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This Small Town Is The Antiques Capital Of Texas And It’s Completely Frozen In Time
Somewhere between Abilene and nowhere, a tiny West Texas town called Baird has been quietly holding onto the past, and honestly, it’s doing a much better job of it than the rest of us. If you’ve never heard of Baird, Texas, that’s completely fine, because Baird has never really...
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Year-over-year job growth strong in Abilene, housing demands see big increase
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Texas led the nation in 12-month job growth, according to Governor Greg Abbott’s office. The state grew 1.1% compared to the nation’s .8%. So what does that look like in Abilene, and how are they keeping the jobs amid the housing demand? “Year-over-year about 700 jobs,” Abilene Chamber of Commerce President […]
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Abilene railroad construction still ongoing
Abilene, Texas — Months of railroad construction in Abilene have led to multiple street closures as crews work on a project involving Union Pacific Railroad, the city of Abilene and the Texas Department of Transportation. Streets affected by the project include Victoria , North First Street, and South First...
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Haunted attraction turns Halloween frights into a force for good
ABILENE, Texas — A backyard cemetery filled with eerie displays and Halloween scares is giving Abilene residents a chance to support a nonprofit organization while enjoying a seasonal tradition. Pratt’s Karate Club’s Terrell-Bulls Haunted Cemetery, located at 117 and 118 Spur Trail, features numerous themed stations. “This...
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Abilene Parks and Recreation Board approves naming recreation center after Billy Enriquez
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Parks and Recreation Board has approved a new name for the recreation center at Arthur Sears Park. The facility will be named after Billy Enriquez, a lifelong Abilene resident and well-known community advocate and leader in Abilene’s Hispanic community. Former Abilene Mayor Anthony...
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A pink suit with a purpose: Abilene mayor raises awareness
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – It was a typical Thursday morning at Abilene City Council, with city business underway and council members gathered in the chambers. But one detail stood out from the usual proceedings: Mayor Weldon Hurt arrived wearing a striking pastel-pink suit. Hurt said his choice of attire was intentional, using the bright pink […]
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New interchange design could change traffic flow near Abilene Zoo
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A diverging diamond interchange could be coming to one of Abilene’s key intersections near the Abilene Zoo and Taylor County Expo Center. According to TxDOT, the proposed design at Loop 322 and Highway 36 aims to improve safety and traffic flow as more drivers use the area. The design would route […]