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Uber picks once-rival Aurora to launch driverless truck offering in Texas
Nearly a decade after it began working on self-driving vehicles, Uber Technologies Inc. plans to haul freight fully autonomously for the first time later this year through an expansion of an earlier deal with Aurora Innovation Inc. The former rivals are aiming to ditch the human safety drivers they've been...
Texas Father Kills Entire Family Then Sets Home On Fire
An entire San Antonio family is dead after a tragic house fire however, investigators reveal a much darker truth beneath the deadly flames. Firefighters raced to a house fire in San Antonio and when they arrived, they discovered the home was completely engulfed in flames. During a search of the home, 4 people were found dead.
Many people didn’t know Pres. Carter made June ‘Black Music Month’ in the 70s | Here’s some Texas artists to enjoy!
In the late 1970s, President Jimmy Carter designated June as Black Music Month, a move that officially recognized the profound impact of Black musicians on American culture. This declaration was aimed at celebrating the contributions of Black artists across various genres, including jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and more. Black...
The Station That Introduced Color TV to Texas
June 25th is National Color TV Day. So, when did Texas see color TV for the first time? Well, we'll need to travel back just a couple of years to 1954 in Fort Worth, TX. The precursor to NBC 5/KXAS, WBAP was Texas' very first television station in '48. Although...
Texas again ranks as top state for best business climate
(The Center Square) – Texas keeps ranking first – from job creation to economic expansion to best business climate every year. This month and year was no different. Texas was recognized as the Best Business Climate in the U.S. in 2023 for the second consecutive year by Business Facilities magazine in its 20th Annual Rankings Report. “This year’s recognition of Texas is underpinned by sustained economic development activity throughout the...
Texans rally to help neighbors in New Mexico with wildfire recovery
Some 29 people remain missing and unaccounted for after fires swept through the town of Ruidoso, N.M. — and Texans in the El Paso area are banding together to help their neighbor to the west. Ruidoso residents had been evacuated since last week, but as they’re slowly being allowed...
South Texas needs rain. Tropical Storm Alberto didn’t deliver enough.
McALLEN — South Texas was prepared for a deluge. City officials distributed sandbags and planned road closures. Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster before Tropical Storm Alberto, which was projected to dump up to eight inches of rain in the Rio Grande Valley. But by the time...
$500 – $1,000 cash rewards offered for Abilene’s Wanted Criminals
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Cash rewards are being offered for information leading to the arrest of nine suspects wanted for various crimes in Abilene. Police are seeking these suspects for the following offenses: CrimeStoppers is offering $500 cash rewards for information that leads to the capture any of the suspects, and a $1000 cash reward for […]
Beware, Here’s 6 Things Texas Police Would Rather You Not Know
Police officers are very important in keeping the peace and ensuring public safety in Abilene. The officers I know are dedicated professionals committed to serving and protecting their communities. However, I've come to learn certain aspects of their work they would rather keep hidden from the public eye. Reader's Digest...
GALLERY: Flooding causes water rescues, road closures in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Heavy flooding is causing water rescues and road closures across the City of Abilene Tuesday. Emergency crews have already responded to water rescues in the areas of N 18th Street and Treadaway Boulevard, N 10th Street and Westmoreland Street, and along S 1st Street. Occupants were helped out of vehicles submerged […]
House fire spreads to neighboring home, causing $150,000 in damages
ABILENE, Texas — Multiple homes were damaged after a house fire Friday night. The Abilene Fire Department was called to the 2600 block of South 41st St. around 6 a.m. Friday, June 7. Crews saw smoke and flames when they arrived on the scene. Officials say strong winds caused...
More than half of Abilene's underpass water pumps failed during Tuesday's heavy rainfall
ABILENE, Texas — More than half of the water pumps in Abilene's underpasses did not work during yesterday's heavy rain. Flooding was the scene for many drivers on Tuesday morning during the heavy rains, as the water pumps failed to clear out the water. "Anytime the pumps fail, I...
Documents: Abilene man arrested in SWAT incident accused of robbing Long John Silvers
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene man arrested in a SWAT incident Tuesday night is accused of robbing a Long John Silvers. Samuel Fernandez was taken into custody at a south Abilene home after a SWAT team deployed multiple rounds of gas. Court documents state Fernandez was a former employee at the Long John Silvers […]
Crime Reports: Abilene man says girlfriend stabbed him with pin
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 4300 block of N 7th Street – Assault Family ViolenceA report was taken for assault […]
Abilene SWAT team involved in south Abilene standoff
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene police were involved in a SWAT situation in south Abilene Tuesday night. The standoff started at about 4:30 p.m. near Willis and South 3rd Streets. Police said Samuel Fernandez had a warrant out for aggravated robbery. Police said when they got to his house he...
Abilene woman creates local 'A Girl & A Gun' chapter to encourage sisterhood in firearm, safety classes
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - In search to diversify the shooting range, an Abilene woman created a local chapter to the national women's shooting league, A Girl & A Gun.
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