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77-year-old Abilene woman dies after crash in Taylor County

TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A Thursday afternoon crash in Taylor County claimed the life of an Abilene woman. The crash happened around 4:48 p.m. on November 5 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 277 and FM 707. According to the preliminary investigation, an SUV was traveling south on FM 707 and approaching the intersection, […]

Taylor County, TX · 1d

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Abilene man accused of crime spree with teenage street gang coalition arrested

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A 31-year-old Abilene man accused of committing crime sprees with a coalition of teenage street gangs has been arrested. Warren Bell was taken into custody out-of-state last week after the Abilene Police Department put out a warning they were looking for him and another suspect “for the safety of the community”. […]

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Hendrick Medical Center now able to treat more severe injuries closer to home

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Hendrick Medical Center (HMC) in North Abilene has earned a Level II Trauma Center designation, allowing the hospital to treat a wider range of injuries across different levels of severity. The designation also gives HMC additional regional responsibilities, including leadership in trauma education and disaster planning. “We are able to care […]

Abilene, TX · 21h

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Water main break impacts south Abilene traffic, school pickup

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – According to the Abilene Police Department, a water main break in south Abilene has closed the westbound lanes of Buffalo Gap Road and is affecting afternoon pickup at a nearby elementary school. The closure will impact Alcorta Elementary School, located at 2650 South 32nd Street. Parents picking up students are asked […]

Abilene, TX · 19h

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B-1B Lancer Pilots Are Now Training On HondaJets

Air Force B-1B Lancer pilots have begun taking to the skies in small, contractor-operated bizjets under a new initiative designed to give them more flying time without putting additional demands on the bomber fleet. The Bomber Supplemental Trainer for Aircrew Readiness (BSTAR) program began flying earlier this month in Abilene, Texas, close to Dyess Air Force Base. Using civilian HondaJet aircraft, the program is supposed to help bomber crews build foundational airmanship while preserving B-1 sorties for specialized combat training, and is now set to expand.

Abilene, TX · 19h

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Abilene house fire causes $15,000 in damage; occupant escapes without injury

An occupant escaped without injury after discovering a fire at a home in the 4200 block of South 5th Street on Saturday morning, according to the Abilene Fire Department. Crews were dispatched at approximately 8:09 a.m. Nov. 7 and arrived to find smoke and flames coming through a window at the front of the residence. Firefighters used a coordinated attack and ventilation through the roof to keep the flames from spreading to other parts of the home. The fire was contained to the kitchen, while the rest of the residence sustained moderate smoke damage, the department said.

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Veterans Freedom Parade returns to Abilene

ABILENE, Texas — Residents lined the streets on Saturday for the Abilene Veterans Freedom Parade, an annual celebration recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of veterans. The parade featured classic cars, marching bands and community floats. The event also raised funds for local veteran services. Gary Blake, commander of VFW...

Abilene, TX · 2d

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Overton’s Still throws 5 TDs in Howard Payne loss

ABILENE, Texas (KLTV) - Former Overton Mustang Bryce Still threw five touchdown passes in Howard Payne’s 52-39 loss to McMurry on Saturday. This season, the sophomore has thrown for 2,380 yards and 22 touchdowns. On Saturday, Still was 25-for-36 for 380 yards. He also had 12 carries for 59...

Abilene, TX · 19h

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Abilene volunteers make grandmother’s Christmas wish come true

ABILENE, Texas — Thirty-four volunteers gathered Saturday at a home on Green Street in Abilene to help a grandmother get the house color she had dreamed of and make her home safer and more accessible. Staff Sgt. Colton James-Wells led 33 fellow volunteers with the Dyess We Care Team....

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Christmas Carousel brings holiday cheer to Abilene

ABILENE, Texas — Holiday shopping took on a greater purpose at the 45th annual Christmas Carousel, where more than 65 vendors gathered at the Abilene Convention Center to support programs benefiting children and families across the Big Country. Hosted by the Junior League of Abilene from November 5–8, this...