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Chickens are pictured at Southern California Sanctuary on Oct. 5 in Acton, Calif. In Nebraska, another 1.8 million are being killed over bird flu concerns.
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Gallery: Republican Victory Party

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Gallery: Taylor County Election Day

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Baylor professor Bryan Shaw and a team of blind chemists designed experiments and tactile learning aids so blind and visually impaired students can get a literal feel for chemistry.

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David Yoskowitz will take over the agency in 2023, when current Executive Director Carter Smith retires.

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Lansbury died Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 96, according to a family statement. No cause of death was mentioned.

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The Biden administration has signaled it may release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, but it may be “self-defeating,” an energy analyst says.

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"This is a new generation that has been born into and come of age under a moment of resistance, and they are showing incredible courage by speaking out despite the high stakes."

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The U.S. reached a grim milestone in April 2021: More than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in a single year.

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Austin Police Officer Anthony Martin was honored today (Tuesday) in a funeral procession throughout Abilene as his body was escorted to the Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

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Two separate shootings in Hudspeth County in far West Texas this week have left one person dead and two others injured.

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Floridians are finding themselves in a changed landscape after Hurricane Ian swept through the region on Wednesday. Images of the aftermath show a glimpse of the destruction caused by the powerful Category 4 storm

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in Abilene, the town’s first ever full-scale pride event just happened over the weekend. More than 1,800 people showed up, Saturday, according to The Abilene Pride Alliance.

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A growing number of teachers in Texas public schools aren’t going through the state’s regular certification process.

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The unannounced flight drew anger from Massachusetts officials.

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Queen Elizabeth II's death has garnered a spectrum of feelings around the world about her life, legacy and the monarchy.

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With triple-digit temperatures for the foreseeable future, when can we expect a break?

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Will Texas get a break from the heat anytime soon?

That depends on how you define soon: https://t.co/68NIhK5mKk

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Update: the #MesquiteHeatFire in Taylor County is an estimated 9,613 acres and 25% contained. Minimal growth occurred on the fire today, as most of the active burning was interior to the perimeter. Crews focused on building fireline on the right/left flanks of the fire. #txfire

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The @cfabilene has opened the Big Country Fire Relief Fund. Donations will go out in the form of grants to volunteer fire departments and nonprofits serving people impacted by ongoing fires.

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The Big Country Fire Relief Fund will provide support for volunteer fire departments and people affected by the ongoing fire in the View area.

Find a link to donate at https://t.co/xbH1rpcKer.

Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this fire. #MesquiteHeatFire #ViewFire

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Update: the #MesquiteHeatFire in Taylor County is an estimated 9,613 acres and 5% contained. Aircraft are working to reinforce fuel breaks between the fire and values at risk. Aircraft are also supporting ground crews with line construction. #txfire