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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 […]
Snyder Fire Dept. conducts safety training for emergency weather driving
SNYDER, Texas — Because firefighters answer the call at any time of the day, even in dangerous weather conditions, Snyder Fire Department took part in a driving safety course to learn how to drive the firetruck safely in bad weather. "Even though the roads might freeze, we're still gonna...
UPDATED: Storms have exited the area
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - update 2:40 a.m. - Storms have moved east of U.S. 83, now affecting Texoma region. The severe weather threat has ended for the South Plains. update 1:22 a.m. - A few severe thunderstorms are moving eastward over the Rolling Plains. Severe warnings are in place for 1″ hail and 60mph wind.
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....
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...
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...
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.
Suspect in custody for string of arsons in Snyder since 2019
SNYDER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A man from Snyder has been arrested as a suspect for committing arson in the town since 2019. According to City of Snyder Fire Chief/ Fire Marshal Nathan Hines, a suspect has been apprehended who’s believed to be “the arsonist responsible for a string of destructive fires that plagued our community […]
Extra Innings Team of the Week: Snyder Lady Tigers
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - The No. 10 Snyder Lady Tigers are the Extra Innings Team of the Week. They beat Levelland on Friday to clinch their first District Title since 2015, when they went to State, to finish the regular season 25-2-1 and 9-1 in district. Head Coach Regina Cummings...
Region I-4A/5A track: Estacado boys 800 relay returns to state; Snyder's Castillo wins 400
A year ago, when three freshmen made up the team, it was a pleasant surprise when Estacado qualified for the state track meet in the 800-meter relay. With that experience, a return trip to Austin became expected. Even if the group was breaking in a new member. Devoryea Boyd, Cedric Ross, Donivan Torrez and...
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...
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