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Blind Sweetwater teen overcomes adversity through music
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The melodic notes of Beethoven are second nature for Sweetwater High School junior Cash Miles. Miles has mastered several instruments, including the piano, harmonica, and percussion, but he does not need his eyes to make a melody. “20/20 is perfect; 20/1600 is what I’ve got,” Miles said. He was born blind, with […]
Crash claims life near Hamlin
A man died in a one-vehicle crash Sunday near Hamlin, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Daniel Delane Young, 51, of Aspermont died in the crash, according to a DPS media release. The car accident happened at 5:07 p.m. Sunday about 5.5 miles north of Hamlin in Stonewall County. ...
Fake nails without gloves, unsuitable containers: 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. ...
Abilene woman accused of shooting ex-girlfriend’s house
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene woman has been accused of discharging a firearm at her ex-girlfriend’s house. On May 3, 2024, police responded to an injured subject call and made contact with several individuals who reported that an unknown subject fired several rounds into the home, one of which struck someone in the leg. […]
Crime Reports: Address illegally disclosed in Abilene
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 300 block of N Jefferson Drive – Theft of Motor VehicleA vehicle was reported […]
18-wheeler rollover wreck in northeast Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An 18-wheeler rollover wreck occurred in northeast Abilene, where a person was pulled from the wreckage. Before 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, a crash occurred in the 1100 block of Loop 322 near the Taylor County Coliseum. According to our reporter, the northbound entrance to Loop 322 is currently closed. […]
The Top 10 Bad Abilene Parking Lots That Are Almost Impossible to Get Out Of
Let's face it, driving in Texas can be super challenging, especially in Abilene where potholes are supreme. But add in some of the worst parking lots in the Key City, and it gets downright annoying. There is nothing I hate more (used for dramatic effect) than trying to maneuver through...
Honoring Victims: Domestic violence homicides in the South Plains
LUBBOCK, Texas — On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. For Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, EverythingLubbock.com is honoring victims of partner homicide in the South Plains in 2023. A Texas nonprofit […]
“Thrive in Chaos”: Dyess AFB chosen to host new national Air Task Force model
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Dyess Air Force Base(AFB) was chosen as one of 6 Bases in the country to pioneer the next step in Air Force training and preparedness. Airmen of the recently formed 21st Air Task Force (ATF) were commended for their unwavering determination to the mission ahead at an assumption of command Ceremony […]
A Hot Start To Fall In Texas, But Relief Is On The Way
Let's be honest, while we are technically in the fall season, it has felt like summer except for a day or two here and there. This week, temperatures are again forecasted to be well above average. Add to that the dry weather we are having and it really starts to feel like summer.
Crime Reports: Several assaults reported in Abilene over past couple days
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 3700 block of Brook Hollow Drive – Theft of FirearmA victim reported a firearm, […]
Abilene, Paramount Theatre lose a legend after passing of Barry Smoot
Many in Abilene's creative community have been mourning the recent passing of Barry Smoot, festival director for the historic Paramount Theatre. Smoot, 66, died Sept. 22 and was a native of Childress, according to an obituary from Hamil Family Funeral Home. A graduate of Abilene Christian University where he studied theatre and music, Smoot had served as a Paramount director for over 30 years. ...
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