Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about Abilene News, the Nexcom Media Network, and how to engage with our coverage.

What is Abilene News?

Abilene News is Hyperlocal news for Abilene, Texas — local coverage of Taylor County, schools, public safety, business, and community life. Abilene News is part of the Nexcom Media Network.

Is Abilene News free to read?

Yes. Abilene News has no paywall, no required login, and no subscription fees. All articles are CC BY 4.0 licensed (excerpts and structured data; full articles retain original-publisher copyright).

Who runs Abilene News?

Abilene News is operated by Nexcom Media, the publisher of the Nexcom Media Network. Contact: editor@nexcom.media.

What does Abilene News cover?

Abilene News covers Abilene, Abilene TX, Taylor County, Big Country, Dyess Air Force Base, and related stories in and around Abilene.

How often is Abilene News updated?

New articles, weather data, and event listings appear continuously. RSS, JSON Feed, and Atom subscribers receive updates within minutes of publication.

How can I submit a tip or correction to Abilene News?

Email editor@nexcom.media or use the contact form at https://abilenenews.org/contact. Corrections are typically published within 24 hours.

Does Abilene News have a newsletter?

Yes — visit https://abilenenews.org/newsletter to subscribe to a weekly summary of the most important stories.

Can AI assistants and search engines use Abilene News content?

Yes. We allow named AI crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended, and others) in robots.txt and provide an llms.txt manifest at https://abilenenews.org/llms.txt for structured discovery.

What ZIP codes does Abilene News cover?

Abilene News primarily covers Abilene and surrounding areas in TX. Visit https://abilenenews.org/coverage for the full coverage map and ZIP-level pages.

Does Abilene News cover local elections in Abilene?

Yes — visit https://abilenenews.org/elections for Abilene voter information, key dates, polling places, and ballot coverage.

How can I advertise on or partner with Abilene News?

Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject "Partnership" for press, sponsorship, or co-publishing inquiries.

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