Nexstar's Basil John reports.

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Like so many others waiting on a kidney transplant list Abilene mother Kelsey Daughtery says dialysis is no walk in the park. Each day a gamble as to whether or not she will have the energy to power through work or join her family for fun times. But in her three years of receiving the treatment she's learned that life doesn't stop for a sickness.

We are expecting a wet weekend ahead. Make sure you have your rain gear ready, you're going to need it!

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A resident escaped a burning home Wednesday morning.

A research team led by Washington State University have discovered a phenomenon in which some of the world’s deadliest bacteria feed on human blood.

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BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Filling a hole in the Brownwood community, Heart of Texas Nature Center has become the first native wildlife center for the city and its surrounding areas.

AFD issued a press release on the North Willis Street house fire Wednesday morning to close out the case.

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - More than 100 students near and far participated in the 16th annual Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival (URCI). Hosted by Abilene Christian University (ACU), the festival is meant to encourage students to learn how to do their own research and practice giving oral presentations.

Redfin data from late 2022 and early 2023 reveals a trend away from coastal employment centers and into more affordable inland locations.

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - After an abrupt resignation from a lead pastor, the First Baptist Church of Abilene is searching for their 20th senior pastor in the church's 143-year history.

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As National Work Zone Awareness Week takes off, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is using a statewide campaign to encourage drivers to practice safer driving habits in work zones.

BALLINGER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A large fire broke out in Ballinger over the weekend, and victims are starting their weeks by cleaning up the ashes.

The threat for severe weather has decreased for later this afternoon and evening. Storms are still expected to develop after 4pm out west near Snyder and Colorado City and push eastward through the Big Country. large hail up to egg size is still the main concern, followed by damaging winds up to 60 mph. The tornado risk is low but an isolated tornado is possible.