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07/08/2024

Elections in Europe, Iran show authoritarian march may have slowed, not halted

LONDON (AP) — At first glance, elections in France and Britain were a triumph for leftists and reformers over authoritarians and the right. Even Iran — where Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei h…

07/08/2024

More than 2 million without power as Beryl unleashes high winds and heavy rains, stranding Texas residents

MATAGORDA, Texas (AP) — Tropical Storm Beryl unleashed heavy rains and powerful winds along the Texas coast on Monday, knocking out power to more than 2 million homes and businesses and flooding st…

07/08/2024

Closing arguments set to begin at bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez

NEW YORK (AP) — Closing arguments are set to begin Monday at the bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez. The closings were scheduled to start in the afternoon as the trial enters its ninth w…

07/08/2024

PHOTOS: Damage after Beryl made landfall in Texas

Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, early Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane.

07/08/2024

Searing heat wave grills large parts of the US, causes deaths in the West and grips the East

DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, reported on Monday four suspected heat-related deaths as the region continued to swelter under an early heat …

07/08/2024

Boeing to plead guilty to felony in 737 Max crashes: DOJ

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty in the criminal case over two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max jetliners, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a Sunday night court filing.

07/08/2024

ARFID, the ‘silent eating disorder,’ gaining attention

Unlike anorexia nervosa or bulimia, ARFID it is not a mental issue associated with a negative self-image.

07/08/2024

Sam's Club is changing a key Plus Member perk next month

If you are a Sam’s Club Plus member you will soon see a change in the perks you get.

07/08/2024

In today's crime reports. . . a victim claims he was shot in the leg while buying drugs in Abilene.

List of crimes and arrests:

Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are c…

07/08/2024

UPDATE --
The headmaster of an Abilene school has officially been arrested for accusations that she failed to report possible sexual abuse of a student by a teacher's aide who is not eh center of a federal child p**n investigation.

What we know: https://trib.al/HXNVzfl

07/08/2024

Adm. William H. McRaven collaborating with daughter Kelly on follow-up to bestselling picture book

NEW YORK (AP) — Adm. William H. McRaven is collaborating with daughter Kelly McRaven on a follow-up to his bestselling “Skipper the Seal” picture book that draws upon his onetime passion for being …

07/08/2024

What to stream this week: 'Descendants,' Megan Moroney, 'Sunny' and new HARDY album

Country sensation HARDY’s new album and a new “Descendants” movie are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth …

07/08/2024

Beryl regains hurricane strength as it bears down on southern Texas

MATAGORDA, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Beryl swept into Texas early Monday with heavy rains and powerful winds, knocking out power to 1.5 million homes and businesses and flooding streets with fast-risi…

07/08/2024

An Abilene school teacher and a headmaster are now both accused of failing to report allegations that a teacher’s aide facing federal child p**nography charges may have inappropriately touched a young student.

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- An Abilene school teacher and a headmaster are now both accused of failing to report allegations that a teacher’s aide facing federal child p**nography charges may…

07/08/2024

OVERNIGHT FIRE --
An Abilene apartment complex burned in a large overnight fire, leaving residents scrambling to save pets and personal property.

What we know: https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/abilene-news/residents-rush-to-save-pets-property-as-abilene-apartment-burns-overnight/

07/08/2024

POOL SAFETY
As triple-digit days become more common across the Big Country, many families are cooling off with a trip to the pool. Local pool staff are keeping the conversation of safety first throughout the midway point of the summer.
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As triple-digit days become more common across the Big Country, many families are cooling off with a trip to the pool. Local pool staff are keeping the conversati…

07/08/2024

Biden's uncertain political future divides Democrats as they return to Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden, in a letter to congressional Democrats, stood firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy and called for an “end” to the intraparty drama that has torn a…

07/08/2024

John Cena announces his retirement from professional wrestling after 2025 season

John Cena announced Saturday night that he will retire from professional wrestling next year after two decades in the ring. The wrestler-turned-actor delivered a heartfelt speech to a stadium of Wo…

07/08/2024

Walmart heir among those calling on Biden to end 2024 campaign: reports

A group of top business leaders sent a letter to President Biden Friday urging him to end his reelection campaign in the wake of his poor debate performance last week.

07/08/2024

TONIGHTS WEATHER
Meteorologist Pete Beretta provides the latest update on showers crossing the Big Country tonight.
Interactive Radar - https://trib.al/Ei1g3jS

07/08/2024

A study conducted by Lake.com has identified a Big Country lake as the second dirtiest lake in America.
Learn more: https://trib.al/oCjHgbu

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A study conducted by Lake.com has identified a Big Country lake as the second dirtiest lake in America. Lake J.B. Thomas, located along the Scurry/Borden coun…

07/08/2024

A look at how settlements have grown in the West Bank over the years

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has approved the largest seizure of land in the occupied West Bank in over three decades and advanced plans to build thousands of new settlement homes, according to Peace No…

07/08/2024

‘Despicable Me 4’ debuts with $122.6M as boom times return to the box office

NEW YORK (AP) — After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly booming. “Despicable Me 4,” the Illumination Animation sequel, led the way over the holiday weekend with …

07/08/2024

A US appeals court will review its prior order keeping banned books on shelves in a Texas county

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court in New Orleans is taking another look at its own order requiring a Texas county to keep eight books on public library shelves that deal with subjects incl…

07/08/2024

Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to bring back hostages as war marks 9 months

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Marking nine months since the war in Gaza started, Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country Sunday, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down a…

07/07/2024

VIDEO: Big boat gets stuck in tunnel near Los Angeles International Airport

Police said the “unusual” incident left drivers “both bewildered and amused.”

07/07/2024

Why a popular fast food chain doesn't serve the item it's named for

The California-based fast food chain serves hot dogs, burgers and fries, but none of the dish for which it’s named.

07/07/2024

BIG COUNTRY POLITICS
In this week’s episode of Big Country Politics, Diana Hartman, president of the Abilene Republican Women, discussed grassroots efforts in Texas politics and addressed the division within the Republican party.
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TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — In this week’s episode of Big Country Politics, Diana Hartman, president of the Abilene Republican Women, discussed grassroots efforts in Texas politics and …

07/07/2024

British prime minister hits the road to 'reset' ties with Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer headed Sunday on a tour of the four corners of the U.K. as part of an “immediate reset” with governments in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. S…

07/07/2024

Walmart facing class-action lawsuit over 'deceptive and unfair pricing practices'

The plaintiff claims the retail giant has taken advantage of consumers with small price discrepancies that “add up to hundreds of millions of dollars each year.”