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Abilene railroad construction still ongoing
Abilene, Texas — Months of railroad construction in Abilene have led to multiple street closures as crews work on a project involving Union Pacific Railroad, the city of Abilene and the Texas Department of Transportation. Streets affected by the project include Victoria , North First Street, and South First...
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New interchange design could change traffic flow near Abilene Zoo
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A diverging diamond interchange could be coming to one of Abilene’s key intersections near the Abilene Zoo and Taylor County Expo Center. According to TxDOT, the proposed design at Loop 322 and Highway 36 aims to improve safety and traffic flow as more drivers use the area. The design would route […]
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'I was in a ditch’: A Texas driver’s warning about the deadly risks of distracted driving
ABILENE, Texas — One text message can take a driver’s attention off the road for only a second. For Alexys Tapia, that moment ended with a crash into a ditch. “A couple of years ago, I had an accident where I was looking to text my mom that I was on my way home,” Tapia said. “All it took was that one second, and I was in a ditch.”
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Underpass at Mockingbird Lane and First Street closed after Abilene storms
ABILENE, Texas — The underpass at Mockingbird Lane and First Street in Abilene was closed after storms brought flooding to parts of the city Thursday afternoon. Other underpasses along First Street remained clear and open. Motorist are urged to find a different route and avoid the flooded underpass.
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Highway 83 construction in Tuscola cuts sales up to 85% at two local businesses
TUSCOLA, Texas — Construction along Highway 83 in Tuscola is taking a steep toll on two local businesses, with sales down as much as 85% as crews work on a culvert and prepare to expand the highway. Quentin Clendenen, who owns Q’s Tire & Oil, said the impact has...
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TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN: Driver rescued from flooded Abilene underpass
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A driver was rescued from a flooded underpass during overnight storms in Abilene. Fire fighters performed a water rescue on Mockingbird Lane underneath the S 1st Street underpass around 2:00 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Nearly an inch of rain fell within an hour around that time, creating flooding […]
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Food & Fuel: Abilene feels the impact of rising prices
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene residents are feeling the effects of fuel costs at the pump. In addition, students and parents are being affected by the costs. “If you are already struggling economically, you are finding things more difficult now than before,” said Patrick Dembach, Director of Operations at the Food Bank of West Central […]
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Abilene drivers face new railroad crossing closures as others open
Say goodbye to the Victoria Street railroad railroad crossing. The Texas Department of Transportation announced in a media release late Friday that both the Sayles Boulevard. and Victoria Street crossings would close Sunday morning with detour signs placed to inform motorists along those routes. Only Sayles is slated to reopen upon completion. Abilene got its first look at the railroad crossings project , which runs through the center of town between North and South First streets, in 2019. In that plan, TXDoT said for safety reasons, the Sayles crossing is to be realigned to Graham Street while the Victoria Street crossing is to be permanently closed. Subsequently, the crossings at Willis and Shelton streets were expected to reopen following Sunday's closure either later in the day or on Monday. Those crossings have been closed since spring. More: Food bank marches forward with September Million Meal Challenge More: Abilene Stargate investor among donors to Paxton Senate campaign The project has been a collaboration between TXDoT, Union Pacific Railroad and the city of Abilene. The release stated the endeavor began in August 2024 and requires "significant planning and coordination as railroad operations and travel in the area continue throughout construction." The work
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Gas bills about to increase by $13/month for citizens of Abilene, 180 other Texas cities
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Natural gas bills are about to rise around $13 a month for most residential consumers in Abilene and 180 other Texas cities. These 181 cities, including Abilene, make-up the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC), and all receive gas services from Atmos Energy Corporation. In April, Atmos filed a rate request, asking […]
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Railroad Festival returns to downtown Abilene this September
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Railroad Festival returns this year to celebrate the history of railroads in Abilene and their role in shaping the city. The Texas and Pacific Railway arrived in Abilene in 1881, helping connect the city to communities across the region. Corrender Taylor, Creative Program Coordinator and Historian for the Abilene […]
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Breckenridge schools start 2026-27 year on Monday; drivers urged to use caution in school zones, around buses
The 2026-27 school year kicks off for Breckenridge students bright and early tomorrow morning, Monday, Aug. 10. For the new year, classes will start at 7:45 a.m. (East Elementary, junior high and high school) or 7:55 a.m. (South Elementary) and wrap up between 3:30 and 3:45 p.m., depending on the school and grade level.
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$2 million renovations underway for Abilene HEB parking lot, curbside
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Renovations worth nearly $2 million are currently underway for the parking lot and curbside area at Abilene’s HEB. Construction at HEB on the 1300 block of Barrow Street began at the end of June and is set to be done by August 23, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and […]
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School zone crashes up 12%; Eula police urge drivers to slow down
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As students across the Big Country head back to school, law enforcement is reminding drivers to slow down and stop for school buses, warning that one careless decision could put a child’s life at risk. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, traffic crashes in Texas school zones rose 12% from […]