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Moldy peppers, rodents and contamination risks: Abilene's weekly restaurant inspections
The city of Abilene Environmental Health Division regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. ...
Texoma Talent represents Abilene Christian at UAC media day – July 23, 2024
The United Athletic Conference (UAC) hosted its annual media day on Tuesday, July 22 in Arlington. Texoma had local representation at the event, as former Iowa Park Hawk Cirby Coheley attended on behalf of his football team at Abilene Christian. Coheley is entering his third season with the Wildcats, stepping into a featured role after […]
ACU enters 2024 confident inspite of being picked sixth in the United Athletic Conference
ARLINGTON, Texas (BCH Sports) – ACU head football coach Keith Patterson and his quarterback Maverick McIvor and All-United Athletic Conference linebacker Cirby Coheley were in Arlington on Tuesday for conference media day. The Wildcats enter the new season with a new offense, and they are picked to finish the...
TSTC honors West Texas employees for service
Jul. 23—SWEETWATER — Texas State Technical College's West Texas campuses in Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood and Sweetwater recently celebrated employees who have been with the college for one, five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 40 years. The employees were honored during the summer employee appreciation day event held at the Sweetwater campus. Registration for TSTC's fall semester is underway. For more ...
ACU launches American Nuclear Society student chapter
The American Nuclear Society officially approved the establishment of a student section at Abilene Christian University. ACU is one of 54 U.S. colleges and universities to have an ANS student chapter. The organization’s purpose is to communicate to the student body about current developments relative to ACU’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental...
Can you help? ‘Graffiti mystery’ haunting City of Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Police are searching for suspects who could be behind a series of graffiti incident in Abilene. Abilene PD circulated surveillance photographs of two masked suspects Tuesday, saying, “your information could be the key to solving the graffiti mystery haunting our city!” Previous footage on their social media page showed a video […]
4.9 earthquake hits Texas' Permian Basin
A series of earthquakes shook West Texas, including a 4.9 magnitude event that was centered in Scurry County. The quake was centered 17 miles northeast of Hermleigh, Texas around 10:30 p.m. July 22. The USGS said it was Texas' eighth largest earthquake in history. It was followed by two other quakes of lesser magnitude...
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Darlene Breaux
Whether she’s speaking at congressional meetings in Washington, D.C., earning various awards, or serving as board president for Alief ISD, Dr. Darlene Breaux is a testament to what can happen when you pursue your passions and hold a strong pulse on what the world needs from an educational, social, and spiritual standpoint. As an ACU Online alumna of the Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program (‘20), Dr. Darlene Breaux continues to shine as the program director for the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership – a newly established program for those interested in becoming transformational principals and superintendents in their communities. Interested in changing the lives of her students from the inside out, Dr. Breaux shares her journey to Texas, her experience at ACU Online, her impressive career, and how she’s discovered education to be a continuing vocational calling.
5 ACU Wildcats on UAC Preseason All-Conference Teams; picked 6th in Coaches poll
ARLINGTON, Texas (BCH Sports) – Five Abilene Christian football players have been selected for the United Athletic Conference’s 2024 Preseason All-Conference teams, which were released on Tuesday. The Wildcats are represented by three defensive players, one offensive lineman and a punter. ACU is one of three teams in...
Crime Reports: Suspect caught inhaling volatile chemicals at Abilene store
Editor’s Note: The following arrest and incident reports were supplied by the Abilene Police Department. All information below comes from reports made by responding officers, and all suspects are considered not guilty unless determined otherwise in a court of law. Incidents 4500 block of S 1st Street – Violation of Bond/Protective OrderA known suspect violated a […]
Abilene City Council talks budget, considers raising property taxes
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene City Council met Monday to discuss the budget hearing. The City Council has proposed plans they want to implement, but that raises the question for many citizens ‘How do you pay for it?’. KTXS spoke with one citizen, Tammy Fogle, who said she...
Bangs volleyball season begins Aug. 13 with opener at Abilene TLCA
The Bangs Lady Dragons volleyball program begins its second stint under head coach Colleen Westfall’s leadership in August, with the first match of the season slated for Aug. 13. Westfall previously coached Bangs during the 2012 and 2013 campaigns, leading the Lady Dragons to a 35-20 overall mark. Bangs’...
TSTC’s Abilene campus to offer night classes beginning this fall
Breckenridge residents who have been wanting to expand their skills and education but can’t take classes during the day, may find a solution with the new night classes at Abilene’s Texas State Technical College’s Industrial Technology Center. Night classes will be offered in Electrical Power and Controls,...
Abilene’s Houses for Healing offers a place for Stephens County residents to stay during medical treatment
When someone in a rural community, like Breckenridge, needs major medical treatment in a larger city, one of the hardest things for the family to deal with is accommodations — a place to stay. The patient may be in a hospital, but spouses, parents, kids and others often have to decide between the expense of a hotel room or the time-consuming trips back home every night. It can be expensive and exhausting, no matter which choice they make. And, many just can’t afford it, so they miss out on precious time with their loved ones.
Abilene Award Named After a Young Professional in Our Community
If you don’t know the story of Mark Rogers, here’s a quick summary. He was the president of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Abilene and, in my opinion, perfectly embodied what it means to be a leader and a servant to the community. I was fortunate to have Mark on my show several times to talk about Big Brothers Big Sisters, and I was always impressed by his positive attitude and his commitment to making a difference.
Taylor County reacts to Biden's departure
In the wake of President Joe Biden's departure Sunday from the presidential race, how have locals responded and what can we expect in the fall? David Dillman, Taylor County Democratic Party chairman, and democratic-hopeful Linda Goolsbee, who is running for the Texas House of Representatives for District 71 this fall, provided some insight. ...
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