September 17th

There’s been a lot of heightened rhetoric following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Opinions shared online have led to resignations, firings, and more heightened rhetoric. We’ll hear about how we can turn down the temperature on simmering political debates.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. We’ve got tips on what to watch for and steps we can take to support friends or family members in crisis.

Student athletes can now sign contracts that start name-and-image payments before they even get to the professional level. We’ll take a look at the ripple effects for programs that are outside the brightest spotlights.

We’ll also hear about a *non-student*- athlete- who brought a national equestrian championship home to Abilene this year.

Two best friends, seven continents, one unforgettable adventure, and they’re both 80. Abilene’s most famous traveling duo has just released their first book.

And the 75th Season of the Abilene Philharmonic kicks off next week. The concert features the music of Beethoven and Rachmaninoff.