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Iconic West Central Texas furniture store closing after 25 years, offers extreme discounts
Happy Trails Rustic Western Furniture in Clyde is closing up shop after 25 years. The closing date depends on how fast the store can get the furniture out of its doors about 140 miles south of Wichita Falls and near Abilene. "We will be open until all the furniture is...
Construction shifts sides on Buffalo Gap Road, bringing relief to some businesses, stress to others
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)– Since January of 2022, Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene has been under a $23 million renovation. For drivers passing through, it’s not uncommon to expect traffic to cause longer wait times and hearing the occasional honk or two based on how congested the road can get. But now business owners and employees […]
Garageband Woodstock 14 to rock The Abilene Convention Center July 20th
Garageband Woodstock is back for their 14th rocking year this Saturday at The Abilene Convention Center. We talk with Charlie and Kathy Taylor to learn how this reunion of friends has grown into the musical event of the summer in Abilene. Garageband Woodstock 14. Abilene Convention Center. Saturday, July 20th.
Braum's comes to the Big Country, three locations planned in Abilene
Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store is coming to the Big Country. The Oklahoma company plans to open three locations around Abilene. Amanda Beuchaw, Braum's public relations director, confirmed locations will be built at 1327 N. Judge Ely Blvd. and 1600 Ambler Ave. Another location is planned to be built...
Dyess Welcomes B-52’s from Minot Air Force Base
ABILENE, TX (KTAB/KRBC)- A group of B-52’s were welcomed by Dyess Air Force Base where they will be conducting joint exercises with B-1 Lancers. The B-52’s are from Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and will be housed at Dyess for an undisclosed amount of time while Minot conducts routine runway maintenance. The B-52 […]
Abilene Christian professor's rodent species discovery featured in new children's book
ABILENE, Texas — An Abilene Christian University biology professor's rodent species discovery has been featured in a section of a new children’s book about recently discovered mammals. Dr. Tom Lee, Department of Biology professor; Amy Scott (2010), then an ACU biology student; and Carlos Boada, a Pontificia Universidad...
'Getting bad back here': Jury sees body cam video in Gallegoz murder trial
An Abilene man accused of shooting to death one person and wounding two others has been the subject of an emotional jury trial this week in the 350th District Court. Arthur Jesse Gallegoz, 24, is suspected of firing a gun through an apartment door on Feb. 1, 2022, in north Abilene, killing Paul John Delacruz and severely injuring two others. ...
Something is brewing: Abilene is getting a new coffee drive-thru
You'll be able to rise and grind with a coffee at Abilene's newest drive-thru coffee location. Arkansas coffee brand 7 Brew is expanding to Abilene with plans to open in late September. ...
Annual Guns vs. Hoses Blood Drive kicks off with friendly rivalry in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas — The 13th Annual Guns and Hoses Rodney Holder Memorial Blood Drive kicked off today in Abilene. Abilene Police and Firefighters joined the community at the Abilene Police Department to donate blood since early this morning. Lauren Spindler works at the Hendrick Regional Blood Center and said...
Suspect accused of stabbing several victims at Abilene Cinco de Mayo parade sentenced
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A suspect accused of stabbing and assaulting several victims at Cinco de Mayo celebration in Abilene has been sentenced to prison. Miguel Carrillo received an 8-year prison sentence Tuesday after pleading guilty to 5 counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon in connection to the incident, which happened at St. […]
After three citywide water outages, Odessa will invest $25 million to fix infrastructure
ODESSA — After three years of citywide outages that left thousands of residents without running water, the city council here will spend $25 million on projects that leaders hope will fix the issue. The approved plans call for replacing nearly 200 of the city’s water valves, which help control...
United Family to host school supply drive for Lubbock-area schools
LUBBOCK, Texas— The United Family announced in a press release it will partner with Lubbock-area school districts to host a school supply drive fundraising for local students in need. The release said the school supply drive will run from July 17 to July 30. Similar to past drives, guests are encouraged to donate at the […]
City accepts amendment to public comments — with an exception
The San Angelo City Council accepted a proposed amendment to the public comments section of its meetings on July 16, paving the way for fundamental changes to citizens' interactions with the town's leadership. One particular change was disregarded, however.
Odessa man receives 30-year sentence after drunkenly parking his car on train tracks, causing collision
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — Midland County District Attorney Laura Nodolf announced Tuesday that Jose Maria Molina, 49, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after a Midland County jury found him guilty of driving while intoxicated 3rd or more, according to a press release from Nodolf. The document further...
Temple resident claims $1 million Texas Lottery prize
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - A Temple resident claimed a $1 million prize after purchasing the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. Lottery officials said the claimant elected to remain anonymous. This was the first...
The lessons Houston didn’t learn from Hurricane Harvey
Beryl, the first major hurricane of the year, has finally dissipated, but it’s still casting a long shadow in Texas. As of Tuesday afternoon, more than a week after the storm made landfall in the state, more than 100,000 electricity customers still didn’t have power — the vast majority of them in the Houston metropolitan area. Now intense heat and humidity have blanketed the region, leaving many vulnerable residents without the cooling they need to endure the hot, muggy weather with the heat index topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
SECMD24: Day 3 features Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida & Texas
Press conference videos courtesy of the Southeastern Conference. Wednesday at SEC Media Days brings representatives from Alabama, Mississippi State, Florida and Texas to the spotlight. Each head coach and three player representatives for each school took to the stage on Day 3 in Dallas. Aggieland Chevrolet: Your Premier Dealership in...
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