Leslie Carrigan
Reporter-
Hardaway wins House District 71 with 74% of the vote -
Early voting begins across Texas today. Taylor County Democrats held a No Kings rally this weekend at Sears Park to help encourage voters to get to the polls. -
Representative Stan Lambert is not seeking re-election this term for House District 71 after 10 years in office.
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As part of the launch of a new website, the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife hosted a Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail event this weekend at Abilene State Park. -
Betty Bradley has spent the last 51 years building Abilene’s Meals on Wheels program. -
Since President Trump announced the Lancium Crusoe Stargate facility in early 2025, Taylor County has celebrated new revenue and jobs, but community members have also decried the spike in housing costs, traffic, and other impacts. -
During her time in Abilene, she has served on the Abilene Convention and Visitor's Bureau, the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, and the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, and she currently serves on KACU's Community Advisory Board. -
Jones County votes for the best chili while considering candidates -
In two of the most politically opposite cities in the country, one group is attempting to bring people together. -
The Salvation Army estimates that at one point 25,000 bell ringers were on the nation’s streets collecting funds for the programs and wishing shoppers a Merry Christmas
