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Wylie ISD considers grant for electric school buses
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Electric vehicles are becoming more common on the roads every day. Thanks to a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, Wylie Independent School District has the opportunity to introduce 22 electric school buses, which, if accepted, would make up one-third of the district’s bus fleet. The grant is part of the […]
Nolan County judge relieved of certain duties due to suspected cocaine, alcohol abuse
NOLAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Nolan County Judge has been relieved of certain duties due to allegations that he is abusing cocaine and alcohol. Last month, Nolan County Commissioners met to discuss allegations that Judge G. Whitley May of the Nolan County Court was engaging in criminal activity. A press release on the allegations […]
Big Country residents on the coast following Tropical Storm Beryl
HOUSTON, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Recovery efforts are ongoing along the Texas Coast after Hurricane Beryl made landfall and has since turned into Tropical Depression Beryl. First responders from the Big Country area, including EMS and fire personnel from the Abilene Fire Department, Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department, and Mitchell County EMS, arrived in San Antonio on […]
YMCA Abilene pool shutdown by health department after receiving 16 violations
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The YMCA of Abilene’s pool has been shutdown by the health depart after receiving 16 violations. Health department officials conducted a routine inspection at the pool at Redbud Park on S 32nd Street Tuesday, July 9, during which inspectors noted several safety issues. Violations were recorded as follows: In response, health […]
Abilene area forecast: Wednesday July 10th
From Meteorologist Clemente Morales: We are going to see a steady climb in those afternoon highs for the next several days and unfortunately it means we will be closer to that century mark by the time Sunday rolls around. For today, expect sunny skies and a high around 96 degrees. The winds will be near […]
Two people found dead in Taylor County, investigation underway
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Two people were found dead in Taylor County, prompting an investigation. Taylor County Sheriff’s Office officials confirm the individuals were found dead in the south part of the County Tuesday. So far, investigators have been able to determine no foul play is suspected. Both individuals were sent to a medical […]
Crime Reports: Several burglaries reported in Abilene overnight
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 2700 block of S Treadaway Boulevard – Burglary of VehicleA business owner reported an unknown […]
Abilene property company helps residents displaced by fire
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Property Manager Augusta Realty is working hard to find housing solutions for those who lost their home in Spanish Arms Apartment fire. Throughout the day, many tenants at the Spanish Arms Apartments have been salvaging what remains of their possessions after a fire devastated their homes and leaving many wondering where […]
Property taxes increase as values rise upwards of 200% in Coleman County
COLEMAN, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – After new tax appraisals were mailed to Coleman County residents in June, many received a significantly higher value than the years past on their properties. Resident Bob Ray, sees the new prices as an issue but wants to find a middle-ground solution. “Some properties that were $100,000 are now $300,000. . […]
Residents have 15 mins to gather belongings after fire destroys Abilene apartment complex
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Spanish Arms apartment complex on North 6th and Merchant was demolished Monday afternoon. Fire crews and City of Abilene building inspection personnel declared the structure unsafe after a large fire broke out at around 3:25 a.m. Multiple crews responded as large flames and heavy smoke could be seen. Xavier, a […]
Abilene area forecast: Tuesday July 9th
From Meteorologist Clemente Morales: We may have missed out on most of the moisture from Hurricane Beryl, but the cooler conditions have been a very welcome sight with afternoon highs staying well below seasonal. For today, we will see mostly sunny skies and great looking weather. The high will be 93 degrees and the winds […]
Hear from Texas U.S. Senate candidates in Nexstar primetime special Wednesday
KXAN anchor Daniel Marin recently spent an afternoon with both incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger Rep. Colin Allred, away from the noise and rhetoric of the campaign trail.
Crime Reports: Victim claims he was shot in leg while buying drugs 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. 1700 block of Chachalaca Lane – Criminal Mischief 2400 block of Helena Circle – Theft of […]
Abilene teacher, headmaster accused of failing to report allegations that preschool employee sexually abused student
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- An Abilene school teacher and a headmaster are now both accused of failing to report allegations that a teacher’s aide facing federal child pornography charges may have inappropriately touched a young student. St. John’s Epispocal School employees Kelsey Alexander and Rebeca McMillon both have two warrants for misdemeanor Failure to Make Request […]
Residents rush to save pets, property as Abilene apartment burns overnight
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene apartment complex burned in a large overnight fire, leaving residents scrambling to save pets and personal property. The fire ignited at the Spanish Arms Apartment complex on N 3rd Street and Merchant Street around 3:00 a.m. Monday. Residents told KTAB and KRBC they awoke to a chaotic scene of […]
Abilene area forecast: Monday July 8th
From Meteorologist Clemente Morales: It looks like a very hot week last week that saw afternoon highs into the 100’s will now be replaced with a cooler pattern and yes even some very welcome rain chances for the area. For today, we will see mostly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of showers with a […]
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