Driving School Teaches Teens Road Safety Risks
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Marc Couch delivers monthly presentations on leading causes of teen crash deaths.
Live Poll
Do you trust driver education programs to make teen drivers safer?
Abilene Lifestyle News
For readers in Abilene, this page covers culture, family life, hobbies, relationships and home. Reporting follows the everyday choices that shape daily life across the city and the communities around it.
Pets
Live Poll
Do you believe local zoos provide meaningful educational value to your community?
Abilene Zoo Introduces Rare Pygmy Slow Loris
The Abilene Zoo has added a pygmy slow loris named Warble to its nocturnal animal collection.
Family
Abilene Weighs Accessible Grover Nelson Park Playground
The Mayor's Advisory Board for Citizens with Disabilities will discuss a vision for rebuilding the playground after a fire.
Religion
Live Poll
Do you believe long-standing university traditions effectively strengthen community bonds in your area?
ACU Theatre Revives Fiddler on the Roof for Homecoming
The classic musical returns to the Abilene Christian University stage after a 31-year hiatus.
Food and Drink
Live Poll
Would you make a special trip to eat at a top-rated local barbecue spot?
Jay's BBQ Shack Named Best Texas-Style BBQ
Abilene restaurant earns top national ranking in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards for Texas-style barbecue.
Education
Live Poll
Do you trust your local schools to keep aging buildings safe for students?
Abilene ISD Finds Cracked Sewer Pipe at School
Staff and students reported illness from a sewer odor at the Woodson Center for Excellence, prompting air quality assessments and repairs.
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Regular subjects here include shifting cultural habits, family activities, household trends, shopping patterns and local relationship dynamics. Coverage runs across the city and the suburban areas surrounding it. Demographic shifts and economic conditions often dictate how these habits evolve over time. Daily routines and holiday traditions emerge as the most frequent recurring themes in how people spend their time.