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PBS documentary examines data centers’ impact on Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A new PBS documentary is taking a closer look at the rapid growth of data centers in Abilene and the impact these developments may have on the community. The 21-minute segment examines a range of topics surrounding the Stargate project, including concerns raised by nearby...
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This Enchanting Texas Garden Feels Like Stepping Into a Beloved Children’s Book
Right in the heart of Abilene sits a whimsical park where your favorite childhood tales spring to life in bronze and stone. The Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden transforms beloved characters from classic children’s books into larger-than-life sculptures you can touch, climb on, and photograph. With over 350 five-star reviews and a reputation as one of the most charming spots in West Texas, this downtown treasure proves that Abilene really does deserve its title as the Storybook Capital of America.
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Annual Pine Street Shootout re-enactment returns to Frontier Texas! Museum
Rain was threatening on Saturday, at high noon, as visitors of the Frontier Texas! museum sat down, ready for a glimpse into Abilene’s history. More than 140 years after shots were fired on Pine Street, a cast of volunteer actors and historical re-enactors work alongside museum staff to bring to life the people involved in one of Abilene's most infamous frontier-era gunfights.
American Songwriter
Born in Texas 73 Years Ago Today, One-Half of the Most Successful Duo in Country Music History
Some things just work. Brooks & Dunn is one of them. Ronnie Dunn brings the grit with his soulful, raspy baritone, while Kix Brooks keeps it more lighthearted with his playful, conversational tone. More than three decades after landing their first number-one country hit with “Brand New Man”, sold-out crowds are still singing along to “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” and “Neon Moon”. Today, Ronnie Dunn—born June 1, 1953, in Coleman, Texas—is celebrating his 73rd birthday just a few weeks after Brooks & Dunn picked up its record 18th Duo of the Year trophy at the 61st annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
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ICAN seeks to restore historic Woodson Elementary School in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas — Community leaders in Abilene are working to preserve a key piece of the city’s Black history by restoring the former Woodson Elementary School campus. Established in 1936, the school served African American students during segregation and remained open until integration in 1969. Leaders with the ICAN committee say the building represents an important part of Abilene’s educational and cultural legacy.
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GALLERY: Abilene Zoo welcomes rare fossa pups
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo's fossas, Lavavolo and Hazo, welcomed a litter of pups on Friday. Fossas are cat-like predators native to Madagascar, whose population has been on the decline since the 1980s. According to the AZA, there are just 35 fossas in captivity in the U.S. The...
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The Abilene connection to beloved actor Fess Parker | Opinion
The 1950s and 1960s introduced Americans to television and riveted audiences with tales of the frontier. One of the most noted actors of the era was Texan Fess Parker. He became one of the most popular actors of the time, giving life to legendary American figures such as Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone in his portrayals. Fess Elisha Parker Jr. was born in Fort Worth in 1924. At a young age, he moved with his family to a farm outside San Angelo where he grew up. His childhood was largely uneventful, but this soon changed. When World War II erupted, he enlisted in the Navy. He was too tall to become a pilot as he had hoped, and he eventually served as a radio operator in the Marines. After his discharge from the service, he enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene in 1946 through the GI Bill. His interest in acting developed, and he appeared in a number of student plays. The next year, he transferred to the University of Texas where he majored in history. He earned a history degree from UT in 1950 and transferred to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles to study theater history.
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Abilene community reflects on meaning of Memorial Day
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — What many once knew as Decoration Day began in May 1868 and was observed under that name for a century. Originally created to honor Union soldiers who died during the Civil War, the observance evolved after the World Wars into a day of remembrance for all U.S. military members who died while […]
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Public Art Projects Appear in Abilene, Fort Worth, San Angelo & San Antonio
New public art projects are popping up in locations around Texas, including the atrium of the Abilene Heritage Square Library, Santa Fe Park in San Angelo, Sycamore Park in Fort Worth, and the San Pedro Creek in downtown San Antonio. In April, the City of Fort Worth Public Art Program...
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GALLERY: City mourns loss of Abilene fire fighter Hunter Patterson
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene residents and employees from all backgrounds took some time Thursday to remember the life of Abilene fire fighter Hunter Patterson. Patterson’s funeral service was held at First Baptist Church in town around 2:00 p.m., attendees packing the seats as they shared love and memories. His body was then transported in […]
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Meet Bahari, the Abilene Zoo’s newest arrival
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Zoo has welcomed a new baby steenbok. Courtesy of the Abilene Zoo Bahari, the son of Kira, was born recently at the zoo and is already showing a fearless personality as he explores his surroundings. Zoo staff said he has been under standard keeper care the past week and […]
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CALF 2026 Grand Opening of Clear Fork Bank Storybook Garden and Hundred Acre Wood
Grab a pot of honey and your favorite Winnie-the-Pooh book written by A.A. Milne and plan your trip to the Hundred Acre Wood at the 14th Children’s Art + Literacy Festival! We are celebrating Pooh’s 100th anniversary and the art of the book’s original illustrator, Ernest H. Shepard, with four days of fun for the whole family, June 11-14.
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GALLERY: Demolition begins at KTXS-TV studios after June 2025 microburst destruction
ABILENE, Texas — Demolition crews have begun tearing down the heavily damaged KTXS-TV studios nearly one year after a powerful microburst devastated the station’s broadcast facility on June 8, 2025. Station officials confirmed this week that the entire structure will be razed following months of structural assessments and...
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Main library shelves empty as hundreds of thousands of books move to Heritage Square
ABILENE, Texas — Rows of shelves that once held hundreds of thousands of books are now bare at the main library as staff prepare for a major move to a new Heritage Square location. Public Services Manager Alyssa Crow said the relocation involves far more than just packing up...