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Voices of Valor: Retired Air Force master sergeant carries a piece of home through 24 years of service
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As Veterans Day approaches, KTAB/KRBC is sharing stories from the men and women who have served the country through a special series called Voices of Valor. For reporter Kira Jinkins, the first story in the series is personal. The veteran sharing his…
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Abilene residents share mixed reactions to Texas' historic election results
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Texas' historic shift to blue has sparked a range of reactions among Abilene residents, with some celebrating the results, others expressing disappointment and many surprised by the outcome. Residents shared differing perspectives on the election,…
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Abilene police seek help finding two men 'for the safety of the community'
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene police are searching for two men, saying they need to be located "for the safety of the community." Police identified the men as Warren Bell and Kentravion Howard, adding that they need to find them "fast." Police say the search is connected…
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Five Questions for Dr. Paul Fabrizio: What Just Happened in the Midterm Elections?
Retired McMurry University professor Dr. Paul Fabrizio returned to the Abilene People podcast to discuss the surprising results and implications of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Suspect accused of taking photo up victim's dress at Abilene store arrested
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A suspect accused of taking a picture up a victim's dress at an Abilene store has been arrested. Eduardo Padron Nino was booked into the Taylor County Jail for Invasive Visual Recording Tuesday connection to the allegations. Court documents state a…
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Maggie Ellis becomes 1st out LGBTQ+ person elected to a statewide office in Texas
"I want every child growing up in this state to know that no door is closed to them because of who they are, where they come from, or who they love."
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What a Democrat-held House, GOP Senate could mean for Texas' 2027 legislative session
Texas' 90th legislative session starts in two months, but the election results set it up to be completely unlike any of the last dozen.
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'I am the money girl now': Eckhardt elected as Texas Comptroller
Sarah Eckhardt declared victory Tuesday night against Republican Don Huffines.
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Construction continues on $10 million income-based housing in downtown Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Construction continues on a $10 million income-based housing project in downtown Abilene. Renovations are underway on the 300 block of Cypress Street to turn a historic 55,000 sq. ft. building into the Landmark at Cypress, a 49-unit income-based…
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North Abilene house fire sends three to hospital
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Three people were taken to the hospital following a house fire Wednesday morning in North Abilene. The fire broke out just before noon in the 800 block of Cockerell Drive. According to officials, three people and some dogs were inside the home at the…
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Vikki Goodwin to become first woman in Texas history to hold Lt. Gov. office
As a packed crowd of hundreds of supporters chanted her name, Vikki Goodwin stepped up to the podium on election night and claimed victory in the race for Texas Lieutenant Governor.
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Texas turns blue in historic election . . . but what about the Big Country?
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Texas turned blue during a historic election Tuesday night, electing the first Democratic governor in more than 30 years, as well as seating a Democrat in a highly-contested Senate seat. That's right, governor-elect Gina Hinojosa signals a turn…
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VIDEO: Oil tank battery catches fire off I-20 in Taylor County
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An oil tank battery caught fire off I-20 in Taylor County Wednesday morning. The incident happened on the side of the interstate in Merkel just before 9:00 a.m. Fire crews from both Merkel and Trent responded to the scene, as well as hazmat…
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Hinojosa, Talarico, Eckhardt celebrate wins at Austin Whataburger
A late-night stop at Whataburger capped off a historic night in Texas.
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Texas Election Results: Democrats flip several statewide positions
Election Day in Texas has ended, but results are still coming in for several races after millions of voters across the state cast ballots in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
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Wake-Up Weather: chilly start to the morning but warming up beautifully
Wake-Up Weather: chilly start to the morning but warming up beautifully
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Tom Sell leads the race for Texas' 19th Congressional District, projected to win
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Republican Tom Sell is leading Democrat Kyle Rable in the race to represent Texas' 19th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Associated Press has projected Sell as the winner. In the November 3, 2026, election, voters…
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Jay Hardaway leads House District 71 race, projected to succeed Stan Lambert
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Jay Hardaway leads the race for Texas House District 71, the seat currently held by Stan Lambert, who did not seek reelection. Voters chose between Democrat Diana Luna and Republican Jay Hardaway. According to unofficial results, with 90% of…
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James Talarico projected to win Texas' US Senate race, defeating Paxton
The Associated Press projected that Democrat James Talarico will win the U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating Republican Ken Paxton in one of the most closely watched races in the country.
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Voters enact change to firefighter pay negotiations in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Voters have decided to change the way firefighter pay is negotiated in Abilene. Proposition A, which forces the City of Abilene to move from its current negotiation process of meet-and-confer to a new process of collective bargaining, passed during…