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Wildcats drop season opener to No. 23 Baylor Bears
WACO — ACU opened the 2024 season with a challenge on the road against the No. 23 ranked Baylor Bears, ultimately falling to the Bears in straight sets. "We knew that starting the season off against No. 23 ranked Baylor would be a challenge," head coach Ijeoma Moronu Alstrup said. "But I feel the team happily accepted that challenge. We saw moments of some very high-level volleyball from both sides and many individuals stepped up in big ways."
Abilene Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Distribution of Meth
SAN ANGELO, TX — An Abilene man was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison Thursday at the O.C. Fisher Federal Building and United States Courthouse in San Angelo. Orson Rolando Ortegon, 39, pled guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. He was one of 17 people arrested earlier this year as part of a large-scale drug bust in Abilene, which reportedly led to the seizure of nearly 64 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.6 pounds of cocaine, 1,370 grams of fentanyl and 60 firearms. Learn More Here.
Greater Faith Community Church making plans for Thanksgiving dinner
Every year, Greater Faith Community Church organizes a community Thanksgiving dinner for Brownwood, Early and the surrounding area. This year, the Community Churches will host the Community Thanksgiving Feast & Praise on Saturday, November 16 at the new Brownwood Event Center. Residents of Brownwood and surrounding area communities are invited...
SUBVARSITY REPORT: JV, Freshman Lions open with road wins at Wylie
ABILENE – The Brownwood Freshman Lions dominated their season opener, jumping out to a 22-6 halftime lead, while mirroring their performance in the second half. The Lions led 15-0 after the first quarter as, after a bad snap on a Wylie punt, Brownwood took over inside the Bulldog 10. Caden Wilson scored on a 3-yard run and added the two-point conversion.
Abilene Missing Person Cold Cases
As someone who has lived in Abilene most of my life, I understand the power of community. Each of these missing person cases highlights the need for awareness and engagement. We can all play a part in helping to solve these mysteries—whether it's sharing information, keeping an eye out for suspicious behavior, or simply lending support to the families affected.
'They deserved recovery, too': Life-saving Narcan free in Abilene vending machine
Could you recognize someone overdosing on opiates? Would you know what to do? That’s part of the reasoning for the installation this summer of a vending machine on Butternut Street to dispense Narcan, the commercial name for Naloxone, an opioid antagonist. Unlike your typical vending machine, the product in this one is free. Cindy...
HAPPENING NOW: Pedestrian & vehicle crash in central Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle has occurred in central Abilene. Just after 11:00 a.m., crews were called to the intersection of Shelton and South 1st Street for a pedestrian and vehicle crash. According to officials, a woman was driving across Shelton Street during a green light when a […]
Mann Middle School holds community input summit on STEM transition
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A panel of nine Mann Middle School students gathered before Abilene ISD staff, administration, and parents Thursday for a set of community ‘summit’ events. These events are aimed at informing the future direction as the district determines the best changes for Mann’s transition into a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) […]
Labor Day activities across the Big Country
In case you aren't sure how to spend your Labor Day weekend, here are a few activities happening around the Big Country. The 39th Annual Big Country AA Conference is happening August 30-September 1 at201 Mesquite St. Event Center in Abilene. It's a three day event featuring stories of recovery from alcoholism. The event is open to the public and admission is $25. Registration for the event opens at 4 p.m. Friday.
Man indicted for aggravated robbery of Taylor County store
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A man has been indicted for the 2022 aggravated robbery of a store in Taylor County. According to court documents, the suspect entered a store on May 19, 2022. He allegedly handed the clerk a threatening note, then brandished a firearm and stole more than $700 from the store. DNA […]
Cooper High students and staff rally together at pep rally for football season opener
ABILENE, Texas — Football season is underway in Texas and like many schools across the state, Cooper High School has their season opener tonight against Azle High School. To help get fans excited, Cooper High held a pep rally Friday morning and students told us it was awesome. "Oh...
Abilene Police give out high fives at Austin Elementary
Several Abilene Police Officers were on hand at Austin Elementary today giving out high fives and wishing each student a good day. The officers lined the sidewalk outside the school and gave every arriving student a high five to start their day.
Author Tish Harrison Warren to speak at ACU dinner
Abilene Christian University’s Faulkner Center for Marriage and Family will welcome author and columnist Tish Harrison Warren to speak at a dinner Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in ACU’s Hunter Welcome Center. Tickets are $30, and the event is open to the public. Warren is the author of...
ACU begins fall campaign at Boilermaker Classic
ABILENE — The women's golf program will begin their fall portion of the 2024-25 schedule on Monday as they head to West Lafayette, Indiana for the Boilermaker Classic. "We are excited to get things rolling for year two," said head coach Rob Bennett. "Our team has looked strong so far in qualifying and I think we have a good opportunity to perform well at Purdue. I am really encouraged by how our returners have improved over the summer and by how our freshmen are playing right now.
Colorado City Middle School student arrested for meme faces confusion at juvenile court
COLORADO CITY, Texas — After 6th grader Indicas Koonaloak-Young was kicked out of class and arrested last week for repeating a popular meme by a rapper named Riff Raff, he and his father left juvenile court Wednesday with more questions than answers. Koonaloak-Young said he's standing on business and...
Labor Day office closures in Abilene and San Angelo, some businesses open
Labor Day is approaching and several city offices will be closed. Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District & Mercy Clinic. Customer Service Center (Utility Billing) Environmental Recycling, Brush Center, & Convenience Center. Municipal Court. Main Library. Mockingbird Library. South Branch Library. Trash Pick-Up Residential and Commercial. CityLink. The following offices will...
Texas Tech football hosts Abilene Christian: Scouting report, predictions for 2024 opener
It's finally time for the Texas Tech football team to get the 2024 season started. The Red Raiders will begin their third year under head coach Joey McGuire playing host to Abilene Christian at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ inside Jones AT&T Stadium. The game will also be the official public unveiling of the stadium's new south end zone building, which will provide a very different backdrop to the night-time tilt between the Red Raiders and Wildcats....
U.S. and Mexican law enforcement agencies team up to capture border’s 10 most wanted suspects
EL PASO — The newest list of top ten suspects wanted for violent crimes includes some of the border region’s most dangerous men, and U.S. and Mexican law enforcement agencies are turning to the public for help finding the fugitives. “All of us recognize that there is no...
Duck Dynasty icon coming to Lubbock in September
LUBBOCK, Texas— Duck Dynasty’s beloved Uncle Si Robertson will be coming to Lubbock for a special event at Baker Outdoors, a press release announced. On September 7 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., fans will have the opportunity to meet the iconic reality TV star at Baker Outdoors. According to the release, the highly anticipated […]
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