Education
TSTC to host showcase and registration night for new data center training program
The landscape in the Big Country is changing as construction on data centers accelerates, including the new sites being built in the Abilene and surrounding areas. To help fill the workforce needs of the new facilities, Texas State Technical College is launching a specialized training initiative. The college’s first Mechanical, Electrical and Information Data…
Read MoreAbilene ISD Superintendent Kuhn announces resignation due to health reasons
Abilene Independent School District Superintendent Dr. John Kuhn announced on Monday, Feb. 9, that he has decided his last day as acting superintendent will be June 30, 2026. The Abilene ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Dr. Kuhn as Superintendent of Schools for Abilene ISD on April 25, 2024. Prior to joining the…
Read MoreAISD meeting highlights student voices, academic gains
By Makalah Wright/West Texas Tribune On Jan. 12, the Abilene Independent School District Board of Trustees held their first meeting of the year, led by Superintendent Dr. John Kuhn and Board President Angie Wiley. Dr. Jordan Ziemer, the executive director of communications, recognized the board of trustees for School Board Appreciation. This year’s theme for…
Read MoreUPDATE: Abilene ISD to host dual credit family night on Feb. 2
Families of current 8th–11th grade students are invited to attend Abilene Independent School District’s Dual Credit Family Night to learn more about opportunities for students to earn college credit while still in high school. District staff will be available to share information about program options through the district’s dual credit partners, requirements for participating, and…
Read MoreTrailblazer awards highlight career success of TSTC graduates
Texas State Technical College recently honored three distinguished alumni with the TSTC Trailblazer Award, recognizing graduates whose careers reflect the college’s core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and service. The recipients — Aaron Chavarria, Daniel Garza II and Will Hendon — were selected following a comprehensive nomination and interview process. The awards were presented during TSTC’s …
Read MoreTSTC program fast-tracks students to plumbing journeyman licenses
Students in Texas State Technical College’s Plumbing and Pipefitting program are working toward a shared goal — earning their journeyman plumber’s license and advancing their careers. When students complete TSTC’s associate degree in Plumbing and Pipefitting – Journeyman, they become eligible to take the journeyman’s license exam. According to Nathan Loflin, the program’s team lead,…
Read MoreACU named one of America’s top online colleges by Newsweek
For the fifth consecutive year, Abilene Christian University has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista Inc. as one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2026. ACU ranked at #162, a 49-spot jump from the prior year. The increase in ranking is a testament to ACU’s commitment to enhancing students’ learning experience with career-oriented degree programs and…
Read MoreAISD board recognizes student achievements, addresses library book concerns
By Makalah Wright On Nov. 10, the Abilene Independent School District Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting, led by Superintendent Dr. John Kuhn and President Angie Wiley. Amanda Martin, a Bonham Elementary School teacher, presented the Teaching Minute. Teaching English Language Arts, Martin guides her students on learning the Blue Bonnet foundational skills, which…
Read MoreAISD Board reviews student progress
By Makalah Wright On Oct. 6, the Abilene Independent School District Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting. Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Keri Thornburg presented the beginning of the year results, which goes over the MAP Growth assessment scores of all subjects. From grades K-8, the overall reading score was within 46%…
Read MoreEconomist speaks to crowd at HSU
Dr. Michael J. Hicks, the George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University, delivered the keynote address at Hardin-Simmons University’s annual Ray Lewis Lecture on Sept. 17. Quality of life factors — not low tax rates — are the primary drivers…
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