Abilene Station 6 renovations, zoo bids restarted after error
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As firefighters at Station 6 prepare to temporarily relocate for renovations, a local contractor is now getting the opportunity to lead major construction at the Abilene Zoo, all because of a competitive bidding mistake. Fire Station 6, the one by the cows along Winters Freeway, will soon undergo construction after nearly […]
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) –The Abilene Zoo has shared new plans for its next round of renovations, featuring TAS-compliant areas, expanded habitats, and new species. PASSED! Voters say ‘yes’ to $15 million bond for Abilene Zoo upgrades Following the completion of the upgraded Caribbean Cove exhibit, attention now turns to the…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A prominent Abilene church is getting approval to use golf carts during major renovations to their campus. Pioneer Drive Baptist Church on Pioneer Drive is preparing to demolish their sanctuary. While the reconstruction project is underway, the church will be using golf carts to transport people…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Officials at the Abilene Zoo have received the fuselage of a retired C-130 Hercules cargo plane, which will soon become the centerpiece of the zoo’s new lion exhibit. Abilene Zoo becomes first accredited zoo to feature C-130 aircraft Workers delivered the massive aircraft body to the…