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West Texas Fair & Rodeo 2026 less than one month away. . . here’s what’s new this year!
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The West Texas Fair and Rodeo is getting ready to return to Abilene, bringing carnival rides, fair food, livestock shows, creative arts and rodeo competition to the Taylor County Expo Center. This year’s fair runs Sept. 10-19, with several changes and additions planned for the annual event. Rochelle Johnson, executive vice […]
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Abilene community honors unaccompanied Navy veteran at final farewell
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – There are moments when a community comes together to honor someone they never knew. Tuesday morning at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, the community did just that as a fallen veteran was laid to rest without family members there to say goodbye. Current military members, veterans and strangers gathered […]
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Finalist selected for renaming of north Abilene recreation center
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A finalist has been selected for the renaming of a north Abilene recreation center. The City of Abilene’s Parks and Recreation Board met earlier this week to discuss renaming the recreation center at Arthur Sears Park off Ambler Avenue, which opened to the public in April with no official name after […]
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Wylie ISD sees slight dip in latest state ratings
The Texas Education Agency released the official accountability ratings for the 2025-2026 school year for public schools and districts across the state on Friday, Aug. 14. Wylie ISD received a score of 88 out of 100 or a B in the A-F accountability ratings from the TEA. That is a slight decline from the 2024-25 school year when the district received a score of 92. For the 2025-2026 school year, Wylie ISD received a B rating for student achievement, a C for school progress and a B for closing the gap. Here are the 2025-2026 accountability ratings for each Wylie ISD school with ratings in parentheses for the 2024-25 school year: Wylie East Elementary School: A (A) Wylie East Intermediate School: C (B) Wylie East Junior High School: A (B) Wylie High School: B (B) Wylie West Early Childhood Center: A (A) Wylie West Elementary School: A (A) Wylie West Intermediate School: A (A) Wylie West Junior High School: A (A) More: See how Abilene ISD schools performed in new ratings In 2025-26, Wylie ISD had an enrollment of 5,617 students. The Hispanic student population for the 2025-26 school year was 25.7%, the White population was 59.5%, and the African
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Abilene community honors unaccompanied Vietnam veteran at final farewell
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - There are moments when a community comes together to honor someone they never knew. Tuesday morning at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, the community did just that as a fallen veteran was laid to rest without family members there to say goodbye. Current military members, veterans and strangers gathered to ensure an unaccompanied veteran received the honor he deserved.
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In Abilene, Texas, AI data center growth is deepening an already tight housing market
Abilene, Texas, saw the arrival of the Stargate Project, a major AI data center expansion promising thousands of jobs and increased tax revenue, but residents are feeling the impact through rising housing costs and other challenges. Abilene, Texas, was pitched as a winner in one of the world's largest AI...
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Cox defense focuses on character: Five supporters praise the man they’ve known for years, doubt he could be dishonest
When Michael Gross – who’s defending Michael Cox in the Ferrum Capital federal fraud trial – made his opening argument last Monday, he said when the jury hears from people on Cox’s witness list, “You’ll find him not guilty on all four counts.”. Cox...
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800+ attend Democratic Senate candidate’s rally in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — More than 800 people attended Democratic Candidate for Senate James Talarico’s rally in Abilene on Thursday, according to his campaign. The rally was part of his New American Dream Tour, which includes stops around the state. Talarico spoke about the economy and affordability during his time in Abilene. In an interview […]
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LIST: 2026 school ratings across the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The 2026 A-F School Accountability Ratings are now online. Here's a look at the overall district ratings for Big Country school districts. Want more local news? Download the KTAB+ app for your Smart TV to stay informed on the latest news and watch episodes of exclusive shows made in-house! Find out how to get KTAB+ on your television with our download guide.
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'We are getting screwed' says Talarico in Abilene
James Talarico, Texas state representative and Democratic Party nominee for the U.S. Senate , held a political rally Thursday, Aug. 13, in Abilene as part of his "The New American Dream Tour." The event was held at the 201 Mesquite Event Center, and even with a 7:30 p.m. start time, the line was already wrapped around the event center parking lot at 6:30 p.m. According to Talarico's team, over 800 individuals were in attendance at the rally. An overflow room had to be opened to allow everyone in. Talarico spoke to the crowd for about 25 minutes, sharing stories of struggling working Texans and promising to stand by Texas' side while fighting for small and local businesses. "We have an affordability crisis because we have a corruption crisis. We are getting screwed," said Talarico. "Whether you're a little more conservative or a little more progressive, we're all getting screwed," he said. "None of us can afford our groceries. None of us can afford our gas. None of us can afford childcare or healthcare, the things that we need to survive. The billionaires buying the system, they don't care who you are." Talarico also leveled accusations against his Republican competitor, Texas
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West Texas Fair and Rodeo returns with rides, music and rodeo
ABILENE, Texas — We are just a month away from the West Texas Fair and Rodeo. And while the organizers don't know exactly how many there have been, you can expect classic rodeo action, carnival rides, live entertainment, and plenty of new experiences on the way. The West Texas...
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Local vendors bring fresh flavors to the Abilene Farmers Market
ABILENE, Texas — Local vendors filled the Abilene Farmers Market on Saturday morning, offering fresh produce, homemade goods, specialty foods, and treats inspired by flavors from around the world. Held from 8 a.m. to noon, the market brought community members together to shop locally and connect with the people...
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Winters ISD: ‘No indication of an immediate danger’ found after ‘potential threat’ directed at district
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Winters ISD students will go through classes with a heightened security presence on campus this Friday after the district reported that a “potential threat” was directed toward it Thursday evening. In a statement issued on the night of Aug. 13, Winters ISD said its administration was made aware […]
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DPR Construction Building Current Phase of Abilene Data Center
ABILENE, Texas –DPR Construction is in the final closeout phase of the Crusoe Abilene AI Data Center Campus, the flagship site of the Stargate initiative. Total construction cost of all campus construction phases is between $30 billion and $33 billion. Crusoe Energy Systems is the developer, with DPR as...
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Railroad Festival returns to downtown Abilene this September
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Railroad Festival returns this year to celebrate the history of railroads in Abilene and their role in shaping the city. The Texas and Pacific Railway arrived in Abilene in 1881, helping connect the city to communities across the region. Corrender Taylor, Creative Program Coordinator and Historian for the Abilene […]