Two fathers are teaming up with a local radio station to raffle off a signed Houston Texans jersey and an autographed Dallas cowboys helmet. This is all in remembrance of the daughters who passed away in a drunk driving accident. Wednesday they had a balloon release at Elm Wood Memorial Park to remember the girls.More>>
Abilene, TX -- It's the start of Telecommunicator's Week, seven days dedicated to honoring the men and women who answer your 9-1-1 emergency calls. More>>
Abilene, TX -- "There are a lot of things in life that you can't afford to learn by accident, and pedestrian safety is one of those," said Safety City Instructor Steve Bockenfeld. More>>
A husband and wife came home to find their home up in smoke this afternoon.
The Abilene Fire Department responded to the structure fire around one this afternoon. The fire was on the 1500 block of Locust where they saw heavy smoke and fire showing from the two story house. More>>
Tomorrow, the oil field and small businesses will co-host a conference with Angelo State's Small Business Development Center. The recent oil boom brought an increase in population to the ConchoMore>>
Abilene, TX -- Alan B. Deax, 37 has been charged with First Degree Felony murder in connection to Matthew Scott Augustadt's death, which was under investigation for being suspicious last week.More>>
Abilene, TX -- A man died from a suspicious head injury at Hendrick Hospital at 4:38 AM on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, according to Administrative Sarge ant Lynn Beard of the Abilene Police Department.More>>
Abilene, TX -- Colonel Michael Bobb Starr is back at Dyess Air Force Base for the fourth time in his military career. He joined the Air Force twenty-two years ago. More>>
The Planning and Zoning Committee is hoping that Council members will approve the recommendation to make sidewalk development optional for new single family residential homes. The decision would be at the developer's discretion.More>>
Abilene (KXVA FOX) -- Abilene City Council approved the Cobb Park Revitalization plan on Thursday. This upgrade will bring some major improvements to the Cobb Park neighborhood area, including street and sidewalk improvements, and more bus stops and shelters.
"I would like to see the city give incentives to home owners in this area, and also encourage young families to come back into our neighborhood," said Carrie Blaschke, a neighborhood resident.More>>
Abilene, TX- Former Cooper High School football player Cordell Dorsey was accused of a serious crime, now after those charges were dismissed, he says "the trains coming"More>>
San Angelo police made a routine traffic stop that led to the arrest of a San Angelo man on a drug charge. Police pulled over a 2008 Tahoe on Sunset for a defective headlight, and drugs were in plain view.More>>
The Salvation Army extended its hours due to the cold temperatures. The shelter typically closes during the day, but with the freezing temperatures people without shelter will now have a warm place.More>>
Abilene, TX -- 35-year old Artemio Hernandez Jr. is now in custody after a stand-off occurred at his home for several hours while police surrounded the residence, all over a stolen rifle. At about 4:30 in the afternoon police responded to a disturbance call at the 1900 block of burger street concerning a reported theft of a rifle. When police arrived, Hernandez, convicted felon with an outstanding parole arrest, ran into the residence. Unsure if he was armed, police surrounded the home an...
Abilene, TX -- 35-year old Artemio Hernandez Jr. is now in custody after a stand-off occurred at his home for several hours while police surrounded the residence, all over a stolen rifle. At about 4:30 in the afternoon police responded to a disturbance call at the 1900 block of burger street concerning a reported theft of a rifle. When police arrived, Hernandez, convicted felon with an outstanding parole arrest, ran into the residence. Unsure if he was armed, police surrounded the home an...
ABILENE, Texas--Most people know that wheat bread is better for you than white but buying the healthiest choice has become tricky with misleading labels.Rebecca Varnell has nine children and she said in her kitchen bread is popular on the menu.“I like to give my kids this really hardy bread with peanut butter as a quick breakfast in the morning because it’s really satisfying and it’s got protein and fiber in it and so I feel like they are getting a wholesome breakfast that way,” said Varnell....
ABILENE, Texas--Most people know that wheat bread is better for you than white but buying the healthiest choice has become tricky with misleading labels.Rebecca Varnell has nine children and she said in her kitchen bread is popular on the menu.“I like to give my kids this really hardy bread with peanut butter as a quick breakfast in the morning because it’s really satisfying and it’s got protein and fiber in it and so I feel like they are getting a wholesome breakfast that way,” said Varnell....
