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Coming Full Circle: Pam Nolan’s Journey Back to West Texas
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Our guest on the Abilene People Podcast is Pam Nolan, anchor of KTAB Mornings and KTAB Midday on KTAB-TV. Raised in both New Mexico and Texas, Pam attended Texas Tech University before transferring to Abilene Christian University. During our conversation, she shares a deeply personal story of loss and adversity, and how those experiences ultimately led, in her words, to “even greater things.”
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Abilene grandmas strut the runway for Gorgeous Grandma Day
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Forget everything you thought about aging quietly — these grandmas are proving confidence never goes out of style. At Abilene’s Rose Park Senior Activity Center, the red carpet was rolled out in celebration of National Gorgeous Grandma Day, giving local grandmothers a chance to strut their stuff on the runway. “Last […]
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Dixie Pig celebrates 95 years while honoring family legacy in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Nearly a century old, the Dixie Pig is celebrating 95 years of serving the Abilene community while honoring the memory of a family member who dreamed of carrying the restaurant into its next chapter. The restaurant, an Abilene staple since 1931, marked the milestone with a celebration that highlighted both its […]
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Passport to the Pacific open-air market brings cultural celebration to Abilene Saturday
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene residents will be able to experience different cultures close to home this weekend during an open-air market featuring food, entertainment and cultural activities. The Salvation Army and Beyond Trafficking will host the Passport to the Pacific Open-Air Market on Saturday, July 25, from 6 to...
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Dangerous temperatures, food debris 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 6-10 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 Abilene Swim Club Concession , 302 Ruidosa Ave. Mai Sushi , 5550 S. Clack St. High to moderate scores McDonald's , 4302 Buffalo Gap Road: 99 Market Street Deli , 4450 Buffalo Gap Road: 99 Pizza Hut , 24 Hospital Drive: 98 Little Caesars Pizza , 1121 N. Judge Ely Blvd.: 98 325 Nutrition , 926 N. 11th St. Unit B: 97 Jason's Deli , 3490 Catclaw Drive: 97 DK Gas Station , 6265 S 7th St: 97 Heff's Burgers , 1902 Antilley Road: 96
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This No-Frills Texas Diner Is Famous For A Friday All-You-Can-Eat Fish Special Under $15
All-you-can-eat fish for under fifteen dollars. That is not a typo. This no-frills Texas diner has turned a simple Friday special into a local legend. The fish is crispy, the sides are classic, and the price is almost too good to be true. Locals line up for it, and visitors...
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New luxury fitness studio coming to Abilene
A brand-new fitness studio is on its way to Abilene, delivering big-city luxury to the Big Country. It's called The Move Lagree, a one-of-a-kind luxury fitness studio offering Lagree method fitness classes in an intimate and modern setting. "The whole vibe we're creating is a space where everybody feels good, looks good, and it's safe, clean and aesthetic," said the studio's founder, Alley Neff. But what is Lagree? Lagree is a high-intensity, low-impact fitness method that utilizes a special patented machine called a Megaformer to achieve a whole-body workout. "It's high heart rate, calorie burn, all of those types of things but with low impact to the muscles," said Neff. "You're only on your machine the whole entire time. It is really easy on the joints. Anybody anywhere in their fitness journey can take it at any age." "What sets it apart so differently is that most of the time, in a normal workout setting, everything is, how many reps can I get in? How fast can I run? How much can I do this?" said Neff. "Lagree, from the time you walk through the door, is your 45 minutes to slow your entire life down," she said. "Every single
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Your favorite Tex-Mex restaurants ranked in Abilene
It can be rather difficult picking a place to eat, and it gets even harder when the options seem unlimited in a place like Abilene. But, if you're fortunate to narrow it down to the genre of food you want, say Mexican, then you might have an easier time picking what sounds good. Last week, we rounded up some of Abilene's most popular Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants and asked the public to vote on their favorites. After a week of voting and over 500 participants, in order, here are Abilene's most popular Tex-Mex restaurants. 1. Casa Herrera — 33% of votes With 158 votes (33%), Abilene's Casa Herrera has taken the crown as Abilene's best Abilene Tex-Mex spot. Founded in 1974 by Chris and Liz Herrera, Casa Herrera has served as a cornerstone of Abilene's dining scene for over half a century, offering authentic Mexican cuisine and hospitality. Located at 4109 Ridgemont Drive, the restaurant's menu includes many Mexican classics, including beef fajitas, hand-rolled enchiladas smothered in queso, crispy tostadas and their beloved house margaritas. 2. Abuelos — 23% A popular Texas chain restaurant offering traditional Tex-Mex items and unique House Specialties, Abuelos Mexican Restaurant is located at 4782 S.
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Abilene readers crown the best local Tex-Mex spot
Last week, we rounded up some of Abilene's most popular Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants , ranging from long-time community staples to new modern dining concepts captivating the area. Then we asked our readers to pick their favorite and vote to determine which Abilene Tex-Mex spot is the best. After a long week of voting and almost 500 participants, the poll has now closed, and we officially have a winner. More: Check out Abilene's international grocery stores and markets More: Abilene mom simplifies dinner stress with meal prep | Exclusive With 158 votes (33%), Abilene's Casa Herrera has taken the crown as Abilene's best Abilene Tex-Mex spot. Abuelos came in second place in the poll with 23% of the votes, and Monterrey Restaurant placed third with 14% of the votes. Founded in 1974 by Chris and Liz Herrera, Casa Herrera has served as a cornerstone of Abilene's dining scene for over half a century, offering authentic Mexican cuisine and hospitality. Located at 4109 Ridgemont Drive, the restaurant's menu includes many Mexican classics, including beef fajitas, hand-rolled enchiladas smothered in queso, crispy tostadas and their beloved house margaritas. This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Abilene readers crown the best local Tex-Mex
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Abilene Zoo celebrates 60 years with Zippity Zoo Day this Saturday
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Zoo is celebrating a major milestone this weekend, marking 60 years of connecting the Big Country with wildlife. The zoo’s annual Zippity Zoo Day will take place Saturday, featuring a full day of family-friendly activities, animal encounters and birthday festivities. The celebration includes free cake and ice cream beginning […]
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Beginner Square Dancing Returns To Abilene This August
If you've ever thought about learning to square dance, or you're simply looking for a fun way to stay active and meet new people, the City of Abilene has a great opportunity coming up. The City of Abilene Parks and Recreation Division is offering Beginner Square Dancing lessons beginning Thursday,...
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Shield Station in Santa Anna: Serving Up History, Hospitality & Hometown Heart
SANTA ANNA, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – For the 20th episode of “Bite of West Texas,” the journey came full circle – returning to one of the very first restaurants featured on the show: Shield Station in Santa Anna. This time, host Heather Easley visited owner David Victor at the historic restaurant he’s worked to transform into […]
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Facial hair, cardboard trash can 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 June 29-July 3 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 Walmart Deli , 1650 Texas Highway 351 Dirty Dough Cookies , 4464 Buffalo Gap Road High to moderate scores Home 2 Suites , 2109 Scottish Road: 97 Walmart Grocery , 1650 Texas Highway 351: 96 Encompass Health , 6401 Directors Parkway: 95 Abilene Convention Center , 1100 N. Sixth St.: 94 Cinemark Abilene and XD , 672 E. Overland Trail: 94 Low scores and why Yani D' Cuba , 2801 S. 14th St.: 89 Priority violation: Observed fried foods held in a warmer at