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Texas Has A Whole Village Of Historic Buildings Where Kids Walk Right Into The 1800s

A jail, a courthouse, a blacksmith shop, and an old gas station all share one quiet patch of West Texas. Kids can wander between them like they’re running errands back in the 1890s, just without the horse. None of these buildings were made for a theme park. They were...

Texas · 2d

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Taylor County Republicans react to disappointing state wide results

Republicans won big in Abilene and surrounding areas Tuesday night, but the party was stunned by the force of the blue wave that hit the rest of Texas. “I feel like Republicans turned out in a big way in Taylor County, and that’s because of your efforts,” Jay Hardaway told supporters at the Taylor County Republican headquarters, minutes after winning the Texas House seat in District 71. “Once again, West Texas does it like we’re supposed to.”

Taylor County, TX · 1d

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Abilene tenants allege lack of communication before mass towing at apartment complex

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Residents at an Abilene apartment complex say they were caught off guard when many vehicles were towed during planned parking lot renovations, leaving some residents with hundreds of dollars in fees and questions about how they were notified. Brandy and Christopher Coston, who live at The Grand at Buffalo Run, said […]

Abilene, TX · 1d

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Voters enact change to firefighter pay negotiations in Abilene

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Voters have decided to change the way firefighter pay is negotiated in Abilene. Proposition A, which forces the City of Abilene to move from its current negotiation process of meet-and-confer to a new process of collective bargaining, passed during the November mid-term elections by a vote of 74% to 26%. Proposition […]

Abilene, TX · 2d

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Voices of Valor: Retired Air Force master sergeant carries a piece of home through 24 years of service

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As Veterans Day approaches, KTAB/KRBC is sharing stories from the men and women who have served the country through a special series called Voices of Valor. For reporter Kira Jinkins, the first story in the series is personal. The veteran sharing his experiences is her father, retired U.S. Air Force Master […]

Abilene, TX · 1d

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Big Country Politics: Gina Hinojosa discusses data centers, education & affordability

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa outlined her positions on data centers, public education, property taxes and affordability. With Election Day approaching, Hinojosa discussed what she would prioritize if elected governor, including pausing new data center permits, changing the state’s education accountability system and providing financial relief to Texas households. Hinojosa […]

Texas · 5d

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Cypress Street improvement project puts downtown Abilene in statewide awards spotlight

Abilene, Texas — Cypress Street’s new look is drawing more people to downtown Abilene — and now the project is getting statewide attention. The Cypress Street Improvement Project has been named a statewide finalist for best public improvement in the Texas Downtown President’s Awards. The winner will be announced Nov. 4.

Abilene, TX · 2d

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Abilene ISD ‘taking action’ after staff, students report feeling ill due to sewer odor at school

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene ISD is “taking action” after staff and students reported feeling ill due to a sewer odor at school. District officials confirm a cracked sewer pipe was found under the foundation at Woodson Center for Excellence on Cockerell Drive after they began investigating the unplasent odor. “I understand the frustration and […]

Abilene, TX · 4d

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Texas city's employers face a recruiting hurdle as housing shortage nears 11,000 homes

"We want to make sure that we’re always in a net positive job gain posture."

Abilene, TX · 5d

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From The 2016 Master Plan To Reality, Cypress Street In Downtown Abilene

Downtown Abilene's Cypress Street rebuild is finished and impressive. From North 1st thru North 5th street the Texas State Awards judges have on their finalist list.

Abilene, TX · 4d

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Abilene H-E-B celebrates 35 years of serving the community

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene H-E-B celebrated 35 years of serving the community Saturday morning, inviting customers and community members to join in the milestone.

Abilene, TX · 5d

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Early voters in Abilene weigh economy, party loyalty in key Texas races

ABILENE, Texas — Party loyalty, faith, the economy and border security helped shape the choices of three Abilene voters who spoke with KTXS about how they cast their ballots. Two said they voted for Republicans throughout the ballot. A third declined to name a candidate he supported but described...

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950+ customer outages reported across parts of Abilene

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – More than 950 customer outages were reported across parts of Abilene Friday afternoon, according to the AEP Texas outage map. The outages were concentrated in western and southwestern Abilene, with affected areas extending west toward Tye and Dyess Air Force Base and east into neighborhoods around Westwood Richland, Cobb Park, Elmwood […]

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Abilene H-E-B celebrates 35 years of serving the community

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene H-E-B celebrated 35 years of serving the community Saturday morning, inviting customers and community members to join in the milestone. The celebration kicked off with a performance by the Abilene High School cheer team. The store also recognized 13 longtime employees, known as partners, who have been with H-E-B since […]

Abilene, TX · 5d

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AISD addresses plumbing issue at Woodson Center for Excellence

ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Independent School District issued a statement Friday regarding the plumbing issue reported at Woodson center for Excellence. Abilene ISD says inspections found significant cracks in sewer piping beneath the Woodson Center for Excellence following reports of a sewer odor and students and staff feeling unwell.

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Abilene’s Cypress Street project named finalist for statewide award

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene’s Cypress Street Improvement Project has been named a finalist for Best Public Improvement in the 2026 Texas Downtown President’s Awards. Completed in early summer 2026, the project transformed Cypress Street between North First and North Fifth streets with roadway and sidewalk improvements designed to enhance downtown accessibility and appeal. Upgrades […]

Abilene, TX · 8d

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This Small Town Is The Antiques Capital Of Texas And It’s Completely Frozen In Time

Somewhere between Abilene and nowhere, a tiny West Texas town called Baird has been quietly holding onto the past, and honestly, it’s doing a much better job of it than the rest of us. If you’ve never heard of Baird, Texas, that’s completely fine, because Baird has never really...

Baird, TX · 10d

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Abilene Fall ArtWalk draws crowd downtown despite rain, boosting local artists and culture

Rainy weather didn't stop Abilene residents from gathering downtown Thursday evening for Fall ArtWalk, an event celebrating local art, culture and community. The Oct. 29 event brought together local artists and residents for an evening of artwork, and fall activities. This month's ArtWalk featured opportunities to explore local artwork, decorate...