Abilene, TX -- "I had high expectations for this, it looked to be as good a wheat as I’ve seen in this part of the country this year." On a good year, Dr. Jerry Early could make 55 bushels an acre, and even though the drought may have completely destroyed some farmer's wheat crop, he was still going to be able to make 8 to 10 bushels in the good spots. "Of course that's not very good, but in drought year that's sometimes what you get," said Early. Until last Monday when "we had this little...
Abilene, TX -- "I had high expectations for this, it looked to be as good a wheat as I’ve seen in this part of the country this year." On a good year, Dr. Jerry Early could make 55 bushels an acre, and even though the drought may have completely destroyed some farmer's wheat crop, he was still going to be able to make 8 to 10 bushels in the good spots. "Of course that's not very good, but in drought year that's sometimes what you get," said Early. Until last Monday when "we had this little...
Abilene, TX -- Texas State Representative Susan King will be speaking in Abilene Tuesday, April 22. The Abilene Chamber of Commerce and Representative King will be hosting a legislative forum with residents of District 71. The purpose is to update them on current studies that are going on and to have an open discussion. “I find it to be a great chance to reach out to the community and hear directly from constituents what issues are impacting their daily lives and businesses,” she said. “We a...
Abilene, TX -- Texas State Representative Susan King will be speaking in Abilene Tuesday, April 22. The Abilene Chamber of Commerce and Representative King will be hosting a legislative forum with residents of District 71. The purpose is to update them on current studies that are going on and to have an open discussion. “I find it to be a great chance to reach out to the community and hear directly from constituents what issues are impacting their daily lives and businesses,” she said. “We a...
Abilene, TX -- The city is trying to complete a pipeline that could be critical to our future water supplies, but may need to get the legal rights to some property first. City Manager larry Gilley said this pipeline could add 7 million gallons of water per day to the water system. The pipeline would be underground, but one property owner no longer wants to allow the city to use their land. Gilley says that normally staff would not want to use what's called condemnation in order to acquire ...
Abilene, TX -- The city is trying to complete a pipeline that could be critical to our future water supplies, but may need to get the legal rights to some property first. City Manager larry Gilley said this pipeline could add 7 million gallons of water per day to the water system. The pipeline would be underground, but one property owner no longer wants to allow the city to use their land. Gilley says that normally staff would not want to use what's called condemnation in order to acquire ...
TODAY WAS THE FIFTH ANNUAL PAIGE'S PROMISE TURN THE PAIGE PUTT FOR LIFE TOURNAMENT AT THE BRENTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB HERE IN SAN ANGELO AND WHILE THE TOURNAMENT IS FOUR YEARS IN THE RUNNING THIS IS IT'S FIRST YEAR THAT IT IS AFFILIATED WITH THE PAUL GIBSON MEMORIAL. PAUL GIBSON WAS THE FM PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR LOCAL RADIO STATION LONESTAR 92.9 AND HE DIED OF A STOKE THIS PAST AUGUST. MR. GIBSON WAS A HUGE ADVOCATE FOR PSA'S AND THE CAUSE. HE WAS A REGISTERED ORGAN DONOR AND WAS ABLE TO SAVE MANY ...
TODAY WAS THE FIFTH ANNUAL PAIGE'S PROMISE TURN THE PAIGE PUTT FOR LIFE TOURNAMENT AT THE BRENTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB HERE IN SAN ANGELO AND WHILE THE TOURNAMENT IS FOUR YEARS IN THE RUNNING THIS IS IT'S FIRST YEAR THAT IT IS AFFILIATED WITH THE PAUL GIBSON MEMORIAL. PAUL GIBSON WAS THE FM PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR LOCAL RADIO STATION LONESTAR 92.9 AND HE DIED OF A STOKE THIS PAST AUGUST. MR. GIBSON WAS A HUGE ADVOCATE FOR PSA'S AND THE CAUSE. HE WAS A REGISTERED ORGAN DONOR AND WAS ABLE TO SAVE MANY ...
