Curtis Dewain Baker, 78, Passes Away in Abilene
Longtime DPS Trooper and Narcotics Officer Remembered for Dedication to Public Service and Love of Family
Hendrick Health Earns 20th Consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award
Cowboys' season ends in 4A Sub-State semifinals loss
Lifestyle
Harold William 'Bill' Butler, 89, Formerly of Mountain Home, Dies
Funeral arrangements are pending at Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services.

Longtime Texas Writer and Entrepreneur Celebrates 80 Years
Glenn Dromgoole, a proud Aggie and prolific author, marks milestone with new book of reflections
Longtime Texas Writer and Editor Celebrates 80th Birthday
Glenn Dromgoole, a prolific author and former newspaper editor, marks his 80th year with a new book of reflections.
Sports
OU Softball Sweeps Okana Invitational with Perfect Weekend
Sooners earn four wins in two days at home in Norman, including a tight 2-1 victory over Louisiana.

OU Softball Doubleheader TV Schedule Announced
Details on how to watch the Sooners take on Abilene Christian and Louisiana this weekend
OU Softball Edges Louisiana 2-1 in Tight Victory
Miali Guachino and Ella Parker lead the Sooners to a hard-fought win at the Okana Invitational.
Politics
Abbott Endorses Sheets and Hardaway in Key Texas Races
Governor emphasizes need for continued Republican leadership in economy and education

Texas Correctional Officers Fight to Defend Pregnant Worker Protections
AFSCME members advocate for safety and accommodations for pregnant and postpartum COs
GOP Candidates Debate AI in Abilene Forum
Second part of a two-part series on the 19th Congressional District race
Tech
Oracle Slashing Thousands of Jobs Amid AI Data Center Expansion
The tech giant is facing a 'cash crunch' from massive investments in AI infrastructure.

AI Infrastructure Boom: The $3 Trillion Race to Power AI
Companies are investing billions to build the computing power needed to support the next generation of AI models.
AI Data Centers Fueling Surge in On-Site Gas Turbines
New AI infrastructure buildout drives increased use of natural gas power generation at data centers