Archive for September 2007

ABILENE, Texas – Dogs are allowed at the canine friendly Doggie Splash Day, held at Rose Park Pool annually. This year, the 4th annual swim fest for dogs will run from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 1 with a fee of $2 per dog. In addition to taking a dip in the…

Senator Hutchinson opened her town meeting by stating “the only way to truly see Texas is on the ground and it is SO AMAZING to see it GREEN, especially in August.” She welcomed her introduction by the Chairman of the Texas Tech board of Regents recognizing the benefits the university provides the Big Country especially…

Kristen Short Bennett returned home to perform for the Philharmonic’s Opening Gala. She performed a wide range of pieces from Mozart and Puccini to modern pieces from Gershwin and “Can’t help Lovin’ that Man” from “Showboat”. She was superbly accompanied on piano by Conductor David Itkin. It should be noted that neither the frequent lightning…

No, it has nothing to do with sports, but I attended a very inspiring and moving graduation ceremony on Friday, August 24, 2007 for the five summer graduates of the Faith Works of Abilene program under the direction of Mrs. Joyce Dalzell, that was well worth sharing. The five graduates, better known as “I-5”, or…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and service members not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law states that veterans and service members not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they…