Abilene Reporter-News

Abilene Reporter-News is a daily newspaper located in Abilene, Texas, USA. It began its journey as the weekly Abilene Reporter, under the leadership of Charles Edwin Gilbert, on June 17, 1881, only three months after the city of Abilene was established. This makes it the oldest business still operating in the city. The publication transitioned to a daily format in 1885.

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Texas Tech baseball, softball cancel Tuesday home games due to weather

2 days ago | reporternews.com | Nathan Giese

Tuesday's home games for the Texas Tech baseball and softball teams have been canceled due to potential inclement weather. The baseball team was scheduled to host Abilene Christian, while the softball team was set to welcome North Texas to Lubbock for a pair of nonconference matchups. Texas Tech baseball played its Monday game at Abilene Christian, defeating the Wildcats 9-2.
City council to consider Lancium rezoning, housing developments and transportation purchases

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.
City of Abilene systems functioning in spite of 'cyber incident'

3 days ago | reporternews.com | Trish Choate

Abilene is investigating a 'cyber incident' that caused a network outage Friday. City services remain functional, and no financial irregularities have been detected. The city's IT department and cybersecurity experts are working to restore systems and investigate the incident. The city of Abilene has launched an investigation into Friday's 'cyber incident' and is keeping city services functional in spite of a network outage, according to a city media release Monday.
After the storm: Abilene's weekly stormwater service projects

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.
Heart-rending: Bull goes down in championship round of San Angelo Rodeo

5 days ago | reporternews.com | Trish Choate

A bull named Surprised was euthanized after suffering a spinal injury at the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo. The bull was examined by an on-site veterinarian who determined euthanasia was necessary. Rodeo officials expressed sadness over the incident and asked for support for the bull's owners, Pickett Pro Rodeo. The rodeo continued with scheduled events over the weekend.
The hunt is on! What to know about Easter egg hunts in Abilene

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.
Texas Tech softball visits Arizona: What to watch as NiJaree Canady, Red Raiders take on Wildcats

1 week ago | reporternews.com | Nathan Giese

It's not quite do-or-die for the Texas Tech softball team this weekend, but the Red Raiders have everything on the line when they pay a visit to Arizona for a three-game series with major Big 12 Conference title implications. The 14th-ranked Red Raiders (34-9, 14-1) have won 12-straight conference games and 11 straight games overall to put themselves in position for the program's first conference title.
Taylor County early voting: Where to vote and what's on the ballot

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.
Crash takes woman's life

1 week ago | reporternews.com | Trish Choate

A woman died Monday after a weekend rollover crash in Taylor County, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety media release. Viola Leeann Bingham, 58, of Odessa was pronounced dead Monday afternoon at a hospital, the DPS said in the media release. The one-vehicle wreck happened about 10:10 p.m. Saturday on Interstate Highway 20 west of Trent, the DPS said. Bingham was driving a 2000 Ford F-150 west on I-20 when she lost control after failing to stay in one lane.
Wylie ISD School Board approves multimillion-dollar expenditures for district renovations

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.