Abilene Reporter-News

1 day ago | reporternews.com | Lani Sneed

For the second year in a row, the city of Abilene has been nationally recognized as a great place to live due to the city's affordable housing and overall quality of life. A research company focused on community development listed Abilene as one of the 100 best places to live in the United States, according to a recent article on Livability.comAn Abilene Chamber of Commerce announcement said the recognition creates more opportunities.

2 days ago | reporternews.com | Ronald Erdrich

Stick horses are the steed of choice in this contestYoung cowgirls and cowboys squared-off Saturday morning in a contest that tested not only agility, style and athleticism but perhaps most importantly, imagination. The Stick Horse Horse Rodeo at Saturday's Western Heritage Classic was open to children ages 3-9, split into three age divisions. Just like in regular rodeo, these kids competed against the clock in barrel racing and bronc riding, as well as roping.

5 days ago | reporternews.com | Andrew McCulloch

Andrew McCullochThe Ira Bulldogs (21-1) battled the May Tigers (13-1) in Game 1 of their best-of-three area round series in the Class 1A UIL Baseball Playoffs on Friday, May 9, at Abilene Christian High School. Ira won 7-0 to take a 1-0 series lead in the 1A area playoffs. Andrew McCullochThe Ira Bulldogs (21-1) battled the May Tigers (13-1) in Game 1 of their best-of-three area round series in the Class 1A UIL Baseball Playoffs on Friday, May 9, at Abilene Christian High School.

5 days ago | reporternews.com | Andrew McCulloch

With the postseason starting to heat up and three fiercely competitive rounds of playoff action now officially in the books, it’s time to turn the page to the regional finals round of the 2025 Texas high school softball playoffs. The Lone Star State’s top teams on the softball diamond will compete in the regional finals round of the playoffs on Thursday-Saturday, May 15-17, with the winners punching their tickets to the UIL state semifinals next week.

5 days ago | reporternews.com | Ronald Erdrich

Rodeo, chuckwagons and trade show are highlightsThe Western Heritage Classic kicked off Thursday with a parade through downtown Abilene. The Taylor County Expo Center will host a rodeo, trade show, chuckwagon cook-off and other events. The Ranch Horse Association of America holds its World Finals in conjunction with Western Heritage. The ranch rodeo schedule at the Taylor Telecom Arena is also posted online.