Hey there, neighbor! Yesterday was quite the day in Abilene, with a mix of community spirit and some serious weather chatter. The Abilene Philharmonic was gearing up for a big celebration of Leonard Bernstein's legacy, set to take place at the Abilene Convention Center. It’s always a treat to enjoy some symphonic music, and it sounds like this event will be a fantastic way to bring everyone together for a night of culture and celebration.
On the sports front, high school football is heating up as we dive into Week 9 of the season. With games kicking off across the Big Country last night, it’s prime time for our local teams to shine. There were a few last-minute changes to the schedule, so hopefully everyone was able to catch their favorite teams in action. Nothing quite like the thrill of Friday night lights to get the community buzzing!
In other news, some exciting developments are happening at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, which received the green light to use golf carts during their major renovations. This is sure to make things a bit easier for folks navigating the construction chaos, and it’s always nice to see our local institutions adapting and moving forward with their plans.
And speaking of moving forward, over in Sweetwater, there’s a heartwarming initiative underway to support recovering addicts with transitional housing. It’s inspiring to see the community come together to lend a helping hand, proving that sometimes it’s all about giving a “hand up” rather than a handout. Here’s to hoping for some positive changes and bright futures for all involved!
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Abilene Philharmonic returns to the Abilene Convention Center for an evening of symphonic music and community celebration on Saturday night, October 25, 2025. The perf
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A prominent Abilene church is getting approval to use golf carts during major renovations to their campus. Pioneer Drive Baptist Church on Pioneer Drive is preparing to de
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SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- Since 2019, Lifehouse has offered a way out of homelessness and addiction for those struggling in Sweetwater. Founder and President Pastor Loran Rule has been working to
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TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) has arrested two men accused of child exploitation and other offenses. According to TCSO, 34-year-old Jeremy Bailey of Tye
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - She's a well-known muralist in Abilene and the Big Country, but Calina "CAL" Mishay is also a mom of three. "On Time for Mom Time" hosts, Brittany Pelletz and Stacie Lopez
Hey there! So, yesterday was quite a busy day in Abilene, with a mix of community events and some important announcements that are sure to affect folks around town. One of the highlights was Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock visiting the Texas State Technical College campus to promote the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). It’s all about giving families more control over education funding, and it sounds like a pretty interesting initiative that could open up some new options for students in our area.
Hey there! So, yesterday was quite eventful in Abilene, and I can't wait to fill you in on everything that went down. First up, you might have heard about the shocking case involving an Abilene man who allegedly stole a whopping $600,000 worth of copper wire from his former employer. It seems he had quite the extravagant spending spree, using the money for bar tabs, golf trips, and vacations. Talk about living the high life on someone else's dime! He’s been arrested now, so we’ll see how that all pans out in court.
Hey there! Yesterday was quite the day in Abilene, with some heartfelt moments and a little bit of drama on the road. First off, I have to mention the community spirit that shone through at the annual Out of the Darkness Walk. Despite the rainy weather, nearly 300 folks came together to honor loved ones lost to suicide and to raise awareness about mental health. It was an emotional gathering, showing just how much our community cares for one another. Moments like these remind us that we’re all in this together, supporting each other through thick and thin.
