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Chickens are pictured at Southern California Sanctuary on Oct. 5 in Acton, Calif. In Nebraska, another 1.8 million are being killed over bird flu concerns. Read more at KACU.org or at kacu.org/2022-11-27/bir…

Gallery: Republican Victory Party View more at kacu.org/local-news/202…

Gallery: Taylor County Election Day View more at kacu.org/2022-11-08/gal…

Baylor professor Bryan Shaw and a team of blind chemists designed experiments and tactile learning aids so blind and visually impaired students can get a literal feel for chemistry. Read more at texasstandard.org/stories/chemis…

David Yoskowitz will take over the agency in 2023, when current Executive Director Carter Smith retires. Read more at texasstandard.org/stories/tpwd-i…

Lansbury died Tuesday in Los Angeles at the age of 96, according to a family statement. No cause of death was mentioned. Read more at kacu.org/2022-10-11/ang…

The Biden administration has signaled it may release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, but it may be “self-defeating,” an energy analyst says. Read more at: texasstandard.org/stories/opec-p…

"This is a new generation that has been born into and come of age under a moment of resistance, and they are showing incredible courage by speaking out despite the high stakes." Read more at: kacu.org/2022-10-06/why…

The U.S. reached a grim milestone in April 2021: More than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in a single year. Read more at: texasstandard.org/stories/fact-c…

Austin Police Officer Anthony Martin was honored today (Tuesday) in a funeral procession throughout Abilene as his body was escorted to the Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Read more at kacu.org/local-news/202…

Two separate shootings in Hudspeth County in far West Texas this week have left one person dead and two others injured. Read more at texasstandard.org/stories/migran…

Floridians are finding themselves in a changed landscape after Hurricane Ian swept through the region on Wednesday. Images of the aftermath show a glimpse of the destruction caused by the powerful Category 4 storm Read more at kacu.org/2022-09-29/pho…

in Abilene, the town’s first ever full-scale pride event just happened over the weekend. More than 1,800 people showed up, Saturday, according to The Abilene Pride Alliance. Read more at: kacu.org/2022-09-26/sup… #KACU #NPR

A growing number of teachers in Texas public schools aren’t going through the state’s regular certification process. Read more here: texasstandard.org/stories/texas-… #Texas #texasnews #KACU #NPR

The unannounced flight drew anger from Massachusetts officials. Read more here: kacu.org/2022-09-15/mig…

Queen Elizabeth II's death has garnered a spectrum of feelings around the world about her life, legacy and the monarchy. #QueenElizabethII #NPR Read more here: kacu.org/2022-09-12/not…

With triple-digit temperatures for the foreseeable future, when can we expect a break?

Update: the #MesquiteHeatFire in Taylor County is an estimated 9,613 acres and 25% contained. Minimal growth occurred on the fire today, as most of the active burning was interior to the perimeter. Crews focused on building fireline on the right/left flanks of the fire. #txfire

The @cfabilene has opened the Big Country Fire Relief Fund. Donations will go out in the form of grants to volunteer fire departments and nonprofits serving people impacted by ongoing fires.

Update: the #MesquiteHeatFire in Taylor County is an estimated 9,613 acres and 5% contained. Aircraft are working to reinforce fuel breaks between the fire and values at risk. Aircraft are also supporting ground crews with line construction. #txfire