takeovers? Expert weighs in McInnis says many teens are motivated by the same things young people have wanted for generations: connection, fun, attention, meaning, and a sense of control. https://abilenenews.org/news/days-of-our-lives-icon-deidre-hall-slapped-craig-melvin-live-on-tv https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3000/986/0x157/90/7db4377e-ab1e-450b-93c8-3b6fff2062dd-GettyImages2238448580.jpg 'Days of Our Lives' icon Deidre Hall slapped Craig Melvin live on TV Hall is celebrating 50 years of playing Dr. Marlena Evans on the long-running soap opera. https://abilenenews.org/news/cheers-co-creator-and-legendary-sitcom-director-james-burrows-dead-at-85 https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3840/986/0x200/90/b7adc293-b3c3-47a1-b9ee-25d6a01fa994-GettyImages1202646818.jpg 'Cheers' co-creator and legendary sitcom director James Burrows dead at 85 Burrows directed thousands of episode of TV for shows like "Friends," "Will & Grace," "Taxi," and "Mary Tyler Moore." https://abilenenews.org/news/uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-steps-down-amid-party-pressure https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/5e625989-2ad7-4884-9f45-fff898e0306d-AP26173320344815.jpg UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer steps down amid party pressure Starmer announced Monday that he will resign as Labour leader and remain in office as caretaker prime minister until the party selects a successor. https://abilenenews.org/news/a-fathers-day-to-remember-boys-girls-clubs-kids-dads-head-to-world-cup https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3721/986/0x195/90/3fd76edf-92d7-47a0-8fc7-a98d3ae045bc-GettyImages22771862291.jpg A Father’s Day to remember: Boys & Girls Clubs kids, dads head to World Cup For 274 children across Palm Beach County, a trip to the FIFA World Cup is about to become reality. https://abilenenews.org/news/even-without-a-ticket-portland-photographer-still-captures-world-cup-experience https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/dfec2537-5fd6-4e80-b0cf-90ba3bddb5dc-GUILLERMOWRDCUPcaptioned.jpg Even without a ticket, Portland photographer still captures World Cup experience No ticket, no problem: Portland photographer Cesar Rodriguez drove to Seattle to capture World Cup fan energy outside USA vs Australia. His community-focused shots fuel a big social following as the U https://abilenenews.org/news/world-cup-draws-crowds-to-las-vegas-sportsbooks-as-betting-surges https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/b52ba9d7-c153-4808-824c-3e1b3bf47f5f-445e691c7abe493789bfb41e64097cd3.png World Cup draws crowds to Las Vegas sportsbooks as betting surges Even without World Cup games being played in Las Vegas, the tournament is drawing crowds to local sportsbook and fueling a surge in betting that is expected https://abilenenews.org/news/team-usa-tops-australia-2-0-in-seattle-advances-to-world-cup-knockout-round https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4584/986/0x240/90/45c2dd70-3540-4ba5-81d6-4b3b11861be5-GettyImages2282405262.jpg Team USA tops Australia 2-0 in Seattle, advances to World Cup knockout round Team USA shut out Australia 2-0 at Seattle’s stadium as fans erupted. The USMNT clinched a knockout-round spot, with a potential return to Seattle for the Round of 16 on July 6. https://abilenenews.org/news/new-declassified-documents-renew-debate-over-fauci-covid-origins-raises-legal-qu https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/8192/986/0x428/90/1c49c9a2-e5a2-4585-a210-2e150d9472d1-AP25233712505203.jpg New declassified documents renew debate over Fauci, COVID origins, raises legal questions Newly declassified documents released by outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard are fueling renewed debate. https://abilenenews.org/news/reflecting-pool-may-be-drained-again-after-president-trump-pins-paint-issues-on- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/8ade1b2d-a4d7-4829-9fb8-c452c658403a-HD2REFLECTINGPOOL_frame_108.jpeg Reflecting Pool may be drained again after President Trump pins paint issues on vandals Police said they arrested five people for vandalism and issued citations to five other people. https://abilenenews.org/news/new-world-screwworm-cases-in-texas-climb-to-15-after-new-positive-tests-in-lamb- https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/1b2e449d-0689-428a-8d78-b1416f42ba83-vlcsnap00003.jpg New World Screwworm cases in Texas climb to 15 after new positive tests in lamb, calves The USDA said it “has already taken action and will be starting sterile fly dispersal flights." https://abilenenews.org/news/missing-3-year-old-found-in-vehicle-dies-from-heat-exposure-sheriff https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1140/986/0x7/90/6e068b9f-b195-4159-a71c-888a4ea90569-HotTemps.jpg Missing 3-year-old found in vehicle dies from heat exposure: sheriff The sheriff said the child was not secured in a car seat when he was found. https://abilenenews.org/news/toddler-time https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Toddler Time Event date: June 22, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 