The Top 50 Plus banquet honors the top students in Taylor County. Shirley Olson, president of the Southwest Rotary Club discusses the history of the banquet and what to expect this year.The banquet was first held on May 3rd, 1960 at the Windsor Hotel in Abilene, Texas.

Dr. Paul Fabrizio is a professor of political science at McMurry University. Dr. Fabrizio is a much sought out individual when it comes to politics whether it be on a national, state, or local level.

Connie Smith tells her story of having eye surgery. It's something that happens every day somewhere. Connie was so grateful for the results that she received.

Terrance Thomas, spent the early part of his life as a "street hustler" begging for money that mainly went to support his mother's high price drug habit.If he wasn't begging he and his brother were stealing food to survive. In this podcast Terrance said that he was embarrassed and felt like the lowest piece of scum in the United States. Those seedy motels in the rough part of Ft. Worth are now only a memory for Terrance. He has traveled the world and stayed in some of the finest places on earth.Listen to this podcast and find out what changed for Terrance.

If you are looking for a fun weekend on March 3rd and 4th, the Abilene Woman's club could be the destination. They are raising funds but it's got to be Everything Texas from the snacks to the wines and the Entertainment.On March 3rd Boomtwn! By Texas Comedies will perform in an Adult Musical Comedy called Boomtown, which is an engaging , somewhat irreverant act based on local Texas history.On March 4th Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys yu can dance in the Great Hall on the patio if the weather permits.

Taylor County Judge Phil Crowley gives an update on Taylor County and shares how he plans to operate as Taylor County Judge.

WHAT IS DYSLEXIA? In simple terms, dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it difficult for an individual to read, write, and spell. According to the Yale Center for Creativity, one in five people suffer from dyslexia and between 70 to 85% of children who are placed in special education for learning disabilities are dyslexic. Saddest of all, oftentimes dyslexia goes undiagnosed, allowing smart kids to miss out on opportunities to succeed.

As politicians, lobbyists, and advocacy groups head to the state Capitol this to make new laws that affect our community, there is one group that contains millions of Black and Hispanic Texans yet have little to no representation: renters. But we in Texas Tenants For Change are righting that wrong today.We are asking for basic human rights and we need your eyes, ears, and voices to make change at this legislative session.

Dax in his own words. I am a Christian. I am a proud husband, father, friend and counselor at law. You may be thinking, "what the heck is a lawyer doing talking about recovery?" Great Question! I want to bring what I know together in one place for you, your family, and your friends for the purpose of helping you seek recovery and redemption.

Bridget Jordan joined the U.S. Army after 9/11. She's a very patriotic person and felt a call to serve her country. After two tours to Iraq, the ugly under belly of war was beginning to have it's effect on her in the form of PTSD.In addition to that, while working she fell 20 feet and cracked a vertebrate. Her doctors told her that she probably would not walk again. Bridget went into a deep depression and considered suicide as the answer. However she remembered a coloring book that a relative had given her to years earlier, that coloring book and God's amazing grace is at the center of her healing.