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Pedestrian struck by train in west Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A train struck a pedestrian in west Abilene Thursday evening. According to the Abilene Police Department, a 61-year-old man was struck by a train at around 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of 1st and Ruby Street. According to witnesses, the man may have been accompanied by two other individuals at the […]
3rd suspect accused of ‘car hopping’ burglary spree in Abilene arrested
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A third suspect out of four in a car burglary ring here in Abilene is now in custody. On May 28, 2023, three victims reported that items were stolen from their vehicles. Two days later, the Abilene police investigated a shooting on East Lake Road. During the investigation, Nicholas Foreman, who […]
Local skaters hope for repairs at aging Oscar Rose Skate Park
ABILENE, Texas — People have been going to Oscar Rose Skate Park since it opened in the early 2000s. However, the park has seen some wear and tear over the years, making it difficult for skaters to enjoy the park. Ezra Noonon said he visits the skate park often...
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.
El Paso Community College hosts grocery giveaway to combat local food insecurity
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso Community College will be giving away groceries Tuesday morning. EPCC partnered with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to host a grocery giveaway at its Valle Verde Campus Courtyard (between B and C buildings), located at 919 Hunter Drive, in the Lower Valley.
Taxpayer dollars: City of San Angelo's 25 highest paid employees
From the city manager to the airport director, here are the top 25 salaries from the city of San Angelo from this year. The following are the top 25 highest paid city employees by their salaries and additional pay and allowances such as loyalty pay, car allowance, bilingual pay and more in 2024. ...
Much Cooler Temps and More Thunderstorms for July 4th Weekend
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Yesterday’s front has left us quite a bit cooler, though more storms could impact further Independence Day Weekend activities. Thanks to that front yesterday, we’ll see a range of upper 70s and 80s today, with Lubbock expected to land around 81 (21 degrees below yesterday’s 102!)
Man walks up Transmountain carrying American flag in honor of Independence Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A man was seen walking up the Transmountain trek with an American flag Wednesday. His mission: to spread awareness about Independence Day. Henry Lopez was spotted by many cars driving on Transmountain earlier Wednesday. He says he started from Artcraft Road. Lopez is a veteran,...
Fort Worth block party shooting leaves 2 dead, several injured
FORT WORTH, Texas - Two people died, and several others were injured in a shooting at a Fourth of July block party in Fort Worth. Police got a call about the shooting on Castleman Street near Highway 287 in southeast Fort Worth around 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Witnesses said they were...
Woman drowns in Lake Conroe, 2 men arrested for boating while intoxicated
WILLIS, Texas – A woman has drowned and two men are behind bars after authorities say they were operating a boat in Lake Conroe while intoxicated on July 4th. Jerri MacMeekin, 31, has been identified as the drowning victim, according to Montgomery County officials. Her brother-in-law Kyle MacMeekin, 29,...
Kid Seen Dangling from Ride at Six Flags Over Texas is Hoax
A very scary moment captured on video at Six Flags Over Texas. The video that was posted to many social platforms including X, shows a child dangling from the Superman ride. The ride is an impressive 325 feet in the air. The question then becomes, it this a real incident? WFAA reached out to Six Flags Over Texas and received the following statement.
People experiencing homelessness looking for safe places to sleep amid public camping bans, Open Door offers solutions
The Supreme Court made a ruling last week that allows cities to ban people experiencing homelessness from sleeping outside in public places. This ban has already been in place in Lubbock for a while, however, it raises questions about the options for people without homes, who need a place to sleep at night. Wendy Williams […]
Texas judge rejects state government's attempt to shut down migrant shelter in El Paso
An El Paso judge rejected Texas' request to shut down Annunciation House, a migrant shelter network run by the Catholic Church that the Attorney General said was being used as a stash house for undocumented immigrants. However, Judge Francisco Domínguez said that Ken Paxton's claim, "even if accepted as true,...
Blue Bell bringing back two flavors after revival tournament
BREHNAM, Texas (KETK) – The results from Blue Bell’s Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament are in and they’re bringing back an extra scoop on top of the winning flavor. Groom’s Cake Ice Cream won the tournament but Blue Bell said there was such an out pouring of community support for the runner up Cookie Cake […]
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