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Like most of us, I remember how scary it was leaving the nest for the first time, out on my own. Laying a pathway for your future and career is no small feat. Hundreds of college and university students in Abilene have faced this very task every year as they enter the job market for the first time. I know back in my college days there were several things to consider, the job market, housing, and overall affordability.

We're in the time of year that kids are getting out of school and parents are going crazy figuring out what to do with them. When making those summer vacation plans, don't forget about the majestic and scenic station and national parks we have here in Texas. Whether you're into...

Now that graduation ceremonies are beginning throughout Abilene, the Big Country, and all throughout Texas, our thoughts wander to, "what's the best college to attend?" We're fortunate to have three universities and several colleges in Abilene. However, the question still remains which university is best or better yet which one...

When I first heard the term "Ride of Silence" I didn't really know what it was. However, the second time I was confronted with the term "Ride of Silence" was when an acquaintance named Jill Christie with the Texas Department of Transportation was explaining to me what the ride was all about.

You may have seen the sky filled with smoke Tuesday evening and that was because of a massive wildfire south of Abilene in the View and Caps area. While firefighters continue to battle the blaze, there is a path of victims in its wake that need our help. Not only that, but the firefighters and volunteers, who have been assisting at ground control, need a little assistance as well.

It's been five years since ABC snatched up American Idol when Fox canceled the reality singing competition after Season 15. Now the network is making plans for year number six, and according to reports, the celebrity judging panel will remain the same. Deadline reports that ABC has officially renewed Idol...

National Armed Forces Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 21st, this day was created to celebrate all five branches of the United States Military. Furthermore, Armed Forces Day was originally conceived by President Harry S Truman and became a holiday in 1949. Today the Abilene Zoo celebrates National Armed Forces...

Get ready Texas, Meow Wolf, the immersive arts and entertainment complex is coming in 2023 and 2024. You'll soon be able to bring the whole family to the Grapevine and Houston. The New Mexico company recently announced its two newest locations planning to open sometime in 2023 and in 2024.

Noah Thompson is approaching the biggest night of his career thus far with the finale of American Idol airing on Sunday, May 22. But he's sampling what life will be like after the confetti falls with his debut single, "One Day Tonight." The song follows a sweet melody and tells...

Yellowstone has begun production on its much-anticipated Season 5, and the new season will be extra-special for longtime fans. Paramount Network announced that the Kevin Costner-led show has begun filming its fifth season in Montana in a press release on Monday (May 16). Costner is slated to return in his lead role as Dutton patriarch John Dutton, and many of the faces fans have come to love over the course of the previous four seasons will also be back, including Luke Grimes (Kayce Dutton), Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton), Wes Bentley (Jamie Dutton), Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler), Kelsey Asbille (Monica Dutton), Brecken Merrill (Tate Dutton), Jefferson White (Jimmy Hurdstrom), Forrie Smith (Lloyd Pierce), Denim Richards (Colby Mayfield), Ian Bohen (Ryan), Finn Little (Carter), Ryan Bingham (Walker) and Gil Birmingham (Thomas Rainwater).

Wrestling fans can rejoice as the WWE is returning to Abilene for a thrilling night of mayhem at the Taylor County Expo Center. Tickets start at only $20 for this incredible lineup that includes Drew McIntyre, Sasha Banks, the SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos, and many more. It's been...

Whether you want to get rid of some things taking up space around your place. Maybe you need to sell some things you've been hoarding for a while or you're looking for that perfect thing-ah-ma-jig you've been looking for. Then, here's the perfect opportunity to make some cash and or spend some cash at the Wylie Christian Church (WCC) 6250 Buffalo Gap Rd during their Market Days event.

When I first wrote about the "No Trespassing Purple Paint Law in Texas" theTexas legislators were still "refining and defining" the bill. When it was first introduced it was simple. Paint the post purple and put a sign right next to it that reads No Trespassing. Today, the no trespassing...

Memorial Day is coming up quickly and that means some will take the time to visit a veterans cemetery to pay tribute to our fallen soldiers. Well, it's not uncommon to see many of those veterans' tombstones lined with coins. Those coins have a very special meaning, so don't view...

Electric scooters are back in Abilene and ready to roll around the downtown streets and one college campus. But already the little two-wheeled machines are making some folks in town a little irritated. I think we should embrace it. The City of Abilene made the announcement this morning (May 16,...

Snapchat's "sad face" or "crying face" filter is taking over our social media scrolls, and the emotional range of the videos being created has us LOLing big time. Snapchat's "crying filter," which users commonly refer to as the "sad face" filter, has become the latest viral trend, gaining over 1.3 billion impressions since last week.

It seems that Americans who are looking to move are seeking the Lone Star State. The nation's moving rate has steadily declined since 2017 and then to make that statistic even worse, the pandemic hit. However, folks who are still packing to move up are heading south. Four of the...

In India, a bride was humiliated after a power outage in her village caused massive confusion during a quadruple wedding ceremony, and she almost married the wrong groom. Certainly, this is not the "power couple" relationship status she had dreamt about. According to the Independent, the bride's father, Rameshlal Railot,...

Receiving a bonus from your employer can help make you feel appreciated and valued as an employee. According to employment site Indeed, "Employees who make an effort to perform better at their jobs deserve rewards. Employers who want to reward their employees for doing exceptional work can provide them with on-the-spot bonuses, which also encourage and motivate other employees to behave or perform similarly."

American Idol contestant HunterGirl released her official debut single, "Red Bird," on Friday (May 13) — prior to Sunday's Top 5 competition, during which she was voted into the Top 3 finalists. The song, co-written with Austin Goodloe and Matt McKinney, finds the Tennessee resident looking for signs from...