Yoga for Pain Relief

Fire Marshal's Office

One of the primary duties of this division is administering and enforcing the Abilene Fire Code within the city. Inspectors work closely with Abilene Building Inspectors to ensure consistent and accurate administration of the Fire Code in conjunction with the Building Code.

McConnell's absence renews questions about lawmakers’ health, age in Washington

Questions about age, health and transparency in Washington are intensifying after a weekend of major developments involving two prominent Republican senators.Af

ACU Offensive lineman Luke Roaten on Preseason All-America Team

ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) - Abilene Christian redshirt senior offensive lineman Luke Roaten has been named to the 2026 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America 2nd Team, the media outlet announced Monday.  After his first season as a Wildcat, Roaten, a native of Tomball, Texas, was an All-United...

US launches third straight night of strikes on Iran, CENTCOM says

U.S. Central Command announced on X that the U.S. began launching strikes against Iran for the third consecutive night.

Lindsey Graham's sister will fill seat temporarily; who might run in special election?

On a path forward for the "Palmetto State," a caretaker has now been chosen to fill the seat of the late Sen. Lindsay Graham.

Abilene small business code violation raises questions about city communication

A local business owner’s effort to open a wellness complex in Abilene has turned into months of frustration, raising broader questions about how clearly the cit

Library Advisory Board

<strong>Event date:</strong> July 27, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>04:00 PM - 05:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>555 Walnut Street<br>Abilene, TX 79601<br><strong>Description:</strong><br><p>*Board Meetings are Subject to Change</p><BR/><p><a href="http://abilenetx.gov/714/Agenda...

Fact Check Team: Is There an Age Limit for Congress? Here's What the Constitution Says

The sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the continued absence of Senator Mitch McConnell have once again put a spotlight on age limits in Congress.

What stands between Abilene's Angry Cactus and its liquor permit?

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Angry Cactus, a new restaurant under construction in Abilene's SODA District, will need special permission to sell alcohol because it is too close to a public school.  According to city documents, the owners of The Angry Cactus will ask the Abilene Board of Adjust...

White nationalist Nick Fuentes and Hunter Biden sit down for political interview

White nationalist streamer Nick Fuentes and former first son Hunter Biden sat down for a political discussion, according to a Monday report from TMZ.

Trump renews push for SAVE America Act as Graham's death clouds Senate prospects

President Donald Trump is renewing his push for the SAVE America Act as Congress returns from its July Fourth recess, calling on lawmakers to move quickly.

'Crystal Lake' teaser takes us back to Jason and Pamela Voorhees' origins

The series, starring Linda Cardellini, is a prequel to the "Friday the 13th" series.

WATCH: Shots fired near Brownwood Midnight Madness softball tournament

At the time of the incident, players, coaches and families were participating in the youth softball tournament at the nearby sports complex.

Back in Balance - Yoga for Pain Relief

<strong>Event date:</strong> July 21, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>05:30 PM - 06:30 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>2250 Ambler Avenue<br>Abilene, TX 79603<br><strong>Description:</strong><br>Back in Balance Yoga for Pain Relief<BR/><BR/>Support your back, reduce tension, & move wit...

Graham's death adds to wave of change sweeping Washington

The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham and the prolonged absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell are accelerating a generational turnover in Washington.

'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' and Broadway star Josh Grisetti dead at 44

Josh Grisetti, a Broadway star with appearances in series like “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” has died at age 44.Grisetti died by suicide, confirmed by his friend

Yoga for Pain Relief

'Do we need another one?' Proposed 2nd Data Center draws concerns in Shackelford County

Some residents in Shackleford County feel that one data center is enough...

Four Sweetwater first responders honored for lifesaving care

SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Four members of the Sweetwater Fire Department and Ambulance Service have been honored for their actions during a life-threatening emergency involving a severely burned patient. Paramedic Dustin Alderman, EMT-I Joshua Rains, EMT-B Daniel Linebaugh and EMT-B Zachary...

Campaign Finance Reports

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Thomas Massie says the Israeli lobby funded ads that claimed he dated AOC, Ilhan Omar

Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie on Monday said that the Israeli lobby spent millions of dollars to fund ads that claimed he was dating AOC and Ilhan Omar.

Abilene Convention Center Hotel Development Corporation Board

<strong>Event date:</strong> July 20, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>11:30 AM - 12:30 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>500 Cypress Street<br>Abilene, TX 79601<br><strong>Description:</strong><br><p>*Board Meetings are Subject to Change</p><BR/><p><a href="https://www.abilenetx.gov/714/...

Events & Activities

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'We're peaking at the right time,' Flying Bison win four straight as playoffs near

The Abilene Flying Bison have locked down four straight wins.

Miles in Motion Distance Challenge

Save Abilene Water

View current watering restrictions and find ways to conserve water.

Trump teases primetime speech to the nation on Thursday

Trump teased the primetime address on his Truth Social account on Monday.

Events & Programs

See what's happening at our Recreation Centers

Renaming of Recreation Center at Aurthur Sears Park

Ice-T plans on being part of 'Law & Order: SVU' 'as long as Mariska is' there

Ice-T reveals his future on "Law & Order: SVU," and it’s contingent on one of his cast members.

WATCH: Charging Yellowstone bison tosses grandfather 8 feet into the air

It was the second reported bison attack in Yellowstone this year, according to the National Park Service.

Tom Cruise fully transforms for 'Digger' trailer

Cruise stars as an eccentric billionaire who faces undoing an ecological disaster that puts the world on the path to nuclear war in the film, out October 2.

LA City Council members want to meet only one day a week while making six-figure salary

Members of the Los Angeles City Council want to only meet once a week while making a salary of almost a quarter of a million dollars.

Haskell Memorial Hospital earns first national stroke care recognition

HASKELL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Haskell Memorial Hospital has earned national recognition for the first time for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care, receiving the American Heart Association's 2026 Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze award. The award recognizes t...

What teams are left in the World Cup? Here's who's in the semifinals

Each of the four remaining nations has previously lifted the World Cup trophy, setting up a star-studded finish to the tournament.

Ballinger VFD handles crashes, brush fire, 2 air medical calls in 4 days

Volunteer firefighters in Runnels County responded to a string of emergencies over four days,

Missouri judge dismisses Riley Strain death lawsuit against Delta Chi fraternity members

A Missouri judge dismissed claims against several fraternity members, Delta Chi Fraternity Inc. and BCC Missouri LLC in a lawsuit tied to the death of Strain.

Midnight Madness youth softball tournament canceled after gunfire nearby; two arrests

Two 17-year-olds were arrested after an early morning shooting incident near the Bert V. Massey II Sports Complex

Energy markets brace for prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption

Oil prices continued climbing on Monday amid escalating fighting between the United States and Iran as both sides claim control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Crime Reports: Burglaries, family violence cases top latest Abilene police reports

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 2200 block of Bridge Avenue - Burglar...