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House of Horrors returns for 17th season of scares in Abilene
As October arrives in the Big Country, screams once again echo through one of the city's longest-running haunted attractions as Abilene's House of Horrors welcomes guests for another season at Doc's Bar & Grill, 2042 Farm to Market Road 1750. Founded in 2009, this year marks the haunt's 17th scare season. What began as a small family affair in Baird has grown into a major Halloween attraction in Abilene. "With each year, we're growing as far as scare actors with new people coming through," said Carrie Carrillo, the original founder of the haunt. "It's grown a lot." According to Carrillo, the haunted house originally started as just a small family project in Baird as a unique way to celebrate the spooky season. "We wanted to do something as a family, and my kids were involved with it, and they loved scaring people," said Carrillo. "It just kind of blossomed from there." As time went on, the haunt gradually made its way closer to the Abilene area, and in 2022, Carrillo recruited longtime scare actor Abel Perez to help run the attraction. "I was all for it," said Perez. "It was just a good time, and I really enjoyed the Halloween
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Boo at the Zoo preparations underway
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo is getting ready for its spooktacular annual celebration, Boo at the Zoo. The zoo welcomes families with trick-or-treating, costume contests, dancer parties, and a petting zoo. The zoo will also have a Hay Bale Maze, animal encounters, Folklórico dancers, corn pits, a creepy...
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Readers name Abilene's best coffee shop | Exclusive
Last month, we highlighted some of Abilene's most popular local coffee shops , ranging from longtime coffeehouse favorites to newer drive-thru concepts that have quickly gained a following. Then we asked readers to pick their favorite and vote to determine which coffee shop deserves the title of Abilene's best. After more than a week of voting and nearly 200 votes cast, the poll has closed, and the results are in. With 139 votes, accounting for 71.7% of the total vote, Scenic Route has claimed the top spot in commanding fashion, earning the title of Abilene's favorite local coffee shop. Statesman Coffee finished in second place with 7.8% of the vote, while Monks Coffee Shop took third place with 6.2%. More: APD officer named a Texas officer of the year More: I tried Angry Cactus before it opened. Here's what I thought | Exclusive As one of Abilene's newest coffee shops, Scenic Route has been providing the Abilene community with not only a space to gather but also a place to create after opening in February. While functioning as a traditional cafe serving delicious coffee drinks and baked treats, the cafe also operates as an artists' space, hosting local creatives who
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A Texas Drug Store Dating Back To 1923 Still Has An Iconic Soda Fountain And Grill
Drug stores used to be gathering places, not just places to pick up a prescription, and this Texas spot has been holding onto that tradition since 1923 with a soda fountain and grill that still serve up shakes, malts, and classic diner fare the way they did a century ago.
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Abilene Regional Airport breaks ground on terminal expansion, upgrades set for 2028
ABILINE, Texas — Construction is getting underway on a major expansion at Abilene Regional Airport, where officials marked a groundbreaking for a terminal improvement project designed to modernize and expand the facility. The first phase of the work focuses on one of the airport’s biggest challenges: space. Airport...
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Paws & Prayers: Abilene church celebrates annual Blessing of the Animals
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Dogs, cats and their families gathered Sunday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Abilene for the annual Blessing of the Animals. The tradition is held around October 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and creation. St. Francis is known for his deep love […]
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The Texas Restaurant Where Chicken Fried Steak Is The Main Attraction
Out in Rowena, Texas, where cotton fields stretch to the horizon and Highway 67 cuts through wide-open sky, sits a legendary steakhouse that’s been feeding hungry folks since the 1950s. Lowake Steak House doesn’t bother with fancy gimmicks or city pretensions. Instead, this no-nonsense spot serves up monster portions of perfectly cooked beef, crispy onion rings piled high, and a chicken fried steak so legendary that people drive hours just to taste it.
