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Crime Reports: Copper reported stolen from Abilene data center’s ‘trailer city’

Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents 1000 block of Westview Drive – Assault Threat/Contact 2000 block of Woodard Street – Fraudulent Use/Possession […]

Abilene, TX · 23h

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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, […]

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Three Texas Teenagers Convicted of Murder in Cases That Shocked Their Communities

From a deadly track meet to two heartbreaking family tragedies, these Texas murder cases made national headlines.

Frisco, 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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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 […]

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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.

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LIST: Veterans Day events planned across the Big Country

Editor’s note: If you know of an event that you want to be included in this article, click here to email the details BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Communities across the Big Country are hosting events to honor those who have served our country. Here’s a look at Veterans Day ceremonies and celebrations happening across […]

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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 Day free meals

ABILENE, Texas — Here is a list of restaurants offering free meals for veterans and their spouses. Proof of service or identification may be required. Offers and eligibility may vary by location. Thank you to all who served.

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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 […]

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Texas high school football: Big Country UIL Bi-District Playoff Schedule, Scores (Nov. 12-14)

After two and a half months of highly-competitive and exciting regular season action, the 2026 Texas high school football playoffs have finally arrived. The Lone Star State’s best high school football teams have punched their tickets to the postseason and have their sights set on the 2026 UIL Football State Championships on Dec. 16-19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington where 12 new state champions will be crowned. But now the Big Country and Abilene area’s top teams are set to kick off the bi-district round of the 2026 UIL playoffs Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 12-14, with the winners securing spots in the area round next week. Here’s a closer look at every matchup featuring Big Country teams competing in the bi-district round of the 2026 UIL Football Playoffs: This post will be updated throughout the week with scores! 2026 Texas High School Football Playoffs – Big Country UIL Bi-District Playoff Pairings, Scores (Nov. 12-14) CLASS 5A DIVISION I Abilene High Eagles (6-4) vs. El Paso Hanks Knights (7-3), 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene Complete 5A DI UIL Football Playoffs bracket. CLASS 5A DIVISION II Abilene Wylie Bulldogs (7-3) vs. El Paso Del Valle Conquistadores (6-4), 7

Texas · 18h

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Abilene High turns page after Frenship loss, set to face El Paso Hanks in playoffs

ABILENE, Texas — Three Big Country teams are headed to the football playoffs, with Abilene High, Cooper and Wylie each facing an El Paso-area opponent in the bi-district round. Abilene High will travel to face El Paso Hanks on Thursday. The Eagles finished the regular season 6-4 after a...

Abilene, TX · 17h

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Lady Lions take down Abilene High, 53-24, in season opening victory

With only two starters and five lettermen back from last year’s 28-6 playoff team, the Brownwood Lady Lions began the 2026-27 basketball campaign Tuesday night with a 53-24 home victory over the Class 5A Abilene High Lady Eagles – thanks in part to several fresh faces stepping into expanded roles.

Brownwood, TX · 13h

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AI data center construction in Texas draws in major local controversy

Bigbigth”[Our] house has no more residential value,” Abilene resident and business owner Lexi Smith said in an interview with KUT Radio. “If we were ever able to sell, it would be purely commercial.”. With the efficiency of large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) models in daily life, the expansion...

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Week 11 Big Country high school football top performers (Nov. 5-7)

The 11th week of the 2026 Texas high school football season was chalk full of memorable upsets, thrilling comebacks and all-around dominant performances. The Big Country’s top high school football teams returned to the gridiron this weekend, where several of the area’s biggest stars put on dazzling displays and showed off their playmaking abilities. Here’s a closer look at the players that shined brightest throughout the Abilene area this weekend. The following are the many of the Big Country’s top individual performances from the Abilene area’s standout players during Week 11 of the 2026 Texas high school football season: Big Country high school football top performers – Week 11 (Nov. 5-7) Players listed below in alphabetical order. Owen Bishop, Forsan Bishop racked up 204 yards and five touchdowns through the air on 12-of-14 passing to spearhead Forsan’s 64-22 runaway win against Sonora. Trent Buffington, Brownwood Buffington rushed for 204 yards and three touchdowns on 28 carries to power the Lions to a runaway 44-20 win over Salado in their final game of the season. Clay Chapman, Albany Chapman threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns on 18-of-26 passing to lead the Lions offensively in a 52-0 rout of Hamlin. Lane

Abilene, TX · 19h

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