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LIST: 2024-25 first day of school in the Big Country
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As summer ends, Big Country students will return to the classroom between August 5 and 21. Find out when your school is back in session below. Abilene ISD – August 14 Albany ISD – August 14 Anson ISD – August 14 Aspermont ISD – August 14 Baird ISD – August […]
TSTC to offer night classes at Abilene campus
Jul. 19—ABILENE — The lights will be on during the evenings at Texas State Technical College's Industrial Technology Center in Abilene, a Friday news release said. Night classes will be offered in Electrical Power and Controls, Industrial Systems, and Welding Technology this fall. The fall semester begins Tuesday, Sept. 3. "We have talked to many of our industry partners about the need for ...
Defensive End Dycin Davis Aims to Unleash Chaos on Opponents this Season
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – Over at Cooper High School, they’ve got some pretty ferocious players on the defensive line. There’s one in particular who’s an absolute manchild, and he hasn’t had a single day of school yet as an upperclassman!. Dycin Davis/Edge Rusher, Cooper...
Moran FFA gets nat’l award
Moran FFA achieved a significant milepost at the 96th Texas FFA State Convention, receiving a Bronze National Chapter Award. Moran was one of only three Texas chapters to earn a national award, joining Abilene High and Killeen Harker Heights. Moran also earned a Silver Golden Horizon Award in Division Two...
Hardin-Simmons University to establish school of nursing
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Hardin-Simmons University (HSU) has received unanimous approval from the Texas Board of Nursing to establish its own school of nursing in 2025. “This milestone is a testament to the dedication of Dr. Sandra Welling, our Founding Director, and the collaborative efforts of our campus and community partners,” HSU shared in a […]
Gridiron Showdowns Await: Sweetwater vs. Jim Ned and Cooper vs. Wylie Set to Thrill Fans This Season
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (BCH Sports) – BCH Sports details more high school football games to watch for the upcoming season. The Sweetwater Mustangs and the Jim Ned Indians are picked to be the cream of the crop in District 3-3A Division I, and the two teams square off in the final week of the season for the crown. 2024 is Sweetwater’s first season in Class 3A Division I. There is a lot expected from Russell Lucas’ team because they return 23 lettermen from a Class 4A playoff team. 18 positions are filled with returning Mustangs this season.
Top Games to Watch: Roscoe vs Albany & Abilene High vs. Amarillo Tascosa
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (BCH Sports) – More high school football games to watch for the 2024 season. District 7-2A Division II is expected to come down to a showdown between Albany and Roscoe. The Albany Lions are the kings of Class 2A Division II after winning the state championship in back-to-back seasons. Roscoe is tasked with finding a way to keep the Lions from winning their 17th district title in 18 years. It’s not going to be easy. This season’s meeting is the 16th between the two teams since 2004. Albany is riding a streak of eleven straight victories over the Plowboys: ten in the regular season, and one in the playoffs in 2009. Roscoe’s last victory over the Lions came back in 2007. It was the first of back-to-back wins for the Plowboys. The district championship is going to be on the line in Roscoe on November 1st.
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