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Dozens of Texans have been hit by a parasite that has spread through raw produce. We’ll have the latest information on the outbreak from a West Texas expert.Democrats have been on a West Texas road trip– as they try to build excitement for their candidates heading to the November election. We’ll tell you about their stop in Abilene.Zebra mussles are invasive and continue to spread –they have reached new parts of West Texas, and experts want the public to help fight them.We’ll check in on water levels after last week’s storm system pushed all kinds of bodies of water -and reservoirs- over their banks.The Abilene Zoo celebrated a major milestone over the weekend. We’ll hear about the wild birthday party.

Today we bring you the next installment of “The Data Center Next Door”. We’ll look at growing the laws and regulations that have led to Texas being at the forefront of the industry’s growth in America.The return to the classroom has reignited debate over what’s in Lubbock’s school libraries. We’ll hear about the battle over books this hour.We’ll hear from an archaeologist who says efforts to construct additional border barriers in Big Bend are threatening historic sites.And it was the biggest crowd yet for a music festival in Potosi, that a local family created to honor one of their loved ones.

Today’s world is marked by major corporations who seek to dominate their industry, but this didn’t stop Eric Vela and his family.He tells the story of his family run coffee bar in El Paso and how they set themselves apart from the large coffee chains.We recorded Eric Vela’s story of opening Moe Green’s Coffee Bar in El Paso during our recent West Texas Roots road trip.

With many communities organizing against data centers in their areas and politicians lining up to oppose them coming to their local neighborhoods, is there anything data centers can do to be better neighbors? We’ll have the latest installment of our series.We’ll also tell you about the community conversation in Abilene last week, where a panel addressed concerns and heard from the community.The 2026 Mid-Term Election is 2 months away. Are West Texans ready to throw their support to a Democratic candidate in the contest for Texas’s US Senate seat?Affordability has become a big issue in this election season. The President is trying to help shrink grocery bills, but Texas cattlemen aren’t excited about his approach.Over the weekend, events in Abilene worked to raise awareness of the fentanyl crisis.

Rural parts of Texas are facing a serious shortage of obstetricians. Many drive long distances for care — or go without. We’ll tell you about the impacts on maternity care.Some Texas voters are nervous after confusion about a recent purge of voter rolls. We’ll check in with Taylor County’s new election administrator.Meteorologists say the surface water in the Pacific Ocean is even warmer than we see in a usual El Nino event, and they predict it will become a Super El Nino later this year. What does that mean for West Texas?An ACU student wowed the judges at a recent slam dunk championship, and brought the title and a big payday back to Abilene.It’s a changing of the guard for some of the statues in downtown Abilene. We’ll hear about SCULPTour 2026–which is just around the corner.

Marfa is a small, eccentric West Texas town, known for its mysterious glowing lights, and it’s contemporary art museum, Ballroom Marfa.El Paso artist Ali Dipp is preparing a show for that gallery. She describes her unique artistic process.We recorded Ali Dipp’s story of her artwork during our West Texas Roots road trip.

Landowners are pushing back against plans to extend the border wall into Big Bend National park…and their own properties. They have filed a lawsuit to stop the plans, which are on hold through the end of September.Flock cameras have been sparking concern in communities across Texas. We’ll take a look at A-C-U’s new cameras — why the university installed them, how they’re being used and who has access to the data.State officials say Lake Fort Phantom Hill is now “infested” with Zebra Mussels. There’s no getting rid of them. Officials say they’re more of a nuisance than a danger. But it means more monitoring, work, and expense for water utility crews.Abilene’s third annual Railroad Festival was right on time last weekend. We’ll tell you about the new tradition-that’s picking up steam.

West Texas has all sorts of wildlife and they can even find their way into homes…sometimes with a little help.Gerenda Washburn recalls how she gave her mother fits with all the animals she would bring home, intentionally or not.We recorded Gerenda Washburn’s tales with West Texas wildlife during our recent West Texas Roots road trip.

This is KACU’s fundraising week–and we know that you will hear some stories worth supporting.Americans are tired of high grocery prices. U-S officials are taking steps to reduce the price of beef, by re-opening a cattle crossing that had been closed in an attempt to keep the New World Screwworm from spreading into Texas.One of the best high school soccer players in Texas last year has joined ACU’s women’s soccer team. We’ll tell you why she turned down offers from major programs to come to Abilene.As climate change makes parts of our planet drier, farmers are looking for crops that don’t need as much water. There’s a hardy grain that fits the bill, but it’s not well-known. Will sorghum be a future food source for Americans?And we’ll take you to a Big Country Hispanic Heritage celebration…

The Second World War brought men and women into the armed service from all walks of life and gave them unique opportunities, like flying.Robert Cruit tells the story of his distant cousin, Wade Jr., who grew up on a farm right outside of Abilene and flew in the Army Air Force during the war.We recorded Robert Cruit’s story of his relative Wade Jr. right here at our studio.