Tori Garcia

1 week ago | ktxs.com | Tori Garcia

ABILENE, Texas — Just because it’s hot outside, it doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Daycares are taking extra steps to make sure kids stay both active and safe as temperatures start heating up. As summer temperatures rise, daycares across the Big Country are adjusting their routines to keep safety top of mind, especially when it comes to outdoor play. At All God’s Children Daycare in Abilene, staff are constantly monitoring the weather.

1 week ago | ktxs.com | Tori Garcia

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1 week ago | ktxs.com | Tori Garcia

ABILENE, Texas — The City of Abilene is taking major steps to strengthen its digital defenses after a recent cyberattack disrupted several city servers. On Thursday, the Abilene City Council unanimously approved nearly $1 million in funding to support cybersecurity improvements and aid in system recovery efforts. Director of Information Technology Troy Swanson spoke to the council, laying out the scope of the damage and the plan moving forward.

2 weeks ago | ktxs.com | Tori Garcia

CLYDE, Texas — A few months ago, we reported on the city of Clyde struggling with water line breaks and boil water notices. Although the residents agree that the city has been better about fixing the water line breaks quicker, they said the quality of water is still the same, and they’re frustrated. Although the residents agree that the city has been better about fixing the water line breaks quicker, they said the quality of water is still the same.

2 weeks ago | ktxs.com | Tori Garcia

BAIRD, Texas — Meals on Wheels in Baird is in need of a site manager and volunteers, and that’s a problem. Without people here to run day-to-day operations, it could get a lot harder to make sure meals get to the people who really need them. In Baird, Meals on Wheels provides a hot meal and a familiar face to more than 140 people every weekday. But behind the scenes, the team that makes it all happen is running short. Right now, the list of backup drivers has shrunk from 12 to just three.