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KRBC’s ‘Tools for Schools’ drive happening Friday
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Back-to-school time involves school supply shopping, and with the economy’s rising costs, the price can become a burden for families. Local organizations are helping ease the burden with school supply drives. The Big Country Chapter of Communities in Schools and Mission Abilene will receive supplies from KRBC’s ‘Tools for Schools’ drive. […]
Abilene man accused of throwing mother dog into dumpster so hard, he kills her indicted
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene man accused of throwing a dog into a dumpster so hard, he killed her has been indicted. Gary Mathews was indicted Thursday on one count of Cruelty to Animals in connection to an incident that took place on the 3300 block of Sherry Lane in April. Court documents state […]
Driver accused of killing bicyclist in Abilene, fleeing the scene indicted
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A driver accused of hitting and killing a bicyclist in Abilene then fleeing the scene has been indicted. Luciano Tapia was indicted on an Accident Involving Death charge Thursday in connection to the incident, which took place on the 1600 block of S 14th Street in March. Police say Tapia allegedly […]
Grand Jury List: Methamphetamine dominates Taylor County indictments
Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Taylor County, Texas, August 8. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise in a court of law. Joshua Wise – Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon David Benjamin McDaniel – Possession of Methamphetamine Michael Wayne Jackson – Evading […]
Homicide investigation underway in north Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A homicide investigation is underway in north Abilene. Kenny Dean Shurley, 58, was found dead inside a home on the 900 block of Hickory Street around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Police say they were called to the home after someone found Shurley unconscious and bleeding from the nose. Investigators are now considering […]
Crime Reports: Abilene woman says two unknown men broke into apartment, held her at gunpoint
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 2400 block of N Willis Street – Theft of PropertyA report was taken for […]
City of Abilene adopts budget that raises taxes for FY 2024-2025
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The City of Abilene has adopted a budget that will raise taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Read more about the newly adopted budget in the press release from the City of Abilene below: The City of Abilene has approved a new property tax rate of $0.7607 per $100 of property valuation […]
Abilene area forecast: Thursday August 8th
From Meteorologist Clemente Morales: Just when you thought those summer time temps would not get any warmer we get days like yesterday and today which feature the chance at breaking a record for warmth. It will be hot! For this afternoon, we will see sunny skies and hot temps with a high around 108 degrees. […]
Weather Forecast: August 7th, 2024
Weather Forecast: August 7th, 2024: Temperatures feeling very warm all around as highs soar into the triple digits. Chances for rain pick up as we head into Friday in front of a cold front that will be temperatures down a few degrees.
Semi hauling 9 vehicles crashes near Trent High School
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Merkel Police Department, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Department of Transportation collaborated on a crash where a semi hauling nine vehicles overturned. August 7 at 7:53 p.m., emergency crews responded to a crash on I-20 westbound near mile marker 262 (Trent […]
Taylor County Expo Center introduces new additions to West Texas Fair & Rodeo
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Taylor County Expo Center will soon feature new additions to the West Texas Fair & Rodeo, in addition to the cherished traditions that visitors anticipate each year. The Taylor County Expo Center has seen a significant increase in events since its renovation in 2021. With the expansions, the Expo Center […]
Confronting the Fentanyl Crisis: Forum to shed spotlight on opioids in the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Fentanyl is making headlines, and it’s no different here in the Big Country. For years, we have covered drug deals, deaths, and efforts to mitigate the deadly drug. Now, KTAB’s ‘Confronting the Fentanyl Crisis’ special will air on Thursday at 6:00 p.m., followed by a panel of local experts discussing […]
Grass fires burn 3,000+ acres in the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Mulitple grass fires have burned more than 3,000 acres in the Big Country. Take a look below at the status of each one. Nugent Complex – Jones County On August 7, a grass fire broke out about 13 miles south of Anson, quickly spreading to 1,000 acres and temperatures near […]
Big Country schools prioritize opioid education & prevention ahead of new school year
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — As schools across the Big Country prepare to open their doors to students for the new year, staff have examined policies such as dress codes, phones, and drugs. The opioid epidemic has been prevalent in the Big Country, and inside the education space, administrators are making sure students are educated about […]
Abilene Hunger Coalition sees increased demand for free meal program
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The Abilene Hunger Coalition has seen an increase in the number of community members seeking assistance from its free meal program. The Abilene Hunger Coalition is a movement that garners support from various organizations across Abilene, including the Highland Church of Christ, Kiwanis Club, the Junior League of Abilene, and more. […]
Drivers killed in wrong way head-on crash in Tye identified
TYE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Both drivers killed in a wrong way head-on collision in Tye have been identified. Ebinson Jonael Cordova Ramirez, of Portales, New Mexico, and Syed Sulman Haider, of Conroe, Texas, were both pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on I-20 near mile marker 278 early Sunday morning. Investigators say Ramirez […]
Death investigation underway at Lake Ft. Phantom Hill
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A death investigation is currently underway at Lake Ft. Phantom Hill in Abilene. The investigation took place at Arrow Point Road on the east side of the lake Wednesday morning. Police would not give much information regarding the investigation, but they did ask KTAB and KRBC journalists to not photograph a […]
‘Every kid who walks out our door takes $10,000 of. . . funding’: Abilene ISD struggles with enrollment ahead of new school year
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Independent School District is sounding the alarm after recently announcing a hiring freeze. One of the main reasons is due to a decrease in enrollment, which is impacting state funding and leading to the district to find ways to cut costs. At the annual convocation August 6th, the new […]
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