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I nor the West Texas Tribune or It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However, we will give all the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed.

I nor the West Texas Tribune or It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However we will give all the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed.

I nor the West Texas Tribune ot It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However, we will give all of the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed.

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.

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.

Governor Abbott’s Education Savings Accounts–or vouchers–passed overwhelmingly in the State House last week–we’ll hear from Stan Lambert about why he voted for the package–and what he fought for in the negotiations.Funding for Meals on Wheels is on the chopping block–we’ll get an update on the local fight for the federal grant money.We’ll hear from Bishop Michael Sis, who’s holding a Mass today for Pope Francis about his memories of the pontiff and his legacy.And local car dealers give us their view on how tariffs are affecting the market.

The cowboys of the West Texas of old have plenty of tales to tell. Judy Davis shares some of those tales, passed down from her parents and grandparents from their youth in Okra, Texas. We’ll hear all about playing in the creek, hunting spotted cats, and telling stories that endure through generations.

We’re hearing from Becky Lovvorn. She's the co-owner of ML Farms in Stamford, Texas, where her family grows cotton, wheat, and raises cattle. She's also a key part of the Abilene Farmers Market, which has been connecting the community with local produce and farm goods since 1983.

We’re journeying to North Coleman County, where one family’s connection to the land spans generations—and continents. What began with an Englishman managing royal estates for the King of England eventually led to a vast Texas ranch stretching across Coleman, Callahan, and Taylor counties.

The Voucher debate is over. Texas has a new law that will provide a billion dollars in funding for homeschool and private school students. We’ll get local reaction.Abilene is dealing with a cyber attack. It’s disrupted city communications, payment systems, and other functions. There’s not a lot that city leaders can say as the investigation is ongoing. We’ll get an update…and a County Commissioner describes Taylor County’s experience with such an attack.Big Country community groups joined forces Monday to protest efforts to deport detainees at the Bluebonnet Detention Center to El Salvador.West Texas Roots traces the history of a Big Country ranch that was once ruled by an English prince.And a local author has released a new murder mystery set in West Texas.