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Rudy Biera, 65 of Merkel, Texas, earned his angel wings on Sunday March 9, 2025. Surrounded by family, he passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer.

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3 days ago · Additional Lancium properties of 31 acres and 28.5 acres were annexed into city limits. The City Council also approved changes to the city's animal and fowl ordinance which placed stricter ...

6 days ago · The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees joined a lawsuit with over 200 other districts against social media companies for their alleged role in the youth mental health crisis.

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