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Man indicted after allegedly agreeing to pay for sex in Taylor County sting
A Taylor County grand jury has indicted Mark Valdez in connection with an alleged prostitution offense stemming from an undercover law enforcement operation......
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Google announces $3.6 million investment as TSTC graduates first data center workforce class
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The first graduates of Texas State Technical College's Mechanical, Electrical and Information Data Center Operator program were recognized Thursday as Google announced a new $3.6 million investment to support the program and similar workforce training...
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TTUHSC nursing camp gives Big Country students hands-on look at healthcare careers
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - 60 high school students from across the Big Country spent Friday exploring careers in nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's first-ever Next Stop Nursing Camp. The free daylong camp at TTUHSC's School of Nursing in Abilene gave stud...
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Wylie, De Leon and Hawley finish in the top three at the 2026 State LineMAN Challenge
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Skill players have the 7-on-7 tournament, but the big guys have the State LineMAN Challenge. Over seventy schools participated in this year's challenge at Shelton Stadium, featuring Big Country teams ranging from Snyder to Comanche. The 2026 challeng...
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Hardin-Simmons hosts annual State Lineman Challenge spotlighting football’s unsung stars
Hardin-Simmons University turned the spotlight on football’s biggest bodies as hundreds of high school linemen from across Texas converged on Abilene......
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Abilene road repair budget reduced, limiting 2027 street projects
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The City of Abilene's budget for street maintenance and rehabilitation projects has been reduced from approximately $9 million to $3 million, according to information presented during a recent Street Maintenance Advisory Board meeting. The reduction w...
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Abilene celebrates Juneteenth with music, food and fellowship at Stevenson Park
Juneteenth, which commemorates the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free, was celebrated Friday in Abilene.
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Homeless registered sex offender accused of touching himself inappropriately at another Abilene business
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A homeless registered sex offender with a history of exposing himself at businesses across Abilene is accused of inappropriately touching himself at a local hotel last week. Jacory Brown was booked into the Taylor County Jail Wednesday for Indecent E...
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What is the City of Abilene doing with the data center wind fall from sales, property taxes?
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The City of Abilene is starting to see tens of millions of dollars extra annually thanks to a windfall in their sales and property taxes from data center construction, so what are they planning to do with the excess funds? That's a complicated questio...
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Parent Playdate
Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 2250 Ambler Ave. Abilene, TX 79603 Description: Stay after Big Kid Storytime for kids to engage in a host of play activities while parents so......
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Parent Playdate
Event date: June 30, 2026 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 2250 Ambler Ave. Abilene, TX 79603 Description: Stay after Big Kid Storytime for kids to engage in a host of play activities while parents so......
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Big Kid Storytime
Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 2250 Ambler Ave. Abilene, TX 79603 Description: A weekly storytime series designed for children ages 3-6 and their parents and caregivers....
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Big Kid Storytime
Event date: June 30, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 2250 Ambler Ave. Abilene, TX 79603 Description: A weekly storytime series designed for children ages 3-6 and their parents and caregivers....
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Toddler Time
Event date: June 22, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 532 W. Washington St. Abilene, TX 79601 Description: A weekly storytime series designed for toddlers ages 2-3 and their parents and caregivers....
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Toddler Time
Event date: June 29, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 532 W. Washington St. Abilene, TX 79601 Description: A weekly storytime series designed for toddlers ages 2-3 and their parents and caregivers....
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Preschool Storytime
Event date: June 24, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 Description: Weekly storytime offering at your South Branch Library for kids ages 3-6....
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Preschool Storytime
Event date: July 1, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 Description: Weekly storytime offering at your South Branch Library for kids ages 3-6....
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Wiggles & Giggles
Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 Description: Weekly rhythm and movement activity session for kids ages 1-3 at your South Branch Library....
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Wiggles & Giggles
Event date: June 30, 2026 Event Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 Description: Weekly rhythm and movement activity session for kids ages 1-3 at your South Branch Library....
