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Abilene area forecast: Wednesday June 12th
From Meteorologist Clemente Morales: It’s summertime in west Texas and it will start to feel like it after enjoying a short reprieve with cooler weather and rain chances the last few days. Things will return to normal headed into the weekend. For today look for clearing skies and a mild 88 degrees for later this […]
Physically fit for duty? Abilene police association asks city to shed mandatory standards
The Abilene Police Officers Association is pushing to shed mandatory physical fitness standards in favor of a voluntary, incentivized program for the city's peace officers. Across the board, numerous law enforcement agencies in Texas still require mandatory physical fitness assessments, and on the federal level, so does the Air Force for servicemembers. Other agencies have voluntary physical fitness programs for their peace officers or none at all. ...
Trial reset for man who allegedly pulled gun on APD and got shot by a cop
The trial has been delayed for an Abilene man accused of pulling a gun on police in 2023 after he was told to show his hands. Abilene police then shot Robert Guevara Jr., 38. He survived and was supposed to be in court Monday for a jury trial before 42nd District Judge James Eidson, but Eidson's office has confirmed that the trial will not proceed this week and will be reset.
Abilene, Texas Pedestrian Tragically Dies After Being Struck By Train
On average, about 500 people are killed each year by a train in the United States. Union Pacific reported every three hours, a person or vehicle is involved in an accident with a train. That may sound scary, but compared with traffic accidents the odds of it happening to you are slim. Still, it happens, and unfortunately, it happened this morning in Abilene, Texas.
Street projects in Abilene for the week of June 10
ABILENE, Texas — Some Abilene drivers could run into detours or slowed traffic as they travel through the Key City this week. Grid N10 - North 10th Street to Ambler Avenue from North Mockingbird Boulevard to Grape Street. Alley and utility ditch requests. Concrete/street patch repair. Catclaw Drive -...
Singing cowboy Garrett Talamantes returns to THSRA Finals at Taylor County Expo Center
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Competitors at the Texas High School Rodeo Association (THSRA) Finals showcase their talents in the competition, and one contestant’s arguably strongest talent is his voice. Garrett Talamantes has been competing in the THSRA Finals for the past four years, earning him a spot as the Student President for the association. It’s […]
Cayman Jack Unveils New Margarita Sweet Heat Variety Pack
The Weekend Buzz is back for another Texas-sized sampling of adult beverages. This time we crack open some new brews from Cayman Jack with their Sweet Heat variety pack. We sit around and taste-test different adult beverages including spirits, beer, seltzers, and more. Then we give you our honest take on these beverages using our spidey senses.
Trio of Abilene gymnasts are ready to compete for Team Texas at nationals
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – Aaron Grow, Evan Banks, Tristan Reyna, and Coach Brandon Cooke are representing team Texas in the National Gymnastics Championships in Anaheim, California. How did four guys from Abilene earn the chance to compete in the country’s largest stage?. Tristan Reyna said, “I would...
Who or what will it be? AISD School Board plans to rename annex at Shotwell Stadium
Abilene ISD's Shotwell Annex might have a new name by next school year. AISD School Board members discussed the possibility of renaming the facility after late Abilene High coach John McCabe at a meeting this wee. During the public comment period at Monday's meeting, former School Board member Derek Hood...
The People's Plaza Balloon Battle makes a splash for families
Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink. That is, unless your mouth happened to be open when you took a water balloon to your noggin. The People's Plaza, a business center offering "creative spaces of every form and size" as "a place for all people to express themselves", held "The Balloon Battle" Saturday afternoon in their parking lot beside Catclaw Creek at 1290 S. Willis St. ...
Taylor County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Taylor County listed for $279,950 in May, up 0.2% from the previous month's $279,350, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price decreased 13.2% from $323,475. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
‘The whole State of Texas is here!’: Abilene hosts thousands of visitors for CALF, THSRA Finals
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene, Texas is home to more than 127,000 residents, and this week it’ll boast a few thousand more visitors for The Texas High School Rodeo Association Finals (THSRA Finals) and Children’s Art and Literacy Festival (CALF). Last Thursday, lots of contestants flocked to the Taylor County Expo Center to compete in […]
Here's what some Big Country coaches had to say on UIL playoff format change
The University Interscholastic League made a major change to the playoff format for high school sports other than football on Tuesday, and the response from Abilene and Big Country coaches has been positive. In a move that was widely expected, the UIL’s Legislative Council approved a split division format similar...
Big Country authorities warn against fawn-napping as fawn season begins
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — If you see a fawn alone in the wild, what should you do? As fawn season begins, local animal officials are warning against the frequent practice of fawn-napping.
Exploring The Haunting Texas Legend Of The Lady Of The Lake In Abilene
There are many tales of ghosts and other phenomena in Texas but have you ever heard of or experienced The Lady of the Lake at Fort Phantom in Abilene? Sit right back and prepare for the hairs on your neck to rise. The following is a tale of jealousy, love,...
Concerns surface as City of Abilene weighs options to reconstruct GV Daniels, Caesar Chavez rec centers
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As part of an approved $28 million bond to upgrade Abilene’s recreation centers, the city is looking into the logistics of teardowns and rebuilds. Above: (Left to right) GV Daniels Recreation Center, Caesar Chavez Recreation Center (courtesy of the City of Abilene) In a briefing Monday morning, the city proposed simultaneous […]
Man accused of Clovis killings, kidnapping to go to trial soon
CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of killing two women in Clovis and kidnapping an infant will have his trial next month. Alek Collins is accused of killing Samantha “Harley” Cisneros and Taryn Allen, shooting a five-year-old girl, and kidnapping an infant last month. Police claimed Collins took the infant to Abilene, Texas, carjacked an […]
Taylor County crash claims the life of a 10-year-old girl
Eight people were injured in the Big Country yesterday and one perished when two cars collided just south of Sweetwater, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The DPS has not released the name of the juvenile who perished in the crash. Not wearing a seatbelt ...
Local Student Qualifies for Texas High School Rodeo State Finals
Pampa, TX . –Tate Lee LeBlanc a Pampa native will be traveling to Abilene, Texas, June 6-15 to compete in the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals. The state finals rodeo is an annual, week-long event where high school students across Texas and surrounding states come and compete. Numerous awards, scholarships and the opportunity to represent Texas at the National High School Finals Rodeo held each July are all up for grabs.
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