Alexsis Jones
Local Content Manager-
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.
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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.
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Texas has lost more rural hospitals than any other state in recent years, and many counties lack adequate primary care services. In response to the challenges faced by rural communities and disaster-stricken areas, mobile health clinics are rolling out to provide vital medical services where they're needed most. These clinics could help residents of the Big Country and beyond.
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The Storybook Capital of America hosted the Children’s Art and Literacy Festival over the weekend and unveiled the latest addition to Abilene's statue collection. Throughout Abilene’s downtown, and in the Adamson Spalding Storybook Garden, you’ll find statues of everything from Dr. Seuss characters to the big bad wolf. This year’s new character caused some controversy, but the protests didn't interrupt the creativity.
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On Tuesday Texas State Representative Stan Lambert won the Republican nomination for the Texas House of Representatives District 71.
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Voting for Texas’ party primaries is underway. And some of the 2024 contests for a place on the November ballot are a bit more intense than usual.
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Last night the Taylor County Republican Party hosted a Primary Candidate Forum.
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Last night, the Taylor County Democratic Party introduced two candidates for statewide office to local voters.
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Downtown Abilene was full of joy last night as festivities kicked off the holiday season.