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Baby Steps
Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 Description: Weekly storytime offering at the South Branch Library designed for newborns and their pa......
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Baby Steps
Event date: June 30, 2026 Event Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 4310 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, TX 79606 Description: Weekly storytime offering at the South Branch Library designed for newborns and their pa......
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Crime Reports: Multiple reports/arrests for assault family violence in Abilene
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 1500 block of North 2...
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Badgers redefining their culture with hard work in the weight room
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - While learning plays is vital to Merkel football's success starting week one, these Badgers already know that winning begins in the weight room. "Strength and conditioning is important to us because obviously we're all like pretty much skill body and...
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Hamlin man reported missing after not returning from camping trip near Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A Jones County family is asking for the public's help as the search continues for a Hamlin man who disappeared after traveling to Abilene for what was supposed to be a camping trip with friends. Randall "Bud" Malone, also known as "Radar," was last he...
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Wife of former Abilene police chief, community champion & grandma: MaryAnn Martin shares her story
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As a mom, grandma, wife of a former Abilene police chief, and community leader, MaryAnn Martin has life experience to share with the 'On Time for Mom Time' audience. Martin joins On Time for Mom Time podcast hosts Brittany Pelletz and Stacie Lopez for...
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Title VI
Abilene CityLink Transit (CityLink) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil rights Act of 1964, as amended....
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Abilene man accused of leaving infant in hotel room indicted
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 say Elijiah Dunson left an 11-month-old child unattended in a hotel room in Feb...
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Explore Abilene museums for free this summer
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Families looking for something to do this summer without spending money have several options in Abilene. From art and history to children's literature, several local attractions offer free admission opportunities throughout the year. The National Cent...
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Large plume of smoke north of Abilene caused by trash fire
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 end of Pine Street Salvage. Abilene firefighters responded to the scene and worke...
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Three-day Juneteenth celebration honors freedom's history in Texas
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) Abilene residents will have several opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth this week as local organizations host events honoring the holiday's history and significance. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free ...
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AbiMar Foods investing $15 million to modernize Abilene facilities
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 automation and upgrade equipment to enhance production capacity, supporting the comp...
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Recent Abilene rains boost mosquito numbers, city ramps up monitoring
Recent rain across Abilene is creating ideal conditions for mosquitoes to multiply.
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Taylor County grand jury indicts Abilene man on child injury charge
A Taylor County grand jury has indicted Larry Donte Allen on a charge alleging injury to a child following an incident that occurred Jan. 12, 2026...
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Taylor County man indicted on kidnapping, assault, and drug charges
A Taylor County grand jury has indicted an Abilene man on multiple charges, including aggravated kidnapping, assault family violence enhanced, and possession......
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Heat Advisory in Effect; Cooling Centers Open Across the Big Country
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — With dangerous heat settling into the Big Country, several organizations are opening their doors to help residents stay cool. A Heat Advisory is in effect, and forecasters are urging people to drink plenty of water, avoid prolonged time outdoors and t...
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United Way of Abilene distributes fans to help vulnerable residents beat heat
As summer temperatures climb across the Big Country, local organizations in Abilene are working to help vulnerable residents stay safe in the heat.
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Something yummy this way comes
A new Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers restaurant is under construction on the west side of the Mall of Abilene.
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ACU Wildcats receive rings for 2025 UAC championship
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - For the first time in ACU Football's Division I era, the Wildcats clinched back to back conference championship with a 49-28 win over Central Arkansas on November 22. On Wednesday, the Wildcats celebrated that United Athletic Conference championship ...
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Abilene rental crisis pushes ACU to expand student housing
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene’s housing market continues to feel the effects of major economic development projects, including large data center developments bringing thousands of temporary workers and new residents to the region. Now, Abilene Christian University official...
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Abilene, Sweetwater among top Allsup’s chocolate milk drinkers
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 towns, and the Big Country made a strong showing. Abilene ranked second overall, whi...
