Archive for May 2022
Mesquite Heat Fire burns 10,000 acres; resources available for those affected
A great tragedy is playing out in Taylor County. At this time, about 10,000 acres have been burned, 20 to 25 homes have been destroyed, about 25 percent of a…
Read MoreRacism Lives! Racism Kills!
Our hearts are broken for the families of the 13 people shot, of which 10 people were killed, in the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York. According to his now…
Read MoreCelebrating 17 years: Floyd Miller looks back on his and the West Texas Tribune’s pasts as he forges new paths in community journalism
For just about all of his life, Floyd Miller has been on the leading edge of history. In 1966-67, his senior class was the first integrated class at Hallettsville High…
Read MoreRed Hatters celebrate Red Hat Society’s 24th birthday
The 24th Red Hat Society Birthday Flamazing Flamingle was celebrated at the Abilene Woman’s Club on April 30th. The Abilene Woman’s Club was an excellent location for this classy group of women.
Read MoreWhy Thomas Jefferson and I applaud the West Texas Tribune
Quoting someone from 235 years ago is a winding way to decide what forces should drive the United States of America into the future. That quote had better be clear,…
Read MoreFor the Record: There’s a time for everything
In the book of Ecclesiastics, we read that there is a time for everything. Today, we celebrate 17 years of publishing the West Texas Tribune. The first edition was published…
Read MoreWest Texas Tribune May 2022 print edition
The May 2022 printed edition of the West Texas Tribune is now available. You can read, and download a copy here.
Read MoreRemembering ‘Muh’
Publisher’s Note: This article about Mamie Lee Ferell-Frazier was originally published in May 2005, the West Texas Tribune’s inaugural issue. By Floyd Miller Mama, Mom, Mother, “Muh” are just a…
Read MoreWest Texas Tribune announces new nonprofit newspaper status
With this May 2022 issue, the West Texas Tribune not only celebrates its 17th anniversary, but it also enters a new era as Abilene’s only nonprofit community newspaper, Publisher Floyd…
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