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A signature flavor is expanding across West Texas… But that’s only part of the story
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A San Angelo favorite is bringing its signature flavor to Abilene. The Angry Cactus is expanding into the SODA District, serving up the bold cuisine it’s become known for while launching something even bigger alongside it — a work and learn program created by Executive Chef and Owner Tim Condon, designed […]
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People Drive Miles To Dine At This Outstanding Rural Texas Restaurant
Tucked away in the small town of Buffalo Gap, Texas, Perini Ranch Steakhouse has earned a legendary reputation that stretches far beyond the Lone Star State. People travel hours just to sit down at this converted hay barn and taste what many call the best steak in the region. With...
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Texas' Creepy, Abandoned 1920s Zoo Has A Spooky Atmosphere To Explore And An Unsolved Crime
In the center of Texas, less than 2 hours from the often overlooked, charming Western hub of Fort Worth, lies a small town with a long history and an unusual attraction. History buffs may know Cisco as the site of an infamous Santa Claus robbery in 1927 and the place where hospitality magnate Conrad Hilton purchased his first hotel, but this town of nearly 4,000 residents was once known for a different reason: It was home to an exotic zoo and the world's largest concrete swimming pool. Both attractions have been abandoned for decades, leaving a spooky and atmospheric recreational area to explore, courtesy of a newly maintained trail that takes you past creepy, empty animal cages, a graffitied bear den, and a murky, pond-like pool that still houses remnants of a diving board and swing set. Don't worry about running into any bears, though; the Cisco bear met a mysterious, tragic fate in the 1930s as part of an unsolved crime that possibly contributed to its closure.
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Brad Elliott Joins Abilene’s ‘The Wolf’ For Afternoon Drive.
Brad Elliott has joined Community Broadcast Partners “95.1 The Wolf” KABW Abilene, TX, as afternoon host. Elliott arrived in Abilene in 1997 from KCHZ in Kansas City and spent a decade as Program Director of Cumulus Top 40 ”Power 103” KCDD. He later served as Operations Manager of The Wolf and sister station KORQ, then branded Top 40 “96Q,” in 2013. Most recently, Elliott worked at Townsquare Media's classic hits “100.7 Kool FM” KULL.
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Lions returning to Abilene Zoo in largest lion habitat in zoo history
ABILENE, Texas — Lions are returning to the Abilene Zoo, where they'll soon call the largest lion habitat in the zoo's history home. The new exhibit is part of the zoo's ongoing A Bold Adventure expansion and is designed to house a full pride of up to six lions, creating a larger, more natural environment for one of the world's most iconic species.
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Popular chain restaurant coming to Abilene
It's been a hot summer here in West Texas, but it looks like it's about to get a whole lot hotter with the addition of a new, spicy Asian restaurant, Teriyaki Madness , coming soon to Abilene. To be located at 6838 S. Clack St., Suite 2 , next to the new Five Guys and Teapioca Lounge, Teriyaki Madness has filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to renovate the 1,690 square foot space into Abilene's newest Asian restaurant. More: Abilene mom simplifies dinner stress with meal prep | Exclusive More: Three things to do this weekend in Abilene July 10-12 According to the TDLR report , construction began on May 10 and is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 10. The project's estimated cost is $300,000. Teriyaki Madness is a fast-casual Seattle-style Japanese concept restaurant that features large customizable Teriyaki bowls and a protein-packed menu with marinated chicken, steak, salmon, tofu and fresh veggies. The restaurant concept was founded in 2003 and has since grown to over 200 locations spread across 41 different states. (This story was updated to add new info.) This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Popular chain restaurant coming to Abilene
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Brad Elliott Joins 95.1 The Wolf in Abilene
Community Broadcast Partners has added Brad Elliott as afternoon host at Country KABW “95.1 The Wolf” in Abilene, TX. Elliott is a familiar voice in the market, returning home to fill a key daypart role. What We Know: Elliott previously worked in Abilene at Townsquare Media’s Classic Hits “100.7 Kool-FM” KULL, and also held positions […] The post Brad Elliott Joins 95.1 The Wolf in Abilene appeared first on Barrett Media .
