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Severe storms sweep Texas as flooding prompts Abilene water rescue
AUSTIN, Texas — Severe weather moving across Texas brought flooding to multiple areas Tuesday morning, including a water rescue in Abilene and reports of water on roadways from the Lubbock area to San Antonio and west of Austin. Emergency officials across the state were monitoring conditions and urging drivers...
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Abilene Police Department to host National Night Out Oct. 6
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Police Department will host its 2026 National Night Out celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the police station, 4565 S. First St. The free, family-friendly event will include food and drinks provided by United Supermarket Store No. 548, live music and activities for all ages.
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Longtime Abilene resident says data center changed her ‘piece of heaven’
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Arlene Mendler has been at her Abilene property for nearly 35 years. “We found this place, and we fell in love with it,” Mendler said. “Initially, it only had five acres, and the additional 15 came up for sale, and we purchased it.” Mendler said they used to take their horses […]
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‘It’s like a river’: Abilene resident recalls years of flooding on Willis Street
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Heavy rain and flooding can quickly turn some Abilene roads into dangerous waterways, and one longtime resident said he has seen it happen for decades. Ricky Allbright has lived just off Willis Street for more than 40 years. He said flooding has become a familiar part of life in his neighborhood. […]
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West Texas nostalgia: Abilene-Sweetwater ranks No. 3 nationally
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene-Sweetwater area has been ranked No. 3 in the nation for Google searches related to nostalgia. Memory Fortress, a family history and digitization company, analyzed Google search interest for ‘nostalgia’ across the United States over the past three months. The Abilene-Sweetwater market received a score of 92 out of 100, […]
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Largest grant in Texas Tech history brings $24.5 million to 121 Texas counties
ABILENE, Texas — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has received a $24.5 million, five-year National Institutes of Health grant that will establish a research center spanning the university’s campuses and the 121 counties it serves across West Texas. The U54 cooperative agreement is described by TTUHSC as...
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‘It was unreal’: 14-year-old Hermleigh singer performs national anthem at Savannah Bananas game
HERMLEIGH, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Imagine stepping onto a baseball field, surrounded by thousands of cheering fans, to sing the national anthem — all at just 14 years old. That dream became a reality for Hermleigh ISD ninth-grader Maryellen Yocca when she was invited to perform the national anthem before the Savannah Bananas vs. Texas Tailgaters game on September 27.
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District 19 candidate Tom Sell discusses data centers, affordability & priorities
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Republican Congressional District 19 candidate Tom Sell joined Big Country Politics for a Sunday conversation about his campaign, data center development, affordability, the national debt and his priorities if elected to Congress. Sell, who grew up in the Lubbock area, launched his campaign in November and won the Republican nomination for […]
The Abilene Reporter-News
New luxury apartments coming to Abilene
Wayfare Communities , a Texas-based real estate development and management company, has announced the acquisition of 34.8 acres in Abilene with plans to construct a new luxury residential community. According to a news release from Wayfare, the development will be located at 5457 Rebecca Lane and will include 272 apartment units across 52 single-story residential buildings. The community will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The development is slated to feature private entrances, attached garages, abundant green space and class A amenities, with no upstairs or downstairs neighbors, according to the company. "Abilene is exactly the type of market we look for," said Cooper Baker, president of Wayfare Communities. "It has a strong employment base, continued growth and investment, and the presence of Dyess Air Force Base. We're excited to get started and bring the Wayfare product to Abilene." Planned amenities include a 3,986-square-foot clubhouse and leasing office, a mail kiosk, trash enclosure and community pool. More: Feeling lucky? Claw Kingdom arcade is coming to Abilene "We've spent a lot of time building a product and a company that we believe in," said Greg Wood, CEO of Wayfare Communities. "Abilene is a great fit for what we do, and
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More than 250,000 gallons of wastewater enter Buck Creek after Abilene sewer overflow
Over 250,000 gallons of wastewater entered Buck Creek in Abilene due to a sanitary sewer overflow near East Lake Road and Neas Road. More than 250,000 gallons of wastewater entered Buck Creek after a sanitary sewer overflow in Abilene's wastewater collection system, city officials said. The overflow happened near East...
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West Texas Fair and Rodeo attendance up from last year
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – With the West Texas Fair and Rodeo wrapped up for the year, preliminary numbers show higher attendance than last year. “I thought we had a very successful fair this year,” said Rochelle Johnson, Executive Vice President and General Manager for the Expo Center. “I was pleasantly surprised, just based on what our […]
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Abilene residents weigh in on Flock cameras
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Flock cameras remain a major topic of discussion across the nation and right here in the Key City. Many have spoken directly to the Abilene City Council about concerns about the cameras, so Abilene Police Chief Rondell Serrate is presenting on them during Thursday's meeting. Abilenians...
The Abilene Reporter-News
National fast-food chain expands footprint in Abilene
Ronald McDonald's golden arches are set to expand further into the Key City as plans are underway for Abilene's sixth McDonald's location. The new restaurant is planned for 3512 Old Anson Road and was announced in Abilene Planning and Development Services' second-quarter report. According to the report, the project carries an estimated construction valuation of approximately $1.85 million. More: Vote now, who has the best coffee in Abilene? More: Abilene to host national police K9 competition While the project has not yet been registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the new McDonald's has been approved and was issued a Texas sales tax permit on Friday, Sept. 18. According to the state's open data portal, the restaurant's first sales date is listed as Nov. 1. Abilene currently has five McDonald's locations. The city's newest , located at 6144 Buffalo Gap Road, is expected to open in early October. This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: National fast-food chain expands footprint in Abilene