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Google pledges $10M to Texas water as it expands data centers statewide
June 3, 2026Updated June 4, 2026, 6:17 a.m. CTGoogle is pledging $10 million for water stewardship in Texas as the tech giant works to expand its data center footprint in the state — the largest of seven...
Expired meat, mold, contamination in Abilene restaurant inspections
Updated June 12, 2026, 1:53 p.m. CTThe city of Abilene Environmental Health Division regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements.Frequent...
Texas food trucks face new statewide license rules
June 5, 2026, 10:53 a.m. CTTexas food truck operators will no longer need to obtain a separate license in every city or county where they do business under a new statewide licensing system that takes effect...
How to fight graffiti and vandalism in Abilene
June 12, 2026, 11:54 a.m. CTThe Abilene Police Department is requesting help in policing graffiti and vandalism, the APD said in a media release.They ask that residents and business owners promptly report any...
B&J announces Abilene expansion
B&J announces Abilene expansion
Breckenridge plans new fire station after more than a century in historic building
BRECKENRIDGE, Texas — Breckenridge's fire station has been standing since 1922, but after more than a century of use, conditions inside the building had become nearly unlivable for the crew.Breckenridge City Ma...
Oct 29, 2026Mailer named 'Support Abilene Fire PAC' sparks confusion over AFD ballot measures
ABILENE, Texas — A campaign mailer bearing the name “Support Abilene Fire PAC” is raising questions among Abilene voters who initially believed it came from the Abilene Professional Fire Fighters Association, a...
Oct 28, 2026WANTED: Taylor County woman sought on injury-to-a-child warrant
by KTXS StaffDonna Baker wanted out of Taylor County on injury-to-a-child warrant(TCSO)ABILENE, Texas — The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating Donna Baker, who is wanted on ...
Oct 28, 2026San Angelo officials begin work on new community plan to guide future growth
by Chandler Anderson(KTXS/CITY OF SAN ANGELO)San Angelo, Texas — San Angelo leaders are beginning work on a new community plan designed to guide how the city grows and develops in the years ahead.On Oct. 27, th...
Oct 28, 2026Grass fire near I-20 in Abilene contained after three homes evacuated
by KTXS StaffGrass fire near I-20 in Abilene contained after three homes evacuated(Chris Knox)ABILENE, Texas — A grass fire near Interstate 20 prompted the evacuation of three homes before firefighters containe...
Oct 25, 2026Taylor County early voting for General and Special Elections begins October 19 through 30: here's what you need to know
Taylor County early voting for General and Special Elections begins October 19 through 30: here's what you need to know myfoxzone.com
Sep 25, 2026Taylor County early voting for Joint Primary Runoff Election begins May 18 through 22: here's what you need to know
Taylor County early voting for Joint Primary Runoff Election begins May 18 through 22: here's what you need to know myfoxzone.com
May 18, 2026