ANSON, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - It's no secret that the Big Country loves its Veterans, but one Anson restaurateur is honoring local heroes in a particularly aesthetic way.

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The City of Abilene said it will be targeting 15 neighborhoods to continue a demolition program aimed to remove homes that are deemed 'beyond repair.'

EXCLUSIVE: Kade Renfro breaks silence about sexual assault allegations

South Padre Island, one of Texas' islands, is a top Spring Break destination, as well as a popular vacation spot for "winter Texans" escaping the snow and cold of the north.

WATCH: Kade Renfro breaks his silence amidst accusations of sexual assault and harassment

After lawmakers reached a deal to increase the debt ceiling to prevent the U.S. from defaulting, Republican senators are unhappy with the deal that was spearheaded by their colleagues in the House.

ABILENE, Texas (BigCountryHomepage.com) – While all birth stories are so special and emotional in their own ways, one recent birth story has stood out among the rest. On New Year's Eve, a working Abilene mother of two gave birth to a baby boy for a French couple who would not have otherwise been able to grow their family. This isn’t even her first time doing this selfless act. With two of her own at home, Sajada Jones has had three babies for two different families, all out of the goodness of her heart. . . . Music via Stephen Arnold Music: - Rose Bloom (Main) by Levi Fields, COM216 - It's Not Too Late by Richard Keyworth, BBX270 - Hope Begins by Phillip Faddoul, DMTK036 - From the Heart by Phillip Faddoul, DMTK036 - Beautiful World by Richard Thomas & Freddie Reid, ET004 - Evolution by David Bertrand Holland & Stuart Peter Lewis Davies, HOH193 - Reunited by Roon Habraken, Gijs van Amelsvoort, & Jesse Maasdam, FOX005 . Sound effects via Pixabay: - Birds From a Balcony at Sunrise in Denton, Texas 032912-23057 - Plane Fly Over 34636 - iPhone Camera Capture - Train horn fades 25194 - Train 2 99266 by Phoenix Connection Brazil . Karley Cross: Producer, writer, director, editor Manny Diaz: Filming Noah McKinney: Consulting editor . Featuring: Sajada Jones; Florent & Armand; Travis, Chase, and Chanden McClure

EXCLUSIVE: Abilene mother helps French couple’s dream of fatherhood come true . . . Music provided via BenSound.com

ABILENE, Texas (BigCountryHomepage.com) – While all birth stories are so special and emotional in their own ways, one recent birth story has stood out among the rest. On New Year's Eve, a working Abilene mother of two gave birth to a baby boy for a French couple who would not have otherwise been able to grow their family. This isn’t even her first time doing this selfless act. With two of her own at home, Sajada Jones has had three babies for two different families, all out of the goodness of her heart. . . . Be sure to watch BCH's documentary on Jones: Mère Porteuse Texane

EXCLUSIVE: Abilene mother helps French couple’s dream of fatherhood come true . . . Music provided via BenSound.com

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - The Texas High School Finals Rodeo (THSFR) kicked off in Abilene Thursday morning, starting with two competitions - one of which has started becoming more popular in recent years.

Every year on the first Saturday of June, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department allows anyone to head out to their favorite fishing spot and cast a line whether they have a fishing license or not. A nice way to get folks who have never tried fishing in on the fun.