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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Censorship concerns rise over Texas bill; Abilene bookstore pushes back

1 day 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

1 day 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

5 days 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

1 week 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

2 weeks 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.
Keeping the Big Country safe: Inside the National Weather Service

2 weeks ago | bigcountryhomepage.com | Katalina Bell |Ashly Ibarra

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Whether it’s wildfires, thunderstorms, or tornadoes, severe weather doesn’t always stick to a schedule. That’s why the National Weather Service (NWS) works 24/7, 365 days a year — keeping a constant eye on the skies to help protect communities like the Big Country. As many Texans know, weather patterns can shift in an instant. One day might bring two to three inches of rain, and the next, we’re pushing 90 degrees with sunshine.
Abilene couple prepares to say goodbye to unborn son with rare disorder

2 weeks ago | bigcountryhomepage.com | Ashly Ibarra

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A young couple from Abilene is preparing to welcome their unborn son, but they must say goodbye as soon as the baby is born. Mom, Zoey West, explains she was excited and overjoyed to be pregnant and to start a family with her boyfriend of three years, Colby Breeding. The pair has known each other since they were preteens, and West remembers the moment she saw the positive pregnancy test. “I was scared at first, just like the thought was scary. But I was I was excited.
Dog attacks two neighborhood dogs in Cisco, one killed and the other injured

3 weeks ago | bigcountryhomepage.com | Ashly Ibarra

CISCO, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Two families and neighbors in Cisco are demanding justice for their two dogs after their dogs were involved in a dog attack involving another neighbors dog around 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning. This incident seriously injured one dog and took the life of another.
Dog attacks two neighborhood dogs in Cisco, one killed and the other injured

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ashly Ibarra

CISCO, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Two families and neighbors in Cisco are demanding justice for their two dogs after their dogs were involved in a dog attack involving another neighbors dog around 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning. This incident seriously injured one dog and took the life of another.
Donation of 500 bed frames kicks off Abilene's community bed initiative

3 weeks ago | bigcountryhomepage.com | Ashly Ibarra

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – What started as a donation to Global Samaritan has evolved into a new initiative, providing hundreds of Abilene residents with everything they need for a restful night’s sleep, setting them up for future success. According to Global Samaritan Executive Director Andrew Kelly, having a good night’s sleep sets us up for success the next day. “When we talk about insecurities, most people don’t really think about the need for bed.