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The Primary Runoff Elections in Texas have now been moved from late-May to July

The Taylor County History Center is having a Military Appreciation Day Saturday, May 16th. Military personal and families get in free throughout the day.

Here's What AISD officials are doing to get parents and students ready for at home schooling, which begins March 23rd. Get Laptop, wifi and meal info here.

A new law allows those working for companies with fewer than 500 employees to take up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave under certain conditions.

Meals On Wheels needs help raising funds to pay for the increase in demand and delivering meals to the Abilene's area elderly and homebound. Here's how you can help.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered schools closed statewide Thursday until at least until April 3.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette on The Chad Hasty Show discussing the purchase of U.S. oil to strengthen U.S. reserves.

"Boy, I've got to tell you guys, the performance of this thing is pretty amazing," Jerry said.

Many businesses are shutting down, but some won't be able to open back up without our help.

We're closing our offices to the public, temporarily, as a measure to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Abilene's Century 12 and Cinemark Abilene, along with San Angelo's Cinemark Tinseltown, will be closed during this time.

With schools closed throughout the week, due to coronavirus fear, both school districts are offering free meals for needy students.

Schools, events, and businesses across the Big Country are closing due to concerns about the coronavirus.