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Abilene shelter sees surge in lost pets after Fourth of July, storms
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The days following the Fourth of July weekend have kept staff at the All Kind Animal Initiative busy as fireworks and severe weather led to an increase in lost and stray animals across the area. Shelby Lawrence, Chief Operating Officer of the All Kind Animal Initiative, said the holiday is typically […]
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Abilene mom simplifies dinner stress with meal prep | Exclusive
Alissa Guerra is a full-time mom and a full-time business owner, operating as the entrepreneurial mind and chief behind Mama Made Meal Prep , a local Abilene meal prep service. And Guerra's goal is simple. To take some of the stress off of her customers' plates by providing healthy and hearty, fully cooked meals while also prioritizing being a mom to her young son. "I'm so grateful that people love my food, and I'm getting to help families and, in turn, they're helping me financially be able to contribute to my family," said Guerra. "And I get to have five of those seven days with my son. I have to cook one day; I deliver the next, and the rest I still get to be a stay-at-home mom." It all started in January of 2026, when Guerra's mom said she wanted to start eating healthier and began asking Guerra to meal-prep lunches for her to bring to work. "I started making balanced meals just for her, and before long, people at her work were seeing and smelling her lunches and started asking where she got them," said Guerra. "And that's when I got the courage to start." At the time,
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From rescue to release: Giving Big Country wildlife a second chance
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – This is the goal for every wildlife rescue. It’s one of the best parts of the job, but it’s also a bittersweet day when volunteers return wild animals to the wild. At Big Country Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, they rescue, rehabilitate, and release wild animals on local land with permission from the […]
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Abilene Stroller Walking Club: Exercise, friendships for moms
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – There’s a new program for parents of little ones that offers indoor exercise and socialization. It’s not your typical workout class. There’s no instructor or skill level needed. The City of Abilene’s Stroller Walking Club is held at G.V. Daniels Park from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays. Parents are […]
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Rebel Fest Returns To Potosi Live August 22 With William Clark Green, Jacob Stelly, And Eight Performers
Rebel Fest returns to Potosi Live on August 22 for its fifth year, with William Clark Green headlining a lineup built around friendship, family, and the memory of Robert Ybarra.
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Buck Creek Mountain Bike Trail offers hidden outdoor adventure just north of Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Tucked away on the edge of Abilene sits one of the Big Country’s best-kept outdoor secrets. The Buck Creek Mountain Bike Trail spans about 13.5 miles and offers riders everything from beginner-friendly paths to challenging terrain, all while winding through scenic West Texas landscapes filled with wildlife. For the latest episode […]
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Abilene celebrates new mural honoring area history
For Abilene's future, the writing's on the wall . Or in this case, the paint. The Key City welcomed its latest mural July 3 with a ribbon cutting and free Cokes. Presented on the north-facing wall on a warehouse located at 113 Cherry St., the 100-foot-long western scene rises 25 feet to the building's roof. Artist Caleb Crisp was contracted by Texas Monthly Studio on behalf of Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages to paint the mural to celebrate the 250th birthday of the nation and to honor Texas towns. The scene depicts a cowboy astride his horse on a ridge, holding a bottle of Coke in his left hand. Buffalo can be seen running across the arid plain and in the distance, a modern city rises before the sun. Crisp said Jake Messa and a graffiti artist who only goes by Julian assisted him on the project. "It's past, present and future Abilene," Crisp said. "Kind of like both the blue collar aspect of (Abilene), but also the future we're going into with this new AI plant and all the other cool things that are being added." Erin Kubatzky, the director of operations for Texas Monthly Studio, explained how Abilene came to
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Tucked Away In A Small Texas Town, This Restaurant Is A Destination All Its Own
Texas has small towns that look quiet right up until lunch starts making noise. That is usually the first clue. A place can sit far from big-city buzz, surrounded by ordinary streets and easygoing local rhythm, then somehow become the exact restaurant people keep bringing up like they have discovered buried treasure with better napkins.