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City of Abilene says its emergency management dept. actively monitoring nearby earthquake activity
ABILENE, Texas — While the Scurry County judge has declared a disaster and asked the state for help recovering from 61 earthquakes recorded in the area in seven days, nearby cities are closely monitoring the situation. The City of Abilene said its Department of Emergency Management is actively monitoring...
Chasing the storm all the way to Texas
At a young age, Carter Vandrasik was captivated by the colors on the weather radar that illuminated his television screen. “It all started in kindergarten or first grade, those elementary years…I became fascinated (by the radar map),” he said. “It sounds silly, but it was by the colors on the TV. From the radar, I saw all these colors and thought that’s kind of cool.”
Abilene citizens come together to support students in need at 'Stuff the Trucks' event
ABILENE, Texas — Stuff the Trucks is happening today at Clark Nissan. Clark Nissan is partnering with Communities In Schools and KTXS News to gather everything from notebooks and pencils to backpacks, for the upcoming school year. "The community has certainly done more than enough for us in the...
Help name the Abilene Zoo’s newest addition!
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Zoo has welcomed a baby girl giraffe to the herd and needs your help naming her. The giraffe was born on July 20 during the zoo’s birthday celebration, Zippity Zoo Day. She was born to Malaika and Congo, the second from the couple after Fennessy, who was born two […]
Abilene residents get free self-service recycling drop off at Sam's
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene residents now have a new Community Recycling Unit at the local Sam's Club, 5550 S. Clack St., the retailer announced Friday. The unit provides residents a free recycling solution for various items, including some that may not be accepted by local curbside programs. Accepted waste streams include aluminum, clear plastic containers, home cleaning and beauty bottles, plastic bags and films and rigid plastic food packaging.
Crime Reports: Suspect accused of threatening victims with BB gun in Abilene
Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 00 block of Sugarberry Avenue – Exploitation of Child/Elderly/Disabled 700 block of N 13th Street […]
Still local: Downtown restaurant The Local to close and reopen in new location
Contemporary Mexican restaurant The Local will be relocating to a new spot in downtown Abilene. The business announced Tuesday that Saturday will be their last night in their current location at 250 Cypress St. Their new space will be at 901 N. First Street — just down the road from the current spot. ...
Community grows at Abilene Farmers Market
Every Saturday morning, vendors set up in the shaded canopy area of the Frontier Texas parking lot across from The Well Church in downtown Abilene. Opening at 8 a.m., vendors greet customers with a range of options, from free samples to personalized recommendations. The market fosters friendships that transcend differences in background and age.
Abilene ISD hires former Abilene High teacher as associate superintendent
Abilene ISD announced Patti Blue as associate superintendent for curriculum and instruction, according to a recent press release. Blue replaces Dr. Ketta Garduno, who left AISD this summer after 14 years of service. “Bringing Patti Blue back to Abilene is a win for Abilene ISD students, families, and schools,” Dr. John Kuhn, AISD superintendent,...
New energy company renegotiates the deal with Abilene, could bring millions in tax revenue
Lancium, an energy, technology and infrastructure company, is in the midst of building a data center on an 800-acre tract of former ranchland here in Abilene. The company has also recently renegotiated tax-abatement agreements with the city of Abilene and Taylor County. Both agreements offer Lancium, and any subsidiary companies who build on...
Suspect arrested after chase through north Abilene neighborhood
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A suspect arrested after a chase through a north Abilene neighborhood Thursday night has been identified. Christopher Owens has been booked into the Taylor County Jail on warrants for Evading Arrest x2 and Resisting Arrest in connection to the incident, which took place near N 15th Street and Lillius Street around […]
Terroristic threats, evading arrests top Abilene police reports
ABILENE, Texas — These reports come from the Abilene Police Department. Incidents and arrests happened between 6:30 a.m. Thursday and 6:29 a.m. Friday. 200 block of Sugarberry Ave. Terroristic Threat Cause Fear Of Imminent Sbi. 700 Block of N 13th St. Report: Suspect pointed a long gun at two...
Hearts BBQ 5th Annual Backpack Giveaway Helping This Texas Community
School is just around the corner in Texas. While many Texans shop for school supplies, many children cannot do so due to their circumstances. Hearts BBQ in Abilene is looking to change that with their 5th annual Backpack Giveaway. Sharleene Jacques and her brother own Hearts BBQ, a food truck...
No Paris vacation for two Wildcats at the Olympics
His foot speed will not be on display, but former sprinter Sayon Cooper (’98) will make Abilene Christian University history again this weekend when he accompanies eight top athletes from the Republic of Liberia into the bright lights and onto the purple running surface of Stade de France in Paris.
‘Now they know about Abilene’: DCOA president returns from economic development mission in Asia
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- Development Corporation of Abilene CEO & President Misty Mayo recently returned to the States. Mayo is one of 28 delegates chosen to join Texas Governor Greg Abbott on a three-country economic development mission in Asia. While on the trip, she was able to make professional connections with hundreds of potential business partners […]
Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District offers free lunches to all
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District and the Big Country Hunger Coalition have teamed up to offer free meals to the community. Between July 26 and August 9, free to-go meals will be available for pickup at the Taylor County Public Health District located at 850 North 6th Street. The meals will be […]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Big Country Wildlife Rescue settles into its new facilities
ABILENE, Texas — Founded in 2021 by Jennifer Kleinpeter, an Abilene RN, BCWR's main goal is to educate West Texas about its natural wildlife. Kleinpeter says the rescue receives about 100 calls a day concerning everything from raccoons to snakes to skunks and more.
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