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Texas families are watching their monthly bills climb fast. Electric costs, insurance premiums, and gas are all hitting harder than they were just 18 months ago.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging Texans to pay attention to where their food comes from after a Salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalapeños hit 27 states.

John Anderson helped build the Grand Ole Opry House as a teenager. Now he's bringing his country music legacy to Abilene's Paramount Theatre August 13th.

Most people using AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini have no idea there are ten specific types of information they should never type into those chat boxes.

Grover Nelson Park near the Abilene Zoo will fill with walkers on September 26, all stepping forward for families who know the weight of Alzheimer's.

Free admission, live music, and some of the best BBQ in West Texas. The Ben Richey Chili Super Bowl is back in Buffalo Gap for Labor Day weekend.

All Kind Animal Initiative has a list of dogs right now that really can't wait much longer — and a few of them might surprise you.

Texas has a three-day window every August where certain purchases under a hundred dollars go completely tax-free, and it comes around faster than most people expect.

Some voices just stick with you. Gene Watson's been one of those voices since 1975, and he's bringing that sound to Stamford this weekend.

The line at Hearts BBQ on Saturday morning was already wrapped around the parking lot — and it wasn't even nine o'clock yet.

Some cities are already seeing Spirit Halloween locations pop up on this year's list. Abilene isn't one of them. However, the local operator has reached out to clarify that there will indeed be one.

A lot of Texas shops quietly pulled products off their shelves at the end of July, and if you've been buying hemp products, it's worth knowing exactly why.

Not every patriotic tribute travels the country, but this one does — and thanks to a casual conversation between friends, it's making a stop right here in the Big Country.

Someone has been hauling a tribute bell across the country, and this Saturday it lands right here in the Big Country.

More than 70 organizations showing up in one place, all for veterans, seniors, and the people who look after them — that's a pretty big deal for Taylor County.

Twenty-five years later, Abilene is still showing up — and this September, that means lacing up and climbing stairs at Shotwell Stadium to honor the 343 firefighters who never came home.

Turns out Texans have a hard time throwing things away — and there's actually some real data behind that.

Last May, fewer than 6,000 people showed up to vote in Taylor County out of more than 73,000 registered. That number is hard to shake when local ballots are deciding things like public safety.

The State Fair of Texas has a theme this year that feels like it was made for a bumper sticker: Stars, Stripes, and Howdies.

Twenty-two years old, two tours, and a life that left a mark on everyone who knew him. This is Reuben Marcus Fernandez's story.

Motorcycles, baked goods, and a group of people who show up for kids in court — the Abilene chapter of Guardians of the Children is something you don't hear about every day.

August 29th at Abilene Clay Sports, there's a fundraiser that manages to mix sporting clays, cash prizes, and meal deliveries to seniors all into one event.

That feeling when you step outside and the air hits you like a wall — yeah, it's that kind of week in West Texas, and there are places to go if home isn't cool enough.

Saturday at South Side Walmart, AISD is collecting school supplies for kids who really need them — families dealing with housing instability, trying to get ready for a new school year.

A park that's been part of Abilene for 77 years is at the center of a naming conversation — and a lot of residents have something to say about it.

As summer winds down, the excitement builds in Abilene for a heartwarming tradition that's helping local families start the school year right.

Mosquito season is in full swing across Texas, and if you've been outside lately, you probably already know it.

Texas just hit a pretty big milestone on the water, and the newest trails added to the map are sitting right on the Gulf Coast.

Most people wait until December for The Grinch. Abilene has other plans, and they involve a lazy river.

There's a dog out there who loves the water, one who needs a little patience, and a senior pup who still has plenty of life left to give.

Somewhere between flashing lights and radio calls, local first responders are lacing up for something a little more low-stakes — and a lot more fun.

Abilene keeps showing up in conversations about artificial intelligence and data centers, and now that world is bumping into your local mechanic's garage.

He's built a career turning ordinary moments into something everyone recognizes. Now he's bringing that to the Abilene Auditorium, and the conversation ahead of it is worth your time.

After raising eight children in Abilene, I've never questioned where I'd choose to build a family. A University of Texas at Tyler study ranked the city No. 3 in Texas, but I still believe it's No. 1.

It's not your typical home run contest. The setup in Clyde this summer rewards more than just raw power, and that changes everything for younger players.

Abilene is about to host one of the biggest law enforcement canine competitions in the country, and it's happening right here at a familiar local sports complex.