Big Country Beat: 3 tornadoes within a week & fatal Abilene SWAT standoff It’s been a very active news cycle for the Big Country. In the span of a week, we’ve had three tornadoes, an hours-long standoff with Abilene police- resulting in a death, and a whole lot more. Keep reading for a full look at the trending local articles of the week. 05/3/2024 - 10:43 am | View Link
Abilene area forecast: Friday May 3rd A cool front early this morning will give the area some near seasonal temps and will stall out being the focal point for rainfall opportunities for the 05/2/2024 - 10:13 pm | View Link
General Daily Insight for May 04, 2024
We have an opportunity for a fresh start. As the temperamental Moon begins the day in foggy Pisces and unites with mysterious Neptune, answers and energy might seem elusive. Once Luna bursts into vibrant Aries at 4:41 pm EDT, we should all get a second wind.
By JANIE McCAULEY (AP Baseball Writer)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send second baseman and reigning NL batting champion Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres.
The Marlins said Friday that the deal was pending a review of medical information before it could be finalized and formally announced.
“When a guy like that is taken out of the lineup or potentially traded, you feel it, because he’s such a good kid and one of the leaders in that clubhouse,” manager Skip Schumaker said, “so there’s definitely a shock value.”
There was also some shock in the Padres’ clubhouse after their 7-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday night, though it was for happier reasons.
“It’s really amazing — that guy is a baller,” San Diego slugger Fernando Tatis Jr.