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Another Texas migrant aid group asks a judge to push back on investigation by Republican AG
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — A prominent aid group along the U.S.-Mexico border asked a Texas judge on Wednesday to push back on a widening Republican-led investigation into nonprofits that help migrants, weeks after a separate court rejected efforts by the state to shutter an El Paso shelter. Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley provides temporary shelter and food to as many as 2,000 migrants a day when border crossings are high. In recent months, the nonprofit and at least three others in Texas that help migrants have come under scrutiny from state officials following a directive from Republican Gov....
Another Texas Megachurch Pastor Is Stepping Down, Cites Moral Failings
There's been a peculiar series of megachurch controversies occurring over the last few months. First, Tony Evans. Then, Robert Morris. Now, it's Tony Cammarota, who's stepping down as pastor of Texas' Stonebriar Community Church. Per NBC, the church terminated Cammarota after he "confessed to church leadership of a moral failure. He is deeply remorseful but his sin disqualifies him from serving on our staff as a pastor." The full letter detailing Cammarota's exit reads as follows.
Weekend Forecast: Warm and Partly Cloudy with Increasing Rain Chances
SAN ANGELO, TX — Residents can expect warm and partly cloudy conditions today, with high temperatures primarily in the 90s, according to the National Weather Service. Light winds from the east to southeast will accompany the weather. San Angelo is forecasted to reach a high of 97 degrees. Learn More Here.
Abilenians weigh in on the dangers of older apartment buildings
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Abilene has seen an influx of older apartment buildings go up in flames, raising eyebrows about the correlation between the destruction and the complex’s age. On Monday, a fire at Spanish Arms Apartments left one resident without a home. Joseph Atkins saw his apartment complex up in flames for the second […]
Second Safe Haven baby box in Texas opens in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas — A new Safe Haven baby box officially opened in Lubbock at Fire Station 9 which made it the second baby box in Texas. The first baby box was in Abilene and this new one made it number 247 in the nation. Baby boxes have given parents...
‘Lovelady’ fire in Callahan County engulfs 300+ acres
CALLAHAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A wildfire in Callahan County has engulfed at least 100 acres of land. The fire is located to the north of Putnam (between Baird and Cisco) around County Road 317. The Texas A&M Forest Service reported that as of 4:40 p.m. on July 18, the fire was 100 acres and […]
Hardin-Simmons University to establish school of nursing
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) has received unanimous approval from the Texas Board of Nursing to establish its own school of nursing in 2025. “This milestone is a testament to the dedication of Dr. Sandra Welling, our Founding Director, and the collaborative efforts of our campus and community partners,” HSU shared in a […]
Abilene man found guilty of murder, 30-year sentence
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Arthur Gallegoz was found guilty of killing one and injuring two during a shooting in an Abilene apartment. In December 2023, Gallegoz was booked into the Taylor County Jail for murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault in connection to the death of Paul John Delacruz and the shooting of two […]
Abilene mother outraged after salesman takes daughter with Down Syndrome to dealership to buy car
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- Abilene resident Angie Martin is a working mother of 7. She came home Tuesday night to a disturbing scene, her third youngest, 27-year-old Hope Martin nowhere to be found. Hope is diagnosed with Down Syndrome, and her mother has full legal guardianship over her, so when she was notified that a sales […]
Crime Reports: Abilene store clerk scammed out of $2,600
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 S 1st Street – Theft of PropertyA clerk reported someone claiming to […]
Donations available for victims of Spanish Arms complex fire
ABILENE, Texas — Many residents in Abilene were left homeless earlier this month after a local apartment complex caught fire. After the Spanish Arms Apartments caught fire around 3 a.m. July 8, many residents were left with only the clothes they were wearing that night. Since then, the Military...
West Texas Weekend events, July 19-21
TEXAS, USA — You've heard people say, "There's nothing to do in town." Here is a list of events happening in San Angelo, Abilene and beyond to do with your friends and family. BIG COUNTRY. FRIDAY. 8 a.m. - Abilene Youth Sports Authority Jon Smith Memorial Showcase, Dodge Jones...
AFD claimed victory in this year's Guns-n-Hoses blood drive
The Abilene Fire Department claimed victory in this year's Guns-n-Hoses blood drive. Hoses, the Abilene Fire Department logged 165 donors. Guns, the Abilene Police Department had 154 donors. This year marked the 13th blood drive held in memory of police officer Rodney Holder an Abilene police officer who died in a motorcycle crash in 2010. The friendly competition between the APD and the AFD helps to replenish blood supplies for Hendrick's Blood Center, which serves 20 hospitals in the Big Country.
The Dallas Cowboys Will Trade Dak Prescott to the Los Angeles Rams
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Dak Prescott becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Los Angeles Rams. With a contract...
Six years after he was acquitted of murder, Daniel Villegas is back behind bars after domestic dispute
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Daniel Villegas was back behind bars this week after El Paso police arrested him in connection with a domestic dispute. Villegas was found not guilty in October 2018 of murdering two people. In 1993, Villegas admitted to shooting and killing Armando “Mando” Lazo and Robert...
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