Big Tex is getting a new look for the 2026 State Fair of Texas, including a custom Western shirt and a Resistol cowboy hat ...

Abilene's Marcus Fernandez enlisted after graduating Cooper High in 2004 and was killed in Iraq four years later. Family ...

Every pint donated at Abilene's Guns and Hoses Blood Drive is a vote for either the police or fire team — and the winner ...

Abilene Clay Sports hosts a fundraising shoot on August 29, 2026, where every dollar raised goes toward delivering meals and ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department just certified its 100th paddling trail, capping the milestone with four new routes ...

Mosquito season is in full swing across Texas, and if you're dealing with itchy bites, your kitchen might already have what ...

A new study ranked 350 U.S. cities by how many households have children, and several Texas cities landed near the very top of ...

When Texas temperatures start cooking, it can feel like your air conditioner is waving the white flag. But don’t sweat it, literally. These budget-friendly, homemade tips might just be the cool-down ...

When people move to the Big Country from out of state, I get hit with the same questions over and over again. Some are funny, some are serious, and all of them remind me why I’m proud to call Abilene ...

Abilene Parks and Recreation is kicking off beginner square dancing lessons this Thursday, August 6, running through November ...

After being out on the roads myself in my big camo 1-ton diesel 4X4, I can tell you firsthand, these roads are slick, unpredictable, and downright dangerous. Ice, sleet, and snow have made travel ...

I’ve visited Davis Mountain State Park several times over the years, and one thing I always wondered during those hot summer trips was, will the Indian Lodge pool ever get that much-needed facelift? I ...