Abilene's New Vendor Mall Opens with Over 50 Local Shops
Vendor Village features dozens of small businesses in one community-focused space.
Wildcats, Jesuit Advance to Regional Soccer Finals
Abilene Comic Con Returns for Family-Friendly Fun
Lifestyle
Riverside Park Hosts Open Heaven Praise & Worship Event
Gathering brings together community for day of unity, worship, and spiritual renewal.

Winnefred Earl Briggs, 60, Passes Away
Longtime Special Olympics participant and JCI Sheltered Workshop employee remembered for his cheerful spirit
Curtis Dewain Baker, 78, Passes Away in Abilene
Longtime DPS Trooper and Narcotics Officer Remembered for Dedication to Public Service and Love of Family
Sports
Brad Underwood Reflects on 'Dream Job' and Leading Illinois to Final Four
Underwood has believed Illinois could reach the Final Four for years, and on Saturday he fulfilled a 39-year coaching dream

Big Country High School Soccer Teams Kick Off Playoffs
Abilene-area squads compete in bi-district round of UIL Soccer Playoffs
Two Brownwood Lions Qualify for State Powerlifting Meet
Isaac Gonzales and Adolfo Torres will compete at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state championships.
Tech
Microsoft Expands AI Infrastructure in Texas with Crusoe's 900MW Data Center
Crusoe's $500 billion 'Stargate' initiative pivots from Bitcoin mining to powering the future of AI

Big Law Caught in AI vs. Utility Conflicts
California Brief: Law firms advising both utilities and AI data centers face potential conflicts
Burry Accuses Nvidia of 'Mafia-Like' Tactics in AI Deal Collapse
Legendary investor claims Nvidia paid $150 million to block rival AMD from major OpenAI-Oracle project