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$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 […]
PLEASE HELP: Abilene police seeking to identify robbery suspect
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene police are seeking to identify a convenience store robbery suspect. This suspect was caught on camera taking an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register, as well as other items, at the store in north Abilene before fleeing the scene. Anyone with information on this suspect’s whereabouts or identity […]
Abilene police searching for woman connected to Ulta theft
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene police are searching for a woman in connection to a theft at Ulta. Police circulated pictures of the woman on social media Tuesday, saying she, “may have information regarding a theft that occurred at the Ulta store in the Abilene Mall back in March.” Anyone with information on this woman’s […]
Trail-blazing women recognized in Abilene
Five women of Abilene were honored Monday as women of outstanding achievement in addition to five female scholarship winners who were declared as women with promise and courage. The Women of Outstanding Achievement recognized Jennifer Eller, Patty Fuentes, Kari Leong, Amanda O'Connor and Jessica Simonetti for their contributions to Abilene and its surrounding communities. ...
Crime Reports: False teeth reported stolen during Abilene burglary
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 1100 block of S San Jose Drive – Theft of PropertyJewelry worth $1,200 and […]
Do you see the Virgin Mary? Abilene mural weathered by time shows possible holy figure
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – In a North Abilene neighborhood sits a proud mural of the Alamo painted on a fence. But what lies within? The owner of the mural seems to think time has carved an image of a pious deity of sorts. What do you think? The Abilene man, who painted the mural years […]
Abilene man accused of sharing intimate videos with victim’s child family member
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene man accused of sharing intimate videos of a victim with her child family member has been arrested. Fernando Caballero was taken into custody on a warrant for Publish Intimate Visual Material Saturday in connection to an incident that happened in December 2023. Court documents state the adult victim’s child […]
Two Braum's locations in the works for Abilene
ABILENE, Texas — Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy is building two locations in North Abilene. That's according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. One location is listed at 1540 Ambler Avenue while the other location is listed at 1327 N. Judge Ely Blvd. 1327 N. Judge Ely...
Cinco de Mayo parade and celebration to roll through Downtown Abilene
The Abilene community is invited to take part in an early Cinco de Mayo parade and celebration in Downtown Abilene. The evening of fun will be Friday, May 3rd and will feature live bands, food trucks, mariachi, and ballet folkorico dancing. Lineup for the parade begins at 5:30 pm, with the parade starting at 6:00 pm, and the festival will begin at 7:00 pm.
Multiple Big Country counties under Severe Thunderstorm watches & warnings
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Weather) – The National Weather Service (NWS) issued Severe Thunderstorm watches and warnings to parts of the area Tuesday evening. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms were predicted possibilities north of I-20 through 10:00 p.m. Tuesday. The following four counties are under Severe Thunderstorm Warnings: The following five counties are under Severe Thunderstorm […]
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