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The Texas State Legislature narrowed down 288 proposed constitutional amendments to 17. Starting next week registered voters will start to decide which of the measures becomes law. We’ll help explain what’s on the ballot.We’ll hear a conversation about healing, leadership, and what it really takes to make a difference in recovery.A late-night fire, a cherished playground in ruins. We look back at the history and legacy of Fort Imagination.A little Halloween magic... something spooky is happening at the zoo.From Broadway to the symphony hall, the Abilene Philharmonic celebrates the many voices of Leonard Bernstein.October is Texas Wine Month, and grape growers from across the state gathered in Lubbock to toast the future of Texas wine.

We talked to Dawn Powell, the owner of Book Therapy, a half-price used book store and licensed professional counseling all in one building.

We talked to Austin Seekins about how West Texas has shaped his life and the lessons he has learned through distance running: How to keep going when it hurts.

This week we’ll take a look back at Saturday's No Kings protest in Abilene and what it says about politics in West Texas.As the government shutdown continues we take a look at how Dyess is affected.We’ll also hear from AISD about how they’re supporting unhoused students — and Heather Claborn speaks with Elections Administrator Freda Ragan about early voting and why so few people show up when it’s not a presidential year.Then, witches, wool, and Practical Magic — we head to the Paramount Theatre, where Halloween comes with a side of crafting and a rise in “grandma hobbies.”

Individuals, non-profits, and businesses are all looking for ways to help fill the gap for families who rely on federal SNAP benefits. We’ll hear how the West Texas Food Bank is coordinating its resources to respond.The 2025 election offered voters a chance to amend the state’s constitution…and to decide the future finances of local school districts. We’ll wrap up yesterday’s results for you.An invasive species is posing a threat-prices are up and President Trump is working on international trade deals that some beef-producers don’t like. With a number of factors impacting Texas’s beef industry–we’ll check in with a local rancher to hear first hand what it’s like from his side of the process.Hearing more crickets lately? We’ll explain why these noisy guests are showing up in bigger numbers this time of year.From early lights to the city’s big tree lighting, we’re diving into why the holiday season is starting sooner than ever.

This week on West Texas Roots, we talked to the owner of the Texas Star Trading Co., Glen Dromgoole, about how the Texas store was started, and how he became the author of books such as “What Dogs Teach Us” and “I’d Rather Be Fishing.”

This week on West Texas Roots we talked to Rylie Scott about growing up involved in FFA and 4-H, and showing her grandfather’s dairy goats at the state fair.

We’re continuing to look at the increasing pressure on Abilene’s affordable housing market. Today we’ll hear about how things are changing for renters.We’ll hear from one renter who shares her frustrations with finding housing right now…We’ll also hear more about those who rely on the assistance of housing vouchers–and the challenges they face in being able to use those vouchers.We’ll bring you the second part of the Blood Work series…with a look at the industry around blood-plasma…which is a multi-billion dollar segment of the U-S economy.Abilene’s non-profits have one more chance to be part of what’s become the biggest day of giving in the city. We’ll tell you more about the Community Foundation of Abilene’s plans as they wrap up a decade of community philanthropy through “Abilene Gives”.And the owner of Catie Pies shares some favorite recipes and tips for what to do with the holiday leftovers.

Jess Mador comes to WYSO from Knoxville NPR-station WUOT, where she created an interactive multimedia health storytelling project called TruckBeat, one of 15 projects around the country participating in AIR's Localore: #Finding Americainitiative. Before TruckBeat, Jess was an independent public radio journalist based in Minneapolis. She’s also worked as a staff reporter and producer at Minnesota Public Radio in the Twin Cities, and produced audio, video and web stories for a variety of other news outlets, including NPR News, APM, and PBS television stations. She has a Master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York. She loves making documentaries and telling stories at the intersection of journalism, digital and social media.

Ammad Omar oversees coverage of the western United States for NPR and serves as the editorial lead at NPR West in Culver City, California.