Announced Spring, 2007: 
   KRBC and KTAB-TV are teaming up with the Abilene Chapter of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association to honor our Armed Forces with a permanent memorial.
  "Today we are announcing plans to build 'Liberty Plaza' here in front of the KRBC/KTAB studios on South 14th Street," said Gayle Kiger, General Manager of the stations.  
   The plaza will be constructed along South 14th street on the television stations' property between the pedestrian sidewalk and the station parking lot. It will feature an open plaza with a large inlaid star displaying the seals of each of the Five branches upon its five points. Two flag poles will be included for the American and Texas State Flags along with a sitting area and appropriate landscaping.
   The Non-Commissioned Officers Association and KRBC/KTAB are asking for donations from the community and area businesses for funds, materials, and labor to build Liberty Plaza.
   "The Plaza will honor those who are currently on active duty or have served in the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard," according to Carl Johnson from the NCOA. Johnson says the plaza will also include a drop off box location for tattered and used American flags for proper disposal. "Flags, like most articles made of fabric, are subject to wear and tear," said Johnson. "We want to provide area residents with a safe location that would be available 24 hours a day to drop off tattered flags for proper disposal. This site that is being donated by KRBC and KTAB will certainly serve that purpose."

If you are interested in this project, can provide funds, materials, labor, or any other assistance, please call 325.698.0603.