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Sidewalks in Abilene, Required or Optional?

The Planning and Zoning Committee is hoping that Council members will approve the recommendation to make sidewalk development optional for new single family residential homes. The decision would be at the developer's discretion. More>>

National "Erase the r Word" Campaign

Wednesday is national erase the "R" word campaign.

A group called "Meet in the Middle" launched their annual campaign this week. More>>

Mann Middle School Student wins Award

A Mann Middle School student won a state wide contest for her art work. More>>

Taylor County Primary Election, Meet the Winners

The primary elections are over and the winning candidates with no Democratic opponents can start to prepare for their term in 2015.

One incumbent said he was very thankful to have the overwhelming support from the people of Taylor County. More>>

Taylor County Primary Election Results

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Tom Green County Primary Election Results

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The Future of Parks in Abilene

Park officials are looking for your feedback for the next park master plan.
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Cobb Park Revitalization

Abilene (KXVA FOX) -- Abilene City Council approved the Cobb Park Revitalization plan on Thursday. This upgrade will bring some major improvements to the Cobb Park neighborhood area, including street and sidewalk improvements, and more bus stops and shelters.

"I would like to see the city give incentives to home owners in this area, and also encourage young families to come back into our neighborhood," said Carrie Blaschke, a neighborhood resident. More>>

326th District Court Judge Candidates

ABILENE (KXVA FOX) – The 326th District Court Judge seat is open for election tomorrow.

The position has been filled for three decades by Judge Aleta Hacker, and now with her retirement, three candidates are battling for the bench. More>>

Former CHS Standout Making Comeback After Serious Allegations Dismissed

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Abilene, TX- Former Cooper High School football player Cordell Dorsey was accused of a serious crime, now after those charges were dismissed, he says "the trains coming" More>>

Tom Green County 2014 Primary Election Sample Ballot

2014 Tom Green County Primary Election Sample Ballot More>>

Tom Green County 2014 Election Headquarters

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2014 Tom Green County Primary Election Headquarters More>>

Taylor County 2014 Primary Election Sample Ballot

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2014 Taylor County Primary Election Sample Ballot More>>

Tom Green County Primary Election Locations

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Tom Green Co. Primary Election Voting Locations
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Taylor County Primary Election Voting Locations

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Salvation Army Extends Hours for Weather

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The Salvation Army extended its hours due to the cold temperatures.
The shelter typically closes during the day, but with the freezing temperatures people without shelter will now have a warm place. More>>

San Angelo Drug Charge

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San Angelo police made a routine traffic stop that led to the arrest of a San Angelo man on a drug charge. Police pulled over a 2008 Tahoe on Sunset for a defective headlight, and drugs were in plain view. More>>

  • Brownwood County has a new program to prevent the jail from becoming over crowded. The jail has come close to reaching maximum capacity. Community leaders decided to try and stop this growing problem. Brown
    Brown County has a new program to prevent the jail from becoming over crowded.

    The jail has come close to reaching maximum capacity.

  • Police made another drug arrest on the 11-hundred block of south 7th street. But they didn't do it alone. Police said two citizens helped stop an alleged drug dealer. Officer Katie Snell said she was impressed
    Police made another drug arrest on the 11-hundred block of south 7th street.

    But they didn't do it alone.

  • The nation's largest rattlesnake round up is this weekend and to kick it off the Sweetwater Jaycees, held the 56th annual rattlesnake parade. Hundreds of people came out to enjoy the rattlesnake parade.
    The nation's largest rattlesnake round up is this weekend and to kick it off the Sweetwater Jaycees, held the 56th annual rattlesnake parade.

  • National Pancake Day

    ABILENE, Texas - In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP'S nationwide were giving customers a free stack of their infamous buttermilk pancakes. The chain also accepted volunteer donations. All of
    ABILENE, Texas - In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP'S nationwide were giving customers a free stack of their infamous buttermilk pancakes. The chain also accepted volunteer donations. All of

  • Smart boards for Abilene ISD will be placed in every classroom. Teachers said the boards help students learn by getting hands on experience. Today, teachers from all over the district were asked to try
    Smart boards for Abilene ISD will be placed in every classroom soon.

  • An Abilene resident is going out of her way to put a smile on the faces of some young girls. Angelea Carey has been sewing for almost 90 years. she says sewing is a part of who she is. "I've sewed all
    An Abilene resident is going out of her way to put a smile on the faces of some young girls.

  • Tiffany Klapheke Trials

    Wednesday, January 29 2014 2:47 PM EST2014-01-29 19:47:33 GMT
    Tiffany Klapheke
    Jury selection in the Tiffany Klapheke pre-trial wrapped up in the 104th district courtroom. Twelve jurors and two alternate jurors have been seated, with opening arguments expected to begin tomorrow.
    Jury selection in the Tiffany Klapheke pre-trial wrapped up in the 104th district courtroom. Twelve jurors and two alternate jurors have been seated, with opening arguments expected to begin tomorrow.

  • Some people exchange Christmas gifts on Three Kings Day. When and where is Three Kings Day traditionally observed?
    Some people exchange Christmas gifts on Three Kings Day. When and where is Three Kings Day traditionally observed?

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