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Outlaws and Legends festival sets the stage with iconic lineup for its 15th ride
ABILENE, Texas — The 15th annual Outlaws and Legends festival has announced its schedule for the two-day event. The music festival, which is set for March 20 and 21, kicks off with Kin Faux at 2 p.m. the 20th, with a variety of artists taking the stage each day.
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7 Modest Seafood Houses in Texas Along the Gulf Coast Known for Standout Shrimp Plates
Texas, with its sprawling Gulf Coast, boasts an array of humble seafood houses that excel in serving delicious shrimp plates. These seven establishments, each unique in its own charm, are celebrated for their flavorful dishes, capturing the essence of coastal dining. From traditional recipes to innovative twists, these spots offer...
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Bite of West Texas: A family serving flavor across Breckenridge and Graham
BRECKENRIDGE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – On today’s episode of Bite of West Texas, we’re sharing the story of a local couple who are serving up big flavors across two Texas towns. Meet Neri and Jonathan Gonzalez, the owners of two unique restaurants in Breckenridge and Graham. Neri’s on the Square — Graham, Texas When the couple […]
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Abilene Zoo dazzles with 1.2 million lights in Christmas Celebration
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo is once again lighting up the holiday season with its annual Christmas Celebration, featuring a dazzling display of 1.2 million lights. Thanks to a long-standing partnership with Reliant, the event has grown into a massive walk-through experience filled with color, sound, and Christmas spirit.
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Abilene Zoo kicks off the holiday season with a winter wonderland this Friday
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo is set to transform into a winter wonderland as its annual Christmas celebration kicks off this weekend for the sixth year in a row, inviting families to ring in the holiday season with lights, characters and festive activities. The event will run nightly...
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Bob Dylan coming to Abilene this spring
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Bob Dylan will be coming to Abilene this Spring. The Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour will be at the Abilene Auditorium May 1, 2026. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert is set to begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are priced $134.50, $85.50, and $65.50 individually, and […]
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Abilene Zoo expands annual Christmas Celebration with more nights and more lights
The Abilene Zoo is bringing back one of its most popular holiday traditions, expanding its annual Christmas Celebration with an extra night and more than a million lights for families to enjoy. The event, powered by Reliant, runs Dec. 12–23 and transforms the zoo into a winter wonderland filled with festive displays and activities.
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Outlaws & Legends Opens 2026 Texas Songwriter Competition in Abilene
If you’ve got original songs, Texas grit, and a dream of performing in front of thousands, saddle up because the Outlaws & Legends 2026 Songwriter Competition is officially open. This is your shot to earn a spot on the biggest one-stage event in the entire state of Texas, and...
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Christmas parade, other events on Breckenridge’s December calendar
With 16 days left before Christmas, the Breckenridge community has already celebrated several holiday-related events with still more on the calendar. Since mid-November, local organizations have hosted events such as the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce’s Mingle and Jingle — including downtown shopping, the community Christmas tree lighting, the tamale championship and more — the Craft Guild’s annual craft show, East Elementary’s Breakfast with Santa, the Humane Society’s Pet Photos with Santa, the National Theatre’s concert, and more.
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Bankhead Theater Offers Magic Moments
By Linda Spetter Something magic has been happening at the Lyric Art Center in Eastland. More than 30 people in the Bankhead Community Theater group have been preparing “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens to be presented Dec. 11-14 at the Lyric. At a rehearsal last Thursday night,...
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Santa climbs aboard a C-130J at Dyess Air Force Base for annual holiday celebration
ABILENE, Texas — On Sunday afternoon, children took photos with Santa inside a C-130J Super Hercules and participated in a variety of activities at the annual Santa in a Herc event at Dyess Air Force Base. Hundreds of locals enjoyed holiday music, hot chocolate, and even had a chance to pet therapy dogs during the celebration.
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A New McDonald’s Might Be Replacing This Building in Abilene, Texas
A new fast-food project is planned in Abilene, according to a recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The filing lists plans for a McDonald’s restaurant at a site on Buffalo Gap Road, raising interest in how this corner might change over the next year. The project carries an expected construction window from April to October 2026, and we will keep an eye on it as work gets closer.
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Abilene's Biscuit Bar closes due to rising costs and economic challenges
ABILENE, Texas — A restaurant in Abilene has closed its doors for good, citing rising costs, supply chain instability, and ongoing economic challenges. The Biscuit Bar, located on North Judge Ely Boulevard in the Allen Ridge area, shut down effective immediately. In a statement, the company says increasing expenses...