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Police log: Individual arrested for public intoxication

11/1/2026 0330 hrs. Public Intoxication, Sewell Lot A male was found to be intoxicated while in the Sewell Lot and subsequently arrested for public intoxication. […]

Gallery: Wildcats earn 59-0 victory over West Georgia

Football defeated West Georgia 59-0 at home during Homecoming weekend. The Wildcats rushed for a total of 218 yards and passed for a total of […]

Gallery: ACU Theatre brings traditions to life as part of homecoming weekend

After a semester of rehearsals and preparation, the ACU Theatre Department is set to present their annual Homecoming Musical. Fiddler on the Roof, under the […]

Hotels, housing and headaches: Abilene prices continue to increase with data center construction

As data center construction continues in Abilene with the Stargate data center, Abileneans continue to feel the impact of rising costs, specifically when it comes […]

Soccer captain makes life-changing play off the field

Gracie Kelly did not know the man who would receive her stem cells. She knew little about his life beyond his approximate age and his […]

News

ACU’s first quarter carries it past UTRGV, 76-59

November 13, 2026 By Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

Abilene Christian women’s basketball defeated The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday night, and the game was mostly decided before the second quarter started. The Wildcats led 24-6 after the first quarter, holding the Vaqueros to ... [Read More…]

ACU volleyball opens final home weekend with win over Central Arkansas

November 13, 2026 By Alexis Stanley Leave a Comment

ACU volleyball defeated Central Arkansas 3-1 Thursday night in Moody Coliseum, opening its final regular-season home weekend with a victory before hosting Eastern Kentucky at noon Saturday. The victory extended the Wildcats' winning streak to two ... [Read More…]

ASA’s CHOMA event to celebrate African culture

November 13, 2026 By Amelie Aquino Leave a Comment

The African Student Association will host its annual African Food and Musical Festival, CHOMA, on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at Hillcrest Church of Christ. The event will feature a mock Kenyan & Congolese Owambe wedding to celebrate African ... [Read More…]

Sports

ACU volleyball opens final home weekend with win over Central Arkansas

November 13, 2026 By Alexis Stanley Leave a Comment

ACU volleyball defeated Central Arkansas 3-1 Thursday night in Moody Coliseum, opening its final regular-season home weekend with a victory before hosting Eastern Kentucky at noon Saturday. The victory extended the Wildcats’ winning streak to two matches following a 3-1 road win over UT Arlington in their final away match of the regular season. ACU’s […]

Gallery: Wildcats fall to SFA in 76-71 matchup

November 13, 2026 By Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

The Wildcats faced Stephen F. Austin at Moody Coliseum on Wednesday and fell 76-71. Willan Marie-Anais recorded an impressive dunk in the second half and led the Wildcats with 16 points and nine rebounds. Isaac Dye was perfect from the free throw line, making all six attempts and scoring 11 points. Evan Boisdur added 10 […]

Gallery: Volleyball defeats Central Arkansas

November 13, 2026 By Joshua Varner Leave a Comment

In their penultimate match of the regular season, the Wildcats defeated Central Arkansas for the second time this season, winning 3-1. Hannah Gonzales and Avery Thaler led the Wildcats offensively with 14 kills each. Brennan Ramirez led the defense with 23 digs, surpassing 1,000 career digs. The Wildcats will play their final regular-season game at […]

Features

Graduate student fights adversity with faith

October 29, 2026 By Josiah Wonnell Leave a Comment

At a camp for young cancer survivors, a fellow camper asked Isaac Newberry a question out of plain curiosity: “What’s wrong with your face?” Newberry, a graduate student, has an asymmetry in his ... [Read More…]

Opinion

Opinion: It’s beginning to look a lot like … Thanksgiving?

November 11, 2026 By Elizabeth Peralta Leave a Comment

Opinion: ACU beat itself in the Hundred-Mile Showdown

November 11, 2026 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

ACU finally played a complete half. Now it needs two.

October 9, 2026 By Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

Opinion: Parks, the run game and a win: Now ACU has to prove it

September 25, 2026 By Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

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