ABILENE, Texas (BigCountryHomepage.com) - This last week has been heavy with crimes, deaths, car wrecks, and even an election. Take a gander at the five top stories that's piqued BigCountryHomepage.com's readers' minds the most in this week's Big Country Beat.

A busy Atlantic hurricane season will finally come to an end on Nov. 30.

Tracking the Tropics will return in 2024, when meteorologists begin to make their predictions for the upcoming season. Hurricane season begins in June, but it's never too early to get prepared.

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Showers and drizzle for many of us, but a low tornado risk exists for our eastern counties.

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"Be a Santa to a senior" Holiday gift program brings Christmas cheer to senior citizens in need

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB) - Is there a remarkable woman in your life? Nominate her for KTAB's 2024 Remarkable Women contest and she'll get the chance to be celebrated alongside other incredible women in this national program!

TYE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As the Tye community continues to mourn the loss of Mayor Nancy Moore, those closest to her are, instead, celebrating her life and remembering the passion she had for her town.

A 12-year-old boy driving a stolen construction forklift led police on an hourlong chase Saturday, striking 10 parked vehicles during the pursuit, the Ann Arbor Police Department said on social media.

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - 'Tis the season to give! While most are cooking more around this time of year, it can be a physical and financial challenge for many across the Big Country to cook for themselves. Volunteers with Meals on Wheels of Abilene are hard at work to ensure none of our seniors with health or mobility obstacles go hungry or without a holiday meal.

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