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The Abilene Reporter-News
Failure to wash hands, black mold in Abilene restaurant inspections
The city of Abilene Environmental Health Division regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. Scores for retail food establishments, food stores, mobile food units and school and daycare establishments inspected the week of July 20-24 are listed below. Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent follow-up inspections may not be included here. Perfect score Fromage and Honey , 1407 S. First St. High to moderate scores Jay's BBQ Shack , 602 S. 11th St.: 99 Abilene Golf Studio , 2074 Butternut St.: 99 Dollar Tree , 850 Ambler Ave.: 99 Razzmatazz , 4310 Buffalo Gap Road: 98 Grain Theory , 202 Pine St. Suite 201: 98 Jack N Jill Donuts , 5233 Buffalo Gap Road: 98 Razzmatazz , 4310 Buffalo Gap Road: 98 Formula Fun , 949 S. Judge Ely Blvd.: 97 Natural Grocers , 3725 Catclaw Drive: 97
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Former Harold's Pit BBQ building demolished
ABILENE, Texas — One of Abilene's most recognizable barbecue landmarks has disappeared from the city's landscape more than a decade after serving its last meal. The building that housed Harold's Pit BBQ, a longtime local favorite that closed more than 10 years ago, has been demolished, bringing a physical end to a restaurant that helped shape Abilene's barbecue history.
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Family dog receives emergency treatment after being poked by porcupine
ABILENE, Texas (KTXS) – After a family’s dog was attacked by a porcupine in Texas, Deuce was rushed to a veterinary clinic for emergency treatment. Veterinarians said it was one of the most severe cases of porcupine quills they had seen. “It was just like a typical morning,...
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Texans helped a family after their dog was severely injured by a porcupine
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Abilene women train in self-defense at Team Chip Martial Arts to build confidence
ABILENE, Texas — For many women, learning self-defense is about preparing for a situation they hope they never face. Instructors at Team Chip Martial Arts in Abilene say self-defense training can provide women with the skills, confidence and awareness needed to protect themselves if the unexpected happens. The organization...
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The All-You-Can-Eat Steak Buffet In Texas That’s Worth The Drive From Anywhere
There’s a steakhouse in Ballinger, Texas, where the concept of “too much steak” simply does not exist, and honestly, that’s the kind of place the world needs more of. Beefmaster Steakhouse is the real deal, a no-frills, all-thrills destination that has people driving from across the Lone Star State just to sit down and eat their weight in beef.
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Strangers pay dog's entire vet bill after emergency treatment for porcupine attack
ABILENE, Texas (Video above: KTXS, ASIA GUETZKOW, CNN) — When a Texas family's dog was attacked by a porcupine, they turned to their community for help. That's when donations from strangers poured in, covering the entire vet bill. Asia Guetzkow told KTXS that her family's dog, Deuce, was rushed...
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New food truck brings unique flavors to Abilene
Something brand new has rolled into Abilene. Don's Mobile Kitchen celebrated the grand opening of its new food truck July 25 outside Velocity Tire, 1021 N. Judge Ely Blvd. D'Anthies Harris is the food truck's owner. The 28-year-old entrepreneur was originally born in Abilene before moving to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family at the age of 5. Although he lived in Memphis for most of his life, Harris decided in 2020 to move back to Texas to be closer to family and new opportunities. "I was in the DFW area for a little while," said Harris. "Then I was working at this warehouse, and I decided to get my CDL, so I started driving trucks." Shortly after, Harris moved back to the Abilene area and found himself inspired to get into a different type of truck, the kind that offers delicious meals and powerful flavor. "I have a brother. He actually sparked my mind because he was in Fort Worth and he had his business, which is Canes, Wings and Beans," said Harris. "He sells wings, catfish, stuff like that. So he kind of sparked my mind to do something like this." After almost two years of brainstorming menu ideas,
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Community saves dog from porcupine quills
ABILENE, Texas — Asia Guetzkow and her boyfriend received an unexpected and painful phone call while they were in the car. Her boyfriend's father called asking for help after his dog, Bruce, had been attacked by a porcupine. At first, Guetzkow said she didn't know what to do, but...
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From the Kitchen to the Classroom: Big Country chef shares easy summer recipe & TSTC culinary opportunities
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Chef Nathan Sheasby, a chef instructor with the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Sweetwater Campus Culinary Arts Program and owner of Chef Sheasby Catering in Abilene, joined Heather Easley and Carter Vandrasik on West Texas Today to prepare a gourmet summer dish: sweet potato gnocchi with asparagus, summer corn, goat cheese, […]
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Coffee shop plans second Abilene location
Abilene coffee connoisseurs and caffeineaholics, prepare. A second location of a popular coffee franchise is opening soon in the Antilley Shopping Center. Summer Moon Coffee , a regional coffee shop chain originating in the Texas Hill Country, has filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to begin renovations on an existing 1,875-square-foot lease space in the Antilley Shopping Center, 6950 S Clack St. According to the TDLR report, construction is scheduled to begin Aug. 24 with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30. More: 'Donkey King' to open first U.S. donkey hospital in Texas | Exclusive More: New luxury restaurant serves scratch meals in style The estimated project cost is $300,000 according to the TLDR report. Summer Moon opened its first Abilene location in the Allen Ridge Shopping Center, 2443 N. Judge Ely Blvd., in August 2022 , serving their signature oven-roasted coffee and moon milk. Founded in 2002 in Austin, Texas, Summer Moon has since expanded to 70-plus locations across 12 states. This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Coffee shop plans second Abilene location
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Wade Bowen to headline Abilene Cattle Baron’s Ball
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — West Texas country star Wade Bowen is coming to Abilene this fall to headline one of the Big Country’s largest fundraising events. Organizers announced Thursday that Bowen will perform at the 33rd annual Abilene Cattle Baron’s Ball, the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event in the region. Staff, committee members and […]
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Abilene rescue dogs need temporary fosters before their ‘freedom ride’
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The All Kind Animal Initiative is asking the community to open their homes for a few days to help more than 20 rescue dogs before they head to their destinations. According to All Kind, more than 20 dogs currently at the Pet Adoption and Resource Center (PARC) have already been tagged […]
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Moldy ranch, cross contamination in Abilene restaurant inspections
The city of Abilene Environmental Health Division regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. Scores for retail food establishments, food stores, mobile food units and school and daycare establishments inspected the week of July 13-17 are listed below. Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent follow-up inspections may not be included here. Perfect score Rose Park Tennis Center , 810 Portland Ave. High to moderate scores Mutha Herbs , 3125 S. 32nd St.: 99 Niko's Greek Gyro , 3354 Rebecca Lane: 99 DK , 3131 S. Danville Drive: 99 Aldi , 4765 Southwest Drive: 99 Dollar General , 5301 Texas Ave.: 97 Diamond Mart , 6263 S. 7th St.: 97 Domino's Pizza , 934 N. Mockingbird Lane: 97 Long John Silver's , 301 Westwood Drive: 97 McDonald's , 3147 S. 14th St.: 97 McAlister's Deli , 3318 S. Clack