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City of Breckenridge to hold special called meeting after releasing cat out at lake
BRECKENRIDGE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The City of Breckenridge is going to hold a special called meeting Thursday night after citizens expressed concerns about a cat that was released out at the lake. During a former city commissioner meeting August 6, both the Chief of Police and the City Manger admitted the City made the decision […]
Big country farmers/gardeners give a green thumbs-up as steady showers bring relief
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – While you’d be forgiven for seeing dark clouds as bad omen, here in West Texas those clouds (occasionally) mean rain. Texas A&M AgriLife Taylor County Extension Agent Steve Estes said those rains came as answered prayers to so many Big Country growers this season. Even if they didn’t come quite as […]
Goldthwaite soldier dies after jumping from bridge on Labor Day
GOLDTHWAITE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A soldier from Goldthwaite has died after jumping from a bridge on Labor Day. Cutter Anderson Baird, 19, of Goldthwaite, died after hitting the water chest first when he decided to jump from a bridge over the Chattahoochee River in Georgia September 2, according to KTBX News. Baird was stationed at […]
Abilene area forecast: Thursday September 5th
From Meteorologist Clemente Morales: The rainy pattern of the last few days will now be replaced with drier air and more sunshine for the area. Temperatures will stay below hot levels and look really nice. For today, we will see sunny skies, a 20% chance of afternoon showers and a high of 87 degrees. The […]
New changes come to the 2024 West Texas Fair & Rodeo
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The West Texas Fair and Rodeo has become a tradition for many Taylor County residents. Although some aspects of the event remain consistent, this year, there are a few changes to be on the lookout for. The bag policy has been updated this year. With a few exceptions, only clear bags […]
Haskell family mourns loss of horse in incident with dove hunters
HASKELL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A Haskell family is mourning the loss of a horse following an incident involving dove hunters. Although the family has suffered a significant financial loss due to the situation, they share their story in the hopes that no one else will have to endure a similar tragedy. Imagine lying asleep in the […]
City of Abilene continues mosquito spraying after West Nile virus detection; weather delay
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The City of Abilene will continue to spray for mosquitoes after a slight weather delay. Following a positive West Nile virus test result, city staff will spray an untreated area in the 79602 zip code on Thursday, September 5. Rain delayed the planned follow-up to the initial spraying that took place on […]
Remembering Dr. Joyce Curtis: A trailblazing figure in ACU Athletics
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Dr. Joyce Mae Curtis, a trailblazing figure in women’s intercollegiate athletics at Abilene Christian University, died on September 1, 2024, in Abilene at the age of 87. Courtesy of Abilene Christian University ACU’s Ron Hadfield shared Curtis was born in Cleburne, Texas, on August 27, 1937. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in […]
Clear the Shelter: Siamese cat available for adoption
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Blue Point Siamese cat with blue eyes named Sam is available for adoption at the Taylor Jones Humane Society. Sam is two years old and and is looking for a loving family to adopt him. Melissa O’Neill, President of Taylor Jones Humane Society, said that the cat is behaved regardless of […]
Insights from a Lubbock expert: How to care for dogs in the summertime
Summer is here and many in the Hub City are eager to have some summertime fun. Your furry friends deserve to have summertime fun too, but some summer activities may be harmful to your dog. Taylor Ruggles with the Lubbock Animal Shelter told EverythingLubbock.com about how to care for your dogs in the summer temperatures.
Crime Reports: 6 suspects arrested for Public Intoxication 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 3100 block of Oldham Lane – Criminal MischiefA manager of a local gas station […]
Abilene area forecast: Wednesday September 4th
From Meteorologist Clemente Morales: What a great looking forecast we continue to see for the Big Country as we go through the week and head toward the weekend. Rains will dry up and we will be on the mild side with temps. For today, mostly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of showers. The high […]
Hunting season brings economic boost to Big Country communities
COLEMAN, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)— The start of dove season brings a large influx of business to the Coleman community. As most active Texas outdoorsmen know, dove hunting season is in full swing, so for the next few weeks, hunters will be out and about trying to bag their limit. This influx of hunters and even their […]
Power restored in northeast Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — About 1,500 AEP customers experienced a power outage in northeast Abilene Tuesday afternoon. About 1,549 customers near Abilene Christian University and the northside Walmart experienced a power outage on September 3. According to the AEP Texas Outage Map, power restoration is now complete.
West Texas Fair and Rodeo 2024 schedule of events, discount days
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The West Texas Fair and Rodeo is almost back in town for the 2024 season! Thursday, September 5, kicks off the festivities with Sneak-a-peek night, with free admission from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The fair will run through September 14. Other discount days include college student day, school days, senior […]
Counties in Big Country expecting more rain and floods
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Throughout the weekend in the Big Country, most of the county saw a lot of rain. The San Angelo National Weather Service reported the inches of rain the Big Country received. Several counties in the Big Country are on flood watch and flood warning. List of cities affected by rain and […]
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