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12/10/2025

It's West Texas Dispatch Day!

🎙 On Today’s Episode of West Texas Dispatch:

Abilene’s reputation as one of Texas’s most affordable cities may be changing. We’re looking at how AI-driven growth and major cuts to housing assistance are pushing low-income families out of the market.

West Texas voters will see at least two open seats on their ballots next year. With the filing window for the March primary now closed, we’ll break down the candidates who made the list.

Texas leads the nation in blood plasma donations. Today, we launch our new series “Blood Work” with its first in-depth report.

And finally—protein from a fiber crop? One Texas researcher is working on an edible version of one of the state’s biggest agricultural staples.

📻 Catch it all at noon today on 89.5 KACU, at KACU.org, or on the KACU mobile app!

12/04/2025

✨ Join us for our final Coffee with KACU of 2025! ✨
This Friday at 8:30 AM, we’re gathering for a very special sendoff—our last Coffee with host Olivia Cromis!

Olivia has been part of KACU throughout her entire college career, and as she graduates this December, we want to celebrate her, cheer her on, and thank her for the joy and talent she’s brought to our station. ☕💙

Enjoy a warm cup of Monks Coffee Shop coffee, connect with fellow community members, and help us give Olivia the heartfelt farewell she deserves. Plus—we’ll be giving away a pair of tickets to our annual Radio Play to one lucky attendee! 🎟️✨

We’d love to see you there for this memorable, festive, and final Coffee of the year! 🌟

12/03/2025

It’s time for a new episode of West Texas Dispatch!

December brings chilly weather and warm hearts as our community steps up to support one another. This week, we’re checking in on the Salvation Army’s annual bell-ringing and Angel Tree campaigns.

It’s also Medicare enrollment season, and for many seniors, the process can feel overwhelming—so we’re getting helpful guidance from a local expert.

A new book offers an intimate look at the life of a beloved West Texas musician, told through his daughter’s eyes.

The NCCIL is the home for all things children’s literature–we’ll hear how they work to build a love of reading with children.

And we’re getting a festive preview of the Abilene Philharmonic’s Christmas concert—Conductor’s Notes brings you an inside look at The Three Tenors Christmas.

Tune in to West Texas Dispatch on KACU today at noon! 🎙️✨

12/01/2025

⭐️ WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐️
The winner of our ticket giveaway for a pair of tickets to Abilene Community Theatre's performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is Meagan Barnes! Congratulations Meagan! Please email us at [email protected] to claim your tickets.

* GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED *

🎄 TICKET GIVEAWAY! 🎄
We’re excited to partner with Abilene Community Theatre to give away a pair of tickets to The Best Christmas Pageant Ever! You can choose tickets for any showing of the performance.

We’re grateful for community partners like ACT who bring holiday magic and meaningful storytelling to Abilene.

How to Enter:
✨ Like this post
✨ Comment with your favorite holiday emoji 🎅

That’s it! One winner will be selected at random.

Good luck, and happy holidays from KACU! 🎶

12/01/2025

Coffee with KACU is this Friday, 12/5 at 8:30 AM, featuring Monks Coffee Shop coffee & pastries! Please join us for a morning of conversation and camaraderie!

11/28/2025

We’re proud to thank the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Texas Tech University for sponsoring KACU’s 2025 Radio Play, It’s a Wonderful Life! 🎓❤️
OLLI consistently enriches our community by creating opportunities for lifelong learning and connection. We’re grateful for their partnership and everything they bring to West Texas.

Thank you for supporting this cherished holiday event! 🎄📻

Radio Play tickets are available at:
https://www.paramountabilene.com/event-calendar/2025/12/05/kacu-radio-play

11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at KACU 89.5!

Today, we’re feeling especially grateful for you — our listeners, our supporters, and this incredible West Texas community we’re honored to serve.

Thank you for inviting KACU into your homes, your cars, and your daily routines. Your trust, your encouragement, and your generosity make our work possible, and we’re truly thankful for the connection we share every day on the airwaves.

Wishing you and your loved ones a day filled with peace, joy, and togetherness.
From our KACU family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

11/26/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Nexstar Media Inc.—KTAB-TV, KRBC-TV, and Telemundo Abilene—for sponsoring KACU’s 2025 Radio Play, It’s a Wonderful Life! 🎥🎙️
We deeply appreciate their dedication to serving the Big Country and supporting community events that bring us together.

Thank you for helping keep this holiday tradition shining bright! 🌟🎄

Radio Play tickets are available at:
https://www.paramountabilene.com/event-calendar/2025/12/05/kacu-radio-play

11/25/2025

A huge thank you to Monks Coffee Shop for sponsoring KACU’s 2025 Radio Play, It’s a Wonderful Life! ☕️✨

We’re grateful for their support of this beloved community tradition — and for everything they do to bring people together in downtown Abilene every day.
Here’s to great coffee, great community, and a wonderful holiday season ahead! 🎄🎙️

Radio Play tickets are available at:
https://www.paramountabilene.com/event-calendar/2025/12/05/kacu-radio-play