14 November 2008, 1:01 am
The Abilene Star is please to announce that we are starting the publication of our online daily newspaper. Our Editor has been selected, and we are proud to welcome Tim Walker to the paper! Tim will be covering the events and news in our region. Please check back daily for local news and updates on... Read More »
30 July 2010, 9:11 pm
Three times as many Big Country school districts earned the states highest academic rating this year, an improvement trend realized throughout Texas largely as a result of a controversial measure that allows students to be credited even if they didnt pass.The Big Country also followed the statewide ... Read More »
30 July 2010, 6:41 pm
For the first time this year, Abilene could witness a few 100 degree days.Beginning Sunday, temperatures are forecast to be 100 degrees or more four times through Friday, according to the National Weather Service in San Angelo.... Read More »
30 July 2010, 3:41 pm
Horse showThe 2010 Texas State 4-H Horse Show continues at the Taylor County Expo Center. Pole bending, barrel racing and stake racing finals will begin at 8 a.m. Western pleasure semifinals will begin at 9 a.m. Information: 325-672-6048.... Read More »
30 July 2010, 3:37 pm
Texans are paying a little more for gasoline this week due to higher oil prices late this week, according to Triple-A Texas spokesman Dan Ronan.... Read More »
30 July 2010, 3:01 pm
A man who spent many years officiating football in Abilene has received an award...named after his own mentor, and he's not letting setbacks with his health keep him down. ... Read More »
30 July 2010, 12:24 pm
Statewide accountability results released at 1 p.m. today reveal Abilene ISD is one of 30 districts out of 2,624 throughout Texas to receive an academically unacceptable rating this year.... Read More »
30 July 2010, 9:25 am
Abilene ISD Superintendent Heath Burns has written a letter to staff, parents and community partners about the district's "academically unacceptable" rating.... Read More »
29 July 2010, 4:16 pm
The Texas Education Agency has given the Abilene Independent School District an "unacceptable" rating for the past school year.... Read More »