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Hamlin family demands answers on alleged misuse of grandfather's oil shares
HAMLIN, Texas — A Hamlin family is searching for answers about an oil well they say they’ve been part owners of since 1981. The family of Claude Bolden, who was the owner of The Claude Bolden Estate, says the oil well currently has a new owner but they claim they never sold their shares.
Sweetwater ISD makes progress on 2023 bond improvements
SWEETWATER, Texas — Sweetwater ISD is making progress on its 2023 bond. A video and several photos were posted on the school's website showing the demolition progress. The school is tearing down the old gymnasium, agriculture buildings, and technology offices. It's making way for a new gym and CTE...
NWS issues tornado watch for parts of West Texas
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect until 9:00 p.m. for the following areas in Texas: Borden County, Glasscock County, Howard County, Mitchell County, Reagan County, and Scurry County. This included the cities of Big Lake, Big Spring, Colorado City, Gail, Garden City, and Snyder. What’s the […]
Wes Wood leaving Snyder after five seasons
SNYDER, Texas (KCBD) - After five years of coaching Snyder Football, Wes Wood is leaving to become the new head football coach and athletic director at Merkel. Wood won 21 games with the Tigers, leading them to three playoff appearances. Back in high school, Wes Wood played on the 2008...
South Plains Storm and Wind Outlook
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Changes in our weather ahead, including wind and a chance of severe storms - for part of the viewing area. Mostly cloudy and cool with a gradually increasing breeze this morning. Clouds will shift east and southwesterly winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph with gusts ranging from about 40 to 50 mph. Winds will be a little stronger over the western viewing area but a little lower over the eastern viewing area.
Lady Hawks Walk Off Merkel in Extras to Secure Playoff Berth
WALL, TX — The Wall Lady Hawks faced the Merkel Lady Badgers in a game that would decide both team's playoff fates on Tuesday, April 16. It took some late-game heroics from the Lady Hawks in the bottom of the 7th inning to tie the contest.
Verdict: Abilene man accused of 2021 body dump found guilty in 4/5 charges
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Caleb Fears, a suspect in the 2021 murder of 23-year-old Sweetwater man, Adrian Vizzera, was found guilty of four out of five charges by a Taylor County jury Friday afternoon. According to court documents, Vizzera’s body was discovered the morning of October 15, 2021 near the Abilene Brush Center. It […]
Severe Big Country weather brings threat of hail storms
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Weather) – Tuesday started off with a bang in the morning as severe thunderstorms from Monday night continued in Haskell and Throckmorton counties. Severe storms brewed up once again around 8:45 a.m. in Fisher County. Just an hour later at 9:45 a.m., yet another severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Haskell, Jones, […]
City of Sweetwater enters agreement to expand ISD daycare to public, adding 50+ spots
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The City of Sweetwater is addressing a growing need for childcare within the city through an agreement with Sweetwater ISD. It was revealed on Tuesday that out of the roughly 2,500 children (0-12) residing in Nolan County, there were only 405 spots in daycares across the five Nolan County cities. On […]
New RC airshow ‘Turbines & Tumbleweeds’ soars to Sweetwater
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene RC Society recently got approval to host a larger airshow in Sweetwater this fall. “Turbines and Tumbleweeds,” inspired by Nolan County’s turbine jets and wind turbines, expects to have 50 pilots in attendance. RC Society member, Craig Rideout, has been no stranger to the sky, flying RC (radio controlled) […]
Catching the love bug: Looking for love billboard in Sweetwater catches the attention of an Albany woman
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — If you live in Nolan County, you may have seen a unique billboard that is catching many drivers’ attention. An East Coast man named Albert Gilberti is advertising his romantic request to all who pass by. He chose Sweetwater because he has spent some time in Texas and wants to […]
UPDATE: Suspect accused of Abilene car jacking, gas station robbery now charged with robberies Sweetwater
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A suspect arrested in connection to a carjacking and gas station robbery in Abilene last week is now charged with robberies in Sweetwater. Keenan Robertson, who was taken into custody in Abilene Monday, is now charged with two counts of Aggravated Robbery for a series of robberies in Nolan County that […]
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