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High Speed Chase Suspect Formally Charged

According to an article by Big Country Home Page, a suspect who supposedly stole a Camaro from a car dealership in Abilene and led police on a high-speed chase was arrested on Monday, November 13th. The man has been formally charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle, Aggravate Assault of a Public Servant and Evading Arrest with a Vehicle.

Safety Tips for Halloween

It's that time of the year again, and KTXS-12 has some tips that law enforcement says is part of a program that dates back to 2004. While your child is going door to door trick or treating, you can usually tell if someone is not handing out candy if their porch light is not turned on.

Missing Elderly Colorado City Woman’s Remains Found

According to KTXS - 12, The remains of an elderly Colorado City woman who went missing in September of 2015 have been found in Ward County. Ward County is located in Far West Texas. The woman, Sue Martin Noel was 79 years old when she was reported missing on September 21st, 2015.

Impending Construction on Winters Freeway: Possible Car Accidents

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, work is scheduled to begin on a six-mile stretch of the Winters Freeway. The area that is going to be under construction will be the length between Farm to Market Road 2404 to South 7th Street.

Man in Mask Robs Local Scrap Yard

According to an article by KTXS 12, Abilene police have taken a man and his girlfriend into custody for robbing a scrap yard. The male suspect is also accused of wearing a mask that was popularized by the Scream movie series when he robbed the business.

It’s October and That Means Haunted Houses are Back

When October rolls around, it can mean certain things for different people. Some of us really get into the Halloween spirit and decorate our houses, dress in costume, visit haunted houses, or we do all of the above. While I'm not personally familiar with the psychological aspects of fear and the rush it gives people, there are many people who enjoy the rush that the feeling of fear brings.

Officer Shot Himself While Responding to a Dog Attack in Cisco

A recent article by KTXS follows up on an incident that happened in Cisco. On Saturday, September 23rd, an officer of the Cisco Police responded to a call about a dog attack and while trying to soot the dog, fell and accidentally discharged the weapon into his leg.

Top Texas RRC Executive Abruptly Resigns

According to an article by the Abilene Reporter-News, the chief oil and gas regulator resigned rather abruptly, exposing that all is not so well within the Texas agency. One Republican leader has even gone so far as to say that the chairwoman of the agency was operating a "dictatorship".

Dogs Given Shelter from Harvey in Abilene

According to Fox 15, Abilene, 30 dogs from various shelters that have been affected by hurricane Harvey were transported to the Rescue the Animals shelter in Abilene. Some of them have been sent to another shelter in Iowa when they were collected on August 30th.

Abilene Woman Involved in Single Car Accident

An article by KTXS states that a woman was involved in a wreck on Beltway North after she lost control of her vehicle and went down into a culvert. Her vehicle eventually ended up flipped upside down. Emergency responders came to the scene and it took them around 10 minutes to free her from the wreckage.