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Today we’ll update you on the runoff for the Republican nominee for Congressional District 19… the vote count has been finalized – and the names on the ballot are set. Or are they?West Texas has seen some wild weather over the past week. We’ll dig into where it came from — and what’s ahead.Congress is ready to take up the legislation that provides a wide range of support for farmers and ranchers — we’ll take a look at how those in the industry see the proposed 2026 Farm Bill.Do you know about 325 Day? It’s coming up soon, and Merchants are not only offering special deals... some of them are turning around to give to local non-profits, including KACU.We’ll also have an installment of our “where are they now” series, updating you on what KACU’s alumni are doing today…

Human attempts to control the weather go back millennia. There was fire, of course, for keeping warm when winter's cold takes hold, but taming the...

The legislation called the Goodlatte 2 bill failed spectacularly in the U-S House of Representatives Wednesday. Republicans had formed a compromise bill…

2018, could be another banner year for Texas' $13 billion a year wine industry. Producers are optimistic that Texas vineyards will out-produce last year’s…

Abilene is the Storybook Capital of Texas, and Storybook Capital of America. The Children's Art and Literacy Festival unveiled a new statue and kicked off…

Beto O’Rourke started his weekend with a run in Killeen, joined by about 50 supporters. He then moved on to Temple and Waco where he and his U.S. Senate…

Shane Price wants to continue serving the residents of Abilene as it's Place One Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem. His nine years in office give voters a…

Clinton Embry is a newcomer to Abilene's political scene. He has a lot of questions about how and why the city collects and spends tax dollars and fees.…

Bruce Kreitler is the incumbent running for reelection to Abilene's 2nd Place City Council seat. Residents have been able to look at his record over his…

Jack Rentz is one of two challengers running for the Place 2 City Council seat in Abilene's May 5th election. Rentz says he'll bring his experience as a…