ABILENE, Texas--Student teaching for many people is how they realize if teaching is what they want to do for the rest of their lives. McMurry University recently names two students teacher of the year
ABILENE, Texas--Student teaching for many people is how they realize if teaching is what they want to do for the rest of their lives. McMurry University recently names two students teacher of the year and KXVA met with one of them to see why she loves being in the classroom.
ABILENE, Texas--There were long horns, pies, and much more on the campus of HSU today. KXVA went to the western days to find out students are learning. Nearly 3500 elementary school students gathered today
ABILENE, Texas--There were long horns, pies, and much more on the campus of HSU today. KXVA went to the western days to find out students are learning.
Nearly 3500 elementary school students gathered today for Hardin-Simmons's annually western days.
Baird, TX -- The Callahan County Sheriff says Tsephanyah Yisrayl Hawkins is a model prisoner. The House of Yahweh member was arrested for Obstruction of Justice and Retaliation on Tuesday. He allegedly
Baird, TX -- The Callahan County Sheriff says Tsephanyah Yisrayl Hawkins is a model prisoner. The House of Yahweh member was arrested for Obstruction of Justice and Retaliation on Tuesday.
West Texas -- More than 400 farmers may be seeing some money after all. A controversy over a rare bean called guar is on its way to getting settled. Producers weren't getting paid for the crop that they
West Texas -- More than 400 farmers may be seeing some money after all. A controversy over a rare bean called guar is on its way to getting settled.
Producers weren't getting paid for the crop that they sold to West Texas Guar.
Abilene, TX -- You might want to consider walking as your main form of transportation because gas prices continue to rise. Average prices in Texas have risen another 6.8 cents in the past week averaging $3.46
Abilene, TX -- You might want to consider walking as your main form of transportation because gas prices continue to rise.
Average prices in Texas have risen another 6.8 cents in the past week averaging $3.46 a gallon. And in Abilene, it's not much better with the lowest prices at $2.45 a gallon.
Abilene, TX -- Several soldiers overseas will be getting a nice surprise in the mail next week, all thanks to a local group of patriotic women. "And I said you think you could sell those to me cheaper,
Abilene, TX -- Several soldiers overseas will be getting a nice surprise in the mail next week, all thanks to a local group of patriotic women.
Update:Abilene, TX -- The driver who ran over a pedestrian yesterday is now in fair condition. 54-year-old Redalpho Berma was transported to Hendrick Medical Center after hitting the woman and then crashing
Update:
Abilene, TX -- The driver who ran over a pedestrian yesterday is now in fair condition.
Today was the last day to register to vote for the City Elections coming up on May 10th. Vone McKerley, Election Administrator, said the elections office typically sees more traffic around deadline time,
Today was the last day to register to vote for the City Elections coming up on May 10th. Vone McKerley, Election Administrator, said the elections office typically sees more traffic around deadline time,
With April being Autism Awareness Month, I reached out to a parent who has an autistic child to share her story. The fact is, now one in every sixty-eight people are diagnosed with Autism. It is almost
With April being Autism Awareness Month, I reached out to a parent who has an autistic child to share her story. The fact is, now one in every sixty-eight people are diagnosed with Autism. It is almost
Abilene, TX -- An Abilene woman was killed this morning after being run over by an S-U-V. Barbara Anne Hackett, 76, was walking eastbound, crossing a driveway at a business in the 3000 block of South
Abilene, TX -- An Abilene woman was killed this morning after being run over by an S-U-V.
Barbara Anne Hackett, 76, was walking eastbound, crossing a driveway at a business in the 3000 block of South 1st Street.
April is distracted driving awareness month and we want to remind all of our views about the dangers of distracted driving. Here at okay driving school Mike Duncan treats his classroom like the car. "Turn
April is distracted driving awareness month and we want to remind all of our views about the dangers of distracted driving.
Abilene, TX -- "Basically the program was to give a life back to a post 9-11 warrior," explained Earl Foster, President of the Abilene Association of Realtors. The Texas Sentinels have been donating
Abilene, TX -- "Basically the program was to give a life back to a post 9-11 warrior," explained Earl Foster, President of the Abilene Association of Realtors.
The Texas Sentinels have been donating houses to wounded warriors since 2007.
Abilene, TX -- Members of the community came out today to discuss and raise awareness in the fight against child abuse. The event is meant to help educate the community about the signs and symptoms of abuse.
