Politics
Republican Women gather for local counter-protest
By Floyd Miller Members of the Taylor County Republican Women gathered to counter-protest a “No Kings” rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, citing concerns about what they see as a lack of pushback against Democratic viewpoints in the community. Diana Hartmann, president of the Abilene Republican Women, said her group learned of the rally at the…
Read MoreAbilene to host The Libertarian Party of Texas state convention
The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), an affiliate of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, recently announced that the Libertarian Party of Texas State Convention will be held in Abilene, April 10-12, 2026. The Libertarian Party of Texas State Convention brings together delegates, candidates and supporters from across the state for three days of business…
Read MoreArrington leads bipartisan legislation to protect rural health care access, shield patients from overdue bills
Last week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve Medicare Advantage’s (MA) billing practices, offer certainty for health care providers who contract with MA plans, and ensure that seniors aren’t stuck with unfair, confusing, or delayed bills after receiving critical care, according to a…
Read MoreRepublicans change rules after Texas House Democrats’ successful quorum break
GOP creates escalating penalties after Democrats’ principled stand against Trump’s corrupt gerrymander succeeds On Sept. 3, Texas Republicans passed a vindictive resolution to punish lawmakers who break quorum, confirming that House Democrats’ principled stand against Trump’s racist redistricting scheme achieved its objectives. HR 128 creates a series of harsh penalties for future quorum breaks, including triple-sized daily…
Read MoreTexas House Democrats flee the state in bid to block GOP’s proposed congressional map
The lawmakers’ absence means the lower chamber won’t have enough members present to function, stalling passage of a draft map Democrats have condemned as a political power grab. By Kayla Guo and Eleanor Klibanoff/Texas Tribune CHARLES, ILLINOIS — Texas Democratic lawmakers fled the state Sunday in a bid to block passage of a new congressional map designed to…
Read MoreCynthia Alvidrez
Cynthia Alvidrez Abilene City Council Candidate, Place 5 1. What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment as a servant? The opportunity to serve. 2. What do you feel like is the greatest challenge facing the city of Abilene, and what would you do to solve it? Biases…..their (council members & city executives), inability to listen to taxpayers….o, and the recycling…
Read MoreCandidate Profile: Miguel Espinoza
Miguel Espinoza Abilene City Council Candidate, Place 5 1. What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment as a servant? It is being a part of the PARC project of All Kind Animal Initiative. I am a founding board member, and going from setting up the first bank account as the board Treasurer of…
Read MoreCandidate Profile: Kyle McAlister
Kyle McAlister Abilene City Council Candidate, Incumbent, Place 5 1. What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment as a servant? It’s a work in progress. Romans 12:3 says, “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather…
Read MoreCandidate Profile: Travis Craver
Travis Craver Abilene City Council Candidate, Incumbent, Place 6 1. What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment as a servant? Greatest Accomplishment: Building collaboration across diverse groups to address Abilene’s needs, particularly in infrastructure and public safety. 2. What do you feel like is the greatest challenge facing the city of Abilene, and…
Read MoreCandidate Profile: Tammy Fogle
Tammy Fogle Abilene City Council Candidate, Place 6 1. What do you feel is your greatest accomplishment as a servant? The greatest accomplishment I feel like I have received as a servant is the empowering of others to see what they are capable of. It is so much easier to do things yourself and…
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