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This 103-Year-Old Texas Drug Store Still Serves Up Old-Fashioned Magic at Its Soda Fountain and Grill
Count every owl figurine in this drugstore correctly, and you can earn a free burger. That’s a real deal, and the place is packed with owls. Good luck keeping your focus. The prize burger has been on the menu since the store opened. The soda fountain still mixes Black Cows, floats, and malts at an antique bar. That bar came all the way from a shuttered pharmacy in North Carolina.
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The Best Milkshakes In Texas Are Hiding At This Tiny 100-Year-Old Soda Fountain
Hidden in plain sight on the main street of Coleman, Texas, Owl Drug Store has been quietly making some of the best milkshakes in the state for a hundred years, and most of Texas still hasn’t gotten the memo. That’s about to change. The building announces itself with...
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‘Yellowstone’ star Forrie J. Smith shares personal story ahead of Ben Richey Celebrity Rodeo in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A little grit, a helping hand and someone who believes in you can make all the difference. It’s a message “Yellowstone” actor Forrie J. Smith knows firsthand. Smith, best known for portraying Lloyd Pierce on the hit television series “Yellowstone,” is in Abilene for the Ben Richey Boys Ranch Celebrity Rodeo […]
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‘Yellowstone’ star Forrie J. Smith shares personal story ahead of Ben Richey Celebrity Rodeo in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A little grit, a helping hand and someone who believes in you can make all the difference. It's a message "Yellowstone" actor Forrie J. Smith knows firsthand. Smith, best known for portraying Lloyd Pierce on the hit television series "Yellowstone," is in Abilene for the...
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Behind the magic of Abilene’s Storybook Gardens
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Beloved children’s book characters, local artistry and community generosity come together at Abilene’s Storybook Gardens, where families can experience the magic of childhood stories through life-size sculptures and beautifully landscaped spaces. On Big Country Trails and Tales, host Shelly Womack visits the Clear Fork Bank Storybook Garden and the Adamson-Spalding Storybook […]
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A new sports bar Is coming to west Abilene
A new sports bar is coming soon, as a local favorite, Mona's Sports Bar prepares to expand with a second location in West Abilene. According to co-owner Adrianna Carmona, the business is in the final stages of the licensing process and plans to open Mona's Sports Bar 2 to the public on Dec. 1. "I'm just happy that we can bring something fresh and be able to keep it safe for everybody," said Carmona. "It's going to be a good place to drink and watch some sports and not have to worry about any problems." The new location will open at 3525 N. Sixth St. in the former home of the Horseshoe Bar, which Carmona said recently closed its doors earlier this year. "It's had a lot of renovations done to it," said Carmona. "It's pretty nice and cleaned up from what it used to be, so that's pretty exciting." Carmona, who has worked as a bartender for 12 years, took over ownership of Mona's Sports Bar last year after being presented with the opportunity to lead the business. She said the transition gave her a chance to make changes she believes are needed in Abilene's bar scene. More: Who
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Flying Biscuit Café Bringing Everyday Brunch to Abilene
The Flying Biscuit Café plans to open at 2447 N. Judge Ely Boulevard in Abilene, according to a project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The filing describes a 3,845-square-foot restaurant build-out with an estimated cost of $350,000. Construction is scheduled to begin December 1, 2026, and finish March 1, 2027.
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Inside the wild world of Tuscola’s animal content creator
TUSCOLA, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Aleah Lynn is an animal content creator and lives on her farm in Tuscola. She’s best known as “Cataleah” and has millions of followers across social media, including YouTube and TikTok. Katalina was inspired by the late Steve Irwin as a child. She is also an animal educator and conservationist. She […]
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Ben Richey Celebrity Rodeo brings Yellowstone’s Forrie J. Smith to Abilene
The Ben Richey Celebrity Rodeo is coming to the Taylor Telecom Arena at the Taylor County Expo Center on Saturday, Oct. 24, with local personalities, mutton bustin' and a special guest from the hit series "Yellowstone." The event raises money for Ben Richey Boys Ranch & Family Program, an Abilene...
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Monarch butterflies stop at Abilene Zoo during fall migration
ABILENE, Texas — Thousands of monarch butterflies are migrating south for the winter, with some stopping at the Abilene Zoo. Several garden beds and trees at the zoo are covered with butterflies. Visitors should come soon to see the butterflies, though harsh weather could affect how many are visible.
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Abilene gets cheesy for a good cause at 9th annual Big Cheese event
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – How much do you love mac and cheese? While most cook-offs focus on brisket and barbecue, this event put one of the cheesiest dishes in the spotlight. Roughly 400 people sampled a variety of mac and cheese dishes from across Abilene at the ninth annual ‘The Big Cheese,’ benefiting Big Brothers […]
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Seven Texas Steakhouses Where The Ribeye Comes Off A Mesquite Fire
Mesquite is the tough, twisty tree that grows all over Texas ranch country, and it burns hot enough to put a serious crust on a steak. Plenty of restaurants say they grill, but the places on this list actually cook their beef over mesquite wood. Some sit on working ranches,...
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8 West Texas Diners Where the Coffee Still Pours Like It’s 1965
West Texas has a lot of open road, and the best pit stops are the diners with a warm mug waiting at the counter. Some serve breakfast all day, some serve pie, and some serve stories along with the eggs. Grab your keys and pick a booth, because these eight spots keep the old-school diner spirit alive across the big sky.
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Plant now, shade later: the best trees for the Big Country
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As temperatures begin to cool across West Texas, fall offers homeowners an opportunity to plant trees and shrubs before next summer’s heat returns. Adam Andrews, owner of Willow Creek Gardens in Abilene, says fall is among the best time to plant shade and ornamental trees because cooler temperatures and shorter days […]
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Which Abilene chef will be The Big Cheese? Find out Thursday
Time to smile and say not only "Cheese" but also, "More please." Big Brothers Big Sisters of Abilene is returning with The Big Cheese, that culinary celebration of queso and noodles as imagined by Key City chefs at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Abilene Convention Center. If variety is the spice of life, then each iteration of this classic dish will be set to sizzle. Mac and cheese options are set to run the gamut, from classically comfortable samples to new visions aiming to elevate any previous imagining of what the dish is meant to be. More: New learning center for children coming to Abilene Attendees will vote on their favorites in three categories: People's Choice, Kid's Choice and Judges' Choice. The evening finishes with an overall winner declared as The Big Cheese. More: Key City canines promenade in costume for Howl-O-Ween at Camp Barkeley This year's competitors are: 2Gingers Catering Abilene Convention Center Buffalo Wild Wings Food Theorie Mezamiz Coffee House Morrison Food Services at Hendrick Health Outback Steakhouse Potter's Pizza Sharon's Barbeque & Catering United Supermarkets Guests can also participate in the "Never Cook Again" raffle to win gift carts from participating vendors. Tickets are $35 for adults
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Texas Master Naturalists Bring Science And Nature Festival To Abilene State Park This Saturday
Melissa Morris from Texas Master Naturalists stopped by The Weekend Buzz to talk about cleaning up an old building near the studios and keeping Abilene looking sharp while AI data centers reshape the skyline.
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Abilene Studio Neighbors Rallied To Clean Up An Abandoned Building That Had Become A Magnet For Squatters
An abandoned building next to Abilene studios sat filled with trash and broken windows until a local story sparked action. Now the cleanup crew and city have boarded it up, though the work continues.