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Today's predicted to have a high near 85 with a 20 to 30 percent chance for showers all day. Tonight's low is estimated to be around 70.

"There was long ones, tall ones, short ones, brown ones, black ones …. big ones, crazy ones." That line from the 1970 song "Spill the Wine" by War could have described Dog Days at the Mall of Abilene Wednesday.

A "tribute soiree" at New Light Baptist Church remembers a man who was known for making quick connections.

With the city, county and Wylie ISD all raising their tax rates, most Abilene residents will see increases in property taxes next year.

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State legislators were on hand to celebrate Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas' new home in the Enterprise Building.

Former Ward Elementary teacher will lead the math/science class at magnet school located on the McMurry University campus

A woman told police more than $1,800 worth of jewelry is missing from her late mother's apartment.

Information will be presented on HVAC and plumbing courses

Expect a break in the heat today, according to the National Weather Service forecast.