Goetze: Do they all die or are they simply hiding somewhere until the return of more favorable weather and resources?

Health and wholeness for each of us starts with the fifth commandment, “Honor your father and mother.” Regardless of past hurts, oversights or failures, regardless of our parents’ response, we are to ...

Don't let your tax refund disappear into everyday spending. Learn how to use it to fund an IRA and strengthen your long-term retirement savings strategy.

Former Abilene Reporter-News Chief Photographer John Best takes a selfie with a rain cloud behind him while on assignment to the Guadalupe Mountains. Best followed a group of Abilene scouts as they ...

The Abilene Environmental Health Division conducts inspections for food safety compliance. Here are the scores for Feb. 9-13.

The death of 44-year-old Jesus Hernandez was Abilene's first homicide of 2026, police said. Dameon D'Shaun Michael Bradford, 18, of Abilene was being held Friday in the Taylor County Jail on a $1 ...

Joseph Waldron has been selected as the lone finalist for the position of Abilene ISD superintendent by the School Board at a special meeting Wednesday. Both he and Superintendent John Kuhn spoke ...

Munday’s Carson Willison reaches for the ball as Westbrook’s Caiden Terry finds himself surrounded during playoff basketball in Merkel Friday Feb. 27, 2026. Final score was 56-33, Munday. Munday’s ...

Voting places for the Joint Primary Election will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday on Election Day, and the Taylor County Elections Office has provided a list of voting locations across the county. The ...

The Taylor County district attorney will help investigate two former Wichita Falls police officers involved in a controversial arrest in that city.

Local craft barbecue restaurants fight the good fight as they balance soaring costs with keeping customers happy.

The Shed Market, Jay's BBQ Shack and Crane's Craft BBQ in Tye are all known for their brisket. Arrive early, because when ...