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Episode 6 takes us to Frankfurt, Germany. We’ll hear most of the first set from this show performed during the Dead’s legendary “Europe ‘72” tour.

Cinco De Mayo will be celebrated in grand style in downtown Abilene. Participants in the parade will line up at 5:30 pm and the parade starts at 6:00 pm.There will be several bands and entertainment. Ballett Folklorico de Alvaro Munoz, , La Nsistencia Nortena, and Alma de Nuestras Raices.

The overall goal of the Young Ladies Success Conference is to expose young ladies in grades 6-12 to collegiate and career opportunities, self-reflection, boost their self-esteem, and empower self-responsibility to create success in school and in life. Childers also recognized the need for a Young Ladies Success Conference after mentoring several young ladies at Tyler Junior College and Blinn College. With the help of family and friends, the summit became a reality February 2013.

Americans across the country received harmful hate messages via text after the election. The communication industry has been trying to figure out how it happened.

Today on "Deep and Wide," a look at the "e" word: evolution. Was creation a literal six-day process as we read in Genesis? What about Psalm 90:4 that says, "A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by," and 2 Peter 3:8 that says "with the Lord, one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day"? Does that make the earth 6,000 years old? What if we take the historical context and literary analysis into consideration when interpreting the creation story? We ask these questions to Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray, author of "Baby Dinosaurs on the Ark? The Bible and Modern Science and the Trouble of Making It All Fit." She's an adjunct clinical assistant professor in the department of biological sciences at the University of North Texas. We'll hear from her and also Dr. Jennifer Huddleston, microbiologist and chair of the biology department at Abilene Christian University. We'll talk about what evolution is, how Christian scientists look at it, including their perspective on whether or not evolution is compatible with faith in a creator.

Mike has served the nation and his community in an exemplary way. After high school Mike was drafted into the service. He was a marine and he received the Purple Heart from injuries received in Viet Nam. After he completed his military service, he returned to Abilene and he held several jobs. In 1979 he went to work for the Texas Workforce Commission. He retired in 1999. After his retirement he started to volunteer in the community, serving on numerous non-profit board and committees. He also started the web site HispanicAbilene.com where he covered committee organizations, mainly Hispanic events, for 12-14 years. In 2012 he started the web site ArroyoCatclaw.com to archive the 100s of photographs that were taken during his time with HispanicAbilene.com.He currently serves on the Hispanic Heritage Display committee, Habitat for Humanity of Abilene, McMurry College Education Advisory board, The Swenson House Historical Society, Military Order of the Purple chapter, and he is a Texas Veterans Commission commissioner.

The Trump tariffs are shaking up international affairs and stock markets around the world—and experts say they’ll push up the cost of everything from groceries to cars and electricity.We’ll hear from a local economist about how the tariffs could impact industries in West Texas–and our pocketbooks.We’ll also talk to a financial planner about navigating the shockwaves that are hitting retirement accounts.And on the brighter side:The Chosen is in production nearby on its sixth season— the state legislature is considering legislation aimed at incentivizing the film industry. What impact would it have on projects like The Chosen?ACU engineering students recently won top honors at the Texas Water Conference. They’ll represent Texas at the national competition later this year.And the Grace Museum is in bloom– Showers and Flowers Spring Festival is tomorrow, with live music and spring-themed activities for all ages.

When it comes to the holidays, lots of people have family traditions. Some of those may even seem strange to outsiders. But have you ever seen a holiday tradition that was creepy? What about crawly? On today’s edition of West Texas Roots, we’ll hear about how one family developed a tradition all about the Texas tarantula.

We hear from Guy Narcomey, a Native American whose deep connection to the land is rooted in generations of tradition and respect. Drawing on his personal history and cultural heritage, Guy reflects on what it means to be a true caretaker of the earth — and why it’s a responsibility we all share, no matter where we come from.

In the heart of West Texas, the Hall and Leppard families helped shape a legacy that started with two young men chasing opportunity in the oil fields. What began as a journey from Mississippi to Midland and Odessa would eventually lead to the founding of a Chevrolet dealership that’s still known across the region today. In this story, a relative recounts how hard work, family ties, and a kitchen table decision built what would become Lawrence Hall Chevrolet in Anson.