Will Jensen

1 week ago | ktxs.com | Will Jensen

ABILENE, Texas — Abilene ISD announced Wednesday that Amanda Seymour has been selected to lead Cooper High School’s choir as the program’s new director. Seymour brings more than a decade of experience in vocal music education and a strong record of growing student-centered programs to Cooper. “We’re excited to welcome Amanda Seymour to Cooper High School,” Principal Jon Patrick said.

3 weeks ago | ktxs.com | Will Jensen

EASTLAND, Texas — Eastland police said a man has died after a bee attack in Eastland. They were dispatched to a crash in the 700 block of North Lamar Street April 27 at about 4:30 p.m.Officers said they found the driver of the vehicle being swarmed by bees. Officers immediately evacuated the driver from the area and placed him inside a police vehicle to escape further bee stings. Police requested an ambulance and said the driver became unresponsive and stopped breathing in the ambulance.

1 month ago | ktxs.com | Will Jensen

ABILENE, Texas — The race for Place 5 on the Abilene City Council is headed for a runoff. No candidate got fifty percent of the vote. RELATED | RESULTS: May 3 City and School ElectionsKyle McAlister got 2,591 votes, Miguel Espinoza got 2,237 votes and Cynthia Alvidrez received 377 votes. That means McAlister and Espinoza will face off in a runoff set for June 7th.

1 month ago | ktxs.com | Will Jensen

AUSTIN, Texas — A criminal investigator with the Tom Green County District Attorney's Office will be honored at a ceremony in Austin Saturday evening. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, Investigator Steven A. Carnes suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to make an arrest in 2022. The Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony honors those who've died in the line of duty. It'll be held at the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol.

1 month ago | ktxs.com | Will Jensen

ABILENE, Texas — Abilene ISD announced Michele Josselet has been selected as the next principal of Clack Middle School. Josselet currently serves as the principal at Alcorta Elementary School. She will officially begin her new role at the start of the 2025-26 school year. “Clack Middle School has gained an exceptional leader in Michele Josselet,” Superintendent Dr. John Kuhn said. “She has a knack for bringing people together and leads with the success of her students and staff in mind.