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12/11/2025

In today's crime reports. . . a student was assaulted by another student at an Abilene middle school.

List of crimes + arrests:

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

12/11/2025

HGTV's Frank Cozzolino has died at 56 after 'sudden' health complications, co-star says

While no official cause of death has been revealed, a costar said Frank Cozzolino suffered from liver issues.

12/11/2025

SCAM ALERT
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent phone scam involving a caller pretending to be a sheriff’s deputy.

JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent phone scam involving a caller pretending to be a sheriff’s deputy. According to police,…

12/11/2025

HOW TO HELP
Desree Mendoza was an Abilene mother of 5 recently killed during a domestic violence situation.

Here's a list of donation accounts, events, and raffles taking place for her family: https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/how-to-help-benefits-for-children-of-abilene-murder-victim/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KRBC_News

12/11/2025

Cinnamon recalled in 14 states over potential lead contamination

“For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, and neurocognitive effects,” a recall notice explains.

12/11/2025

Fernando Mendoza is AP player of the year after leading Indiana to 13-0 record and top seed in CFP

Fernando Mendoza was named Associated Press player of the year on Thursday after leading unbeaten and top-ranked Indiana to its first Big Ten championship since 1967 and the No. 1 seed in the Colle…

12/11/2025

Actor from 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' struck, killed crossing Manhattan street: Police

Wenne Alton Davis, who made appearances in shows like “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “New Amsterdam,” died early this week after being struck by a vehicle in Manhattan, pol…

12/11/2025

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell launches Minnesota governor bid

Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, announced a bid for governor of Minnesota on Thursday, joining a growing field of candidates vying to oust incum…

12/11/2025

Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug efforts

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday linked the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela to the Trump administration’s counterdrug efforts in Latin America as tensions esc…

12/11/2025

Powerball jackpot reaches $1B for second time in 2025

For the second time this year, the Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion, giving players a chance at one of the largest prizes in game history.

12/11/2025

Hundreds quarantined in South Carolina measles outbreak

At least 254 people are in quarantine in South Carolina after the state confirmed more than two dozen new cases of measles over the weekend, according to local health officials.

12/11/2025

These states would benefit most from 'Trump accounts' for kids, report finds

The “Trump accounts” are expected to be available next year.