532 W. Washington St. Abilene, TX 79601 Description:</st https://abilenenews.org/news/woman-accused-of-dui-in-utv-crash-that-killed-10-year-old-injured-3-other-kids https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4500/986/0x235/90/02935f11-1866-4878-8926-eb9b86e2c5a6-GettyImages2235712634.jpg Woman accused of DUI in UTV crash that killed 10-year-old, injured 3 other kids Three other children suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a local hospital. https://abilenenews.org/news/85-year-old-florida-man-accused-of-hitting-triple-digits-in-street-race https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1097/986/202x129/90/4f774e03-d389-4e35-887f-fa6e8d985fe1-Screenshot20260620112021.png 85-year-old Florida man accused of hitting triple digits in street race "I was out having a ride in my favorite car," Bosworth told deputies when asked why he was speeding. https://abilenenews.org/news/amazing-america-250-remembering-the-heroes-of-the-12th-armored-division https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/984be500-0b2e-40e1-b878-e022ab6a7f13-12TH9.jpg Amazing America 250: Remembering the heroes of the 12th Armored Division The heroes of the 12th Armored Division helped change the course of World War II, today, their stories live on at the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum... https://abilenenews.org/news/gary-norman-ross-obituary-norths-funeral-home-abilene-tx-tribute-archive https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc=s0-w300 Gary Norman Ross Obituary | Norths Funeral Home | Abilene, TX - 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We're https://abilenenews.org/news/vance-arrives-in-switzerland-ahead-of-sunday-us-iran-talks-at-burgenstock-resort https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/8000/986/0x417/90/7ceaaa10-46c9-4704-9896-039c49b7f05b-AP26169559187690.jpg Vance arrives in Switzerland ahead of Sunday US-Iran talks at Burgenstock resort Vice President Vance traveled to Switzerland on Saturday ahead for a first round of negotiations with Iran expected on Sunday at the Burgenstock ski resort. https://abilenenews.org/news/big-country-opens-cooling-centers-as-dangerous-heat-grips-area https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/734/986/0x151/90/9f06c036-de81-4275-8f9c-6bc50883b9ce-CoolingCentersinAbilene.jpg Big Country opens cooling centers as dangerous heat grips area With temperatures expected to soar to 108 degrees on Wednesday and remain dangerously hot at 104 degrees on Thursday, The Sweetwater House of Peace (The SHOP) https://abilenenews.org/news/survivor-winner-ethan-zohn-is-kicking-back-with-his-new-docuseries https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2944/986/0x134/90/4a90cb3b-74b1-4534-8c14-071b4fce2811-GettyImages1205421885.jpg 'Survivor' winner Ethan Zohn is ‘Kicking Back’ with his new docuseries Ethan Zohn won season 3 of "Survivor," has battled cancer with chemo and radiation, and now he’s working on his passion project, "Kicking Back." https://abilenenews.org/news/social-media-sexual-abuse-material-investigation-leads-to-florida-home-3-arreste https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/26aa589b-1f3e-48f5-b482-f8eae86a3b55-Untitleddesign99.jpg Social media sexual abuse material investigation leads to Florida home; 3 arrested Florida deputies arrested three people following an investigation that uncovered hoards of sexual abuse material. https://abilenenews.org/news/man-accused-of-beating-missing-teen-to-death-arrested-for-indecent-behavior-with https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/ac7781a8-ddf7-4e93-9079-01f59e58a3e4-wideral.png Man accused of beating missing teen to death, arrested for indecent behavior with juvenile A 51-year-old man was accused of beating a missing 15-year-old to death after he was already arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles. https://abilenenews.org/news/armed-teens-spark-chaos-at-florida-mall-ditch-rifles-during-frantic-chase https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1920/986/center/90/f9805aa9-2d16-4aad-9872-7614dfbf2f4f-Untitleddesign96.jpg Armed teens spark chaos at Florida mall, ditch rifles during frantic chase A chaotic scene unfolded at a Tampa-area shopping mall when two armed teenagers allegedly threatened a person before leading deputies on a foot chase through st https://abilenenews.org/news/man-died-after-falling-from-elevated-position-during-rock-concert-in-massive-ven https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2998/986/0x110/90/5d90e945-8106-4ddb-9606-5b0aeceb920d-GettyImages1447005870.jpg Man died after falling from 'elevated position' during rock concert in massive venue: cops A man died after falling from an "elevated position" in a massive concert venue during a rock performance, police said. https://abilenenews.org/news/protestors-call-for-arrest-of-mississippi-officer-after-1-year-old-fatally-shot- https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/IMG_5736-e1781706036342.jpg?w=900 Protestors call for arrest of Mississippi officer after 1-year-old fatally shot outside Walmart