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Big Country Beat: 12 arrests, Taylor Co. lightning fire & Abilene MPO concerns
ABILENE, Texas (BigCountryHomepage.com) – 10 arrests from a child predator sting out of Sweetwater leads this edition of Big Country Beat. Keep reading for a full look at the trending local articles of the week. This week’s top 5 in BCH’s Big Country Beat In a meeting last Tuesday, the Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) met to solidify […]
Sweetwater WASP Museum is hosting its annual homecoming and air show
SWEETWATER, Texas — The Women Air Force Service Pilots Museum in Sweetwater is having its annual homecoming and air show this weekend. All day Saturday at Avenger Field, you can walk through the museum, tour several aircraft, and watch the air show. The airshow will begin around 1 p.m....
Women in Aviation the theme for The 2024 Big Country AirFest
“Women in Aviation” is the theme for the Dyess Big Country AirFest 2024, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, on the West side of Abilene Regional Airport. The flightline will feature aircraft and displays from the W.A.S.P. Museum in Sweetwater. “The ability for AirFest attendees to purchase a...
Rabid animal confirmed in Sweetwater
SWEETWATER, Texas — The City of Sweetwater has confirmed a positive case of rabies in the area. The Sweetwater Animal Shelter is reminding the community to make sure their pets are up-to-date on their vaccines. Texas Department of State Health Services sayd rabies is a deadly virus of the...
Interstate 20 eastbound lanes near Roscoe temporarily closed Tuesday
NOLAN COUNTY, Texas — Nolan County drivers may experience detours Tuesday as main lanes of Interstate 20 eastbound near Roscoe will be closed Tuesday. A Texas Department of Transportation contractor will close the lanes on I-20 between mile markers 237 and 239 near Roscoe for continued construction of the US Hwy 84E to I-20E direct connector bridge. The closure will be in the daytime only.
North Runnels County Health District faces financial issues, at risk of closure
The North Runnels Hospital board met Friday evening to discuss whether the medical facilities, such as the hospital, nursing home, and EMS services, should close or stay open. Residents made a last stand to save the medical facilities and are looking for answers as to what caused the entire health district to struggle financially.
TSTC Wind Energy Technology students go from classroom to careers
SWEETWATER Four candidates for graduation in Texas State Technical College’s Wind Energy Technology program this semester have signed with companies either to begin or continue their careers in the wind energy industry. Sterling Hernandez will begin work at Oncor, while Joeangel Reyna will continue to work at RWE following...
Sweetwater ISD makes progress on 2023 bond improvements
SWEETWATER, Texas — Sweetwater ISD is making progress on its 2023 bond. A video and several photos were posted on the school's website showing the demolition progress. The school is tearing down the old gymnasium, agriculture buildings, and technology offices. It's making way for a new gym and CTE...
WASP Homecoming And Airshow To Kick Off in Sweetwater, TX
Avenger Field has become a well-known destination for historians and aviation enthusiasts alike in the last several years. The ability of the National WASP WWII Museum to tell the story of the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) has now moved into a new era. Their WASP Homecoming Celebration and Airshow will kickoff this weekend, April 26 and 27, with a great deal of aerial displays and activities for the whole family. Not only will this weekend support the education of the public, it will directly support ongoing efforts at the museum, with the funds from various pay to play and auctions available throughout the weekend supporting their Phase 3B expansion initiative.
Verdict: Abilene man accused of 2021 body dump found guilty in 4/5 charges
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Caleb Fears, a suspect in the 2021 murder of 23-year-old Sweetwater man, Adrian Vizzera, was found guilty of four out of five charges by a Taylor County jury Friday afternoon. According to court documents, Vizzera’s body was discovered the morning of October 15, 2021 near the Abilene Brush Center. It […]
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