Abilene stores & nonprofits ramp up efforts to support community needs as cold weather sets in

Published   Jan 08, 2025 02:38AM
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As cold weather sweeps into the Key City, stores and nonprofits are bracing for the surge in clients they anticipate, stepping up their preparations to meet the increased demand. Drug Emporium store manager Travis Hill shared that whenever winter weather approaches, he ensures the store is stocked with essential items like [...] ... Read more

McMurry University president to retire after 40+ years of le

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – After more than four decades in higher education, and 11 impactful years as the 10th president of McMurry University, Dr. Sandra S. Harper is set to retire on Friday, leaving behind a legacy of growth, innovation, and ... Read more

Snow chances dwindle for the Big Country: A look at the late

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Snow chances for the Big Country have taken a hit, as the latest weather models show a significant weakening in the system. Forecasting winter weather is never an easy task. Data shifts rapidly, and outcomes sometimes rem ... Read more

Crime Reports: Amazon package reported stolen from Abilene p

Editor’s Note: The Abilene Police Department supplied the following arrest and incident reports. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court ... Read more

Preparing livestock for winter: Abilene residents stock up for the cold

Published   Jan 07, 2025 12:20AM
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As the temperature drops, it’s easy for most of us to retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and cozy up with a blanket. But for livestock, staying warm can be much more challenging. That's why the dedicated team at Jackson Brothers Feed and Seed on South Treadaway has been working tirelessly [...] ... Read more

Abilene PD's Traffic Tip Tuesday: Nearly 400 speeding citati

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – In the first edition of the Abilene Police Department's 'Traffic Tip Tuesday,' Traffic Officer Poynor highlighted the most common citation issued in 2024: speeding. In a video shared on the APD Facebook page, Officer ... Read more

'The shells were really big': Abilene resident recalls Sunda

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Residents of a North Abilene neighborhood say the silence of Sunday night was shattered by the sound of multiple gunshots. Abilene police responded to reports of gunfire in the 1200 block of Green Street around 7:50 p.m. ... Read more

Understanding winter precipitation before it impacts the Big

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - As winter weather approaches the Big Country and a wintry mix sits in the forecast, it’s a good time to break down the differences between the various types of winter precipitation and when they occur. Let’s start ... Read more