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Plant now, shade later: the best trees for the Big Country
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As temperatures begin to cool across West Texas, fall offers homeowners an opportunity to plant trees and shrubs before next summer’s heat returns. Adam Andrews, owner of Willow Creek Gardens in Abilene, says fall is among the best time to plant shade and ornamental trees because cooler temperatures and shorter days […]
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Which Abilene chef will be The Big Cheese? Find out Thursday
Time to smile and say not only "Cheese" but also, "More please." Big Brothers Big Sisters of Abilene is returning with The Big Cheese, that culinary celebration of queso and noodles as imagined by Key City chefs at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Abilene Convention Center. If variety is the spice of life, then each iteration of this classic dish will be set to sizzle. Mac and cheese options are set to run the gamut, from classically comfortable samples to new visions aiming to elevate any previous imagining of what the dish is meant to be. More: New learning center for children coming to Abilene Attendees will vote on their favorites in three categories: People's Choice, Kid's Choice and Judges' Choice. The evening finishes with an overall winner declared as The Big Cheese. More: Key City canines promenade in costume for Howl-O-Ween at Camp Barkeley This year's competitors are: 2Gingers Catering Abilene Convention Center Buffalo Wild Wings Food Theorie Mezamiz Coffee House Morrison Food Services at Hendrick Health Outback Steakhouse Potter's Pizza Sharon's Barbeque & Catering United Supermarkets Guests can also participate in the "Never Cook Again" raffle to win gift carts from participating vendors. Tickets are $35 for adults
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Texas Master Naturalists Bring Science And Nature Festival To Abilene State Park This Saturday
Melissa Morris from Texas Master Naturalists stopped by The Weekend Buzz to talk about cleaning up an old building near the studios and keeping Abilene looking sharp while AI data centers reshape the skyline.
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Abilene Studio Neighbors Rallied To Clean Up An Abandoned Building That Had Become A Magnet For Squatters
An abandoned building next to Abilene studios sat filled with trash and broken windows until a local story sparked action. Now the cleanup crew and city have boarded it up, though the work continues.
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House of Horrors returns for 17th season of scares in Abilene
As October arrives in the Big Country, screams once again echo through one of the city's longest-running haunted attractions as Abilene's House of Horrors welcomes guests for another season at Doc's Bar & Grill, 2042 Farm to Market Road 1750. Founded in 2009, this year marks the haunt's 17th scare season. What began as a small family affair in Baird has grown into a major Halloween attraction in Abilene. "With each year, we're growing as far as scare actors with new people coming through," said Carrie Carrillo, the original founder of the haunt. "It's grown a lot." According to Carrillo, the haunted house originally started as just a small family project in Baird as a unique way to celebrate the spooky season. "We wanted to do something as a family, and my kids were involved with it, and they loved scaring people," said Carrillo. "It just kind of blossomed from there." As time went on, the haunt gradually made its way closer to the Abilene area, and in 2022, Carrillo recruited longtime scare actor Abel Perez to help run the attraction. "I was all for it," said Perez. "It was just a good time, and I really enjoyed the Halloween
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Boo at the Zoo preparations underway
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo is getting ready for its spooktacular annual celebration, Boo at the Zoo. The zoo welcomes families with trick-or-treating, costume contests, dancer parties, and a petting zoo. The zoo will also have a Hay Bale Maze, animal encounters, Folklórico dancers, corn pits, a creepy...
The Abilene Reporter-News
Readers name Abilene's best coffee shop | Exclusive
Last month, we highlighted some of Abilene's most popular local coffee shops , ranging from longtime coffeehouse favorites to newer drive-thru concepts that have quickly gained a following. Then we asked readers to pick their favorite and vote to determine which coffee shop deserves the title of Abilene's best. After more than a week of voting and nearly 200 votes cast, the poll has closed, and the results are in. With 139 votes, accounting for 71.7% of the total vote, Scenic Route has claimed the top spot in commanding fashion, earning the title of Abilene's favorite local coffee shop. Statesman Coffee finished in second place with 7.8% of the vote, while Monks Coffee Shop took third place with 6.2%. More: APD officer named a Texas officer of the year More: I tried Angry Cactus before it opened. Here's what I thought | Exclusive As one of Abilene's newest coffee shops, Scenic Route has been providing the Abilene community with not only a space to gather but also a place to create after opening in February. While functioning as a traditional cafe serving delicious coffee drinks and baked treats, the cafe also operates as an artists' space, hosting local creatives who
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A Texas Drug Store Dating Back To 1923 Still Has An Iconic Soda Fountain And Grill
Drug stores used to be gathering places, not just places to pick up a prescription, and this Texas spot has been holding onto that tradition since 1923 with a soda fountain and grill that still serve up shakes, malts, and classic diner fare the way they did a century ago.
