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Stamford at Jim Ned Scrimmage Photos
Two of the tougher small town teams in the area met in Tuscola Friday night to tune up for the season with a scrimmage. While the Big Country Blitz camera was there, Stamford scored once in first-team against first-team action and kept the Indians off the board. Jim Ned had a long touchdown pass called back due to penalty.
Documents state officer-involved shooting/kidnapping stemmed from missing property
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Two Abilene women were charged with aggravated kidnapping after a SWAT standoff where police shot and killed one suspect. New documents describe the scene from the events that unfolded on July 2. Documents show that on July 2, an Abilene police officer responded to a call for assistance at the Little […]
“They have something to prove”, Stamford Football ready to avenge early exit from 2023
STAMFORD, Texas (BCH Sports) – On August 30th, the Stamford High Bulldogs will open their season against the defending state champs; the Albany Lions. Stamford brought back a familiar face in head coach Wayne Hutchinson last season, as they finished the season with nine wins. With an abundance of...
Anson High Football thinks 2024 will be “our best year yet”
ANSON, Texas (BCH Sports) – In the past two seasons, Coach Cory McCombs has made great steps forward with his guys. And these Tigers have the returning talent for a larger leap. Ten staters with All-District accolades are back including skill guys Corey Lane, Stryker Dillard, and Ethan Lozano.
Coleman PD Makes Second Arrest in Relation to Pawn Shop Burglary
On August 14, 2024, Stephanie Dannette Fitzgerald, age 42 of Graham, Texas was arrested in Young County for her participation in the burglary of the RMC Pawn Shop located at 117 East Pecan Street, Coleman, Texas. The burglary was committed during the early morning hours of June 22, 2024. Fitzgerald allegedly assisted Cody Jacob Gardner during the commission of the burglary.
36-pound flathead caught at Kirby Lake
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Big fish have been biting at Kirby Lake in Abilene. Local angler Brandon Minshew caught a 36-pound flathead on August 2. He used freshly caught shad from the dock as bait and a Lew’s Reactor reel combo. The Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife shows the biggest flathead catfish ever recorded at Kirby […]
This Abilene business puts a new spin on fun in the city
Bike ABI is a triple-threat when it comes to fun. While cultivating different ways to enjoy Abilene and a night on the town, owners recently opened The Handle Bar at Bike ABI. The grand opening celebration for the bar at 409 S. Treadway Blvd. begins 5 p.m. Saturday. Offerings include Sherrod's Craft...
Snyder ISD silent as local mother reports severe bullying and dangerous incidents
SNYDER, Tx — A Snyder mother is crying out for her child. Michelle Truelock says her daughter who is in 7th grade has endured years of bullying with little to no help from Snyder ISD. Truelock says she’s done everything she knows to do as a mother to stop...
Day Nursery of Abilene presents Dueling Pianos
You can make a difference in a family’s life while also enjoying a night of entertainment, delicious food, and a fun vibe while supporting the Day Nursery of Abilene. CEO Cynthia Pearson and Trustee Elizabeth Gray stopped by to talk about their upcoming event, the 2024 Dueling Pianos. Tuesday,...
Winters ISD students explore career options, "He made me believe in what I am"
ABILENE, Texas — Over 200 Winters ISD students piled onto six buses and headed to Abilene today to see various career paths. For many students, the career exploration day opened new pathways. Diego Rodriguez described how he felt after a current Texas State Technical College student spoke to him and his classmates.
JUST IN: Truck & van collide in south Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Officers are directing traffic after a collision occurred in south Abilene on Friday afternoon. On August 16, a two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Sayles and Industrial Boulevard. According to a witness, the driver of the van ran a red light, t-boning the truck. Law enforcement has not confirmed this. […]
Lady Lions come up short in pool play at Abilene Bev Ball Classic
ABILENE – Playing against larger schools Friday, the Brownwood Lady Lions volleyball team dropped all three of its pool matches in straight sets at the Abilene Bev Ball Classic, falling to Arlington Pantego Christian, Boerne Champion and Abilene High. The Lady Lions started the day with a 25-23, 25-21...
Abilene Fire Department emphasizes the importance of visible house numbers in emergencies
ABILENE, Texas — Firefighters say it is crucial for emergency vehicles to be able to find your home in case of an emergency. Having your address displayed on your house clearly, and being able to see it during the day and night can be helpful incase of an emergency.
Pearce optimistic about upcoming season despite tough schedule; Meet the Bucks planned for tonight, Aug. 16
Fans and coaches got their first look at the Breckenridge Buckaroo varsity and junior varsity football teams, suited up and in action, on the field during their annual Watermelon Scrimmage at Buckaroo Stadium last Saturday. Tonight, they will get a chance to meet all the Breckenridge High School fall athletic team members, staff and coaches, as well as others, during the annual Meet the Bucks event, starting at 7:30 p.m.
ACU earns A rating from Forbes, ranked among top 50 private colleges for financial health
Abilene Christian University ranked among the top private universities in the nation for financial health in the Forbes 2024 College Financial Grades, receiving an A rating. The list assessed 876 private universities based on financial data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Only 54 institutions received an A grade or higher, and ACU was fourth among Texas schools.
Crime Reports: Two suspects accused of abandoning/endangering a child in Abilene
Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 2000 block of Park Avenue – Criminal MischiefA part was reported stolen from a […]
North Abilene altercation leads to SWAT standoff after man shot with air gun
ABILENE, Texas — A 38-year-old man was shot in the abdomen during an altercation in North Abilene on Wednesday night, according to police. Abilene Police were called to the 2700 block of Old Anson Road just after 9 p.m. Officers found the injured man, who had gone to a nearby convenience store to report the shooting. The man had been involved in a dispute with a 58-year-old man at a home on Old Anson Road, where the older man discharged an air gun, commonly referred to as a pellet gun, striking the younger man in the abdomen.
Big Country woman breaks the cycle, growing up as daughter of addiction
MERKEL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- Those struggling with drug addiction often lead a life of loss. For Jennifer Jowers that struggle has been decades, and the loss has spanned every second of it. Jowers spoke with KTAB/KRBC about her battle, and less than a half an hour down I-20, her daughter Savanna Jowers sat down to tell […]
Westside Free Clinic celebrates one year of serving El Paso's underserved
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — It's been one year since the Westside Free Clinic opened its doors to the public. It provides healthcare services at no charge to people without access to basic healthcare. I've seen how El Paso has the physician shortage, it's underserved. I think it's really...
Midland oilman Autry Stephens dies at 86
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Autry Stephens, a petroleum engineer who became the richest oilman in the U.S., has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 86. Stephens founded a sole proprietorship in 1979 that grew into the company Endeavor Energy Resources; the Midland based company was sold to Diamondback Energy for $26 billion in […]
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