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The Permanent University Fund only benefits the University of Texas and Texas A&M systems. Supporters of other university systems in Texas want to change that.

Expanding rural broadband was a big topic during the past Texas Legislative Session and on Monday Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the creation of the Broadband Development Office which will seek to expand broadband across the state of Texas...

Last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new executive order that effectively banned counties, cities, school boards, etc. from issuing new mandates and restrictions due to the rise of coronavirus cases.
The governor basically told Texans last week that it's your own job to do what'…

The Texas House Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C. only have a handful of days left before they are able to run out the clock on the first special session. In Texas, the Governor can call a special session when the legislature is out of regular session, and he can call as many as he wants, but t…

Jeopardy is one of the longest-running and most famous TV game shows ever and at some point, they've covered everything - including Abilene.

Simone Biles will compete in the final event of the women's Olympic gymnastics competition, the balance beam. The event will take place on Tuesday in Tokyo.

Know where to go and keep up with what is going on in Abilene and all around West Texas with our Live and Local Event and Activities calendar.

The St. Vincent Pallotti Ballet Folklorico "Mi Tierra Mexicana" is a story told in music and dance. The presentation celebrates the history, faith, and culture of the Mexican people.

Texans will decide the fate of eight proposed amendments on November 2; including one which would expand religious freedom across the state

Steve Spurrier, "The Ol' Ball Coach," can get salty sometime

Maximus is the most beautiful "Pet of the Week" and his time is up. If Maximus is not adopted or at least "fostered" out to a temporary home, This Lab, Retriever, Pointer mix may have to be put down.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued new executive orders on Thursday as a continued response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Cases and hospitalizations are on the rise throughout Texas. Nationally, the Centers for Dieses Control and Prevention have recommended mask wearing even for those who have been va…