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Crime Reports: Multiple assaults reported in Abilene

Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents 3500 block of Yale Avenue – Theft of Firearm, Burglary of Vehicle A victim reported someone entered […]

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Taylor County man indicted in undercover solicitation case

A Taylor County grand jury indicted Jesus Delgado Vivas on a charge of online solicitation of a minor after an undercover texting investigation that ended with his arrest at an Abilene park. According to an affidavit filed Sept. 16, Delgado Vivas began texting a Taylor County sheriff’s deputy posing as...

Taylor County, TX · 2d

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Two pitbulls shot after attacking man in wheelchair, causing lockout at north Abilene school

Editor’s Note: Abilene ISD clarified that Purcell was placed on a lockout, which is a secure hold, which is different from a lockdown. ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Two pitbulls were shot after attacking a man in a wheelchair, causing a lockout at a north Abilene school Thursday afternoon. The incident happened outside Purcell Elementary School […]

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New pictures show aftermath of Houston Elementary School destroyed in Abilene fire

ABILENE, Texas — A fire tore through the former Houston Elementary School in Abilene on Wednesday afternoon, leaving the historic structure a total loss. Workers returning from lunch found the building on fire and called 911, the Abilene Fire Department said. Firefighters kept a crew at the scene overnight...

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Man indicted in case involving alleged marijuana proceeds

A Taylor County grand jury indicted Frank Ramirez Fira V in a case involving cash investigators allege came from marijuana sales. An affidavit puts the alleged proceeds at $2,500 or more but less than $30,000. According to the affidavit, a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper pulled over a car...

Taylor County, TX · 2d

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Crime Reports: Abilene gas station employee accused of stealing $800 while on duty

Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents 1300 block of S Clack Street – Theft of Property A south Abilene gas station reported an […]

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Police Log: Suspect under investigation for presenting fraudulent degree

A suspect presented a fraudulent degree from ACU during a job interview. An investigation into the fraudulent degree is ongoing. A student reported his scooter charger was stolen from Mabee Hall. 11/8/2026 1500 hrs. Criminal Trespass Warning, Main Campus. A male was contacted on the Lunsford Trail by ACUPD after...

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Residents awaiting refund after The Grand Buffalo Run towing massacre

Abilene, Texas — Dozens of residents at The Grand Buffalo Run apartments said they were caught off guard when their vehicles were towed as part of parking lot construction, leaving some scrambling to get to work and seeking answers about who would cover the cost. As KTXS reported last...

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Suspect found not competent to stand trial for stabbing at Rise Discipleship Home in Abilene

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A suspect was found not competent to stand trial for a stabbing at Rise Discipleship Home in Abilene. Giovanta Martinez was set to stand trial Monday for Murder in connection to the death of Matthew Charles Fouse, who was stabbed to death inside the Discipleship home on Ash Street in November […]

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Back-and-forth scores leave Cougars and Eagles even at 21 before weather pause

A lightning delay halted a back-and-forth playoff game between the Abilene Cooper Cougars and the Canutillo Eagles with the score tied 21-21. Cooper struck first when Tayden Bender ran in a touchdown, and the Cougars carried a 7-0 lead into halftime. Canutillo answered on its opening drive of the second...

Abilene, TX · 16h

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Beyond Trafficking sees a rise of trafficking in Taylor County

Beyond Trafficking experts say they are seeing a growing need for help for human trafficking survivors. Jocelyn Sherman, board vice president and head advocate for Beyond Trafficking, said the number of people coming to the organization for help comes in waves. At one point this year, she said, the group...

Taylor County, TX · 20h

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Mother Nature grounds the Abilene Balloon Festival

A crowd of people watch a hot air balloon inflate at the Abilene Hot Air Balloon Festival. This past weekend, Abilene took to the skies as the Abilene Balloon Fest returned. The festival of fun and wonder was cut short as the weather turned uncooperative. Robin Hicks, alongside the Optimist...

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FAA orders nationwide ground stop, delaying Abilene Regional flights to Houston & Dallas

Abilene, Texas — Travel plans were thrown into uncertainty at Abilene Regional Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop for all airlines “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.”. At Abilene Regional, flights to Houston and Dallas were delayed for hours as...

Abilene, TX · 21h

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Wylie Fastpitch Softball Association leadership speaks out

ABILENE, Texas — After losing its sanction from USSSA and its facility use agreement with the City of Abilene in September, the Wylie Fastpitch Softball Association's president and treasurer are sharing their side of the story. WFSA President Marissa Black and Treasurer Stephanie Black said the association lost its...

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Abilene Cooper uses late surge to defeat Canutillo in UIL football playoffs

The Scott Brooks coaching era is over at Canutillo High School. The Eagles gave a valiant effort in Brooks' final game but fell, 41-21, to Abilene Cooper in the bidistrict round of the Class 5A, Division 2 playoffs. The Cougars are 7-4 and advance to the area round vs. Anna scheduled for Nov. 19, 20 or 21. Canutillo finishes 8-3. Brooks finished his 28 years at Canutillo with 203 wins and a state Final Four appearance in 2014. More: Recap of game Abilene Cooper uses late surge to defeat Canutillo in UIL football playoffs "Our kids fought hard and gave everything they had," Brooks said. "It's a bittersweet time. It hit me during the game that this was it. We had a good year and some great wins." The game was delayed nearly two hours because of lightning. When the game was delayed, the score was 21-21 with 9:32 left in the fourth quarter. The Cougars scored the final 27 points of the game to earn the win. It was a tight game throughout and Abilene Cooper led 7-0 at halftime and the game was tied 14-14 after three quarters. How did Abilene Cooper close out the win? Wide receiver

Canutillo, TX · 15h

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