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Abilene Regional Airport breaks ground on terminal expansion, upgrades set for 2028
ABILINE, Texas — Construction is getting underway on a major expansion at Abilene Regional Airport, where officials marked a groundbreaking for a terminal improvement project designed to modernize and expand the facility. The first phase of the work focuses on one of the airport’s biggest challenges: space. Airport...
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Paws & Prayers: Abilene church celebrates annual Blessing of the Animals
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Dogs, cats and their families gathered Sunday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Abilene for the annual Blessing of the Animals. The tradition is held around October 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and creation. St. Francis is known for his deep love […]
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The Texas Restaurant Where Chicken Fried Steak Is The Main Attraction
Out in Rowena, Texas, where cotton fields stretch to the horizon and Highway 67 cuts through wide-open sky, sits a legendary steakhouse that’s been feeding hungry folks since the 1950s. Lowake Steak House doesn’t bother with fancy gimmicks or city pretensions. Instead, this no-nonsense spot serves up monster portions of perfectly cooked beef, crispy onion rings piled high, and a chicken fried steak so legendary that people drive hours just to taste it.
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I tried Angry Cactus before it opened. Here's what I thought | Exclusive
The lighting is moody, and the interior lands somewhere between electric cowboy and midcentury desert chic. What immediately caught my eye were the massive Western art prints illuminated by neon blue lighting. It's bold, unique and perfectly captures the restaurant's one-of-a-kind vibe. I was one of the lucky people to secure a dinner reservation for one of the training nights at Abilene's soon-to-open Angry Cactus restaurant, and in true reporter fashion, I am here to tell you what I saw and tasted at this exciting restaurant preview. I had high hopes. I won't lie. I've never visited the original location in San Angelo, but all the Facebook buzz had me believing I was in for a flavorful experience. My husband and I secured a reservation for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the first night of the restaurant's trial-run dinners. Upon entering, I expected good food, but what pleasantly surprised me was the decor. The vibrant interior transported me from Abilene into an electric desert oasis filled with statement artwork, cowhide sofas and abstract lighting fixtures. It's cool. It's hip. It comes across as trendy while also maintaining an original atmosphere that low-key reminds me of a downtown stockyard club.
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Four US Airports Quietly Launch Multi-Million Dollar Terminal Updates
Airports in several U.S. cities are moving ahead with infrastructure projects aimed at improving how terminals and airfields function during everyday operations and severe weather. The latest federal funding round targets drainage, terminal capacity, taxiways and aircraft parking areas, with the largest project centered on an airport already undergoing a...
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Angry Cactus announces grand opening in Abilene
The wait is finally over ... almost. After more than a year of planning and construction, the much-anticipated opening of Abilene's new Angry Cactus restaurant has finally been announced. According to a recent social media post from Angry Cactus, the restaurant will officially celebrate its grand opening on Monday, Oct. 19. The grand opening will operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. However, the community will have a chance to get a sneak peek at the new dining destination through training lunches and dinners beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29. Seating for the training events is limited, and reservations are required. Interested diners can make reservations here . The Abilene restaurant will be the second Angry Cactus location. The original restaurant opened in San Angelo in 2016 and was founded by owner and chef Timothy Condon. More: Suspect identified in Abilene animal cruelty case, police say More: New luxury apartments coming to Abilene Plans for the Abilene location were first announced in February 2025. The restaurant is recognized for its one-of-a-kind dining experience, featuring bold flavors, fresh Texas-sourced ingredients and an innovative approach to cooking. In addition to its food offerings, Angry Cactus features a full bar with craft
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Elvis Once Stopped At This Century-Old Texas Soda Fountain, And It’s Barely Changed Since
There are places in Texas that exist on maps, and then there are places that exist in memory, and Owl Drug Store in Coleman, Texas somehow manages to be both at the same time. The sign out front says it all. Big, bold letters spelling out “OWL PRESCRIPTIONS DRUGS” rise...