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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Minor injuries reported in Abilene rollover crash
ABILENE, Texas () — DPS and Abilene first responders responded to a rollover crash in south Abilene on Tuesday evening. At about 7:00 p.m. on May 20, crews responded to the 3500 block of Dub Wright Boulevard for a rollover crash. The driver was pulled from the wreckage and was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. BigCountryHomepage will update if new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Driver injured after pulling in front of another vehicle in south Abilene
ABILENE, Texas () – A driver was injured after pulling in front of another vehicle in south Abilene Friday afternoon. The accident happened on the 4400 block of Southwest Drive around 3:00 p.m. Police at the scene told KTAB and KRBC a truck pulled out of the Walmart parking lot onto Southwest Drive and crashed into another truck that was pulling a trailer. The driver of the truck that pulled out into traffic was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. He was alert at the time of transport. No further information is available at this time, but the investigation is ongoing. Check back with for additional details. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wake-Up Weather: storms to start the morning commute
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Summary: Severe storms still possible this morning as storms clear from west to east along a squall line. Heavy rain, lightning, hail are all possible through 10am as a severe thunderstorm watch continues. Flood watch for our northern counties until noon with a flood advisory until 9am for our central counties. Skies see some clearing into the afternoon allowing temperatures to climb into the 70-80's. Today: Showers and thunderstorms through midday before clearing and warming up closer to seasonal. High Temperature: 78° Winds: SSE>WSW 10-15 MPH Tonight: Mostly clear, below average with a wind shift. Low Temperature: 54° Winds: W>SSE 5-10 MPH Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTAB -
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New gut illness in Big Country: Fever, nausea, and diarrhea symptoms
ABILENE, Texas () – A new sickness is spreading through the Big Country, with symptoms including fever, nausea, and diarrhea. Many in the Big Country opt to stay home after the latest sickness sweeps through our area. The sickness is gut-biased, with patients suffering from symptoms like fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. My Emergency Room 24/7, located at 4438 S Clack Street, says its phones have been ringing nonstop from people seeking relief from these symptoms. Emergency Medicine Physician for My Emergency Room 24/7, Dr. Rena Salyer, spoke to potential origins for this current ailment. 'You can name a million things. It could be a bacterium that is working its way through our water supply; it could be any number of viruses that are in our environment and that we pass from one another,' Dr. Salyer said. While these symptoms are unpleasant, Dr. Salyer describes how they are short-lived but could develop into complications for more serious issues. 'For most folks, it seems to be self-limited just a couple of days. Folks that are having some problems… I've got a few patients where it's just obliterated their gut biome, and they get a secondary infection called the C Diff, which is very problematic and difficult to treat,' Dr. Salyer said. Dr. Salyer went on to elaborate on how the severity of these symptoms for some people largely stems from what we choose to eat and that consuming fewer processed foods can lead to better overall gut health. 'I think that it's only problematic because we have less of the good bacteria in our colon, and then we're used to the probiotics that we take now, with the important ones being bifidobacteria and lactobacillus. We're just not getting those in our food anymore,' Dr. Salyer said. The experts at My Emergency Room 24/7 say the best ways to counteract the sickness are to reduce proximity to those who are already sick and take proper safety precautions, such as wiping down infected surfaces and thoroughly washing your hands. BigCountryHomepage contacted the Abilene Taylor County Public Health District for more insight into this rise. Officials stated that water samples tested over the past couple of weeks have returned pathogens in the local supply. The health district has confirmed that the illness is Norovirus, a highly contagious virus that spreads through contaminated food and water and physical contact. Fortunately, the symptoms usually last just a couple of days, and most people recover quickly. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
From CPS to Big Country CASA: Lee Ann Millender's lifelong commitment to advocate for children
ABILENE, Texas () – Working with children who may have been neglected or mistreated requires a big heart, and Lee Ann Millender has had that heart from the very beginning of her career. Supporting foster kids: Big Country CASA volunteers offer hope & guidance After graduating from college, she went right into work with Child Protective Services. 'God put me where he needed me,' Millender said. 'I graduated from college on a Friday and started to work for CPS on a Monday. So I can't say anything about that other than bringing my faith that God put you where he needs you.' Millender has worked to keep children safe for 35 years, first with CPS and for the past five years at Big Country Casa, as a court-appointed special advocate for children. Millender said the smallest actions have the biggest impact. 'There's not any more meaningful work than what we do to make sure that these kids grow up to be successful adults who are contributing to society in positive ways,' Millender said. 'We may think that it's just a little simple thing of showing up at school, being there in court, or even visiting in the foster home. It matters to these children. It validates that they mean something and that someone is watching out for them.' How Big Country CASA helps foster kids navigate the court system Dana Ward, who works alongside Millender, said that Millender's caring spirit creates a positive and uplifting atmosphere. 'Every employee that she that works underneath her really knows that she cares about them all the way to their heart, not just as an employee or as a subordinate, but as a human being that's doing this work because they care about it,' Ward said. 'She's not just a person who says we need to take care of kids. We need to take care of families. But she is a person who lives it out every day.' Ward shared that one of Millender's greatest qualities, perfectly suited for their work, is her keen eye and compassionate heart for others. 'I love that Lee Ann gets to look at our families and look at our kiddos in a very unique way. She really genuinely wants whatever's healthy for our family and healthy for our community, not what looks exactly like someone else's family,' Ward said. 'She sees the diamond in the rough. She sees the potential behind people and families and kiddos. It's important to have someone who not only is for the people, but of the people.' HOW TO WATCH: KTAB's 'Change a Child's Story' special & forum featuring volunteers According to Ward, Millender's position isn't just a job for her — it's something that comes from the heart. 'She genuinely wants to see growth in whatever way, shape or form that looks like for families. I think that's important because our community isn't made of cookie-cutter people,' Ward said. Milender became the executive director for Big Country CASA in 2020. Throughout March, four women will be recognized on BigCountryHomepage for their remarkable efforts in the community. The winner of this year's Remarkable Women contest will be announced on April 1, 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