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I tried Angry Cactus before it opened. Here's what I thought | Exclusive
The lighting is moody, and the interior lands somewhere between electric cowboy and midcentury desert chic. What immediately caught my eye were the massive Western art prints illuminated by neon blue lighting. It's bold, unique and perfectly captures the restaurant's one-of-a-kind vibe. I was one of the lucky people to secure a dinner reservation for one of the training nights at Abilene's soon-to-open Angry Cactus restaurant, and in true reporter fashion, I am here to tell you what I saw and tasted at this exciting restaurant preview. I had high hopes. I won't lie. I've never visited the original location in San Angelo, but all the Facebook buzz had me believing I was in for a flavorful experience. My husband and I secured a reservation for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the first night of the restaurant's trial-run dinners. Upon entering, I expected good food, but what pleasantly surprised me was the decor. The vibrant interior transported me from Abilene into an electric desert oasis filled with statement artwork, cowhide sofas and abstract lighting fixtures. It's cool. It's hip. It comes across as trendy while also maintaining an original atmosphere that low-key reminds me of a downtown stockyard club.
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Four US Airports Quietly Launch Multi-Million Dollar Terminal Updates
Airports in several U.S. cities are moving ahead with infrastructure projects aimed at improving how terminals and airfields function during everyday operations and severe weather. The latest federal funding round targets drainage, terminal capacity, taxiways and aircraft parking areas, with the largest project centered on an airport already undergoing a...
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Angry Cactus announces grand opening in Abilene
The wait is finally over ... almost. After more than a year of planning and construction, the much-anticipated opening of Abilene's new Angry Cactus restaurant has finally been announced. According to a recent social media post from Angry Cactus, the restaurant will officially celebrate its grand opening on Monday, Oct. 19. The grand opening will operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. However, the community will have a chance to get a sneak peek at the new dining destination through training lunches and dinners beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29. Seating for the training events is limited, and reservations are required. Interested diners can make reservations here . The Abilene restaurant will be the second Angry Cactus location. The original restaurant opened in San Angelo in 2016 and was founded by owner and chef Timothy Condon. More: Suspect identified in Abilene animal cruelty case, police say More: New luxury apartments coming to Abilene Plans for the Abilene location were first announced in February 2025. The restaurant is recognized for its one-of-a-kind dining experience, featuring bold flavors, fresh Texas-sourced ingredients and an innovative approach to cooking. In addition to its food offerings, Angry Cactus features a full bar with craft
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Elvis Once Stopped At This Century-Old Texas Soda Fountain, And It’s Barely Changed Since
There are places in Texas that exist on maps, and then there are places that exist in memory, and Owl Drug Store in Coleman, Texas somehow manages to be both at the same time. The sign out front says it all. Big, bold letters spelling out “OWL PRESCRIPTIONS DRUGS” rise...
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Want to get closer to the Abilene Zoo animals? Here’s what you can do
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – During most visits to the Abilene Zoo, you can watch the animals from a distance, but did you know you can go inside some of the exhibits? Wild About It show host, Brittany Pelletz, is giving you a behind-the-scenes look at these additional Abilene Zoo encounters. They range from $25 to […]
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70 Vendors Selling Handmade Gifts At Sonflower Women's Ministry Fair, 2849 Beltway South
This Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Sonflower Women's Ministry Craft Show fills First Church of the Nazarene with handmade treasures from 70-plus vendors. Youth will serve food, and a silent auction benefits the music ministry.
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Sweetwater musicians keep the Tejano sound alive through passion
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Did you ever start a garage band trying to make it big? A Tejano band in Sweetwater is still rockin’, but only for the love and passion for music. “The passion is there. For us, it was ever since we were little kids,” accordionist for Grupo Castigo Junior Jimenez said. Inside […]
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Boo at the Zoo set to return to the Abilene Zoo this October
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo is preparing for the return of Boo at the Zoo, with the annual Halloween celebration beginning Oct. 10. The event will take place Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31, giving families multiple opportunities to experience Halloween-themed activities throughout the zoo.