Abilene, TX -- Members of the community came out today to discuss and raise awareness in the fight against child abuse.
Campus police at Abilene Christian University said they have the names of all five men who placed fake parking tickets on student's cars. The five white men are all current Hardin-Simmons University students. Police
Campus police at Abilene Christian University said they have the names of all five men who placed fake parking tickets on student's cars.
The five white men are all current Hardin-Simmons University students.
Cisco College announced an extension of its fast track program today thanks to a partnership with Workforce Solutions and the Development Corporation of Abilene. Bathshua Hawkins is about to graduate
Cisco College announced an extension of its fast track program today thanks to a partnership with Workforce Solutions and the Development Corporation of Abilene.
Anson, TX -- "Where's the money? That's a good question," said Steve Blankenship of New Horizon Ag Service, a victim, and nearly 400 farmers are wondering the same thing. "They were just processing
Anson, TX -- "Where's the money? That's a good question," said Steve Blankenship of New Horizon Ag Service, a victim, and nearly 400 farmers are wondering the same thing.
"They were just processing and selling their product, but not paying any of the growers," explained Terry White, also of New Horizon Ag Service and a victim.
WorkForce solutions held a youth job fair today. The fair was geared towards teens but residents of all ages were welcomed. Kayla Crider said her summer job has paid off. Crider works at Chuck E. Cheese
WorkForce solutions held a youth job fair today. The fair was geared towards teens but residents of all ages were welcomed.
Anson, TX -- Nearly $20 million worth of guar, a rare bean, was sold to a New York-owned company between October and January. Now six months later, West Texas farmers are still waiting to get their money.
Anson, TX -- Nearly $20 million worth of guar, a rare bean, was sold to a New York-owned company between October and January. Now six months later, West Texas farmers are still waiting to get their money.
Abilene, TX -- Some military children can move up to nine times between Kindergarten and High School. One app called The Big Moving Adventure has been created to help with that transition. "I'm going
Abilene, TX -- Some military children can move up to nine times between Kindergarten and High School. One app called The Big Moving Adventure has been created to help with that transition.
Abilene, TX -- The average price of gas in Abilene is $3.35 this week, a 14-cent rise since last month. It's still a .01 cent below the Texas state average, and .17 cents below the national average at
Abilene, TX -- The average price of gas in Abilene is $3.35 this week, a 14-cent rise since last month.
Abilene, TX -- "This is what I did, this is what I started doing, it's a good life, it's a hard life." Those are the words of Doug Bagley, of Bagley & Co., who owns 3,500 acres of wheat crop. "So it's
Abilene, TX -- "This is what I did, this is what I started doing, it's a good life, it's a hard life."
Those are the words of Doug Bagley, of Bagley & Co., who owns 3,500 acres of wheat crop.
An Abilene company is proud to announce one of its products is now being sold at Wal-Marts all over Texas. The Clavel Corporation has a story behind its beginning. Sources said it all started because
An Abilene company is proud to announce one of its products is now being sold at Wal-Marts all over Texas.
According to a global outplacement firm nearly 50 million Americans are taking part in March Madness office pools costing companies an estimated $1.2 billion in unproductive workers. But one business
According to a global outplacement firm nearly 50 million Americans are taking part in March Madness office pools costing companies an estimated $1.2 billion in unproductive workers.
Abilene, TX -- Construction for an oil and gas pipeline will start up in the near future for Abilene. The council voted for approval yesterday for BridgeTex Pipeline Company to place the pipeline under
Abilene, TX -- Construction for an oil and gas pipeline will start up in the near future for Abilene.
The council voted for approval yesterday for BridgeTex Pipeline Company to place the pipeline under Thompson Parkway.
Abilene, TX -- TxDOT is planning some nighttime lane closures at the intersection of 1-20 and highway 351 starting Monday. The inside driving lane and left turn lane will be closed from 9PM to 7AM through
Abilene, TX -- TxDOT is planning some nighttime lane closures at the intersection of 1-20 and highway 351 starting Monday.
Abilene, TX -- More than 400 people gathered at the Civic Center this afternoon for the Champion For Children Conference. The committee works to increase the awareness of child abuse with educational seminars
Abilene, TX -- More than 400 people gathered at the Civic Center this afternoon for the Champion For Children Conference.
