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Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Firefighting Resources As Wildfire Threat Increases
August 20, 2024 – Governor Greg Abbott announced that he has deployed additional state firefighting resources as wildfire threats continue to increase across Texas. “As the state continues to endure triple-digit temperatures and dry vegetation, Texas is deploying additional firefighting resources to assist communities that have increased wildfire activity,” said Governor Abbott. “Texans are strongly urged to take all necessary precautions and heed the guidance of state and local officials to keep their families and their loved ones safe from wildfires. I thank the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local emergency management personnel for their work as they prepare for potential wildfires across the state.”
Autistic student in Abilene ISD bullied for years, receives life-threatening messages
ABILENE, Texas — A mother is begging for the bullying to stop in Abilene ISD. Esmerelda Kellam says her son, Mason Delagarza, is a 7th grader living with autism and has been bullied for over four years while attending Madison Middle School. “She said, 'listen here you autistic brat,...
ACU Freshman Move-in: Newly renovated dorm, record number of students
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Many K-12 schools have already begun their academic year, and it’s now time for universities to start. Upperclassmen at Abilene Christian University spent Tuesday volunteering to help freshmen move in. They unloaded and unpacked cars into the dormitories, including the newly renovated Mabee Hall. The renovations were made possible thanks to […]
9-year-old fractures multiple bones on Abilene ISD playground, mom says she was never notified
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A 9-year-old Abilene ISD student at Taylor Elementary School is recovering after she suffered a playground injury. According to her mother Teonnda Payne, on Thursday, August 15th, around 11:00 a.m., 4th grader Alonna Barrow was on the playground on the swings when she fell off and landed on her arms. Her […]
Leaking grease and lots of unlabeled food: Abilene's weekly restaurant inspections
The city of Abilene Environmental Health Division regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. ...
New online program at TSTC aims to guide students into healthcare careers
ABILENE, Texas — Texas State Technical College is introducing an online program for students pursuing a career in healthcare. The Pre-Allied Health certificate of completion program helps students who want a career in healthcare but aren't sure which path to take. It also helps students who need prerequisite courses for related areas.
Drought in the Big Country causes underground shifts, risking water line breaks
TRENT, Texas — Because of the dry heat that the Big Country is experiencing, the underground soil is beginning to dry up and shift. This can cause underground water lines to break, leading to leaks. "When you have a drought like we’re having, or any changing weather whether it’s...
Lake Fort Phantom Hill Master plan moves on to city council for approval
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Parks & Recreation board met Tuesday to hear a progress report on the development of the Lake Fort Phantom Hill Master Plan. It was in 2023 that the city approved LJA Engineering as the consulting firm that would see the plan’s creation through. LJA representative Johnathan Pomietlo presented the […]
It’s A Felony Yet It Continues to Happen in Texas
If someone in Texas decides to break this law they are facing a felony charge, but for some reason it continues to increase and it needs to stop, immediately. For most people the idea of dumping an animal somewhere is a disgusting and horrible action, but it’s a serious problem here in the state of Texas.
Surprising TX Law: Don’t Move That Bird Nest!
During the spring and summertime in East Texas, we like to get outside and start some projects to improve the yard around our house. It could be as simple as planting a new flower bed or as complex as cutting down some dead or unwanted trees. One thing you might...
Changes Coming To Texas Lottery After Review Reveals Major Issue
The Texas Lottery has found itself changing procedure after it was revealed an organization in the state had been taking advantage of a loophole some may have not realized existed. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Texas Lottery Undergoing Changes After An Examination From The Houston Chronicle.
More heat and humidity to end the week in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — We added another 100+ day to the count.DFW hit 101 Thursday afternoon bringing us to 22 days so far this year and more are on the way.The Weather Alert has been extended into Friday as we will likely see the Excessive Heat Warning expanded for most of North Texas including DFW.An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for most of North Texas including DFW until 9 p.m. Friday.Feels like temperatures of 112 are possible with air temperatures of 108.The rest of North Texas is under a Heat Advisory until 9 p.m. Friday for feels like temperatures of 108.It is a scorcher of a day with feels like temperatures currently 105+ throughout the area at 5 p.m.Get ready for a repeat on Friday with it feeling a few degrees hotter as high pressure shifts more directly overhead. Our hope for slightly cooler temperatures and a few showers arrives Tuesday into Wednesday as an area of low pressure moves into South Texas.The best rain chances will remain to our south, but scattered showers may make it into the area midweek.The increase in cloud cover keeps highs in the mid/upper 90s closer to average.
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