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Want to get closer to the Abilene Zoo animals? Here’s what you can do
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – During most visits to the Abilene Zoo, you can watch the animals from a distance, but did you know you can go inside some of the exhibits? Wild About It show host, Brittany Pelletz, is giving you a behind-the-scenes look at these additional Abilene Zoo encounters. They range from $25 to […]
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70 Vendors Selling Handmade Gifts At Sonflower Women's Ministry Fair, 2849 Beltway South
This Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Sonflower Women's Ministry Craft Show fills First Church of the Nazarene with handmade treasures from 70-plus vendors. Youth will serve food, and a silent auction benefits the music ministry.
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Sweetwater musicians keep the Tejano sound alive through passion
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Did you ever start a garage band trying to make it big? A Tejano band in Sweetwater is still rockin’, but only for the love and passion for music. “The passion is there. For us, it was ever since we were little kids,” accordionist for Grupo Castigo Junior Jimenez said. Inside […]
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Boo at the Zoo set to return to the Abilene Zoo this October
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Zoo is preparing for the return of Boo at the Zoo, with the annual Halloween celebration beginning Oct. 10. The event will take place Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31, giving families multiple opportunities to experience Halloween-themed activities throughout the zoo.
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'A lot of people are scared of them': $300,000 AI-powered robot dog stuns Texans
CLYDE, Texas — The annual Clyde Pecan Festival returned to Bulldog Community Park on Saturday, bringing together local vendors, food, live entertainment, and activities for attendees of all ages. Among the festival’s attractions was a $300,000 robotic dog from Dyess Air Force Base, giving festivalgoers an up-close look at...
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Abilene’s Jay’s BBQ Shack tops USA Today’s Texas-style barbecue contest rankings
Abilene, Texas — An Abilene barbecue restaurant is drawing national attention as it sits atop USA Today’s Best Texas-style barbecue competition. Jay’s BBQ Shack is currently listed in first place in the contest. Owner Jay said the restaurant learned about a week ago that it had been nominated.
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National fast-food chain expands footprint in Abilene
Ronald McDonald's golden arches are set to expand further into the Key City as plans are underway for Abilene's sixth McDonald's location. The new restaurant is planned for 3512 Old Anson Road and was announced in Abilene Planning and Development Services' second-quarter report. According to the report, the project carries an estimated construction valuation of approximately $1.85 million. More: Vote now, who has the best coffee in Abilene? More: Abilene to host national police K9 competition While the project has not yet been registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the new McDonald's has been approved and was issued a Texas sales tax permit on Friday, Sept. 18. According to the state's open data portal, the restaurant's first sales date is listed as Nov. 1. Abilene currently has five McDonald's locations. The city's newest , located at 6144 Buffalo Gap Road, is expected to open in early October. This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: National fast-food chain expands footprint in Abilene
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September's 106-degree Days Left Abilene Lawns Brown. Experts Explain What Comes Next.
Abilene lawns took a beating this summer with triple-digit heat and barely any rain. Now that fall's arriving, experts say that brown grass might not be dead yet, just dormant and protecting itself.
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Locals experience Middle Earth celebrating Hobbit Day
The full week containing September 22nd is referred to a Tolkien week. Celebrations throughout the country include, rereading The Lord of the Rings Trilogy or having a full day movie marathon along with the seven traditional hobbit meals. The Swenson House’s third Hobbit Day Celebration gave fans a chance to...
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Heart meets canvas at Comfort Art Fest
The annual Comfort Art Festival brought people from all over the state to High Street area Sept. 19, where dozens of local and area artists showed their work and demonstrated their craft. Comfort artist Mike Martin produces a wood-cut print for sale onsite. RIGHT: Tina Couet, left, shows her Sunshine Sunbeam Glass pieces to Abilene residents Gale Pritchard and Marsha Moreland, right.
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People Keep Coming Back to This Tiny Texas Diner for Friday’s Endless Fried Catfish
In the heart of downtown Anson, Tipton’s Diner has earned a loyal following for one irresistible tradition: all-you-can-eat fried catfish every Friday and Saturday. Locals and travelers alike make the trip to this unassuming spot on Commercial Avenue, where the fish is always fresh, the portions are generous, and the small-town hospitality never disappoints. With over 570 reviews and a solid reputation built on home-cooked comfort food, this classic diner proves that sometimes the best meals come from the most unexpected places.
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Abilene construction leading to wildlife displacement
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Construction in Abilene is leading to the displacement of wildlife, something Bug Blasters Pest Control is seeing firsthand. Bug Blasters has been receiving more calls from newer areas in Abilene, according to President Tanner Jones. “I always tell the homeowners that we talked to, you have to think about what this […]
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ACU Theatre stages comedy hit The Play That Goes Wrong
Abilene Christian University's Fulks Theatre is staging "The Play That Goes Wrong," a farce following a disastrous opening night for a fictional college drama society's murder mystery production. Public performances are set for October 2nd and 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Student-only performances run September 28th through 30th. The Olivier Award-winning...
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September's 106-degree Days Left Abilene Lawns Brown. Experts Explain What Comes Next.
Abilene lawns took a beating this summer with triple-digit heat and barely any rain. Now that fall's arriving, experts say that brown grass might not be dead yet, just dormant and protecting itself.
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Hendrick Medical Center welcomes new therapy dog to comfort patients and staff
ABILINE, Texas — A four-legged member of the Hendrick Health team is making regular rounds through the hospital, offering comfort to patients and staff during difficult days. Mister, a certified therapy dog, is the full-time therapy dog assigned to the Emergency Department at Hendrick Medical Center. He visits patients,...