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Abilene residents celebrate Independence Day with neighborhood parades
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Neighborhoods around the Big Country celebrated early this morning with a Fourth of July parade. Numerous parades and events have occurred across the Big Country and the Nation. For River Oaks and Hillcrest neighborhoods, it has been a long-standing tradition to host their parades. Before noon, neighbors gathered together on decorated […]
Abilene residents react to Texas law ending annual vehicle inspections
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Some Abilene residents and local auto shops are concerned after Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3297 into law, eliminating the annual safety inspection requirement for Texas drivers. The legislation was signed by Governor Abbot back in 2023 and will not take effect until January 1, 2025. This new law only […]
Abilene’s Awesome Fireworks Show: Followed by the Fire Scare
Fireworks in Abilene have been a tradition for at least half a century. However, this year felt a little different, with the Fourth of July celebrated on Wednesday, July 3rd. Nonetheless, the display was beautiful and incredible, leaving me to say, "Wow! This is happening in our city, how awesome is this?"
Abilene Community Band delights audience with July 4th Patriotic Concert
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Flutes, baritones, trumpets and more could be heard from the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest as the Abilene Community Band performed their 25th July 4th Patriotic Concert on Thursday afternoon. More than 100 Abilenians gathered to listen to a medley of patriotic music, which Abilene Community Band Director Joe Stevens […]
West Texas Weekend, July 5-7
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. 9:30 a.m. - City of Abilene Parks and Recreation Red, White, Blue Bingo...
South Abilene ready for a Spectacular night
Organizers have put the finishing touches on Wednesday evening's WesTex Connects 25th annual Fireworks Spectacular & Drone Show. For the first time, this year's fireworks show will be held at Wylie High School's Hugh Sandifer Stadium. In past years, the show has been held at the Festival Gardens near the Abilene Zoo. Not...
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