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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Taylor County polls are open until 7 p.m. today

Plus, ACU shuts out West Georgia 59-0 on homecoming and a new name for its rivalry with Tarleton State.

The Good Day Abilene team2 stories13 sources4 min read

Election DayTop story

Taylor County polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today after strong early voting

Taylor County had more early voters than at this point in 2022

Source: KTXS

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2026, as of Oct. 2925,425
2022, same point22,000

If you haven't voted yet, today's your day. Before the first ballot is cast in Tuesday's Joint General and Special Elections, a third of the Taylor County electorate will have already voted, according to county election officer Daniel Murray. Early turnout is also running ahead of 2022.

Murray said the county has had no equipment issues and no reports of anomalies with voting equipment. "We'll be going long and strong all day," he said.

  • Bring photo ID: driver's license, handgun license, passport or passport card
  • Can't get photo ID? Ask about a
  • Paper notes are fine; unauthorized devices stay 100 feet from voting stations

Taylor County polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today

Taylor County's 20 Election Day polling locations

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 7 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open
Date
Tue., Nov. 3
Locations
20 polling places

Source: KTXS

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WhenWhat
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls open
DateTue., Nov. 3
Locations20 polling places

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ACU Football

Abilene Christian shuts out West Georgia 59-⁠0 on homecoming for a fourth straight win

Abilene Christian shut out West Georgia 59-0 on homecoming Saturday, its fourth straight win. The Wildcats are 5-4 overall and 4-0 in the United Athletic Conference, the best start of Keith Patterson's tenure. Quarterback Tucker Parks threw three touchdown passes.

ACU won 59-⁠0 and now visits top-ranked Tarleton State

  • West Georgia0
    Abilene Christian59
    FinalHomecoming at Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium
  • Abilene Christian
    Tarleton State
    Sat., Nov. 7, 6 p.m.In Stephenville

Sources: KTXS, BigCountryHomepage.com

Patterson liked how the offense is opening up. "We're throwing the ball down the field, which we weren't doing earlier in the season," he said.

  • Parks: 19 of 29 for 272 yards
  • Cristian Driver: two touchdown catches, 26 and 41 yards
  • Rushing touchdowns: five Wildcats, including Parks
  • Shutout: ACU's first since 2024

ACU's defense and offense dominated West Georgia

499
total yards for ACU
172
yards ACU's defense allowed
5
takeaways by the Wildcats

Sources: BigCountryHomepage.com, CBS Sports

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Woodson Center

Abilene ISD found a cracked sewer pipe under the foundation at on Cockerell Drive after staff and students reported feeling ill from an odor. Superintendent Dr. Joe Waldron says the district is using HEPA air-cleaning equipment and odor control while it awaits official repairs. BigCountryHomepage.com

Rivalry

ACU and jointly announced Monday that their football rivalry series is now the "," a nod to the roughly 100 miles between Abilene and Stephenville. The name starts with Saturday's Top 25 game in Stephenville. Abilene Reporter-NewsBigCountryHomepage.com

ACU soccer

Abilene Christian beat Little Rock 5-0 to clinch the Red Division title. It's the Wildcats' first undefeated conference season since 2011. KTXS

ACU outshot Little Rock 27-⁠7 in its 5-⁠0 win

Source: KTXS

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Jay's BBQ

Jay's BBQ Shack at 602 S. 11th St. was named the nation's Best Texas-Style BBQ Restaurant in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Abilene Reporter-News

AISD payroll

Abilene ISD's payroll tops $103 million, and the Reporter-News breaks down how those salary dollars are split among teachers, administrators and support staff. Abilene Reporter-News

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Merkel ISD students created Paul Bunyan's companion, Babe the Blue Ox, for the Scarecrow Festival, and over a dozen custom scarecrows made by area students are on display for the entire week. Abilene High students contributed a "Lady Justice." If you're up for a drive, it's a fun way to see what local students made.

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Good Day Abileneto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Taylor County polls are open until 7 p.m. today

Plus, ACU shuts out West Georgia 59-0 on homecoming and a new name for its rivalry with Tarleton State.

The TLDR

  1. Taylor County polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today
  2. Bring photo ID, and keep unauthorized electronic devices 100 feet from voting stations
  3. ACU beat West Georgia 59-0 on homecoming
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