STUDY: Abilene rental prices near or more expensive than Texas’ biggest metro areas
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As Abilene continues to face housing shortages and rising rent prices, the BigCountryHomepage.com team took a closer look at how the city compares to others across Texas. The following numbers are based on data as of February 11, 2026, using reports from Apartments.com and Zillow. The average rent reflects the overall […]
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The number of families the housing choice voucher program is able to serve may decline next year. As rent prices and the amount the program pays for each participant increase, the number of families the program can help decreases, according to Abilene Housing Authority CEO Gene…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The strain from increasing rent prices and scarce housing availability is becoming more of an issue in the Abilene area. The Abilene Housing Authority serves 22 counties in the Big Country, and right now, they are having difficulties in filling the needs of the community. At…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Residents gathered for a summer block party that brought together businesses, families, and community members for a day of fun and entertainment. Organized by Rent-A-Center, their first block party event featured a dunk tank, a cash cube filled with coupons, live music, and other activities aimed…