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City of Abilene could raise municipal services bill fee 5%-44% to cover stormwater drainage projects
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The City of Abilene is thinking about raising a municipal services bill fee 5%-44% in order to cover stormwater drainage projects. During a recent budget workshop meeting, Director of Public Works Max Johnson gave a presentation on the stormwater rate...
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Beat the Heat: Splash Pads and Water Fun Across the Big Country
Heat Advisory? These Kids Had Other Plans ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — A Heat Advisory was in effect across much of the Big Country on Tuesday, sending plenty of people indoors to escape the summer heat. But at Redbud Park, the splash pad was proving to be the place to be. Childr...
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CityLink is the public transit system for the City of Abilene. We provide safe, reliable, and affordable transportation for the citizens of Abilene.
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Abilene man arrested after soliciting sex from decoy profile from sex predator non-profit
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene man was arrested after child sex predator reporting organization says they caught him with their decoy profile online. David Lewis Haun was booked into the Taylor County Jail Monday for Online Solicitation of a Minor in connection to the s...
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Salvation Army prepares for extreme Texas heat
The Salvation Army of Abilene is preparing for another summer of triple-digit temperatures.
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Eagles are using the summer to get used to new offensive coordinator Jacob Havron
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - There have been some changes on the coaching staff at Abilene High this offseason. Offensive coordinators Colby Hartfield and quarterback coach Justin Gorman are gone, and new offensive coordinator Jacob Havron is in to lead the Eagles offense. The p...
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Abilene reptile rescue educates community while saving animals
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – New to the KTAB+ app, 'Wild About It'. Each week, Wild About it, host Brittany Pelletz, introduces you to the organizations and people in the Big Country who work with, rescue, rehabilitate, and release wild animals. In this episode, you'll meet Ray ...
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"Why do you encourage you players to play 7-on-7?" Area coaches answer the question
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - High school football teams across the state of Texas spent the last month competing in 7-on-7 tournaments. It's football in shorts, and it's touch football. We asked Cooper head coach Scott Stewart and Wylie head coach Clay Martin, "Wylie do your pla...
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The New World Screwworm is moving closer to the Big Country: how are locals responding?
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – With concerns growing over the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas, local ranchers are keeping a close watch on their livestock. No cases have been reported in the Big Country, but a confirmed case in nearby Tom Green County has raised concerns...
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Koons resigns as ACU head softball coach
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Abilene Christian University has announced ACU softball head coach Jo Koons has resigned from her position after two seasons leading the Wildcats' program to pursue other professional opportunities. We appreciate Coach Koons' service and commitment t...
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Firemen's Relief & Retirement Fund Board
Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change <a href="http://abilenetx.gov/714/Agenda......
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Special Called City Council Runoff Election Canvass
Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Location: 555 Walnut Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change <a href="https://www.abilenetx.gov/714/A......
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DCOA Board Meeting
Event date: June 23, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 174 Cypress Street Abilene, TX 79601 Description: *Board Meetings are Subject to Change <a href="https://abilenetx.gov/714/Agen......
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Texas Tech's Nursing Camp in Abilene immerses students in hands-on health care training - myfoxzone.com
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Hundreds celebrate weekend-long Juneteenth event
The Juneteenth holiday may have passed, but weekend-long celebrations are still underway.
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Vance arrives in Switzerland ahead of Sunday U.S.-Iran talks at Burgenstock resort
Vice President Vance traveled to Switzerland on Saturday ahead for a first round of negotiations with Iran expected on Sunday at the Burgenstock ski resort....
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'Dumocrat or Dumbocrat?': Trump wants to know which nickname Americans prefer
President Donald Trump used a social media post to poke fun at Democrats, asking followers which of two nicknames they preferred.
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Trump says no Strait of Hormuz tolls for 60 days during ceasefire, hints at future charges
President Donald Trump said no tolls would be imposed on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz for at least 60 days during a ceasefire period.
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'USA all the way': Americans unite, show patriotic pride during 2026 World Cup
Thousands of U.S. supporters stood shoulder to shoulder, waving flags and singing in unison as the American soccer team celebrated another victory on Friday....
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