A Mississippi police officer has been placed on administrative leave after an officer-involved shooting at a Walmart in the town of Senatobia left a 1-year-old child dead. https://abilenenews.org/news/dangerous-heat-in-texas-heres-how-to-protect-yourself https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/GettyImages-1323823418.jpg?w=724 Dangerous heat in Texas: Here's how to protect yourself Federal officials warn extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of deaths among weather-related hazards every year. https://abilenenews.org/news/wake-up-weather-100-today-may-the-ac-be-with-us https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/05/weather.webp?w=321 Wake-Up Weather: 100° today, may the A/C be with us Wake-Up Weather: 100° today, may the A/C be with us https://abilenenews.org/news/how-much-weightlifting-do-you-really-need-new-study-finds-a-sweet-spot-for-livin https://ktxs.com/resources/media/505b6dc4-24ba-41db-bff9-06315f1dc17c-large16x9_AP21214469519589.jpg?1627912239661 How much weightlifting do you really need? New study finds a sweet spot for living longer If you've ever wondered whether spending hours in the gym is worth it, a new study suggests you may not need nearly as much weightlifting as you think. https://abilenenews.org/news/why-do-you-encourage-you-players-to-play-7-on-7-area-coaches-answer-the-question https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/snapshot-15.jpg?w=900 "Why do you encourage you players to play 7-on-7?" Area coaches answer the question ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - High school football teams across the state of Texas spent the last month competing in 7-on-7 tournaments. It's football in shorts, and it's touch football. We asked Coop https://abilenenews.org/news/koons-resigns-as-acu-head-softball-coach https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2024/06/ACU-COACH-IMAGE-1.jpg?w=619 Koons resigns as ACU head softball coach ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Abilene Christian University has announced ACU softball head coach Jo Koons has resigned from her position after two seasons leading the Wildcats' program to pursue other https://abilenenews.org/news/yum-brand-agrees-to-sell-pizza-hut-in-27-billion-deal https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1024/986/0x53/90/26b15554-529d-46fb-9e6a-3221f60a5faf-AP26167441382538.jpg Yum! Brand agrees to sell Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal Future changes will depend on the new owners after the deal closes in late 2026. https://abilenenews.org/news/chick-fil-a-has-been-dethroned-by-another-chain-in-top-customer-satisfaction-rat https://ktxs.com/resources/media/613cce8e-0c6a-42aa-ae74-7f1e9976facf-large16x9_CHICKFILAANTIBIOTICS_frame_505.jpeg Chick-fil-A has been dethroned by another chain in top customer satisfaction ratings Jersey Mike's has overtaken Chick-fil-A as the highest-rated quick-service restaurant for customer satisfaction, ending Chick-fil-A's 11-year run at the top. https://abilenenews.org/news/maine-senate-race-to-test-whether-platner-controversies-will-sway-voters https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1320/986/5x0/90/8ad65263-b5f6-4a28-820b-fe13d8d266da-platner.jpg Maine Senate race to test whether Platner controversies will sway voters The fierce battle for the Senate may come down to who wins in Maine in a race that is shaping up to be one of the most expensive in U.S. history. https://abilenenews.org/news/im-scared-im-going-to-be-homeless-data-center-boom-faces-nationwide-revolt https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/878/986/13x0/90/b1392442-4d36-460a-996d-a5b6b6734ab1-Screenshot20260615191503.png 'I'm scared I'm going to be homeless': Data center boom faces nationwide revolt A surge in opposition to data centers is reshaping conversations about the long-term implications of rapid technological expansion. https://abilenenews.org/news/events-activities https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Events & Activities There are a wide variety of events & activities available - learn more here! https://abilenenews.org/news/decreasing-rain-chances-today-followed-by-a-gradual-warming-trend-through-mid-we https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/1280/986/center/90/c7df1695-5aca-4c37-8bc8-6227919b1baa-raintotals.png Decreasing rain chances Today, followed by a gradual warming trend through Mid-Week Due to our frontal boundary racing southward a bit faster than anticipated, shower and storm chances Today have decreased substantially with peaks of sunshine e https://abilenenews.org/news/something-yummy-this-way-comes https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/4032/986/0x378/90/9c8b15f3-c009-4d0d-96c1-db03f3ad0d5b-Freddys2.jpeg Something yummy this way comes A new Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant is under construction on the west side of the Mall of Abilene. https://abilenenews.org/news/nky-domestic-abuse-situation-turns-into-swat-standoff-after-suspect-pulls-gun-po https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/800/1320/0x75/90/03d82c90-584d-4ad4-907d-95d1008964d0-fa96ec73c06049b2b23b7e844bc5bf8c.jfif