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Early, Goldthwaite and Coleman qualify for State Lineman Challenge - Brownwood Bulletin

Early, Goldthwaite and Coleman all qualified for the upcoming State Lineman Challenge set for June 21 at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene.Abilene, Texas · Abilene Read Article

Suspect accused of using 10 doctors' DEA numbers during prescription fraud scheme in Abilene, West Texas

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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A suspect accused of using DEA numbers from 10 different doctors to try and fill prescriptions at dozens of pharmacies around Abilene and west Texas has been arrested. Andrew Trevino was taken into custody for Fraudulent Use of Identifying Information in Taylor County last week in connection to the allegations. Court documents state police began investigating Trevino in May 2023 after receiving reports that an indivi…DEA · Abilene Read Article

Trial begins for Abilene man accused of 2023 murder

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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The trial of an Abilene man accused of fatally assaulting another man is now underway in Taylor County. Abilene man arrested for assault has charges upgraded after death of victim Mario Valerio was indicted in March 2023 on charges of Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of Methamphetamine. The charges stem from a incident that occurred on January 2 at a home on North Bowie Drive. According to a press re…Abilene, Texas · Abilene Read Article

M Large transmission line could cut through Big Country, public meetings taking place

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(KTAB/KRBC) - Oncor Electric is planning to build a large transmission line that will run from Glen Rose to Forsan Texas, and all of the proposed routes go through parts of the Big Country. The line will run from Oncor's proposed Dinosaur Switch, north of Glen Rose, to the existing Longshore Switch near Forsan, traveling approximately 235-270 miles depending on which of 3 proposed routes is utilized. These counties could be affected by the trans…Abilene, Texas · Abilene Read Article

Espinoza pushes for transparency, financial clarity in Abilene runoff campaign

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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Miguel Espinoza Challenger Miguel Espinoza is heading into a runoff election against Incumbent Abilene City Councilmember Kyle McAlister for the Place 5 seat after neither candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in the May election. The runoff is set for June 7. McAlister battles to keep his seat in Abilene City Council runoff While Espinoza said the election was intense, he felt very supported throughout. …Abilene, Texas · Abilene Read Article

Abilene community joins forces to maintain cleanliness at local lake

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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The community of Abilene came together this morning for a cleanup event at Grover Nelson Park at Tittle Lake, all in recognition of Lake Cleanup Month. Families and local organizations participated, showing their support by picking up trash and helping keep the park clean. A father at the event mentioned that his children enjoy helping out and noted that it's wonderful to lend a hand while earning a free ticket to t…Abilene, Texas · Abilene Read Article

B-1B Lancer WSO Logs 5,000 Hours on Strategic Bomber

Lt. Col. Alvarez, a B-1B weapons systems officer and commander of the 345th Bomb Squadron, joins a short list of aircrew who have amassed 5,000-plus flying hours in the B-1B. Lt. Col. Eric Alvarez, a weapons systems officer (WSO) and commander of the 345th Bomb Squadron which flies the B-1B Lancer bomber from Texas’ Dyess […] The post B-1B Lancer WSO Logs 5,000 Hours on Strategic Bomber appeared first on The Aviationist.Abilene, Texas · Abilene Read Article

600-foot protective buffer zone established around Anson's Bluebonnet Detention Facility

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ANSON, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A 600-foot protective buffer zone has been established around Anson's Bluebonnet Detention Facility to further public safety in the area. The City of Anson designated the Bluebonnet Detention facility as critical infrastructure on Friday, which allowed them to enact the buffer zone. This zone will hopefully, "prevent disruptions to ingress and egress routes, deter surveillance activities, and reduce the potential for p…Abilene, Texas · Abilene See the Story