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Graham, Newcastle athletes selected as FCA All-Stars
Graham, Newcastle athletes selected as FCA All-Stars News Staff Fri, 05/24/2024 - 9:20 am (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle graduating senior Ty Strawbridge was selected to participate in the basketball all-star game at the Big Country All-Star Festival in June. (TC...
BATTER UP! It’s opening night for the Abilene Flying Bison baseball team
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Flying Bison baseball team is preparing for its inaugural home game, which will feature a fireworks display. On Thursday, May 23, the Abilene Flying Bison will face the Piney Woods Timberhogs at McMurry University’s Walt Driggers Field. The game will start at 7:15 p.m., followed by a fireworks show […]
Abilene residents frustrated with overgrown lawn at vacant home, citing safety concerns
According to their website, the City of Abilene states that grass and weeds over 12 inches will result in a code violation. However, a vacant home in an Abilene neighborhood is beyond that level. "We have gone through all the procedures: contacted the compliance department, making the reports following up,...
Baseball regional semifinals: Argyle rides 11-run 4th inning to win over Abilene Wylie in opener
Argyle is the last baseball team from the Denton Record-Chronicle's coverage area still alive in the playoffs and got its regional semifinal series underway Thursday.
TimberHogs open season Thursday on the road
The high school baseball season in East Texas is winding down as a few area teams continue to chase their state championship dreams, but one East Texas team will hit the field on Thursday to open its 2024 campaign. The Pine Woods TimberHogs, a Mid America League team based in...
How much? APD whistleblower settlement details revealed
The city has released the details of the Abilene Police Department whistleblower settlement, coming on the heels of another APD related lawsuit filed just last month. In the whistleblower lawsuit, former APD employee Sharra Sampson claimed she was fired in retaliation for reporting alleged wrongdoings in the department's training division to the proper oversight agency.
Abilene man sentenced to 18 years for shooting teen at job site
An Abilene man has been sentenced to prison for manslaughter. They Taylor County Sheriff's Office said Sixto Torres shot 19-year-old Bernardo Aguilar in the head at a job site back in February 2022. It is still unknown why Torres shot Aguilar. Investigators say Torres shot Aguilar, put the got in...
Saturday pile-up leaves one dead at the scene
A three-car crash left one driver dead after her vehicle left the roadway and sideswiped two other vehicles Saturday in Abilene, according to police. Abilene Police have identified the driver as 58-year-old Nicole Nash. Pronounced dead at the scene. On Saturday, police responded to a three-car crash in the 3200...
Four at Abilene PD promoted to new ranks
The Abilene Police Department promoted four officers during a ceremony Wednesday. Joel Harris was named assistant chief of police. In a release, APD described Harris as having "exceptional skills in leadership and initiative. Chief Harris has consistently displayed leadership qualities and a strong commitment to the values of our organization. Joel brings his wealth of experience and expertise to his new role."
Flying Bison inaugural home game includes fireworks show
ABILENE, Texas — A fireworks display will be included in the celebration of the Abilene Flying Bison baseball team's inaugural home game. The game starts at 7:15 p.m., with the fireworks display following at around 10 p.m. at McMurry University's Walt Driggers Field, 1801 Amarillo St. People living in...
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