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Editor’s note: If you know of a free event that you want to be included in this article, click here to email the details. BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Looking for free Fourth of July fun? We've ro
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 5-year-old daughter has been found guilty and sentenced to 90 years and a $10,000 fine. Jury selection began last Monday
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A man died after being struck by a train early Saturday morning in Abilene, according to police. The incident occurred just after 2:00 a.m. on June 27 near the Sayles Boul
Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene's Traffic Cone Terry is now receiving statewide recognition after helping the City of Abilene's communications team earn top honors at a statewide conference. The
EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this report incorrectly stated the victim's age. The person who died was 13 years old, not 15. The error was based on incorrect information initially provided by t
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Just weeks after the grand opening of Cypress Plaza, some residents have noticed the water feature is closed off. According to city officials, the closure is temporary and
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene's newest city council member officially took office after the city canvassed the results of the June 13 runoff election. On June 23, the Abilene City Council certi
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Cash rewards are being offered for information leading to the arrest of nine suspects wanted for various crimes in Abilene. Police are seeking these suspects for the follo
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A driver escaped serious injury after a single-vehicle rollover crash in southeast Abilene on Wednesday afternoon. Just after 2:00 p.m., first responders were called to th
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – If you're craving Chick-fil-A in Abilene, you'll probably need to head to the south side of town for the next few months. The owner-operator of the north Abilene Chick-fil
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Many Big Country schools earned high marks in the UIL Lone Star Cup standings, with several finishing among the top schools in their respective classifications. The UI
JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A crash involving a semi-trailer truck and a pickup truck east of Anson on Tuesday afternoon left two people hospitalized and sparked a grass fire after one of the ve
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As KTAB morning anchor Ron Rosseau prepares for a well-deserved retirement, he and his colleagues are reflecting on the career and impact he has had on the station and
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene City Council member Ben Bailey recently discussed some of the biggest issues facing the city, including housing, infrastructure, economic development and what resi
Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below is based on reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered
UPDATE: As of June 23, Merkel is no longer under a boil water notice. MERKEL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A water main break in Merkel has caused a citywide interruption in water service. According to the Cit
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene man accused of leaving an infant alone in a north Abilene hotel room while he went to purchase marijuana has been indicted. According to court documents, police
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Did you spot smoke north of Abilene around noon on Thursday? According to the Abilene Fire Department, the smoke was caused by a trash pile that caught fire at the north e
Editor’s Note: A Grand Jury indicted the following suspects on felony charges in Taylor County, Texas, on June 18, 2026. All individuals named below are considered not guilty unless deemed otherwise i
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - AbiMar Foods is investing $15 million to expand and modernize two of its three Abilene facilities, a move expected to retain 550 local jobs. The project will increase auto
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Did you know two Big Country communities rank among the top Allsup’s chocolate milk drinkers? Allsup’s recently released its list of the top chocolate milk-loving town
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As temperatures climb across the Big Country, heat-related illnesses become a real concern. Digital anchor, Brittany Pelletz, sits down with an Abilene doctor, Nathan Boles, DO, with Hendrick Health, to discuss the warning signs, when it's time to seek medical care, a...
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 5-year-old daughter has been found guilty and sentenced to 90 years and a $10,000 fine. Jury selection began last Monday in the trial of Danny Duarte, who was charged with Injury to a Child in connection with an incid...
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A man died after being struck by a train early Saturday morning in Abilene, according to police. The incident occurred just after 2:00 a.m. on June 27 near the Sayles Boulevard railroad crossing. Police said the man was on the tracks when he was struck by a passing tr...
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