Abilene, TX -- Sidewalks will remain a requirement for new developments on local streets in the City of Abilene. "There needs to be a way of keeping people safe, and I'm not happy with the way things
Abilene, TX -- Sidewalks will remain a requirement for new developments on local streets in the City of Abilene.
ABILENE, Texas - McMurry University has named Sam Ferguson of Averett University in Danville, Virginia, as the school's new athletic director. He will begin his duties on May 1. "We are delighted to have
ABILENE, Texas - McMurry University has named Sam Ferguson of Averett University in Danville, Virginia, as the school's new athletic director. He will begin his duties on May 1. "We are delighted to have
Abilene, TX -- Changes have been made to the Hargesheimer Water Plant, increasing the volume of water that comes through. Now the Water Utilities Department wants to take advantage of that increase and make
Abilene, TX -- Changes have been made to the Hargesheimer Water Plant, increasing the volume of water that comes through.
Now the Water Utilities Department wants to take advantage of that increase and make the size of the water lines larger for better distribution.
The STAAR test is just around the corner for many students. Cheryl Niblo teaches 5th graders at Austin elementary. She's been preparing children to take test for nearly two decades. Niblo has been
The STAAR test is just around the corner for many students.
Cheryl Niblo teaches 5th graders at Austin elementary.
She's been preparing children to take test for nearly two decades.
Abilene, TX -- It stands tall over Dyess Air Force Base, brushing the Abilene skyline, but once you're at the top, "anything can happen," explained Staff Sergeant Macy Paulino. "You can have ten aircrafts
Abilene, TX -- It stands tall over Dyess Air Force Base, brushing the Abilene skyline, but once you're at the top, "anything can happen," explained Staff Sergeant Macy Paulino.
"You can have ten aircrafts scheduled to fly and they all break down, or you can have nobody and then everyone just comes and wants to play, so it's just kind of, what do I get to do today?"
Two fires left families in Abilene devastated after much of their belongings were destroyed. KXVA wants to keep you and your family safe so we sent out our reporter Tabetha Cain to find out how you can
Two fires left families in Abilene devastated after much of their belongings were destroyed.
KXVA wants to keep you and your family safe so we sent out our reporter Tabetha Cain to find out how you can stay safe.
Abilene, TX -- At the last city council meeting, members decided to table the item for an oil and gas pipeline under Thompson Parkway due to lack of required paperwork. Now that information has been provided,
BridgeTex Pipeline Company is requesting the use of a right-of-way on the street, in order to install the pipeline for the transportation of oil from West Texas to major refining centers in Houston and Texas City.
The price of beef is on the rise. Many managers and owners of some local barbeque restaurants told KXVA's Tabetha Cain their starting to feel a pinch in their budgets. Here at dickeys barbeque the money
The price of beef is on the rise. Many managers and owners of some local barbeque restaurants told KXVA's Tabetha Cain their starting to feel a pinch in their budgets.
Abilene, TX -- The Abilene Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Mill Creek Apartments just after 1:30 this afternoon. Fire crews arrived within minutes and found heavy smoke pouring out
Abilene, TX -- The Abilene Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Mill Creek Apartments just after 1:30 this afternoon. Fire crews arrived within minutes and found heavy smoke pouring out of the roof.
Abilene, TX -- The Blood Mobile for Meek Blood Center is out and about the streets of the Big Country five days a week, aiming to collect 60 pints a day for a total of 17 hospitals within a 100 mile radius. It's the
Abilene, TX -- The Blood Mobile for Meek Blood Center is out and about the streets of the Big Country five days a week, aiming to collect 60 pints a day for a total of 17 hospitals within a 100 mile radius.
The American dream, it's something many people think about but not everyone achieves. Mezamis is one of Abilene's first coffee shops started back in 1997. Nancy Deegan bought the shop in 2006 and although
The American dream, it's something many people think about but not everyone achieves.
Mezamis is one of Abilene's first coffee shops started back in 1997.
If you're a mom, you might want to make plans to head to the Abilene civic center this weekend. They are holding the first conference in the nation just for moms. It's called "Project Mom." There will
If you're a mom, you might want to make plans to head to the Abilene civic center this weekend.
