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This interview tells how Shawnte went from being a quite person to a local activist. This change was brought about after the murder of George Floyd. Since Floyd's murder Fleming has been appointed to the Abilene Planning and Zoning Commission. She also founded the non-profit Let Us Breathe.Let is breathe is a multi-cultural organization that's committed to raising up all the citizens of Abilene. It also focuses on bring people together.

Mr. William A. Boyd III is the Executive Director NAMI of Abilene (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and also the Founding Director of The Phoenix House a facility for those who struggle with mental illness.Mr. Boyd is a highly educated and accomplished individual that struggles with mental illness in his life. He is working to erase the stigma that's associated with mental illness.NAMI Abilene seeks to improve the lives of those affected by mental illness by providing support, education, and advocacy to individuals and their families in Northwest Texas.NAMI Abilene focuses on the belief that people with mental illness can lead meaningful, productive lives. We endeavor to promote a greater understanding about these illnesses–including those with a dual diagnosis, facilitate access to treatment and related services, and keep hope alive for people with mental illness and their loved ones. We further seek to eliminate stigma. We don’t see the illness; we see the person.

Corey talks about why doing this show is a bit difficult and then takes us back to 1968 for a bluesy, primal type performance.

In this first episode, Corey introduces what Get on the Bus is all about and plays the first set from the show that got him hooked on the Dead.

This interviews looks at the lives of African Americans in the 1930's that helped shape Abilene. It touches on the success they enjoyed and also some of the challenges. Penns is hoping that the Curtis House Cultural Center can be a tool that unites the community.This interview really is an invitation for you to go to the Curtis House and actually feel and to see what the life of a black person was like in Abilene.

Michele Daniels is letting nothing stop her. After graduating from Texas Women's University with a degree in accounting she got her dream job. After a couple years in the job she was diagnosed with dyslexia. Dyslexia and numbers is not the best combination.She was also diagnosed with ADD about the same time . She went back to school and trained to be a physical therapist. Things were going well until she begin to lose her sight.Today Michele is legally blind but it has not stopped her. She has started her own business. Michele gives advice and hope to the downtrodden, and those dealing with depression because of their situation. Michele said that she just want to pay it forward. You can learn more about her business by calling 325 261 0465 or go to her website Mydailychoice.com/MLDaniels.

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.

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.

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.