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Wrong-way driver causes fatal crash early Sunday morning
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A wrong-way crash on Interstate 20 claimed the lives of two people early Sunday morning. According to Tye Police, at 2:46 a.m., officers were conducting a traffic stop at the eastbound 278-mile marker on I-20 when they observed a compact silver Toyota sedan entering the 278 off-ramp and heading westbound in […]
Abilene city manager explains budget revisions: Proposed property tax raise, no non-profit funding
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The City of Abilene is coming in under budget this year, but that’s not without cost. Programs like recreation centers, after-school care, and extracurricular activities are all facing cuts. The city told KTAB/KRBC that it is working to fight inflation. Additionally, a statewide lawsuit taking money away from the city has […]
3 injured, 1 extricated from crash in East Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Three were injured, and one was extricated from a two-vehicle crash Friday evening. On August 2, a two-vehicle crash occurred on Elmdale Road, where one person had to be rescued from the wreckage. Three people were transported to a hospital, and the truck driver was not injured. As of 8:05 p.m., […]
Treehouse Safe Exchange seeks partnership with Taylor County to reduce CPS cases
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Child Protective Services cases can have a long-term impact not only on the families involved but also on county resources. Treehouse Safe Exchange and Training Center, a local nonprofit organization, is aiming to reduce county costs and decrease the overall number of CPS cases. Rhea Rodriguez, Founder and Executive Director […]
Tye first responders handle 2 crashes at the same mile marker
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Tye first responders worked two crashes at the same mile marker Friday afternoon. An accident took place on August 2 in the center median of I-20 at the eastbound exit 277. As crews were working at the scene, a pickup driver failed to slow down and rear-ended a semi-truck. The […]
Abilene resident frustrated with squatters invading neighbor’s property
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The issue of squatters invading vacant homes in Abilene is not new. One Abilene man said it’s happening to the home he lives next to and is fed up with the mess and tents that pop up from time to time. On the corner of Green and State Street near Abilene […]
DOJ finds Ron Jackson Juvenile Facility violated children’s rights & caused serious harm
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article contains graphic descriptions of child abuse. Reader discretion is advised. BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Five Texas Juvenile Justice Department facilities, including one in the Big Country, were found to have violated children’s constitutional and federal statutory rights, causing serious harm. Following an investigation by the Department of Justice a press […]
FORECAST: Big Country braces for intense heat & limited rainfall
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — As we approach the weekend, a weak cold front will sweep through the Big Country, bringing a 20% chance of showers on Saturday but no relief in temperatures. The showers may be accompanied by isolated thunderstorms that will move across the region on Saturday and further south on Sunday. While […]
LOCATED: Missing teen in Taylor County found
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office has found a missing teenager who was last spotted in Abilene. Ariah Torres, 15, was last seen at the Mall of Abilene on July 30 wearing a pink sweater with the words “Just Keep Swimming” and grey pajama pants with stars and brown leather double […]
Crime Reports: $1,300 worth of boots stolen in Abilene burglary
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 4500 block of S 1st Street – HarassmentA victim reported a known suspect was […]
Multiple people hospitalized after head-on collision in Taylor County
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Multiple people were hospitalized after a head-on collision in Taylor County Friday morning. The crash happened on the 7100 block of Highway 84 just south of Lawn around 10:00 a.m. Witnesses say two vehicles collided head-on. Multiple people were injured and entrapped – one person was air-lifted to the hospital […]
Abilene area forecast: Friday August 2nd
From Meteorologist Clemente Morales: If you were hoping to catch a break this weekend from the hot weather and look for cooler conditions it looks like improvements will be slight and we should still see those highs into the 100’s. For today…we will see sunny skies and a very hot 106 degrees. The winds will […]
3 grass fires burn 200+ acres in the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Wildfire season is here, and there are three fires in the Big Country. Learn more about each fire below. Short Post is located near I-20 and FM 2228 in Callahan County. As of 3:00 p.m. August 2, it is 195 acres wide and 95% contained. People have reported the smoke […]
UPDATE: Man killed in officer-involved shooting identified
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — An officer-involved shooting occurred in a west Abilene neighborhood Thursday evening. At about 6:30 p.m., crews responded to the 3800 block of North 9th Street. The caller stated that their 39-year-old son, Cris Steenblock, was destroying property and getting physical with his parents. As officers approached, Steenblock walked towards them with […]
Big Country Heat Lightning Myths: Unraveling the Truth
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — As summer temperatures continue to rise and evenings stay warm, many people in the South may get the chance to witness the weather phenomenon known as heat lightning. While this can be appealing to the eye to watch at night, it often leaves those wondering: What exactly is heat lightning? […]
Traffic diverted after crashes involving bus, semi-truck & pickup in Taylor County
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Two crashes involving a bus, a semi-truck, and other trucks have occurred in Taylor County. A bus and a truck collided Thursday afternoon before 3:00 p.m. on 83/84 at the Y. One person was transported to a hospital. After the initial crash, a semi-truck and a pickup truck collided. No […]
Abilene man accused of sexually abusing child
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene man accused of sexually abusing a child has been arrested. James Westfall was taken into custody for Indecency with a Child Wednesday in connection to the allegations. Court documents state a child came forward in May 2024 and reported he had been sexually abused by Westfall from September to […]
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