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Parts of Central Texas 'abnormally dry' again, but tropical rain could be helpful
AUSTIN, Texas — Happy Fourth of July!. It's also Thursday, so a new drought monitor has been released. Due to the holiday, the drought update took place on Wednesday instead of Thursday. The latest update shows Austin, along with much of Travis and Hays counties, back in the "abnormally...
Supreme Court Denies Rodney Reed's Bid for New Trial in Contested Texas Murder Case
The persistent quest for a new trial by Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed suffered a blow recently as the United States Supreme Court denied his request to reevaluate his conviction, according to CBS Austin. Reed, convicted in the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites in Bastrop, and who has been proclaiming his innocence for over two decades, encountered this latest setback amidst fervent claims from his supporters that vital evidence has been disregarded.
Texas Most Wanted: It’s Almost Been Two Years, Where’s Brandon Wayne Hogan?
Texas law enforcement as always looking for individuals who are on the run. One of these individuals is none other than Brandon Wayne Hogan. Where is he?. Per FOX 44, Hogan was on a work crew in September of 2022 when he fled:. Coryell County Sheriffs Office Public Information Officer,...
New racial profiling data analysis finds Black people, Hispanics more likely to be cited, searched by Texas police
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University's Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice has published its annual report on racial profiling data in Texas, finding the likelihood of various races to be cited or searched by police. “This report on racial profiling data in policing offers another year of...
Man in critical condition after being struck by train in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas — A 61-year-old man is in critical condition after being hit by a train. Abilene police received a call around 7:15 p.m. July 4 about a man getting hit by a train. According to police, the man was taken to the hospital with possible life threatening injuries.
A Fire Breaks Out at Abilene’s 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Thousands of spectators gathered at Wylie High School's Hugh Sandifer Stadium for the highly anticipated WesTex Connect Fireworks Spectacular on July 3rd. The event, held for the first time at this venue, promised a night of dazzling fireworks, music, and community spirit. However, it took an unexpected turn when a fire broke out nearby.
Back to School: Stuff the Trucks event at Clark Nissan in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas — KTXS, Clark Nissan, and Communities in Schools are working together to Stuff the Trucks with school supplies. School supplies can be donated at Clark Nissan in Abilene (818 E Overland Trail in Abilene) on July 26 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. All supplies will benefit...
Abilene Community Band delights audience with July 4th Patriotic Concert
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Flutes, baritones, trumpets and more could be heard from the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest as the Abilene Community Band performed their 25th July 4th Patriotic Concert on Thursday afternoon. More than 100 Abilenians gathered to listen to a medley of patriotic music, which Abilene Community Band Director Joe Stevens […]
Crime Reports: 71-year-old reported for Indecent Assault
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 North 18th Street – Criminal MischiefA victim reported that an unknown suspect […]
Spectator describes scene at Abilene fireworks/drone show when grass fire starts
ABILENE, Texas — Droves of people flocked to the area of Abilene's Hugh Sandifer Stadium Wednesday to celebrate Independence Day at the WesTex Connect Fireworks Spectacular. As the show went on, many people, including Jason Swink, saw a glow near the stadium and knew it was not part of the festivities. A grass fire ignited near the stadium, according to the Abilene Fire Department.
Texas Lottery Commission Allows Rigged Win
When a small group of Texas lottery retailers heard about a customer's ambitious plan to secure a guaranteed lottery win, they were in for an unprecedented ride. This daring move, which played out last spring, saw one individual ready to spend millions to buy nearly every possible numeric combination for the Lotto Texas draw. The result? An extraordinary jackpot of $95 million was on the line. To learn more about this incredible story, check out the original article on the Houston Chronicle.
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