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This week we hear what makes Abilene the Storybook Capital of America, Julia Teel, Director of Exhibitions and Collections, tells us how the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature keeps the magic of reading alive for kids. Julia Teel shared her story at the NCCIL Gallery in downtown Abilene.

The days of Abilene ranking as one of the state’s more affordable cities–may be numbered. We’ll take a look at how A-I growth combined with major reductions to housing assistance– is pricing-out low-income families.West Texas has at least two open seats for next year’s elections…The window to file for the March primary closed this week. We’ll check out the major party candidates who made it onto the ballot.Texas leads the nation in blood plasma donations. Today we’ll bring you the first installment of a series of reports focused on “Blood Work”.Lots of people look to various types of seeds and nuts to supplement the protein in their diets. We’ll hear about one Texas researcher who’s developing an edible version of one of the state’s big fiber crops.

We stopped by the old railroad depot in downtown Abilene where Waylan Bolin shared the history of one of Abilene's sweetest spots, Candies by Vletas.

If you are looking for a fun weekend on March 3rd and 4th, the Abilene Woman's club could be the destination. They are raising funds but it's got to be Everything Texas from the snacks to the wines and the Entertainment.On March 3rd Boomtwn! By Texas Comedies will perform in an Adult Musical Comedy called Boomtown, which is an engaging , somewhat irreverant act based on local Texas history.On March 4th Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys yu can dance in the Great Hall on the patio if the weather permits.

Taylor County Judge Phil Crowley gives an update on Taylor County and shares how he plans to operate as Taylor County Judge.

WHAT IS DYSLEXIA? In simple terms, dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it difficult for an individual to read, write, and spell. According to the Yale Center for Creativity, one in five people suffer from dyslexia and between 70 to 85% of children who are placed in special education for learning disabilities are dyslexic. Saddest of all, oftentimes dyslexia goes undiagnosed, allowing smart kids to miss out on opportunities to succeed.

As politicians, lobbyists, and advocacy groups head to the state Capitol this to make new laws that affect our community, there is one group that contains millions of Black and Hispanic Texans yet have little to no representation: renters. But we in Texas Tenants For Change are righting that wrong today.We are asking for basic human rights and we need your eyes, ears, and voices to make change at this legislative session.

Terrance Thomas, spent the early part of his life as a "street hustler" begging for money that mainly went to support his mother's high price drug habit.If he wasn't begging he and his brother were stealing food to survive. In this podcast Terrance said that he was embarrassed and felt like the lowest piece of scum in the United States. Those seedy motels in the rough part of Ft. Worth are now only a memory for Terrance. He has traveled the world and stayed in some of the finest places on earth.Listen to this podcast and find out what changed for Terrance.

What makes you happy? Maybe you think of a tropical vacation, making a lot of money, or special moments with family. It could be a favorite dessert, finishing a book, reaching the top of a mountain. What about religious rituals and spiritual practices? Do these actually make us happier? Today, we look at the research on happiness to see what science says about the psychological impact ancient religious practices can have on our happiness.

Today, we look at a public controversy in the '80s that involves evolution in the Christian university classroom. What do Christian universities teach about the origins of the universe and life on earth? And what do controversies like these teach us about Christian culture and how people of faith approach this and other topics today?