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Double homicide in Clovis leads to Amber Alert for 10-month-old baby
CLOVIS, N.M.– An Amber Alert was issued on Friday evening for a baby girl in Clovis after two women were killed and another child suffered serious injuries after a shooting in a Clovis Park, according to the Clovis Police Department. Clovis PD said officers were called to Ned Houk Park by a person saying they […]
Crime Reports: $6,000+ in lawn equipment reported stolen in 4 Abilene incidents
Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 1900 block of Marshall Street – Credit/ Debit Card AbuseA woman reporter that her […]
UPDATE: Robbery suspect killed during officer-involved shooting at Abilene store
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A robbery suspect was killed during an officer-involved shooting at an Abilene store Monday afternoon. The incident happened at United on N Willis Street around 2:00 p.m. UPDATE – 5:00 P.M. In a press release, the Abilene Police Department (APD) said officers were called out to the United Supermarket at North […]
GALLERY: North Abilene home destroyed in Sunday morning fire
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A north Abilene home was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning. The fire ignited on the top story of the home on the 1900 block of N 5th Street around 2:30 a.m. A press release states first responders were able to keep the fire contained to the home, which sustained […]
Update: Baja AG confirms bodies recovered are that of missing surfers
Baja California Attorney General Maria Elena Andrade Ramírez held a Sunday morning news conference where she confirmed the bodies recovered in a 50-foot well Friday are "highly likely that of brothers Jake and Callum Robinson of Australia and Jack Carter Rhoad of San Diego."
Extreme severe weather with ‘multiple strong, long-tracked tornadoes’ in the Central U.S. Monday and Monday night
The Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a rare "high risk" of severe weather Monday and/or Monday night. They're expecting a "major severe weather outbreak" with extreme severe storms developing in the Central U.S.
Abilene area forecast: Monday May 6th
From Meteorologist Clemente Morales: After a weekend that saw some much needed rainfall for the area, we now will look to dry out and see some much warmer air moving in with highs up around 90 degrees in the Big Country. For today, we will see mostly sunny skies and a high around 88 degrees. […]
Newly elected AISD board members ready to serve the community
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The Abilene Independent School District has two newly elected board members: Dr. Taylor Tidmore in Place 1 and Blair Schroeder in Place 3. Both are humbled to be chosen and excited to get started. “So growing up in Abilene and being a product of AISD schools, I recognize that there’s a long […]
Ted Cruz & Colin Allred discuss the big issues facing Texas and the nation
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — In this week’s Big Country Politics, Senator Ted Cruz (R) and Congressman Colin Allred (D) cover issues facing the United States and Texas, including the economy, illegal immigration, and student protests. The Biden administration has said that we are on an economic comeback, touting low unemployment and GDP growth surpassing expectations. But […]
Driver arrested for DWI following fatal collision in Baird
BAIRD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A driver involved in the fatal collision that claimed three lives was arrested for driving while intoxicated. On May 5 at 2:10 a.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a fatal crash in Baird. At the scene, Ashlie Haynes of Clyde was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated after she voluntarily […]
3 Baird teens killed in Sunday morning crash
BAIRD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Three people have been injured and three have been killed in a two-vehicle collision that occurred in Callahan County. Emergency crews responded to an incident at the intersection of West 3rd Street (FM 18) and Peyton Road in Baird at 2:10 a.m. on May 5. According to initial investigations, a Kia […]
Heavy flooding causes damage to Rising Star community
EASTLAND COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The community of Rising Star in southern Eastland County was heavily impacted by flooding caused by Saturday night storms. Residents across the town have shared videos of flooding on roads and porches, with some properties experiencing water damage inside. Take a look at this footage from Ron and Meghan Sweet. […]
Flooding in Rising Star: Highways 183 & 36 unsafe to drive on
RISING STAR, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)— The southwestern portion of Eastland County, including Rising Star, has flooded, making some roads unsafe to drive on. On May 4 at 10:06 p.m., Sheriff Jason Weger shared that Highway 183 and Highway 36 were flooded. “Please do not attempt to drive down Highway 183 or Highway 36 at this time. […]
PHOTOS: Big Country Air Fest honors women in aviation
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Planes that have left their mark on history were the highlight of this year’s Big Country Air Fest, making waves at the airport, while modern military aircraft such as the B-1B and B-52 bombers that fly over our skies made their loud presence. This year’s theme was women in aviation, reflecting […]
The Gift of a Future: HSU seniors’ debt completely cleared before graduation
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Hardin-Simmons University senior Robert Skylar Walker was awarded a surprise grant at HSU’s annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast that completely cleared their student debt. Robert Walker, or Skylar as they prefer, was handed a situation in life that would break most. Skylar had lost their brother at the age of […]
Weather Update: Friday May 3rd: Another day of severe weather brings another tornado to the Big Country
We are finally done with yet another round of severe weather today across the Big Country. There were numerous severe thunderstorm warnings mainly in the western counties of the area from Kent into Scurry down into Coke counties. One storm did produce a large tornado just a few miles south of Robert Lee. We have […]
‘They were whirled around inside’: Hawley family of 4 survives tornado
HAWLEY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)— A family of four in Hawley described the scene as a tornado hit the area Thursday evening. Wes Lambert shared that his wife and two children were inside their house, taking cover from the storm. Wes was outside watching the tornado to determine which way it was going. He quickly realized it […]
Abilene Philharmonic to play hits from the 80s in “Total Eclipse of the Chart”
From New York based award winning performer, producer, director and arranger Scott Coulter, this show features a full range of chart topping artists to help you relive your 80s fantasy!
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