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Blue Cross Blue Shield customers could lose in-network coverage at Hendrick
Customers in some of the provider's networks may lose in-network access to Hendrick Health System Feb. 1, unless contract negotiations are successful. → Read More
B-21 bomber revealed Friday night, and Abilenians who were there share their impressions
Kathy Warden, chair, chief executive officer and president of Northrop Grumman, said the plane is "the most capable stealth bomber ever built." → Read More
'Sanctuary city' leader Scott Beard announces run for Abilene City Council Place 4
Beard recently helped lead a campaign to make Abilene a "sanctuary city for the unborn." → Read More
Abilene City Councilman Weldon Hurt announces bid for mayor
Hurt's announcement comes after Mayor Anthony Williams said last week he does not plan to run again. → Read More
Williams announces he will not seek third term as Abilene mayor
Ending service to city of Abilene. → Read More
Lancium powers up its energy project in Abilene with groundbreaking
Effort will expend $2.4 billion over the next five years. → Read More
Fighting the flu starts with a shot, and it's time to get them, officials say
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone six months and older get vaccinated, ideally, by the end of October. → Read More
House fire in central Abilene Wednesday causes $50,000 in damage
No injuries were reported. → Read More
Abilene woman dies in fatal crash in parking lot Saturday
A 97-year-old woman died, police said, in the 25th traffic death this year. → Read More
Dee Moore honored as Abilene chamber's Citizen of the Year
Dee Moore, retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, was honored as Citizen of the Year at the Chamber's yearly awards celebration. → Read More
Abilene City Council funds design plans for a more pedestrian-friendly Cypress Street
Better crosswalks, two-lane traffic and more details will emerge as a local engineering firm works through concepts, city officials said. → Read More
Abilene City Council targets lower tax rate in first round of 2023 budget hearings
Property values are up, prompting the tax rate to go down. Residents may also see a bump in street maintenance fees. → Read More
No monkeypox in Abilene, Taylor County health sources say
As of Friday afternoon, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported a dozen cases in the state. → Read More
Abilene City Council, Place 5: Kyle McAlister wins fourth term
Voters elected McAlister by more than 61% in unofficial totals. → Read More
Abilene reactions to Supreme Court abortion leak range from hope to resolve
Sanctuary city supporters say the Supreme Court's yen to remove Roe v. Wade complements their plans; others see need to fight for abortion rights. → Read More
Homeowners, get ready: 2022 property assessments, going out Friday, may jump 20%
Inflation driving up values, but maybe not as much as other parts of Texas, appraisal chief says. → Read More
'Sanctuary city' supporters contest Abilene City Council pushing ordinance to public vote
Council votes 4-3 to let residents decided the issue, prompting some to contest legality of its decision before overflow crowd Thursday. → Read More
'Project Destiny Abilene' raises $32,000 for 'sanctuary city' goal
Among the effort's expenses is $12,625 for "walkers to knock on 72,000 doors." → Read More
325 Day a way to celebrate Abilene, Big County's most familiar digits
Residents and businesses are encouraged to "show their pride in the 325" on Friday. → Read More
Four named 'Champions for Children' at award luncheon Wednesday
Advocates for vulnerable children were honored at the 23rd Champion for Children conference at the Abilene Convention Center Wednesday. → Read More