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Abilene woman, 77, killed in crash at U.S. 277 and FM 707

ABILENE, Texas — A 77-year-old Abilene woman died after a two-vehicle crash Thursday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 277 and Farm to Market Road 707 in Taylor County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Linda Jane Holmes was driving a 2006 Saturn Vue south on FM...

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Outlaws & Legends announces star-studded lineup for 16th anniversary Abilene festival

Abilene, Texas — The Outlaws & Legends Music Festival is returning to Abilene in 2027 for its 16th anniversary, bringing a mix of country, rock, blues and Americana artists to the Big Country. Festival founder and country music artist Mark Powell announced the lineup Thursday. The two-day festival is...

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Mom, grandma, boss: This Abilene woman is just getting started

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – She’s an Abilene mom, a grandmother, and a local business owner. Ronida Coldiron joins “On Time for Mom Time” podcast hosts, Stacie Lopez and Brittany Pelletz, at her business, Onic Brands Apothecary and Gifts. It’s located off Loop 322 in Abilene between Copper Creek restaurant and Primetime Entertainment. Coldiron is celebrating […]

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Abilene Balloon Fest returns after years-long absence, local pilot shares his story

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — A beloved Big Country tradition is taking flight once again as the Abilene Balloon Fest returns for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing hot air balloons back to the Abilene skies November 6–7. For Abilene native and hot air balloon pilot Jack Fournier, the festival’s return is more than […]

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Abilene tenants allege lack of communication before mass towing at apartment complex

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Residents at an Abilene apartment complex say they were caught off guard when many vehicles were towed during planned parking lot renovations, leaving some residents with hundreds of dollars in fees and questions about how they were notified. Brandy and Christopher Coston, who live at The Grand at Buffalo Run, said […]

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Suspect who got no money after trying to rob Abilene gas station, bank, cash store indicted

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A suspect who ended up with no money after trying to rob a gas station, bank, and cash store during a two-day crime spree in Abilene has been indicted. Alex Mackey was indicted on 3 counts of Attempted Robbery in connection to the incidents, which happened over a period of two […]

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New World screwworm zone established in four West Texas counties

MITCHELL, County — A New World screwworm infested zone was established Nov. 5 after the pest was detected in a bovine in Mitchell County, the Texas Animal Health Commission said. The zone covers portions of Fisher, Mitchell, Nolan and Scurry counties. The commission’s map also shows an adjacent surveillance...

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Crime Reports: Abilene man reports he was struck in forehead by pistol

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 400 block of Ash Street – Theft of PropertyPolice responded to a warehouse in north Abilene […]

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Dyess breaks ground on $78 million B-21 mission planning facility

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Dyess Air Force Base broke ground Thursday on a $78 million facility dedicated exclusively to the B-21 Raider, marking a major step in preparing the base for the next generation of bomber operations. The 46,000-square-foot Mission Planning Facility will serve as a central planning and operational hub for B-21 missions. It […]

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Police log: Individual arrested for public intoxication

11/1/2026 0330 hrs. Public Intoxication, Sewell Lot. A male was found to be intoxicated while in the Sewell Lot and subsequently arrested for public intoxication. 11/1/2026 2100 hrs. Evading Arrest or Detention, Adjunct Area. A suspect fled from ACUPD while being detained for an investigation. They were caught and arrested...

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Abilene police continue ‘Slow Down’ traffic enforcement operation through 2026

The Abilene Police Department will continue its "Slow Down" traffic enforcement operation through 2026, with additional patrols targeting unsafe driving along Winters Freeway, the South First corridor and other areas of the city. Funded through a Texas Department of Transportation grant, the operation is intended to improve driving habits and...

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Taylor County Republicans react to disappointing state wide results

Republicans won big in Abilene and surrounding areas Tuesday night, but the party was stunned by the force of the blue wave that hit the rest of Texas. “I feel like Republicans turned out in a big way in Taylor County, and that’s because of your efforts,” Jay Hardaway told supporters at the Taylor County Republican headquarters, minutes after winning the Texas House seat in District 71. “Once again, West Texas does it like we’re supposed to.”

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Abilene List Prices Climb as Homes Spend Less Time on the Market

Abilene list prices jumped sharply and homes moved off the market faster, giving sellers a strong edge right now.

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Texas nonprofit Operation Preying on Predators says it has helped rescue 200+ children

Abilene, Texas — For six years, a Texas nonprofit has worked to protect children by helping locate missing and runaway kids and exposing suspected online predators. Operation Preying on Predators, founded by Jason Hack and Chad Mitchell, now operates across the state of Texas. Hack, the organization’s co-founder, said the group has helped rescue more than 200 children.

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Frenship snags No. 2 spot with 35-21 win at Abilene

ABILENE, Texas (KCBD) - The Frenship Tigers (6-4, 5-2 district) became the second-seeded team in 5AD1- District 2 with a 35-21 win over the Abilene Eagles Friday night at Shotwell Stadium. The Tigers will host El Paso El Dorado 6 p.m. next Friday at People’s Bank Stadium.