Posts by Ben Barkley/TSTC
Celebrating 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 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 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…
Read MoreCareer pathways on display during TSTC open house
More than 200 high school students had the chance to interact with the latest technology during Texas State Technical College’s Industrial Technology Center open house on Friday, March 25. Students…
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