State News

Twenty-two years old, two tours, and a life that left a mark on everyone who knew him. This is Reuben Marcus Fernandez's story.

Every pint donated at this week's Abilene blood drive counts as a vote — cops versus firefighters, and the competition gets serious.

Motorcycles, baked goods, and a group of people who show up for kids in court — the Abilene chapter of Guardians of the Children is something you don't hear about every day.

August 29th at Abilene Clay Sports, there's a fundraiser that manages to mix sporting clays, cash prizes, and meal deliveries to seniors all into one event.

That feeling when you step outside and the air hits you like a wall — yeah, it's that kind of week in West Texas, and there are places to go if home isn't cool enough.

Saturday at South Side Walmart, AISD is collecting school supplies for kids who really need them — families dealing with housing instability, trying to get ready for a new school year.

A park that's been part of Abilene for 77 years is at the center of a naming conversation — and a lot of residents have something to say about it.

As summer winds down, the excitement builds in Abilene for a heartwarming tradition that's helping local families start the school year right.

Mosquito season is in full swing across Texas, and if you've been outside lately, you probably already know it.

Texas just hit a pretty big milestone on the water, and the newest trails added to the map are sitting right on the Gulf Coast.

Most people wait until December for The Grinch. Abilene has other plans, and they involve a lazy river.

There's a dog out there who loves the water, one who needs a little patience, and a senior pup who still has plenty of life left to give.