Suspect arrested in Comanche County after man killed in 'random act of violence' in Big Spring

Published   Jan 07, 2025 12:34AM
BIG SPRING, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Big Spring Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead Sunday afternoon. According to Big Spring PD, around 2:25 p.m. on January 5, officers were called to Kentucky Fried Chicken, located in the 1700 block of S Gregg. At the scene, investigators found 30-year-old Dustin Aaron Gutierrez [...] ... Read more

Big Country crash data: 80,000+ accidents, deadliest month,

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Every day, Texas roads see an average of about 1,500 crashes — roughly one every minute. In the Big Country, it often feels like there's at least one crash story making the news daily. But have you ever wondered abo ... Read more

Big Country Politics: Tackling AI regulation with House Bill

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – In this week’s episode of Big Country Politics, House District 98 State Representative Giovanni Capriglione discusses his upcoming seventh session in the Texas Legislature and his push for House Bill 1709. The bi ... Read more

Burglary accused of targeting hotel parking lots arrested in

SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A suspect accused of burglarizing vehicles in the parking lot of several hotels in the west Texas area was arrested in Sweetwater after a drone-assisted manhunt. Bryce Long was taken into custody in a wooded area near ... Read more

'The shells were really big': Abilene resident recalls Sunday night shooting

Published   Jan 06, 2025 11:55PM
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. on January 5. While no injuries have been reported or arrests have been made, [...] ... Read more

LIST: Warming centers in the Big Country

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – With temperatures expected to be frigid, the City of Abilene and surrounding areas have opened several places to stay warm. Salvation Army of Brownwood11:30 am to 1:00 pm403 Lakeway Drive Sweetwater House Of PeaceOp ... Read more

Coleman County grandmother accused of poisoning granddaughte

Editor's Note: The court documents referenced are extensive, so they are included in their entirety at the bottom of the article. COLEMAN COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A Coleman County grandmother accused of poisoning her young granddaughter through a ... Read more

Preparing livestock for winter: Abilene residents stock up f

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 Jackso ... Read more