Roscoe
Roscoe, TX · Traffic & Transit
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Permit in hand, but no place to park
Every semester at ACU, students expect to start their day in the classroom. For commuters, that is not always the case. Most mornings start with circling parking lots, hoping something opens up before class begins. Even with a permit, it does not feel like there are enough spaces where they are actually needed.
ktxs.com
Residents call for clearer road markings on turn lane at E N 10th St. and Morrow Ln
ABILENE, Texas — At the corner of E N 10th St. and Morrow Ln, drivers are noticing that the turning lane is causing some confusion. KTXS spoke with one resident who said she has witnessed dangerous driving on that road for 71 days in a row, and she’s hoping a simple fix can make this intersection a lot safer.
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Big Country Morning Commute: How overnight rainfall can impact travel tomorrow
BIG COUNTRY, TEXAS (KTAB/KRBC) – As we head into Tuesday evening, severe weather is expected to move across the Big Country, bringing the potential for lightning, hail, gusty winds, and localized flooding. A cold front moving in will spark our first round of storms. Later tonight, after the front passes, a second round will develop […]
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Abilene residents fed up with traffic near data center
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Residents say a new route for workers on the data center project is causing a significant increase in traffic in the area, resulting in very long delays. What used to take Lisa Oliver roughly ten minutes is now taking up to two hours for her to get to work. Oliver lives […]
ktxs.com
Abilene introduces first paid parking lot downtown, sparking mixed reactions
ABILENE, Texas — If you're going to downtown Abilene, you may notice something new in front of the Double Tree by Hilton hotel, paid parking. This is the very first paid parking lot in downtown, and right now, the only one. Back in February, it was rumored the paid...
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Abilene proposes first City Link fare hike in 8 years, starting November 2025
ABILENE, Texas — The City of Abilene is proposing its first fare increase for City Link Transit in more than eight years. The plan was presented by the city's Department of Transportation during the Mayor’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities meeting in early September. If approved, the...
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On-campus parking: Not as bad as you think
Every year, students return to campus, and like clockwork, the same script gets passed around: “There’s nowhere to park on campus.” Students drive around the overcrowded lots, complain about the far walks and convince themselves that ACU has failed them. But the reality is parking on campus isn’t broken – it’s actually more than decent.
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Abilene Railroad Fest celebrates city's railroading roots
When the Texas Pacific Railway pushed westward in 1881, ranchers and businessmen chose a shipping point just east of Buffalo Gap. That decision gave birth to the city of Abilene, said Coriander Taylor, director of the Abilene Railroad Fest. "Majority of these communities around Abilene wouldn't be here … if...
ktxs.com
Ambulance hit in Sweetwater prompts safety reminder from fire chief on road awareness
In Sweetwater on this Monday morning, around 5:45, an ambulance was hit from behind by a vehicle. We spoke to the Fire Chief about what happened and about the safety measures that people need to take in order for emergency vehicles to get to where they're going as quickly as possible.
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Abilene Railroad Fest celebrates city’s railroading roots
When the Texas Pacific Railway pushed westward in 1881, ranchers and businessmen chose a shipping point just east of Buffalo Gap. That decision gave birth to the city of Abilene, said Coriander Taylor, director of the Abilene Railroad Fest. “Majority of these communities around Abilene wouldn’t be here … if...
ktxs.com
Abilene proposes fare increase for City Link buses, phased changes start Nov. 3
ABILENE, Texas — The City of Abilene has introduced a proposal to raise fares for City Link buses, a plan presented by the city's Department of Transportation at the Mayor’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities meeting on September 9. REALTED | The increase is the first since...
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CityLink could increase fares, price of passes for the first time in 8 years
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – CityLink could increase its fares and price of passes for the first time in 8 years. During a recent meeting of the Mayor’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities, the City of Abilene’s Department of Transportation presented the proposed increases, saying the last increase for the cost of CityLink services was […]
ktxs.com
TxDOT to hold public meeting on Business 83 and Pine Street intersection project
ABILENE, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is inviting the public to participate in a meeting regarding proposed improvements to the intersection at Business 83 and Pine St. in Abilene. The meeting will be held both virtually and in person Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. The virtual meeting...
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Speed limit on Abilene road considered ‘unsafe’, decrease proposed
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The speed limit on an Abilene road is considered unsafe, so council members are considering a decrease. Motorists can currently travel up to 40 miles per hour down Waldrop Drive between Hardwick Road and S. Clack Street. However, documents presented to Abilene city council members reveal, “staff considers this speed to […]
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Abilene resident faces costly tire damage due to road issue, city responds swiftly
ABILENE, Texas — A road hazard on South 14th and Matador Street left Abilene resident Kelsey Hegwood with a damaged tire and a $250 repair bill. Hegwood said she encountered a dip in the road on Wednesday, which caused her tire to pop. "You can see on my tire right where that ledge broke through," she said.
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Roscoe Collegiate ISD unveils first of two state-of-the-art activity buses for students
ROSCOE, Texas — A major upgrade is heading to the Roscoe Collegiate ISD as they have received the first of two new activity buses. A second bus is expected to arrive in the coming weeks. The brand new Ultra Coachliner DXL hit the road immediately upon its arrival last...
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Merkel resident starts petition for 'train quiet zone'
MERKEL, Texas — A resident in Merkel is starting a petition to create a 'Train Quiet Zone.'. She said that throughout the night a train passes through the city, blowing its horn and severely impacts her family's ability to sleep. The Federal Railroad Administration stated that railroads use train...
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Abilene’s downtown parking fees start Monday
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Paid parking in Downtown Abilene starts on Monday. Here’s what you need to know. In March 2025, the Abilene City Council approved the addition of paid parking in Downtown Abilene. Assistant City Manager Michael Rice explained the decision came after officials noticed people parking in customer-designated lots for free all day, […]