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Report: Abilene landlord accused of stabbing unwanted guest

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene landlord is accused of stabbing an unwanted guest at a property in north Abilene. Morris Hernandez was taken into custody for Aggravated Assault Serious Bodily Injury with Weapon in connection to the incident that took place at a home on the 1200 block of Houston Street around midnight Thursday. […]

Abilene, TX · 2025-03-14

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High winds cause significant outages and damage in Texas and NM

Extreme winds have caused significant damage to power lines in areas of Texas and New Mexico, leaving about 65,000 Xcel Energy customers without power as of 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, a press release said.

Texas · 2025-03-14

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Three Texas Beaches Ranked As Best In Nation

Thanks to it's close proximity to water, the state of Texas has plenty of beaches for one to go to. Who doesn't love a beach trip after all? As it turns it out, the state has received national recognition for its waterside retreats. How Were The Best Beaches In Determined?

Texas · 2025-03-14
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Texas Border Agents Seize 500 Lbs. Of Cocaine Smuggled In

We all know that drugs are trafficked through Texas, no matter how much law enforcement does to try to stop it. Drugs are available in every state across the country. But I can promise there are some unhappy drug dealers as recently the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported that they seized almost $7 million dollars in cocaine at a port of entry.

Texas · 2025-03-14
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I'm a stay-at-home dad who took my wife's last name. She manages our finances while I run our household.

While preparing for their third child, William Harrington and his wife decided he would quit his job since childcare costs surpassed his income.

Lewisville, TX · 2025-03-13

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16 dead after extreme winds, monster dust storms and wildfires tear across Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas

At least 16 deaths and dozens of Injuries have been reported as powerful winds tore through the Southern Plains on Friday and Saturday, sparking wildfires, dust storms and power outages. Key takeaways. A total of sixteen people were killed Friday in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas during extreme winds and wildfires...

Oklahoma · 2025-03-14

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New Changes To Texas USPS Mail Has People Outraged

Bell County, Texas continues to grow at an amazing rate, and with all of the increases in new addresses popping up across the main cities like Killeen, Temple, Belton, and Harker Heights, the demand for reliable postal service also increases. Our urban areas are definitely seeing a ton of growth, but rural pockets still remain that require attention from the United States Postal Service.

Bell County, TX · 2025-03-13

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FEMA wants the names and addresses of migrants helped by Texas nonprofits and local governments that got federal grant money

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Trump administration has asked local governments and nonprofit organizations that received federal grants to identify immigrants they have housed, suggesting in a letter that they may have violated human smuggling laws.

Texas · 2025-03-13

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Xcel Energy to cut off power to 17K customers across New Mexico and Texas Friday

Xcel Energy is preparing to shut power off to 17,000 customers in Texas and New Mexico to reduce wildfire risk due to extremely high wind speeds and low relative humidity, with crews expected to begin restoration efforts once conditions improve.

New Mexico · 2025-03-13

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Hoax-pushing Republican introduces bill to ban kids using litter boxes in school

Several years ago, claims about children in public schools being allowed to use litterboxes were exposed as internet hoaxes — but one Texas Republican doesn't seem to have received that message. Chron.com's Gwen Howerton flags a piece of legislation recently filed by Texas State Rep. Stan Gerdes that prohibits children from conducting activities typically associated with furries — people who dress up as and mimic the behaviors of animals — on school grounds. Among other things, the bill bans students from "using a litter box for the passing of stool, urine, or other human byproducts" and of en...

Texas · 2025-03-13

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House Republicans’ bill would let educators suspend Texas’ homeless students more often

House Republicans argue educators need more authority to suspend misbehaving students. Critics fear the bill could harm vulnerable children.

Texas · 2025-03-14

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Police Speak Out: Spring Breakers Cause Chaos on Texas Shores

Kids these days, am I right? It turns out that Texas teens are causing a ruckus in Galveston beaches by their unruly behavior and often-violent tendencies. You see, it all comes from a recent post from the Galveston Police Department urging drivers to travel with extreme caution and expect heavy traffic buildup from what they call an "unsanctioned" senior skip day. Take a look:

Galveston, TX · 2025-03-14

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Texas Lawmakers Want a Charter School Network to Stop Paying Its Superintendent Nearly $900K. The School Board Says No.

The rebuke from lawmakers and charter school leaders came after an investigation from ProPublica and The Texas Tribune revealed that Salvador Cavazos, who oversees fewer than 1,000 students, is among the most well-paid superintendents in the country.

Texas · 2025-03-14

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New Texas Bill Filed That Will Target Furries in the State

Look out furries, the Texas government is coming for you. In case you're unaware what a furry is. It's an enthusiast for animal characters with human characteristics, in particular a person who dresses up in costume as such a character or uses one as an avatar online. Today we focus on the people that dress up as their favorite animal characters, specifically children that do this.

Texas · 2025-03-14

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Suspect arrested in connection to 2-month old severely injured in Abilene

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A suspect has been arrested in connection to a 2-month old who was severely injured during a domestic disturbance in Abilene Thursday morning. Precious Lee Reed has been booked into the Taylor County Jail for Injury to Child with Intentional Serious Bodily Injury/Mental following incident at an apartment complex on the […]

Abilene, TX · 2025-03-14

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New Changes To Texas USPS Mail Has People Outraged

Bell County, Texas continues to grow at an amazing rate, and with all of the increases in new addresses popping up across the main cities like Killeen, Temple, Belton, and Harker Heights, the demand for reliable postal service also increases. Our urban areas are definitely seeing a ton of growth, but rural pockets still remain that require attention from the United States Postal Service.

Bell County, TX · 2025-03-13

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Oklahoma Grand Jury indicts Texas megachurch founder on indecent acts with child

A multi-county Grand Jury has indicted the founder of a Texas megachurch with five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child.

Texas · 2025-03-12

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Total lunar eclipse will be visible from North Texas late Thursday

North Texas residents are in for a celestial treat Thursday night as a total lunar eclipse, also known as a “blood moon,” will be visible in the night sky.

Texas · 2025-03-13