ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The City of Abilene has revealed 4 name submissions for a recreation center in north Abilene. Names are currently being considered for the recreation center at Arthur Sears Park off Ambler Avenue, which opened to the public in April with no official name after city co...
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ust over a year after helping neighbors recover from the catastrophic 2025 Independence Day Floods, Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville is once again trying to help the community rebuild.
As socialist and progressive candidates notch primary wins this summer, Democrats are facing a growing internal fight over the party’s direction.
Face the Fight released its annual impact report as it works toward a bold goal of saving 15,000 veterans from suicide by 2032.
Five bodies were pulled from the Scioto River in Ohio since late Sunday night, our station WSYX confirmed.
With thousands of Big Country students expected to need school supplies this year, organizers of the 2026 7th Annual Hearts BBQ Backpack Giveaway are asking the
President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods on Monday, declaring the country has unfairly discriminated against the U.S.
Gas prices hit $4 a gallon on average Monday for the first time in over a month, as prices at the pump rose alongside intensified fighting between the U.S. and Iran.
The Christopher Nolan-directed epic earned $124 million at the domestic box office, the third-best opening of the year.
The City of Abilene’s Stroller Walking Club offers a low-pressure environment where movement and community come together.
The U.S. military said it's launching the 10th consecutive night of strikes against Iran starting at 4 p.m. ET on Monday.
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The City of Abilene has revealed 4 name submissions for a recreation center in north Abilene. Names are currently being considered for the recreation center at Arthur Sears Park off Ambler Avenue, which opened to the public in April with no official name after city co...
Democratic state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt made a campaign stop in Abilene as she runs for Texas comptroller, focusing on transparency and accountability in state...
JONES COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A vehicle towing a camper overturned Monday afternoon north of Tye. Around 3:00 p.m. on July 20, emergency crews responded to the intersection of FM 707 and FM 605, north of Tye. According to officials, a man and woman were traveling on FM 707 with their dog when...
WASHINGTON — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is renewing his vow to explore whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The question of who is eligible to vote in U.S. elections has been dominating conversation from Capitol Hill to the courts.
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For many people, recovery from a substance use disorder is a lifelong journey, and leaders at Abilene's Serenity House say the work doesn’t stop with treatment.
President Donald Trump said that China obtained U.S. voter registration files, such as military members who were deployed overseas.
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 innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Incidents 2700 block of S 23rd Street - Criminal...
Access to clean, reliable water is something that most people don't think twice about; until it's gone...
Looks like fans love Ella Langley!The country music star has now officially tied with Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for the longest-running-non-holiday singl
The director of the Commerce Department's Center for AI Standards and Innovation, Chris Fall, resigned after three months on the job.
Event date: July 24, 2026 Event Time: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM Location: 2250 Ambler Avenue Abilene, TX 79603 Description: Teen Night: Mini-Game Madness Mini-Game Madness packs the night with quick board games, video games, active challenges, & minute-to-win-it rounds popping off every thirty minutes....
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene man has been accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old during a motorcycle ride. According to court documents, the Abilene Police Department responded to a report of sexual assault on July 28, 2018. The child's grandmother told investigators that the all...
Increasing drone activity around stadiums and other crowded venues is creating a growing security challenge for law enforcement to keep attendees safe.
Sen. Jon Ossoff said last week at a rally that Democratic victories for the 2026 midterms would “rebuke” President Donald Trump for the rest of his term.
In an interview with Fox News, Sen. Darline Graham announced Monday that she will be running for the full Senate term to replace her late brother in the Palmett
Abilene parks, park facilities, recreation centers, and pavilions can be rented and used for special events.
“Footloose” could have been a very different movie if Kevin Bacon hadn’t landed the lead.Christopher Atkins, star of the 80s hit “The Blue Lagoon,” could have b
An American official said that the U.S. has a lack of missiles for a full-blown war in Iran, according to reports.
A 'social experiment' lets people from Texas and San F...
As rent continues to climb in Abilene, more people are finding it hard to keep up.
Millions of Americans across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast spent the weekend under hazy skies as wildfire smoke from Canada drifted across the U.S.
The Southlake Police Department later presented Swisher with its Meritorious Conduct Award, the department's second-highest honor.
The Abilene Police Department Police Academy serves to fill positions for our department only, and therefore cadets in the Abilene Police Academy are considered to be employees of the City of Abilene and are paid during their time in training.
President Trump and Sen. John Fetterman reacted to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani suggesting it could be possible for Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu.
The arrests stem from a Bedfordshire Police investigation in England.
Local law enforcement officers from agencies across Texas will trade in their badges for aprons in Abilene later this month to raise money for Special Olympics.
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