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UPDATE: Wildland fire in northern Taylor Co. caused by 'barrel of rubbish being burned' and spreading to grass
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas — UPDATE (July 25): A wildland fire in northern Taylor County burned 21 acres, destroyed and damaged property before it was contained Wednesday was caused by a barrel of rubbish being burned, which quickly spread to nearby grass. The Tye Fire Department says it was dispatched...
You Won’t Believe What Happened In Texas … An Earthquake
A total of 3 earthquakes shook up folks near Abilene Monday night but, fortunately, none of them were too severe. A US Geological survey says the epicenter was in Hermleigh, Texas. A small town in Scurry County about 56 miles northwest of Abilene. They happened about 10 minutes apart at...
Tour de force: Buffalo Gap bike race on this weekend
The annual Tour de Gap is Saturday, but race organizers will accept early registration now through Thursday. The race takes place through historic centuries-old oak trees in Buffalo Gap just south of Abilene. This year there will be three separate trails: an 11-mile ride, a 50K ride and the grueling 100K ride. ...
Crime Reports: Victim assaulted by unknown suspect during large fight at Abilene apartment complex
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 4700 block of Edgemont Drive – Theft of PropertyA wallet and drivers license were reported […]
TSTC Nursing students meet newest ‘patient’
(SWEETWATER, Texas) – His name is HAL. Pediatric HAL S2225, the newest medical manikin in Texas State Technical College’s LVN to RN Transition Nursing Program, has several special features, including the ability to converse with students. Students recently got to meet HAL and will begin training with him...
Wildfire near FM 707 threatens homes, road closure in effect
TYE, Texas — Firefighters have been battling a wildfire on CR 646 at FM 707. The fire is located in a brushy area just north of Tye. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office received the call regarding the fire just before 2 p.m. Wednesday. As of 5 p.m. the fire is still not fully contained.
Free Rein Coffee Company Announces Forrie Smith as 'Chief Cowboy Officer'
SAN ANGELO, TX – Free Rein Coffee Company has announced the appointment of Forrie Smith, known for his role as Lloyd Pierce in the hit series Yellowstone, as their Chief Cowboy Officer.
Lions coaches talk prospects of offense, defense less than two weeks before practice begins
The start of preseason football practice is less than two weeks away, and Brownwood Lions assistant coaches Dex Dennard and David Jones joined the Brownwood Lions Coach’s Show on KOXE Wednesday to discuss the offense and defense for the 2024 squad. The Lions, who are coming off a 12-2...
Apparent road rage incident leads to shots fired in southwest Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An apparent road rage incident has led to shots fired in a southwest Abilene neighborhood. The incident happened on the 4200 block of Bob-o-link Drive just after 10:00 a.m. A man involved in the incident told KTAB and KRBC he had just arrived home in his truck and was attempting to […]
‘Beloved community event’: Lubbock’s First Friday Art Trail loses funds after city council meeting
After the Lubbock City Council made a decision to cut $30,000 in funding from the First Friday Art Trail, the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts said there was "no reason to cut this vital funding for a beloved community event."
FBI warns El Pasoans about toll road text scams
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A new type of scam is targeting El Pasoans via text. El Paso's FBI office shared an example on x.com (formerly Twitter) of a message from "Texas Toll Services" threatening a $150 charge if the balance was not paid. https://twitter.com/FBIElPaso/status/1815741705754186047. Since March 2024, the FBI...
El Paso residents struggle with soaring summer electric bills, seek relief options
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Pasoans are complaining of increased summer electric bills, causing them to feel a financial strain. Brenda Rivera is a west El Paso resident who has lived in the Sun City for 63 years. She is retired and is just one of many residents...
San Angelo READS event offering free school supplies, backpacks, more
San Angelo READS! back-to-school event is happening on Aug. 2, offering games, free school supplies, coupons and more. The free, family-friendly event is held by the San Angelo ISD at the Foster Communications Coliseum from 11 a.m-1 p.m. Aug. 2. This back-to-school event will be similar to the district's North Pole Pop-Up and Summer...
Career Resource Center to host job fair in Lubbock on Friday
LUBBOCK, Texas— On Friday, the Career Resource Center Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas will host a job fair in Lubbock at 6520 University from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. According to a press release, employers joining will be Aramark, ATDS Truck Driving School, City of Lubbock, Express Employment, Lubbock County, McLane High Plains, Texas Tech […]
The Austin Chronic: The Taste of Texas Hemp Cup Wants You to Get Them High
At a boutique hemp farm in deep East Austin, I’m sitting around a conference table with Liz Grow (real name) and Geremy Greens (not real name) hitting a glass bong loaded with some freshly cured Lava Cake (real name), which is a hemp strain high in THCA. Grow, a...
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