They are holding the first conference in the nation just for moms. It's called "Project Mom."
Abilene, TX -- Families sat and waited as more than 170 airmen and women returned home from deployment in Afghanistan. "We're happy, we just hope everything goes smooth and they get in here on time,"
Abilene, TX -- Families sat and waited as more than 170 airmen and women returned home from deployment in Afghanistan.
If you have not bought beef lately you might have sticker shock the next time you go in to your local meat market. Every Tuesday Randy Carson welcomes buyers and friends into the Abilene livestock auction.
If you have not bought beef lately you might have sticker shock the next time you go in to your local meat market.
Abilene, TX -- Fire Chief Ken Dozier was honored with 30 years of service at City Council. He started in 1984, but fire fighting was in his blood long before that. "My dad was a fireman here in Abilene,"
Abilene, TX -- Fire Chief Ken Dozier was honored with 30 years of service at City Council. He started in 1984, but fire fighting was in his blood long before that.
A neighborhood is quiet tonight...but it wasn't like this just three days ago. family and neighbors remember Matthew Scott Augustatd. A man who his sister Laurie said, had a heart of gold. She told us
A neighborhood is quiet tonight...but it wasn't like this just three days ago. family and neighbors remember Matthew Scott Augustatd. A man who his sister Laurie said, had a heart of gold.
Abilene, TX -- It's back to hitting the books on Monday and kids are making the best of their last day at Spring Break Camp. "I played with my brother outside," said 5-year-old Breylenne. Another child,
Abilene, TX -- It's back to hitting the books on Monday and kids are making the best of their last day at Spring Break Camp.
Root beer is not only Hunter Peterson's favorite drink but mom likes it too, but for a different reason. Root beer is caffeine free and that's important for Tia Peterson. A new study taken by the Center
A new study taken by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reveals more than 70 percent of American children consume some form of caffeine every day.
During the February 18th City Council meeting, two public comments started a debate between the Concho Cruises business owners and a school teacher who sought to start his own boat business on Lake Nasworthy.Concho
During the February 18th City Council meeting, two public comments started a debate between the Concho Cruises business owners and a school teacher who sought to start his own boat business on Lake Nasworthy.Concho
Brownwood County has a new program to prevent the jail from becoming over crowded. The jail has come close to reaching maximum capacity. Community leaders decided to try and stop this growing problem. Brown
Brown County has a new program to prevent the jail from becoming over crowded.
The jail has come close to reaching maximum capacity.
Police made another drug arrest on the 11-hundred block of south 7th street. But they didn't do it alone. Police said two citizens helped stop an alleged drug dealer. Officer Katie Snell said she was impressed
Police made another drug arrest on the 11-hundred block of south 7th street.
The nation's largest rattlesnake round up is this weekend and to kick it off the Sweetwater Jaycees, held the 56th annual rattlesnake parade. Hundreds of people came out to enjoy the rattlesnake parade.
The nation's largest rattlesnake round up is this weekend and to kick it off the Sweetwater Jaycees, held the 56th annual rattlesnake parade.
ABILENE, Texas - In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP'S nationwide were giving customers a free stack of their infamous buttermilk pancakes. The chain also accepted volunteer donations. All of
ABILENE, Texas - In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP'S nationwide were giving customers a free stack of their infamous buttermilk pancakes. The chain also accepted volunteer donations. All of
Smart boards for Abilene ISD will be placed in every classroom. Teachers said the boards help students learn by getting hands on experience. Today, teachers from all over the district were asked to try
Smart boards for Abilene ISD will be placed in every classroom soon.
An Abilene resident is going out of her way to put a smile on the faces of some young girls. Angelea Carey has been sewing for almost 90 years. she says sewing is a part of who she is. "I've sewed all
An Abilene resident is going out of her way to put a smile on the faces of some young girls.
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Tiffany Klapheke
Jury selection in the Tiffany Klapheke pre-trial wrapped up in the 104th district courtroom. Twelve jurors and two alternate jurors have been seated, with opening arguments expected to begin tomorrow.
Jury selection in the Tiffany Klapheke pre-trial wrapped up in the 104th district courtroom. Twelve jurors and two alternate jurors have been seated, with opening arguments expected to begin tomorrow.
James Ramirez
