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Eastland man with dozens of felony warrants arrested in Tye
TYE, Texas — An Eastland man with 25 felony warrants is now in police custody. Tye Police received a tip Wednesday that a violent, armed and wanted felon, was hiding in a garage. Tye Police, the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, and the DPS say they found Jeremy Rich unarmed...
Downtown Breckenridge gets a refreshed look
BRECKENRIDGE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — If you drive through downtown Breckenridge, you may notice some of the businesses have a refreshed look. For the past three years, the Breckenridge Downtown Development Council and Economic Development Council have been pushing to revive the downtown area and keep the town alive. J.B. Sparks, one of the BDDC chairmen, […]
2 teachers hired, contracts okayed
Albany ISD trustees hiredanewgirlsbasketball coach and a new secondary science teacher, as well as renewingteachercontracts at the regular meeting on Monday, April 15. Theyalsoaccepted,with regrets, resignations from William Vaughan, Danna Vaughan, and Brittney Harmon. Ashlyn Bevel was hired as head girls basketball coach. She has been assistant varsity coach at...
Car show planned April 20
The 17th annual Albany Classic Car Show is revved up and ready to go in downtown Albany on Saturday, April 20, with the public urged to come see dozens of vintage cars and trucks from around the Big Country. Organizer Robert Snyder said activities will actually begin on Friday, April...
6 towns to be folded into Abilene MPO operational boundary
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) met Tuesday to discuss the final stages of expanding its operational boundary to include Merkel, Buffalo Gap, Tuscola, Lawn, Hawley, and Clyde. This expansion would provide oversight to and take input from these towns for construction and improvement projects on state and county highways and […]
Monday will look cloudy before severe storms move in overnight
NORTH TEXAS - Heads up! We're tracking a few strong to severe storms in parts of North Texas tonight.A Tornado Watch is in effect in Stephens and Young counties, but the threat is primarily to the west. The watch goes through 9 p.m. As we move through this Monday, expect mostly cloudy skies. A couple of sprinkles are possible, but most of the rain will likely hold off until tonight. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees.CBS News Texas meteorologists have a weather alert posted for tonight into early Tuesday for the threat of strong...
8 athletes compete at regional track meet
The Albany Lions and Lady Lions will send eight athletes in eight events to regional after their performances Thursday, April 11 at the area track meet at Graham. The Region II-2A meet is scheduled for Friday-Saturday, April 19-20 at Porcupine Stadium in Springtown. The top two finishers in each event...
Deadline for 2024 Miss Breckenridge Pageant is Friday, April 19
This year’s Miss Breckenridge Pageant will take place during the Stephens County Frontier Days next month, and the deadline to register a girl to enter is Friday, April 19. The pageant is open to Breckenridge girls age newborn to 19 (19-year-olds must still be in school). All contestants will present in a formal/Sunday outfit. Only one parent will be allowed to walk with children under age 4.
Letting off the Gas: FM 18 speed limit reduced to 65 mph
CALLAHAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The entire stretch of FM 18 now has a speed limit of 65 mph after authorities examined the road due to residents’ concerns. Before the change, the highway speeds were 70 mph in Taylor County and 75 mph in Callahan County, but due to many factors, they have been reduced […]
Albany’s jr. high tennis gets underway
Albany Junior High tennis players conducted their first practice session Friday, April 12 after the conclusion of the track and field season. Coach M.J. Reneau reported the initial session drew 26 participants. “It looks like a good group,”Reneausaid.“They came out here excited. We have early morning workouts; we’ll see if...
WORDS about the WORDS
Jesuswantstosaytoyou, “I love you! And I AM the same yesterday,TODAY, yes, and forever!”. Jesus is here to meet your every need. He is salvation for the whole man. Today!. What do you have need of? I was plagued with fear of death. March 25, 1970 I invited Jesus to come into my life as my savior from sinanddeath.AndHegave me a new life, eternal life in His love, and I no longer fear death. I know I have a place in heaven to come. “Until then help me to help others to come to Me that I may set them free!” Jesus said this to me.
Jr. Docents to host Slow Art Day Saturday
The Old Jail Art Center’s Teen Docent Corps will host SlowArt Day this Saturday, April 20, with student workers on hand from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to discuss artwork with museum visitors. “Slow Art Day is an international event where museums ask visitors to slow down and explore the...
Lions clinch playoff spot
The Albany Lions put themselves on the brink of qualifying for the Class 2A baseball playoffs Friday, April 12 with a 12-2 win over Anson. The Lions (12-2 overall, 6-2 District 8-2A) entered their final home game on Tuesday, April 16 needing to beat Haskell to clinch. They did so with a 6-3 win on Senior Night. Details will be reported next week.
6th graders place at TMSCA
Four Nancy Smith Elementary sixth graders competed in competition sponsored by the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA)during the state meet in San Antonio last weekend. Artie Bell won first place in the TMSCA1A/2A division in Science. Others placing in science were Carly Kreitler in 12thand MasonCradduck with a...
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