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Betty is looking for her forever home. You can meet her at The Taylor Jones Humane Society.

Oktoberfest is the world's most famous beer festival, and is thought to have begun in the Bavarian region of Munich, Germany. It is usually celebrated from September through the first weekend in October even though the name Oktoberfest has led many to believe it is an October-only event. With Oktoberfest,...

Disclaimer:This content is written with the help of AI. Abilene, Texas is a city with a diverse culinary scene, and seafood is no exception. There are many great seafood restaurants in Abilene, but here are six of the best:

Good times were on tap Saturday as the Abilene Beer Summit made its return. Held on the Frontier Texas! parade ground, this was the second year for the cerveza-sampling soiree after a hiatus over the previous two years due to the pandemic. There were over 45 breweries and more than...

The Swenson House at 1726 Swenson Street was built in 1910 by W.G. and Shirley Swenson. Originally built on 58 acres, it now sits on a two-acre city block. Today the Swenson House is on the Register of Historic Places, and used for weddings, receptions, parties, and of course, Haunted Abilene. The house is currently owned by the Swenson House Historical Society, a nonprofit organization.

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Many people in the Big Country are mourning the loss of longtime KBCY radio personality Terry Diamond, who died early Thursday morning after a longtime battle with breast cancer. Although she was commonly known as Terry Diamond across the waves, Terry Myers was also known as a wife, mother, and friend […]

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Abilene.

CLYDE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Starbucks has made its way to Clyde! Early Monday morning, folks were able to get their coffee fix without driving too far. Sat between Whataburger and Sonic, the new Starbucks lives at 1550 North Access Road just off of I-20. Images above are courtesy of Clyde CISD and Asher Mendez In […]

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – When visiting the zoo, guests typically see lions and giraffes, but on Saturday, people gathered from all around the Big Country to meet Bluey, a cartoon character known for her silly adventures. Visitors spent the morning enjoying breakfast with an exclusive Bluey meet and greet. Afterward, more guests lined up to […]

The 12th Armored Division Museum is opening up its doors this year to host its Annual Haunted House tour inside the museum. When you come to think of it, the museum is a perfect place to have a haunted house tour. And with all that old war gear and equipment, there's just something creepy about that.

The student-run Hispanos Unidos club put together its annual Entra a La Plaza to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Attendees were able to experience authentic Hispanic traditions like traditional Hispanic food, dancing with live music, a petting zoo, and offered selections from local businesses like Mary’s Paleteria. Bidi Bidi Banda made a special appearance, closing the night with a Selena Tribute.

ABILENE, Texas (BigCountryHomepage.com) – It was a week full of traffic terror. We lost the lives of two Big Country teens, and others are thankful to be alive after a freak accident. Every week, we take a look at the stories our readers and viewers are diving into the most for Big Country Beat. This […]

From the costumes to the decoration to the ghost stories, Halloween is a pretty epic holiday. And like other holidays, there are some parts of the U.S. that celebrate better than others. Who Has The Scariest Halloween Decorations?. According to MarthaStewart.com, an examination of Google search terms showed more people...

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) –  KTAB and KRBC News have received two Lone Star Emmy Nominations in the ‘Military News’ and the ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ categories. This is the first time News Director Manny Diaz has been nominated, and the first time KTAB/KRBC has been nominated in more than a decade. Earlier this year, Diaz […]

The Abilene Philharmonic opens their first masterworks concert of the 2023-24 season with From Darkness to Light on Saturday, September 23rd at 7:30pm at the Abilene Convention Center. This concert will showcase the Brahms Double Concerto for Violin and Cello where two incredible guest artists, Chloé Kiffer and Horacio Contreras...

Beginning Oct. 2, we are excited to bring to our readers a refreshed comics section with some new comics that we have not been able to offer before. That's when you may notice some changes in the daily and Sunday comics pages for both print and the e-newspaper. These changes...

🍻🎉 Heads up, beer enthusiasts! The Abilene Beer Summit 2023 is right around the corner. Get ready to immerse yourself in a unique craft beer experience on Sat, Sep 23 from 2pm to 6pm. This is not just any beer fest, it's an event that promises to expand your beer horizon! 🍺

There is no shortage of delicious food in Abilene. Whether you want Chinese, Italian, Tex-Mex, or homestyle, the Key City has it all. But what if you're looking for a place where you can stuff your face with an all-you-can-eat buffet? We got that covered too. The cool thing about...

Yesterday, September 18, was National Cheeseburger Day, and I got the great idea to celebrate by going and buying one of my favorite cheeseburgers in West Texas. For a one-and-only classic and favorite of West Texans, I went to Larry's Better Burger Drive-In, where you can still buy a burger, fries and drink for under eight bucks.

Gay Beitscher generously gives her time, energy, ideas, and dollars to The Grace Museum and other local groups. She truly loves and supports the arts, and Abilene is all the better for it. The Grace will honor Gay at its annual Grace Gala fundraiser Sept. 30. Why does she support...