KTXS-TV (Abilene, TX)

KTXS is a television station located in Texas and is affiliated with ABC. It is owned and run by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, which is one of the largest and most varied broadcasting companies in the United States. After completing some upcoming transactions, Sinclair will operate, manage, or provide sales support to 163 TV stations across 77 different markets. Their television network reaches about 38.7% of households in the U.S. and includes affiliates from networks such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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#230418

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#47449

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Abilene community mourns loss of beloved martial arts mentor James Cox

1 day 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.
Dual Credit Highschool students graduate from Cisco College

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.
Beauty products face price hikes due to increased tariffs

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.
Pope Leo XIV's Chicago roots excite and spark prayers in local Catholic community

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.
Woman charged with 2nd-degree murder in 2023 killing appears in court

1 week ago | ktxs.com | Kelly Doty

NEW YORK (TNND) — Protestors at Columbia University on Wednesday evening were removed by police after staging a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the school's main library. The protestors were clad in masks and pushed their way past campus security officers to hang Palestinian flags and other banners on bookshelves. Videos shared on social media showed campus security officers stopping groups of protestors from entering the library.
Video shows fugitive inmate's escape during transport at Seattle-Tacoma Int'l Airport

1 week ago | ktxs.com | Jeremy Harris

SEATTLE — New video shows the moments a fugitive escaped custody while at an airline ticket counter at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) earlier this week. Sedrick T. Stevenson, 28, was under the custody of a prisoner transport company at the time of his escape, which was responsible for taking him to Bowling Green, Kentucky, in connection with several warrants.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

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.
Ceremony at Taylor County Courthouse pays tribute to those who died in the line of duty

1 week ago | ktxs.com | Tori Garcia

Ceremony at Taylor County Courthouse pays tribute to those who died in the line of duty (KTXS/Tori Garcia)
Rainfall reports from Tuesday evening

1 week ago | ktxs.com | Mark Rowlett

ABILENE, Texas — Our wet spring continues. Another wave of rain with embedded thunderstorms moved through or region Tuesday morning. Mathis Field on the south side of San Angelo measured 3.19 inches - for a new daily record for May 6th. This was also the 3 highest daily rainfall recorded in the month of May. Abilene Regional Airport reported 0.80 inches of rainfall for May 6th. Abilene is now 2.36 inches above normal for this far into 2025.
Suspect arrested for shooting security guard during altercation at San Antonio sports bar

1 week ago | ktxs.com | Karina Hollingsworth

Wilmer Vladmir Ruiz Ortega was arrested for the shooting of a security guard. The shooting happened Sunday outside of El Patio Sports Bar around 12:30 a.m.Wilmer Vladmir Ruiz Ortega was arrested. He is accused of shooting a security guard at the El Patio Sports Bar. Police say the suspect attempted to enter the sports bar located at the corner of Frio City Road and Dorris Street and was searched by security prior to entering.