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  • Kevin and Khristian a father and son share their journey as it centers around autism.Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication.
  • I have held many roles as guardian, nurturer, end-of-life doula, sole-provider, and mother to my now grown children. As an artist, I have found solace in clay, while my humble studio patiently hosted the sacred space for the dreams and visions of my soul to emerge.
  • No matter how hard we try to forgive, we may find ourselves struggling between two powerful and unrelenting forces - forgiving and unforgiving.
  • The untold story of a basketball pioneer who broke the color barrier in Texas basketball.Though another athlete who played in the NFL is often credited for being the first Black Texas basketball player, Bubba Ephriam broke the color barrier in his sport in March 1957. He led the Pecos High School Eagles to their first outright district title and the UIL state basketball tournament.Bubba grew up in a migrant farm family during pivotal years of segregation and integration. The Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision was announced on May 17, 1954, two days after his sixteenth birthday. His first game with the Pecos Eagles was on December 1, 1955, the same day Rosa Parks was arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, launching a historic 381-day bus boycott. Follow this inspirational story as Bubba plays the game he loves through a turbulent period before pursuing a distinguished career in the US Armed Forces.
  • Crystal King and Karen Light two individuals involved in the West Texas Right To Life organization discuss how and why Abilene, Texas was the first city in Texas to get the Safe Haven Baby Box.
  • No matter how hard we try to forgive, we may find ourselves struggling between two powerful and unrelenting forces - forgiving and unforgiving.
  • Stephanie talks about the night her mother attempted to kill her. The following day Stephanie made the decision to leave her mother. As a former foster youth, she was in and out of the system for over 15 years. In 2002, she began sharing her turbulent story of hope, forgiveness, and the power of education with youth, parents, and educators.
  • The Christian Service Center in Abilene, Texas is a Christ-centered ministry that has been serving the needy in Abilene since 1965
  • We hear again from Guy Narcomey. Guy explains the history and legend behind the Paint Rock Archaeological site. And the Giants that once walked these trails.
  • Lawmakers are back in Austin for a special session. The agenda includes a wide range of issues – from disaster relief for recent flooding, to the regulation of products containing THC and STAAR testing. We’ll bring you an early look.The elimination of funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting will hit this radio station harder than it will large stations in major cities. We’ll provide you with some insight into how KACU is preparing for the future.We’ll also bring you a look at how a policy to stop taxing tips affects workers in the Big Country.And comedian Vicky Lawrence is coming to town-stick around for our conversation with the former Carol Burnnett show and Mama’s Family star!
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