ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Madison Thomas has spent most of her life trick riding horses. It's not her first West Texas Fair and Rodeo, but Thomas is thrilled to be back in a place that feels like her second home. Thomas' husband grew up in Merkel, and many family members still call the Big Cou...
government
BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Brown County Judge Alan Shane Britton has resigned from office in lieu of disciplinary action, according to an agreement document from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. According to the document, Britton signed the voluntary agreement on Oct...
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Standing in the pouring rain, Gov. Ron DeSantis likened the deadly Learjet crash to a missile as officials warned of widespread disruptions to the community....
government
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa outlined her positions on data centers, public education, property taxes and affordability. With Election Day approaching, Hinojosa discussed what she would prioritize if elected governor, includi...
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The Abilene Zoo is bringing the community together for a two-day Día de los Muertos celebration.
safety
A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in a residential area Sunday afternoon, triggering a fiery explosion and a massive emergency response.
government
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and it’s quickly approaching. If you plan to head to the polls, check out our list of voting locations across the Big Country to find where you can cast your ballot. Taylor County Brown County Callahan Co...
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A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration's highly unusual attempt to block the certification of results from a key U.S. Senate race in Alaska....
schools
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene H-E-B celebrated 35 years of serving the community Saturday morning, inviting customers and community members to join in the milestone. The celebration kicked off with a performance by the Abilene High School cheer team. The store also recogni...
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BRECKENRIDGE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Some pumpkins are big enough to make a few pies. Ryan Ethridge's latest creation was big enough to break a state record. Ethridge grew a 1,340-pound pumpkin, surpassing the previous Texas record of 995 pounds by more than 300 pounds. The giant pu...
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Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy has been hospitalized after experiencing a stroke and is expected to make a full recovery, according to his team on Sunday....
safety
A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in a residential area Sunday afternoon, triggering a fiery explosion and a massive emergency response in Greenacres....
