Convinced he had been cheated out of a pot Feb. 18, 1872, an angry poker player started shooting at the owner of Fort Griffin’s first saloon. The military outpost was established five years earlier on ...

On the surface, Abilene seems like a pretty boring place. As a college student looking to enjoy a life away from campus, you may find yourself at the mall every weekend, believing that it’s the only ...

Convinced he had been cheated out of a pot on Feb. 18, 1872, an angry poker player started shooting at the owner of Fort Griffin’s first saloon.

Residents demand action on resource-heavy developments, but local governments say state law curtails their power.

Residents are highlighting rising rents and a growing homelessness problem as issues resulting from the sudden influx of ...

Wallace and her team are among seven downtown restaurants competing in the third annual Abilene Burger Brawl, an event hosted by the Downtown Abilene Initiative. The goal is simple: draw people ...

Robert Lopez, Vice President of the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau, discusses how Abilene competes for tourism dollars, ...

ABILENE - Notorious, booming and unforgettable during its heyday on the Chisholm Trail, Abilene quickly earned a national reputation as one of the West’s most iconic cattle towns. Today, with its ...

Abilene welcomes visitors and locals to celebrate the season during Cowtown Christmas, a three-day holiday experience filled with beloved traditions, festive lights, live entertainment, and seasonal ...

It’s that time of year again, when Abilene’s finest turn their patrol lights into Halloween lights! The Abilene Police Department (APD) invites families to its annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, ...