Gravel truck traffic raises safety concerns in Taylor County
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Residents along Highway 277 in western Taylor County are sharing safety concerns after a steady increase in gravel truck traffic. In a home directly off Highway 277 in western Taylor County, Stephanie Munshower and her daughter are getting used to their new routine of a safety briefing before leaving the house. […]
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A semi-truck and a car collided on 277 South near Caps, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon, leaving two people injured. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the crash on January 22 occurred when a semi-truck traveling in the northbound lane stopped to make…
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A portion of Highway 277 is closed after multiple vehicles blocked the roadway due to icy conditions. Highway 277 is shut down from FM 1235 to FM 89. Some property owners may be allowed to pass with guidance from deputies. BigCountryHomepage will update once the…
MERKEL, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A gravel truck has flipped in Merkel. The crash occurred at South 11th and Ash Street around 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. First responders say no one was injured. The Merkel Volunteer Fire Department, Merkel Police Department and Taylor County Sheriff's Office are on the scene. The…