Abilene Preservation League to revive historic Abilene Courts
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – If you frequently drive down South 11th Street, you have probably seen the facade of the front wall on a vacant lot. It was once the Abilene Courts, a motor court for travelers in the early 1900s. Now, the Abilene Preservation League is seeking to revive similar infrastructure in the area […]
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Abilene Railroad Festival occurred this weekend, September 12–13, marking its second year since returning to downtown Abilene. The event was revived in 2024 by the Abilene Preservation League after a long hiatus since 1995. Originally launched in 1991, the festival was created to honor Abilene’s…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A significant step was taken to preserve one of Abilene's most iconic industrial landmarks. The Abilene Preservation League (APL) organized a community cleanup at the historic West Texas Utilities (WTU) Power Plant, marking the start of a new chapter for the long-vacant site. Completed in 1922…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A new pickleball facility is coming to Abilene. PickleTex Abilene is expected to open at 1190 Ruswood Drive in late spring 2026, pending completion of city zoning requirements, building permits, construction, and other necessary approvals. The facility will include nine pickleball courts, three indoor and six…