Ashly Ibarra

Abilene

Reporter at KTAB-TV (Abilene, TX)

Reporter at KRBC-TV (Abilene, TX)

Bilingual Reporter • Emerson College Alum • Texas born and raised • KTAB/KRBC/ Telemundo

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Abilene woman marks Jubilee Year at the Vatican, sees Pope Francis in his final days

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ashly Ibarra

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene resident Rochelle Johnson grew up in the country with a strong Catholic faith. “I’m a cradle Catholic, and my parents were Catholic, and our life centered around the church. We were raised out on a farm, and there were many things that we didn’t do because we were raised out of our country. But we went to church every Sunday. Where I was raised, we were out so far in the country that sometimes we didn’t have a priest, and we were a mission church.
Abilene woman marks Jubilee Year at the Vatican, shares moment with Pope Francis in his final days

2 weeks ago | bigcountryhomepage.com | Ashly Ibarra

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene resident Rochelle Johnson grew up in the country with a strong Catholic faith. “I’m a cradle Catholic, and my parents were Catholic, and our life centered around the church. We were raised out on a farm, and there were many things that we didn’t do because we were raised out of our country. But we went to church every Sunday. Where I was raised, we were out so far in the country that sometimes we didn’t have a priest, and we were a mission church.
Family remembers son who lost his life on the job in Snyder

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ashly Ibarra

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A family from Texas is raising awareness about worker safety. While working in the renewable energy field in Snyder, 24-year-old Wyatt Denson lost his life on August 19, 2022. His dad, Shawn Denson, explains that his son was working and things turned unexpectedly. “Wyatt was the first to jump in for any task, and this task was not even his.
Family remembers son who lost his life on the job in Snyder

2 weeks ago | bigcountryhomepage.com | Ashly Ibarra

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A family from Texas is raising awareness about worker safety. While working in the renewable energy field in Snyder, 24-year-old Wyatt Denson lost his life on August 19, 2022. His dad, Shawn Denson, explains that his son was working and things turned unexpectedly. “Wyatt was the first to jump in for any task, and this task was not even his.
Historic 100-year-old building in Breckenridge faces uncertain future

2 weeks ago | bigcountryhomepage.com | Ashly Ibarra

BRECKENRIDGE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A historic 103-year-old building in Breckenridge is now at the center of the debate. This building is the current fire station home, but firefighters have raised concerns that the space has deteriorated over time. Assistant Fire Chief Wesley Turner explains that he joined the force around 2020. Issues, from leaks to mold, were present then. “The building’s had a lot of issues over the years with water leaks and roof leaks and stuff like that.
Censorship concerns rise over Texas bill; Abilene bookstore pushes back

3 weeks ago | bigcountryhomepage.com | Ashly Ibarra

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A bill set to be heard by the Judiciary and Jurisprudence Committee at the Texas House is sparking criticism from small business owners across the state. Arlene Kasselman, who owns Seven and One Books in downtown Abilene, is raising awareness on social media about House Bill 1375.
Censorship concerns rise over Texas bill; Abilene bookstore pushes back

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ashly Ibarra

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A bill set to be heard by the Judiciary and Jurisprudence Committee at the Texas House is sparking criticism from small business owners across the state. Arlene Kasselman, who owns Seven and One Books in downtown Abilene, is raising awareness on social media about House Bill 1375.
Tuscola family shares journey as three brothers fight cystic fibrosis

3 weeks ago | bigcountryhomepage.com | Ashly Ibarra

BAIRD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Three young brothers from Tuscola face daily challenges, having been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. All three brothers have lived with this genetic disorder since birth, as both their parents carry the gene. The couple, Shane and Jordana Haught, were unaware until their eldest son was born. “On a newborn screening, they found that putting our oldest did have CF, and so we received that diagnosis at about three weeks old.
Belt Buckle Distillery to resume operations in Abilene historic building

4 weeks ago | bigcountryhomepage.com | Ashly Ibarra

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Built in 1921, a three-story building on South Second Street is getting a second chance at life. Chief Financial Officer for West Texas Spirits LLC/Belt Buckle Distillery Larry Sanders chose this building as the new location for his business. “We decided to leave our original facility at 630 North 5th Street because we were seeking a larger facility to accommodate our increase in demand for hospitality.
Abilene company to expand its operations working with the DCOA

1 month ago | bigcountryhomepage.com | Ashly Ibarra

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – R+L Carriers, a global freight transportation and logistics company with locations nationwide, including Key City, plans to double its presence in Abilene. The company has had a location in East Abilene for about 20 years. It needed space to expand its operations. To that end, it is working with the Development Corporation of Abilene (DCOA) to help secure its next location.