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Wylie ISD superintendent looks ahead to retirement, district future
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Superintendent Joey Light is preparing to retire after decades of service with Wylie Independent School District, reflecting on the district’s growth, future, and the relationships built along the way. Light graduated from Wylie ISD before returning to the district in 1992 as a junior high principal. He later became assistant superintendent […]
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Big Country valedictorians celebrate graduation, look ahead to bright futures
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As graduation ceremonies begin across the Big Country this weekend, valedictorians from local high schools are celebrating years of hard work and preparing for what comes next. Students across Abilene will walk the stage in the coming days as families, friends and faculty gather to...
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Big Country valedictorians celebrate graduation, look ahead to bright futures
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As graduation ceremonies begin across the Big Country this weekend, valedictorians from local high schools are celebrating years of hard work and preparing for what comes next. Students across Abilene will walk the stage in the coming days as families, friends and faculty gather to honor the Class of 2026. For […]
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Perks, pay resigning AISD superintendent is receiving on the way out
Clarification: Under Dr. Kuhn’s Employment Agreement longevity payments made into a Supplemental Retirement Account, such as the one mentioned in his resignation agreement, do not vest until 2029 if he is still employed by the district. Abilene ISD Superintendent John Kuhn has signed a resignation agreement with the Abilene school district, ending his term two years early and stepping down to a temporary advisory role. The Abilene Reporter-News obtained the agreement through an open records request to the school district. The contract states that Kuhn will be reassigned to the position of superintendent advisor to the newly appointed superintendent, Joseph Waldron, who is contracted to begin his new position on June 1. Kuhn will be reassigned to the position of superintendent advisor on May 29 until his official resignation date of June 30. In the position, Kuhn will act exclusively in an advisory role and will have no administrative duties, responsibilities or authorities related to the operation of the school district, the contract said. Kuhn will be provided with an office space, computer and other equipment deemed necessary to fulfill his role. The contract states Kuhn will receive his full salary and benefits through his June 30 resignation date. .oembed-frame
Breckenridge Texan
BHS announces David as valedictorian, Chavez as salutatorian and presents scholarships, other honors at annual ceremony
Breckenridge High School presented the 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian — Cameron David and Julio Chavez, respectively — to the crowd gathered in Bailey Auditorium for the annual awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 13. David and Chavez were presented with scholarships for their achievements. Following the valedictorian and salutatorian...
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Former Abilene High and Lincoln Middle School Campus Reopens as Abilene Heritage Square
ABILENE, Texas — One of Abilene’s most historic campuses has officially been brought back to life. After sitting largely empty for years, the former Abilene High School and Lincoln Middle School campus has reopened as Abilene Heritage Square, a massive redevelopment project designed to transform the historic property into a new center for learning, culture, […]
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McMurry University launches Abilene’s first master’s program in artificial intelligence
Abilene, Texas — McMurry University is preparing to launch what it calls the first master’s degree program in artificial intelligence in Abilene, aiming to meet a growing demand for skilled workers as major technology companies expand across West Texas. The university announced a new AI in Business master’s...
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Wylie ISD superintendent Joey Light announces retirement
ABILENE, Texas — Wylie Independent School District Superintendent Joey Light announced his retirement Tuesday after more than four decades in education, including nearly 20 years leading the district as superintendent. Light has served as Wylie ISD superintendent since 2008 and is expected to remain in the role through Sept....
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2026 VALS AND SALS: Mary Smith, Addison Farrow achieve top honors at Coleman
COLEMAN – The Coleman High School graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at the high school gymnasium. Mary Smith, daughter of Michael and Madeleine Smith, is the valedictorian, while Addison Farrow, daughter of Jake and Jeana Farrow, is the salutatorian.
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Abilene High’s Estrada thought about quitting, but now she’s helping lead the Lady Eagles best playoff run
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – The Abilene High Lady Eagles are in the Class 5A Division I regional finals for the first time in school history, and Miriah Estrada is playing a big role. Estrada is knocking the cover off the ball. Most recently, she was 3-7 with a...
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Abilene High senior returns from injury to compete at UIL state track meet Friday
ABILENE, Texas — After losing an entire season to injury, Abilene High senior Jaden Jackson is headed back to the track’s biggest stage with a renewed focus and a spot in this week’s UIL state championships. Jackson is preparing to compete in the UIL state championships this...
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Lady Pines’ season ends in Regional Semifinals
The Springtown High School Lady Porcupines saw their impressive 2026 softball season come to an end Thursday and Friday, May 7-8, as West Plains completed a two-game sweep in the regional semifinals at Abilene Christian University’s Poly Wells Field. Despite the playoff exit, the Lady Pines finished with one...
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AT&T donates laptops to Abilene students in latest effort to bridge digital divide
ABILENE, Texas — Students at Dyess Elementary School in Abilene received laptops in an effort to help close the digital divide, as AT&T hosted a giveaway on Jennings Drive. AT&T partnered with the Mentoring Alliance for the event, aiming to get devices into the hands of students who do not have them. “We’re excited to partner with the Mentoring Alliance to help provide laptops to students who don’t have devices. In today’s world, it’s so important to be connected to the internet—and that doesn’t happen if you don’t have the right tools,” an AT&T representative said.
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Cooper football's Roan tabbed as Abilene ISD’s next Assistant AD
Longtime Abilene Cooper head football coach will be stepping back from the sidelines to take on a new role as Abilene Independent School District’s next assistant athletic director. Roan will replace Abilene ISD Assistant Athletic Director Lou Mora, who is set to retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Abilene ISD will begin the search process for Abilene Cooper’s next head football coach. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football first reported the news early Monday morning. Roan has been at Abilene Cooper for the last 20 years after originally joining as an assistant football coach. In 2011, he was promoted and served as the Cougars’ defensive coordinator for the next seven seasons. He was then elevated again in July 2018 when he was appointed as Cooper’s next head football coach following the resignation of former Cougars’ coach Todd Moebes . Roan boasted a 52-40 overall record over the course of eight seasons as Abilene Cooper’s head football coach, which also included eight straight postseason appearances in the 5A UIL Football Playoffs. The peak of Roan’s tenure as the Cougars’ head coach was during the 2019 Texas high school football season, when he helped guide Cooper to the regional semifinals of
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Cross Plains comeback seals 12-6 win and ends Hermleigh’s Region 2 semifinal run
ABILENE, Texas — Hermleigh’s season ended Saturday afternoon after a back-and-forth playoff battle at ACU, where Cross Plains rallied late to complete a Region 2 semifinal series sweep. Hermleigh entered the matchup looking to even the score against the Cross Plains Buffaloes after losing Thursday night’s game by...
Breckenridge Texan
Kason Burchett places first at State FFA Plant ID contest; BHS team earns seventh place award
Breckenridge High School senior Kason Burchett was named the Texas FFA Plant ID State Champion at Saturday’s contest in Lubbock, and the Breckenridge Plant ID team placed seventh in the state. Texas Tech University hosted the 2026 FFA Career Development Events (CDEs) for the Texas FFA. Burchett had a...
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Abilene ISD one of 29 districts under state investigation on display of Ten Commandments, prayer in class
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene ISD is one of 29 districts under a statewide investigation into the display of the Ten Commandments and also having prayer in class Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Abilene ISD and the other districts to see if they are in compliance with two pieces of legislation passed in […]