Mark Rowlett: Tornado Watch issued until 10 p.m. for Abilene, the Big Country

A Tornado Watch has been issued until 10 p.m. for Abilene and the Big Country.

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The summer heat wave is blamed for at least 46 deaths across the Midwest and on the East Coast so far this year, according to the Associated Press. Heat is the top weather-related killer in the United States, taking about 115 lives each year, according to the National Weather Service.

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Funeral arrangements have been made for the Abilene man who police said was stabbed to death.

Natosh Boyd, 38, was pronounced dead last Thursday night after police said 21-year-old Demarko Brown stabbed him several times during a fight in the 1000 block of Beech Street.

Police said Boyd's 20-year-old son was also stabbed. He was taken to Hendrick Medical Center for treatment. Police told KTXS he underwent surgery at the hospital but will not release his name.

Brown is charged with murder and aggravated assault.

Boyd's visitation will be held at Girdner Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. at the Church on The Rock Friday.

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