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3 days ago | 
reporternews.com | Lani Sneed
The Abilene City Council will vote on downtown parking program fees, impacting the lot opposite the DoubleTree hotel. Council members will also consider rezoning acreage for the ongoing Lancium project and various housing developments. Contract amendments for the new airport access road are on the agenda.
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4 days ago | 
reporternews.com | Lani Sneed
The city of Abilene's Stormwater Services Division regularly works to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations for stormwater management and water quality protection. Due to these regulations, city employees must make efforts to clean up creeks, streets and drainage systems to prevent pollution to the city's water supply. Abilene residents pay a monthly stormwater utility fee which pays for maintenance and improvement to the stormwater drainage system and other stormwater activities.
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1 week ago | 
reporternews.com | Lani Sneed
Eager egg hunters will have more than one opportunity to find the golden egg this Easter weekend. Local churches and organizations will host egg hunts Friday through Sunday to celebrate the season. Check out the list of egg hunt events happening in Abilene.
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1 week ago | 
reporternews.com | Lani Sneed
Early voting for the May 3 general election begins in Taylor County on Tuesday, and here's where to vote on local government races and propositions. Any registered Taylor County resident may vote at any of the locations. What's on the ballot? The city of Abilene will have a general election to fill two City Council positions. Candidates for City Council Place 5 include incumbent Kyle McAlister, Miguel Espinoza and Cynthia D. Alvidrez.
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1 week ago | 
reporternews.com | Lani Sneed
Wylie ISD approved over $11 million in renovations and repairs to district facilities. The projects include HVAC system upgrades, roof repairs, track and field renovations, and painting and flooring. Work is scheduled to begin after the end of this school year. The Wylie ISD School Board approved several contracts at a Monday meeting which will cost the district over $11 million.
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1 week ago | 
reporternews.com | Lani Sneed
Dyess Air Force Base will host the 2025 Wings Over West Texas Airshow this weekend and invite the public to attend. The theme this year "Wings Over West Texas: A Salute to Western Heritage" will be rich in cultural history of the American West. The highlight of the event will be a performance by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds, known for their awe-inspiring aerial displays and precision maneuvers, will captivate audiences with their skills.
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1 week ago | 
reporternews.com | Lani Sneed
Ezequiel Martinez was indicted for on an intoxicated manslaughter charge after a 2023 crash that killed Charles Ferrell. Ferrell, the passenger, was ejected from the vehicle and died from his injuries. Police allege Martinez's blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit. Court documents detail allegations surrounding the drunk-driving death of a man on U.S. Highway 80 in December 2023.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Lani Sneed
Court documents detail allegations surrounding the drunk-driving death of a man on U.S. Highway 80 in December 2023. Ezequiel Martinez, 42, of Winters was recently indicted by the Taylor County grand jury on a charge of intoxicated manslaughter in connection with the death of Charles Ferrell. Intoxicated manslaughter is a second degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison case of a conviction.
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1 week ago | 
reporternews.com | Lani Sneed
Abilene City Council approved the closure of a block of North 21st Street near Hendrick Medical Center for additional staff parking. Hendrick Medical Center withdrew its request to close portions of Hickory Street due to emergency access concerns. The hospital will collaborate with the city to find alternative solutions for staff safety when crossing Hickory Street. Closure to a north Abilene thoroughfare was approved during Thursday's Abilene City Council meeting.
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2 weeks ago | 
reporternews.com | Lani Sneed
The improvements are largely in response to Winter Storm Uri, which exposed vulnerabilities in the city's energy infrastructure. A resident raised concerns about the city's debt and planning, while a council member defended the bond issuance as a responsible measure. Final approval for the bonds is expected at the June 12 council meeting. The next phase in the issuance of a multi-million dollar bond will continue following the Abilene City Council's approval Thursday morning.