NKY domestic abuse situation turns into SWAT standoff after suspect pulls gun: police A domestic abuse situation in Northern Kentucky turned into a SWAT standoff when the suspect allegedly threatened officers with a gun. https://abilenenews.org/news/dumocrat-or-dumbocrat-trump-wants-to-know-which-nickname-americans-prefer https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/3159/986/0x7/90/b7c12031-d2cf-439a-bb77-36c1588d8ebb-GettyImages2280581680.jpg 'Dumocrat or Dumbocrat?': Trump wants to know which nickname Americans prefer President Donald Trump used a social media post to poke fun at Democrats, asking followers which of two nicknames they preferred. https://abilenenews.org/news/trump-says-no-strait-of-hormuz-tolls-for-60-days-during-ceasefire-hints-at-futur https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/5092/986/0x1/90/0c79cb21-5e83-44a0-92f3-063454f253aa-AP26170724467036.jpg Trump says no Strait of Hormuz tolls for 60 days during ceasefire, hints at future charges President Donald Trump said no tolls would be imposed on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz for at least 60 days during a ceasefire period. https://abilenenews.org/news/usa-all-the-way-americans-unite-show-patriotic-pride-during-2026-world-cup https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x318/90/4acc589d-9b8f-42d6-8cd1-d3c16b10fe15-GettyImages2282408480.jpg 'USA all the way': Americans unite, show patriotic pride during 2026 World Cup Thousands of U.S. supporters stood shoulder to shoulder, waving flags and singing in unison as the American soccer team celebrated another victory on Friday. https://abilenenews.org/news/judge-clears-way-for-doj-to-release-biden-audio-recordings-to-heritage-foundatio https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/2998/986/0x1/90/5e4db176-7da2-464f-ba67-ce0099a57bad-AP26169692270649.jpg Judge clears way for DOJ to release Biden audio recordings to Heritage Foundation A federal judge rejected an effort by former President Joe Biden to prevent the DOJ from releasing hours of recorded interviews to the Heritage Foundation. https://abilenenews.org/news/iran-claims-strait-of-hormuz-is-closed-again-while-us-says-it-remains-open https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/6000/986/0x419/90/23009e21-e0a4-41d2-afa8-5f504ecbdc63-AP26162502155547.jpg Iran claims Strait of Hormuz is closed again, while US says it remains open Iran on Saturday dealt a setback to its interim agreement with the U.S., as the nation announced it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz. https://abilenenews.org/news/video-karmelo-anthony-runs-away-after-killing-austin-metcalf https://ktxs.com/resources/media2/16x9/618/986/0x61/90/affaaa73-ab90-4393-827a-807f50a21e1d-db6ff9525c164f3c94a6bf52293116c6.png VIDEO: Karmelo Anthony runs away after killing Austin Metcalf Newly released video shows the moment Karmelo Anthony stabbed and killed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf before running away from the scene. https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-texas-79602-as-of-958-pm-utc-the-weather-channel https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Abilene, Texas 79602 As of 9:58 PM UTC - The Weather Channel <a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxNR2s0M01FWVJscEtZTWZUajd4T3lSYnM1anIzZXBQNUZXUlppWGhhMDdMX3loY3M2bWZnWGdwQy0zYUU5Sk54NDNJSEZQZVFubEh3MEEzSzc5SmhQLVpjRXk2VnUzTkRMYVdrZ3kwUF https://abilenenews.org/news/abilene-reptile-rescue-educates-community-while-saving-animals https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/Untitled-design-1.png?w=900 Abilene reptile rescue educates community while saving animals ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – New to the KTAB+ app, 'Wild About It'. Each week, Wild About it, host Brittany Pelletz, introduces you to the organizations and people in the Big Country who work with, re https://abilenenews.org/news/the-new-world-screwworm-is-moving-closer-to-the-big-country-how-are-locals-respo https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2026/06/IMG_8647.png?w=900 The New World Screwworm is moving closer to the Big Country: how are locals responding? ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – With concerns growing over the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas, local ranchers are keeping a close watch on their livestock. No cases have been reported in the https://abilenenews.org/news/firemens-relief-retirement-fund-board https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund Board Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description:</strong https://abilenenews.org/news/special-called-city-council-runoff-election-canvass https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449844908441-8829872d2607?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Special Called City Council Runoff Election Canvass Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description:Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 174 Cypress Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description:</stron