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CityLink bus riders call for more shelters and seating at bus stops
ABILENE, Texas — Many residents depend on the city bus for transportation but some bus riders say the bus stops could use more attention. While some of the bus stops have a place to sit and a structure to protect travelers from the weather, other stops may only be a sign on a pole.
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Abilene faces road woes as residents await pothole repairs on Grape Street
ABILENE, Texas — Residents of Abilene are expressing their thoughts over the city's ongoing struggle with potholes and deteriorating road infrastructure. The issue has been a long-standing concern for locals, who have reported damage to their vehicles and unsafe driving conditions. On the 3000 block of Grape Street, a...
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Detour in place as Fairway Oaks closes for utility work
ABILENE, Texas — Fairway Oaks, south of Antilley, will be closed for around three weeks while utility work is getting done on the street. There is a detour down Hardwick Road for people to use while this road is closed. Residents who live in Huntington place can still access...
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Mobility Scooter vs. Car: Legal Recourse in Abilene Pedestrian Crashes
Accidents between mobility scooters and cars are becoming common in Abilene. When they happen, people often end up badly hurt and left wondering what their rights are or who they can turn to for help. If you or someone close to you has been in a similar accident, knowing your legal options could help you move forward.
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Fairway Oaks to close for roadwork starting June 30
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Starting Monday, June 30, Fairway Oaks will be closed to traffic from Antilley Road to Hardwick Road for construction work. According to the City of Abilene Public Works Department, residents of the Huntington Place neighborhood will still have access to their homes via Antilley Road, despite the closure. Drivers are encouraged […]
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Crash disrupts south Abilene traffic light
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – If you drive around South 14th Street, you may have noticed the signal lights at the South Clack Street intersection are not working correctly. TxDOT states that this is due to a crash that occurred last week. The traffic light at the intersection of South 14th Street and South Clack Street […]
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ABILENE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Leggett Drive crossing reopens; Pioneer Drive work next
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As construction continues along North and South 1st Streets, the Leggett Drive railroad crossing has now reopened, just in time for the next phase of the project. The Leggett crossing reopened last week following the completion of construction in that area. In keeping with the city’s commitment to minimize disruptions by […]
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Catclaw Creek bridge repairs lead to detours on I-20
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Repairs are underway on the Catclaw Creek bridge, leading to lane closures expected to last through the end of the week. Work along I-20 is anticipated to take about a week. During this time, both eastbound and westbound driving lanes will be closed, while passing lanes will remain open. Starting at […]
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Motorcycle crash on Loop 322 in Abilene causes traffic delays
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A motorcycle crash on Loop 322 in South Abilene caused significant traffic delays. Crews responded to the scene around 4:45 p.m. near the overpass, where the southbound lanes were experiencing heavy congestion. Traffic is now cleared up. BigCountryHomepage will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Road closure near Lake Fort Phantom Hill returns due to surface failure
ABILENE, Texas — FM 1082 near Lake Fort Phantom Hill has been closed to traffic for reconstruction in the past, and it is now closed again. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) said the portion of FM 1082 that is closed is at the northern part of the lake.
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Hole in bridge impacts travelers on North 12th Street
ABILENE, Texas — The bridge on North 12th above Catclaw Creek has a hole in it. The road is closed to through traffic at this time. Abilene residents have posted to social media saying they are angry that the City keeps patching holes in roads, rather than finding a long-term solution.
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Lake Stamford residents concerned about potholes, 'it's undriveable'
LAKE STAMFORD, Texas — Residents near Lake Stamford said the roads are covered in potholes. "I’ve lived out there about two and a half years and at first it was just a little here and there, you know, easy to avoid, but now it’s everywhere," Lake Stamford resident, Caitlyn Patterson, said.
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Disabled Abilene residents call for investment in Paratransit services
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Finding reliable transportation can be a significant challenge for Abilene residents with disabilities. The CityLink paratransit service was introduced years ago to help meet this crucial need. However, residents and disability advocates have expressed concerns that the service has been inadequate for some time, leaving those who rely on it without […]
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Road closes after train derails in Abilene
Officials are asking Abilene drivers and others to find an alternate route and avoid the area where a train derailed at South Third Street and Treadaway Boulevard on Wednesday morning, according to an Abilene police media release. They should expect delays. The road is closed at South Third and Treadaway because of a minor train derailment, and so traffic will be rerouted for several hours, an Abilene Fire Department Facebook post said. Abilene police responded about 11:34 a.m. to a call of a train derailment there, a police media release said. Initial reports were that possibly three train cars have gone off the rails but didn't overturn. There are no reports of other injuries or other vehicles involved, police said. Treadaway Boulevard will be shut down temporarily while crews clear the tracks. More: Abilene restaurant closes its doors More: Bare hands, equipment issues, food on the floor: Abilene's weekly restaurant inspections Trish Choate is the executive editor for the Wichita Falls Times Record News, San Angelo Standard-Times and Abilene Reporter-News. Contact Trish with news tips at tchoate@gannett.com. Read her recent work here . Her X handle is @Trishapedia . This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Road closes after train
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HAPPENING NOW: Train derailment causes traffic delays in central Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A train derailment has caused traffic delays in central Abilene. At least 3 train cars derailed off the tracks near S 3rd Street and Treadaway Boulevard around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. All cars are upright, and there does not appear to be any debris scattered from the train’s cargo. Traffic was stalled […]
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The Next Step: Exploring Aspen Blessing’s legacy & advocating for safe driving
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – More than a year after Aspen Blessing’s tragic death due to a wrong-way drunk driver, the Blessing family continues to advocate for safe driving practices. Building something great through pain can result in a cause that is truly powerful. On the night of March 10, 2024, the Blessing family experienced a […]
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Massive hole in the road closes I-20 bypass in Sweetwater
SWEETWATER, Texas — The City of Sweetwater closed a bypass on Interstate 20 because when you look down, you can see cars driving on the interstate. The City of Sweetwater announced the overpass at Arizona Avenue is closed due to a massive hole in the middle of the road.
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Hole in bridge impacts travelers on North 12th Street
ABILENE, Texas — The bridge over Catclaw Creek on North 12th Street is closed due to a hole going all the way through the bridge. Since January 2019, the City of Abilene has been collecting a street maintenance fee that is paid by utility customers in the city limits.