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North Runnels County Health District faces financial issues, at risk of closure
The North Runnels Hospital board met Friday evening to discuss whether the medical facilities, such as the hospital, nursing home, and EMS services, should close or stay open. Residents made a last stand to save the medical facilities and are looking for answers as to what caused the entire health district to struggle financially.
Winds sweep train off tracks near Trent Tuesday night
Crews were making quick work Wednesday afternoon of a freight train which had partially derailed in western Taylor County the night before. By noon, most of the box cars were already pushed off the tracks, which were in the process of inspection and any damage repaired. According to Sgt. Mardi...
Taylor County Commissioners award ambulance contract amidst controversy
The Taylor County Commissioners' court was packed to the brim Tuesday as residents waited to voice their support for maintaining local ambulance services. While only one representative from MetroCare spoke, he seemed already resigned to a lost battle. County commissioners voted to keep Taylor County EMS. 'Corporate backing'. Will Hendon,...
Taylor County house struck by lightning, engulfed in flames
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)— On Saturday, lightning struck a house under construction, engulfing it in flames. Shortly before 12:30 p.m. on April 20, lightning struck a house under construction in the 10,000 block of US-277 in the View community area. Multiple agencies responded to the scene to attack the flames that quickly engulfed the house. According […]
Taylor County begins 2024 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with proclamation recognizing RVCC Abilene work
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – More than 3,400 people were helped at the Regional Victim Crisis Center in Abilene (RVCC) in 2023, and nearly half of those victims were classified as youth or children. In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Taylor County Judge Phil Crowley issued a proclamation Monday morning, recognizing and sharing the […]
The May 4 general election is right around the corner - here's what you need to know
TEXAS, USA — We want to make sure you've got all the information needed before heading to the polls. Here are key dates, voting locations, sample ballots and more for the May 4 joint city and school general election. Early voting. Early voting runs from Monday, April 22, through...
Multiple Taylor County firefighters show up to battle Bradshaw house fire
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Multiple fire agencies across Taylor County showed up to a fight a Bradshaw family’s house fire Thursday afternoon. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) told KTAB/KRBC the fire in Bradshaw was contained by agencies from Tuscola, Lawn, Moro and more. The single-story house fire began around 4:00 p.m. Thursday, and […]
Taylor County early voting information ahead of May 4 Joint Election
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Early voting began Tuesday for a Joint Election. This article includes early voting location information. Election Day is Saturday, May 4. This election involves decisions like school board members, as well as town and city decisions such as Mayor and Alderman for the Town of Buffalo Gap. Main early voting […]
6 towns to be folded into Abilene MPO operational boundary
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) met Tuesday to discuss the final stages of expanding its operational boundary to include Merkel, Buffalo Gap, Tuscola, Lawn, Hawley, and Clyde. This expansion would provide oversight to and take input from these towns for construction and improvement projects on state and county highways and […]
"A day in the life" puts readers beside first responders, others. New installment released
The Reporter-News has followed everyone from law enforcement officers to firefighters to investigators for the continuing series, "A day in the life." This reporter has shadowed first responders, public figures and other people of note to give you a look at what they do for the community on a daily basis. Each day in the life is vastly different from the next. ...
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