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Yet another 4.3-magnitude quake rocks West Texas
DALLAS - West Texas felt another earthquake on Saturday afternoon. This one was a 4.3-magnitude quake. Like Friday’s, it was centered around the town of Hermleigh, west of Abilene. But that one was stronger, measuring as a 5.1 on the Richter scale. It was the sixth-strongest quake ever recorded...
How to Sell Your Personal Guns Legally and Safely in Abilene
With the Texas Gun and Knife Show coming back to Abilene in August, you may have some firearms you would like to buy or sell. While all Texas gun laws do not apply directly to gun sales between two individuals, there are some Texas laws written specifically for you and me when it comes to buying or selling a firearm between individuals.
Community grows at Abilene Farmers Market
Every Saturday morning, vendors set up in the shaded canopy area of the Frontier Texas parking lot across from The Well Church in downtown Abilene. Opening at 8 a.m., vendors greet customers with a range of options, from free samples to personalized recommendations. The market fosters friendships that transcend differences in background and age.
Abilene residents get free self-service recycling drop off at Sam's
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene residents now have a new Community Recycling Unit at the local Sam's Club, 5550 S. Clack St., the retailer announced Friday. The unit provides residents a free recycling solution for various items, including some that may not be accepted by local curbside programs. Accepted waste streams include aluminum, clear plastic containers, home cleaning and beauty bottles, plastic bags and films and rigid plastic food packaging.
City of Abilene says its emergency management dept. actively monitoring nearby earthquake activity
ABILENE, Texas — While the Scurry County judge has declared a disaster and asked the state for help recovering from 61 earthquakes recorded in the area in seven days, nearby cities are closely monitoring the situation. The City of Abilene said its Department of Emergency Management is actively monitoring...
City of Abilene seeking $13 million grant for lead service line replacement program
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The City of Abilene is seeking $13 million in financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board to implement a lead service line replacement program. It’s a federal mandate that the City of Abilene takes inventory of all lead lines or connections in the water system. The water department said there […]
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