Archive for October 2010
Are You A Student In The School of Adversity?
Proverbs 24:10 “If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength!” I want you to look at the case of Daniel in the Bible. God has the power to prevent Daniel from being thrown into the lion’s den. While they were planning it, he was watching them. He could have asked…
Read MoreThe Value Of Friendship
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep…
Read MoreTexas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce
Bill White, former Mayor of Houston and Gubernatorial Candidate, was a speaker at TAAACC’s breakfast. Photo by Floyd Miller.Members from Boards around the state. Photo by Floyd Miller.{{more}} Elsie and Paul Lewis attended the Texas Association of African American Chambers Annual Conference in Round Rock, TX on September 17th and 18th. Photo by Floyd Miller.Malcombe…
Read MoreYou Must Believe!
Mark 9:17-9:27 “A man in the crowd answered, Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the…
Read MorePLUM STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CELEBRATES THEIR 105th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY
Plum Street United Methodist Church will celebrate its 105th Anniversary on October 31, 2010. We would like to extend an invitation to you to join us during our revival services, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, October 27, 28 and 29th at 6:30 pm, nightly at the church, as well as at our anniversary celebration service at…
Read MoreGarden Club September 2010
The canon from Fort Griffin was fired at last month’s Garden Club meeting. Donna McMinn sang God Bless America. After the ceremony those in attendance enjoyed a delicious meal. The Garden Club meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00 am at 300 Westwood Drive. Anyone is welcome to attend. The next meeting is…
Read MoreAbilene High Defeats Plant H.S.
#21 Vincent Miglorie makes a stop on Plant HS All American # 32 James Wilder. Photo by Joe Starkey#3 Josh Jones made the fumble recovery in the first quarter that allowed AHS to stay in the game. Photo by Joe StarkeyEven future AHS stars have to have a nap sometime. His mom said he stayed…
Read MoreART OF MUSIC…The real thing
Dictionaries and encyclopedias define music as “an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental and voice tones in a structured and continuous manner.” There are many theories regarding when and where music originated.Many agree that music began even before man existed.Personally, I wouldn’t want to try and pinpoint an exact date in time.However, as being…
Read MoreMessage To The Grassroots
Fraternal Order of X-Offenders Editor’s Note: The West Texas Tribune welcomes Brother Ellsworth Johnson-Bey . Brother Bey is Founder and President of the Fraternal Order of X-Offender , Inc. Brother Bey has a wealth of knowledge that is of value to ex-offenders, their families, and the general communities regarding strategies to deter, decrease and prevent…
Read MoreNew medical director selected for Abilene Fire Department
ABILENE, Texas – Abilene Fire Chief Ken Dozier announced September 17th that Robert Lawson, M.D. will serve as the medical director for the Abilene Fire Department as it transitions to a more advanced level of emergency medical care. Current AFD Medical Director Zane Travis, M.D. has provided the medical direction and leadership to the fire…
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