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3 earthquakes, including a 4.9, rattle Texas late Monday night
HERMLEIGH, Texas — Three earthquakes hit West Texas late Monday night, according to officials. The earthquakes were registered near the town of Hermleigh, about 56 miles northwest of Abilene, at 10:38 p.m., 10:46 p.m. and 11:56 p.m., according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The first earthquake registered...
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. ...
Here’s 5 Ways To Know Someone Is Definitely From Abilene
In the heart of Texas lies a city where the skies stretch as far as the eye can see, and the sense of community is strong. Abilene, a gem nestled in the Big Country, carries its unique charm and history with pride. You can often tell someone is from Abilene...
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.
How did this historic Abilene boulevard get its name?
Have you ever given a second thought to where Judge Ely Boulevard got its name? Who was Judge Ely, and why did Abilene honor him with a grand boulevard? Judge Walter Raleigh Ely Sr. went from county attorney to district judge to Texas Highway commissioner in the span of his long life here in the Big Country. While he is not an Abilene native, he called it home for nearly 60 years. ...
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...
‘Increased redundancy’: Midland continues plans on ‘100-year water supply’ project
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The City of Midland hosted a conference on Tuesday to discuss long term plans to increase the water supply for Midlanders, focusing on a new partnership with Abilene and San Angelo to share water from nearby Fort Stockton. In 2020, the City approved the purchase of more than 28,400 acre-feet of […]
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.
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