Politics
Cruz wins Texas; Trump wins Presidency
By Floyd Miller Texas continues to get redder, and so does the nation. Ted Cruz survived a challenge from Colin Allred and former president Donald Trump, after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, is headed back to the White House with Senate in tow and possibly the Congress. This race was destined to be one of…
Read MoreEarly voting continues through 8 p.m. Nov. 1; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5
Early voting in the 2024 General Election continues through 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at several locations throughout Abilene. Election Day will be Tuesday, Nov. 5. On Friday, Nov. 1, registered voters may cast their ballots at the following locations between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.: Taylor County Plaza, 400 Oak St., Suite 101-A Abilene…
Read MorePresident Biden’s letter to the nation
My Fellow Americans, Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation. Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We’ve made historic investments in rebuilding our Nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans.…
Read MoreOne Year Anniversary of The Racial Healing of America Revival and Bus Tour
Greetings Friends, In a world filled with bad news, we as spiritual anchors must spread the good news of the gospel of peace. There is a divine call summoning agents of peace to engage with a world fraught with division and strife. Christ himself is our peace, having already broken down the wall of hostility.…
Read MoreBeto O’Rourke speaks at the People Plaza in Abilene on May 21st
Beto O’rourke , candidate for Texas Governor was in Abilene to lay out his plan for veterans. You can listen to his speech here,
Read MoreTexas Legislature Votes Unanimously to Ensure Access to Affordable Colorectal Cancer Screenings
via www.fightcancer.org Coincidentally Passing Bill Hours Following New Recommendations by the United States Preventive Services Task Force That Too Lower the Age for Colorectal Screening AUSTIN, TX – May 18, 2021 – Today, the Texas Legislature voted unanimously in support of Senate bill 1028, ensuring Texans can access affordable preventative colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45…
Read MoreTexas bill limiting teaching of current events, historic racism appears headed for governor after Senate revives it
Texas educators worry the bill would have a chilling effect on tough conversations about race and racism. GOP lawmakers say they wanted to ensure teachers’ personal biases stay out of their lessons. BY KATE MCGEE MAY 28, 2021 The bill would require teachers who discuss current events to make sure to share various perspectives without giving deference…
Read MoreJim Merrill: Country over Party
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Read MoreThe Record
By: Floyd Miller Editor-In-Chief, West Texas Tribune We just thought we wanted to get away from 2020. The New Year gave us five days of hope and then January 6th came. It is another day that will live in Infamy. It is the day that President Trump orchestrated an insurrection from inside the Whitehouse. More…
Read MoreElection 2020 Observations
2020 has been very busy and a difficult year to maintain democracy in the United States. With COVID-19’s threats that the U.S. Postal Service would not be able to properly deliver mail-in ballots, people were concerned whether to risk voting in person or to mail their ballets to the election offices. Safety measures and COVID-19…
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