School districts around the state have had to adjust spending for this school year. Some have had to close campuses or cut programs or staff to balance their budgets. This week, Abilene ISD’s board of trustees approved a spending plan for the year that reflects a deficit of $13 million.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz visited Hartmann's Inc. Monday

This summer marked the opening season for Abilene’s newest home team. As the Flying Bisons approach the end of their 2024 calendar in the Mid-America Baseball League, some Abilene residents are wondering if they are here to stay.

The ever-growing fentanyl crisis continues to cast a long shadow over communities across the country, including Texas. The state’s health department has recorded over 350 fentanyl overdose deaths this year and almost 2,400 last year. In Taylor County, one family's experience has sparked a call to action, and are using their efforts to bring a youth addiction and recovery center to Abilene.

Texas is on track to have one of the hottest summers on record. That includes the Big Country, where Abilene’s most vulnerable residents face mounting challenges related to the heat.With the city’s unhoused population struggling to find relief, local organizations and medical professionals are stepping up efforts to provide essential support and resources. The extreme conditions continue to test the resilience of the city’s infrastructure and its residents.

After 61 recent earthquakes, Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks declared a State of Disaster Friday morning as many in the Big Country felt the second big quake in less than six days.

The Abilene Farmers Market, established in 1982, features products grown or made locally within a 100-mile radius of Abilene. The market not only offers fresh produce but also reflects the community values of kindness, hard work, and connection.

KACU’s Heather Claborn spoke with Abilene City Manager Robert Hanna about the city’s economic position and the proposals the Abilene City Council will consider in meetings that start Monday.

UPDATE: SHOW'S LAST PERFORMANCES HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO ILLNESS 7/5/24Last Friday was opening night for the local production of Legally Blonde the Musical. It was chosen as the Paramount Productions’ 31st Annual Summer Musical.