Caitlin Leggett

2 days ago | ktxs.com | Caitlin Leggett

ABILENE, Texas — The martial arts community is mourning the loss of Grand Master James Cox, a mentor and owner of Premier Martial Arts Studio, who passed away last week. A memorial has been placed at the studio, with flowers, photos, and messages such as "You will be missed" adorning a bench outside.

2 days ago | ktxs.com | Caitlin Leggett

ABILENE, Texas — Cisco College marked a historic milestone with its first-ever graduation ceremony at the Abilene Convention Center. The event celebrated not only the college's 85th year of service but also the 20th anniversary of its Abilene campus. This year's graduating class included 63 high school students who earned certificates or associate degrees before receiving their high school diplomas. Among them was Jazlyn Ortiz, a homeschool student who graduated with an associate degree.

5 days ago | ktxs.com | Caitlin Leggett

ABILENE, Texas — Your favorite edge control, shampoo, or conditioner may soon be out of stock or a bit pricier. The Trump administration's decision to increase tariffs on imported goods could significantly impact small businesses, including local beauty supply stores. Kiclah Cooper, co-owner of Mama Bear Beauty Supply Store, said, "Our location and the products that we've ordered, we haven't had any issues.

6 days ago | ktxs.com | Caitlin Leggett

ABILENE, Texas — Crowds filled the streets of the Vatican as white smoke signaled the election of the 267th pope, Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, now known as Pope Leo XIV. Father Emilio Sosa, a local faith leader, shared the excitement felt by many Catholics.(KTXS/Caitlin Leggett)Father Emilio Sosa, a local faith leader, shared the excitement felt by many Catholics. "People were excited to have a new pope. That’s always the case.

1 week ago | ktxs.com | Caitlin Leggett

ABILENE, Texas — Warm weather means more time outside at splash parks, dog parks and in the yard but it also means more sunscreen. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and aims to highlight the most common type of cancer in the United States. Contrary to popular belief, people of all skin tones, dark or light, can sunburn and get skin cancer. While people with darker skin tones have lower risk of getting the cancer, it still exists in Black and brown people.