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UPDATE: Train derailed near Abilene business park
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A train was reported as derailed on Sunday morning on the west side of Abilene near the Five Points Business Park. According to the Abilene Police Department, police were notified of a derailed train at W Hwy 80 and Fulwiler Road just after 10 am. Fire crews were fighting several grass-related fires east […]
Texas Rangers Minority Owner Addresses Bally Sports Fallout with Optimum
ARLINGTON, Texas (BCH Sports) – In the beginning of the month, Optimum internet had a fallout with Diamond Sports group, the owners of Bally Sports. Because of that, Bally Sports Southwest, the exclusive TV right holder of the Texas Rangers, was removed from the service. Diamond Sports Group filed for bankruptcy in 2023 but made an agreement […]
Stamford community rallies around family after devastating house fire
STAMFORD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — For nearly three decades, Stamford resident Elida Gonzales has been happy in her home on Hamilton Street, surrounded by the memories of a life well lived. However, a large fire on the night of the 4th of July turned her beloved home into ashes. The fire was so large that it […]
‘Hurts their hearts’: CityLink Abilene struggles to provide transportation services due to staff shortages
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – CityLink is grappling with significant challenges in providing transportation services to the community. The shortage of personnel, particularly drivers, has led to service cutbacks, affecting the accessibility of CityLink’s services, especially for those with disabilities. The General Manager of CityLink, Lauren Stevens, has been with the company for about 12 years. […]
Abilene City Council approves multi-family expansion in Pasadena Heights neighborhood
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Pasadena Heights neighborhood in east Abilene will soon see the construction of two new roads and eight plots of land zoned for multi-family homes. That project was approved by the city council on Thursday. Established in the 1950s, Pasadena Heights has not seen any large developments in the seven decades […]
‘I’m still playing Cowboys and Indians’: Actor Barry Corbin reflects on movie career & Snyder meet and greet
SNYDER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Actor Barry Corbin is hosting an event in Snyder called ‘An Evening with Barry Corbin,’ where he discusses his various stage and film roles and answers fans’ questions. Corbin has portrayed many characters, from Urban Cowboy to Dallas, Lonesome Dove, and Yellowstone. Hailing from Lamesa, Texas, he has often utilized his […]
Investigators searching for driver in Brown County pedestrian hit-and-run crash
BROWN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Investigators in Brown County are searching for a driver accused of hitting a pedestrian then fleeing the scene. The crash happened at mile marker 578 of Highway 67 just east of Bangs around 12:45 a.m. June 28. A press release from the Brown county Sheriff’s Office states a 19-year-old was […]
Crime Reports: Man says he was shot in leg by unknown suspect 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 1600 block of W Stamford Street – Aggravated Assault with Deadly WeaponA victim reported he […]
‘We fought hard to save it’: Abilene’s Arrow Ford sign removed after standing for 45 years
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The large Arrow Ford sign that was previously located along Interstate 20 between Old Anson Road and Highway 277 has been taken down. In late June, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) informed Arrow Ford that they needed to take down their sign. The removal was due to Arrow Ford’s failure […]
5 Abilene FFA students receive Lone Star Degree
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene High School FFA had a strong presence at the state conference this year, achieving five Lone Star Degrees, one Honorary Degree, a Bronze National Chapter Award, and a Silver Golden Horizon Award. The Lone Star Degree is the highest honor that can be received in the program at the […]
LIST: Abilene Hunger Coalition launches free summer meals for all ages
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The free summer meal program hosted by the Abilene Hunger Coalition begins on Friday, July 26. Community members can pick up a free meal from July 26 through August 9 at the following locations: Volunteers are needed to assist with meal preparation and at various sites for meal distribution. Contact Abilene Hunger Coalition to […]
A Scholarship that Rocks: TSTC Sweetwater students receive scholarships from Metallica
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Sweetwater Texas State Technical College (TSTC) was chosen to be part of Metallica’s ‘All Within My Hands’ foundation, which gives grants and scholarships to students in trade schools. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group chose TSTC Sweetwater among its 42 schools nationwide to participate in their foundation’s generosity, which […]
Biden says during press conference he is staying in the race: ‘So much at stake’
President Joe Biden opened his highly anticipated press conference Thursday with a forceful defense of his foreign and domestic policies, and batted away questions about his ability to serve another four years even as he flubbed a reference to Donald Trump in one of his first answers.
Abilene delegate joins Gov. Abbott’s economic outreach mission to three Asian countries
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- Texas Governor Greg Abbott and a team of Texas city economic delegates are over halfway through with a three country tour of Asia. The Governor announced his economic outreach mission to South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan earlier this year. Key City business interests are represented on this trip through the Development Corporation […]
UPDATES: Construction projects continue across Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – From Buffalo Gap Road to Cypress Street, construction can seem never-ending in the Key City, but many of the major projects have hit milestones. The intersection of Buffalo Gap and Rebecca Lane saw a traffic change at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, shifting traffic to a new pattern south of Rebecca Lane. […]
Why does it feel hotter than it actually is in the Big Country?
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Have you ever wondered why it can sometimes feel warmer or colder than what the actual thermometer may be reading outside? This relation is known as the heat index, also known as the ‘feels like’ temperature. The ‘feels like’ temperature takes many factors into account, including humidity, wind, and direct […]
Stamford Carnegie Library hopeful for $9.5 million renovation project
STAMFORD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Stamford Carnegie Library, originally built in 1910, has been a vital part of the Stamford community for more than 114 years, serving its residents in numerous ways. However, the library’s services are now exceeding the capacity of the current building, necessitating the need for a larger space. The building still […]
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