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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 man helps neighbors clean up storm damage, asks for nothing in return
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – After strong winds ripped through Abilene on Sunday, many residents were left assessing damage and figuring out how to clean up their properties. For Gwen Allison, that cleanup came with an unexpected act of kindness from a stranger. Allison was trying to figure out how to clean up her yard when […]
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Big Country residents still picking up the pieces after Sunday's severe storms
ABILENE, Texas — Severe storms that swept across the Big Country on Sunday left behind widespread damage, and for many residents, the recovery is far from over. Days after the storms moved through, some homes and businesses are still dealing with the aftermath. While cleanup efforts continue, some residents...
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Local business damaged by recent storm, fire
Integrity Plumbing, located at 101 N. Dairy St., has been damaged twice this week — first when Sunday evening’s storm tore off part of the roof and then again on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, when fire engulfed the back portion of the building. Breckenridge Fire Chief Malcolm Bufkin...
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‘It sounded like a train’: Abilene family recalls roof caving in during powerful storm
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A West Texas family is beginning the difficult process of rebuilding after a powerful storm left their home severely damaged and unsafe to live in. Leticia Swapp said she and her husband had just returned home when the weather quickly took a turn. After bringing their dogs inside, the family rushed […]
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Abilene reminds residents they are responsible for storm debris on private property
ABILENE, Texas — As crews continue clearing damage from recent storms, the City of Abilene is reminding residents that storm recovery is a shared responsibility, with municipal workers focused on public property while homeowners and businesses are responsible for debris on their own land. City crews are prioritizing the...
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Some still without power as Abilenians clean up after severe storm
Abilene and the Big Country continued to wrestle Tuesday with the aftermath of Sunday night's severe weather and the damage wreaked by the storm's 75-mph wind. With Monday's weather clearing, residents turned to cleaning the debris left over from the previous evening's event. Numerous tree limbs were reported down across Abilene, and for much of the day, the sound of chainsaws were heard in most neighborhoods. Electrical service continued to be spotty in its coverage and challenging in its restoration. Crews were spread across the city and broader area as they worked to repair damage. AEP estimated 26,000 customers were left without power in the wake of the storm. By Monday, that number had dropped to 6,000 customers. At noon Tuesday, the utility advised 2,300 customers were still without electricity, according to a post on the utility's Facebook page. They reaffirmed their earlier commitment for full restoration of service at 10 p.m. Tuesday. The restoration of power can create its own possible hazards. A fallen tree damaged the weather protection on a home's electrical connection in the 1500 block of N. 16th Street during Sunday's storm. More: Big Spring federal prison to close permanently More: Which Abilene Tex-Mex spot is
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'It's gone,' business owner heartbroken after storm destroys building, damages Abilene
ABILENE, Texas — Sunday storms brought lots of damage to the Big Country, especially in Abilene. Trees were uprooted, power lines were sparking, and entire roofs were even blown off of buildings. KTXS spoke with some residents in the area to find out what they saw. "Oh, my goodness,...
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UPDATED Powerful winds slam Abilene leaving thousands in dark
(This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) Sunday ended with a bang for Abilene as a thunderstorm with gusts over 70 mph smashed into the Key City. For many in the city, the power went out around 7:15 p.m. and didn't return until after midnight if it did at all. At 8:30 p.m., over 19,000 Big Country customers were without power, according to a post by AEP Texas on Facebook. At 11 a.m. Monday, the utility updated its numbers to 26,000 customers affected by the blackout with at least 28 poles down and damage to a transmission line. Approximately 6,100 customers were still waiting for service to be restored at midday Monday. AEP said they had 50 people working on the outage with more resources coming from the San Angelo, Corpus Christi and Laredo districts to assist. They estimated full restoration for all customers would happen by 10 p.m. Tuesday. The thunderstorms had been approaching from the Lubbock area for several hours before merging into one to hammer Abilene. Just after 6:30 p.m., a large wall of dust could be seen to the northwest bearing down on the city, pushing out ahead of the storm. It
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GALLERY: Powerful 80 mph winds leave widespread damage across Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas — A powerful line of severe thunderstorms packing wind gusts up to 80 miles per hour tore across West-Central Texas on Sunday evening, toppling trees, damaging homes and businesses, and leaving communities across the Big Country and Concho Valley beginning what could be a lengthy recovery.
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Abilene residents clean up storm damage after strong winds down trees, knock out power
Powerful storms in Abilene cause downed trees, power outages, and property damage, with winds reaching 60 to 80 mph. Residents across Abilene spent Monday cleaning up after powerful storms moved through Central West Texas overnight, leaving downed trees, power outages and property damage. Strong winds toppled trees and scattered debris...
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EXPLAINED: The storm that left Abilene in the dark
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The day after the 4th of July, the atmosphere decided that it wanted to put on a show of its own, one of force. The morning started out much like any other warm and humid morning. Storms were expected on Sunday, since Friday afternoon, when the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued an […]
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80 mph wind gust hits Abilene, delays Flying Bison game and triggers severe warnings
ABILENE, Texas — A powerful wind gust swept through the Abilene area this evening, with a reported peak of 80 mph, whipping up dangerous conditions and prompting severe storm warnings. Viewer footage captured the conditions at a Jose Sanchez gas station on South 14th Street as the strong winds...
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Abilene dispatchers answer 2,500+ calls during Sunday night’s severe storms
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As severe storms swept through Abilene Sunday evening, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain, dispatchers were working behind the scenes to answer an unprecedented number of emergency calls. Between 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Sunday, dispatchers answered 2,590 incoming calls. During that same six-hour period on a typical evening, the center […]
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WATCH Heavy rain and wind gusting to 75 mph blow through Abilene
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Data: 2026 had 20th warmest June on record for San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — June 2026 was “warmer than normal” for San Angelo and among the driest on record, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service reported in a climate summary for June that “both Abilene and San Angelo were warmer than normal,” with the month being the 13th-warmest June for the former and the 20th-warmest June for the latter. Below are the temperature averages for the month provided by NWS San Angelo:
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When the heat becomes dangerous: An Abilene doctor shares what you need to know
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As temperatures climb across the Big Country, heat-related illnesses become a real concern. Digital anchor, Brittany Pelletz, sits down with an Abilene doctor, Nathan Boles, DO, with Hendrick Health, to discuss the warning signs, when it’s time to seek medical care, and practical ways to stay safe, including staying hydrated, keeping your […]