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Grateful grads close out the Class of 2024 in Abilene over the weekend
Memorial Day weekend was also the weekend for high school graduations. Both Abilene and Wylie independent school districts, along with others around the Big Country sent their new graduates off into the world. ...
Abilene’s ATEMS Celebrates Class of 2024 Graduation at Shotwell Stadium
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Abilene educator inspires students & teachers alike, named Texas Teacher of the Year
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As the school year comes to a close, many students look forward to summer vacations, while teachers use the break to prepare for the upcoming year. One teacher at Stafford Elementary has been using her platform to spread her passion for education across the state. Taniece Thompson-Smith is a fifth-grade science […]
‘People just want to be noticed’: Abilene crossing guard making each day a blessing
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — When you’re a child, the whole world can be intimidating and sometimes dangerous. But when Abilene Crossing Guard Brenda Stremmel is on the job, Dyess Elementary parents know they can rest easy. As a retired Kindergarten teacher of 25 years, Stremmel said there’s nothing she loves more than making the school […]
Walk this way: Seniors step through time to relive memories before graduation
Graduating seniors took a stroll down memory lane Tuesday where they started their AISD careers in elementary school. It was a chance for the soon-to-be-former students to reconnect with teachers they hadn't seen in seven years, as well as greet friends who had grown as much as they had over the same period.
Abilene Christian University awards honorary doctorate degree to longtime donor
ABILENE, Texas — A longtime donor to Abilene Christian University was presented with an honorary doctorate degree by the university recently. Kay Onstead received an honorary Doctor of Science degree during a private ceremony in Houston. ACU President Dr. Phil Schubert said the degree was awarded to Onstead for her contributions to the university and society.
DETAILS: Jacksboro BB, Iowa Park SB playoff games
High school baseballClass 3A-Jacksboro vs Shallowater (Best of three series)Game 1: 6 p.m. Wednesday (May 22)Game 2: 1 p.m. Thursday (May 23) Game 3: 1 p.m. Saturday (May 25) (If necessary)All games being played at Walt Driggers Field on the campus of McMurry University (Abilene) High school softballClass 3A-Iowa Park vs Coahoma (One game playoff)2 […]
A Day to Remember: Abilene YMCA Preschool Graduation
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Graduation marks the start of a new chapter in life, whether that be entering the workforce or even beginning elementary school. In Abilene, the YMCA hosted a preschool graduation ceremony to celebrate the students’ achievements and mark the beginning of a new journey. A total of 29 young graduates took the […]
New dean selected for Holland Medical High School
ABILENE, Texas — Ginger Held will be the next dean of Holland Medical High School, the Abilene ISD announced Friday. Held will replace Kathy Walker, who plans to retire at the end of the school year after 30 years of service to AISD students. She has more than 30...
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