Archive for June 2014
The 6th Annual Robert E. Williams, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament
OdessaBlack Chamber of Commerce Charitable FundHOSTS The6th Annual Robert E. Williams, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament When- Saturday,July 19, 2014Where- SunsetCountry Club Golf Course9301 AndrewsHighwayOdessa, Texas Time- 8:00 a.m.Shot Gun StartTwo Man TeamFee: $250.00 perteam – $125.00 per playerFor more information contact Odel Crawford or Wanda Clayton at 332-5812Or email: odel.crawford@sbcglobal.net or walc69@hotmail.com Visitour Website:…
Read MoreHinson Named McMurry Football Coach
ABILENE, Texas – McMurry University has named 19-year coaching veteran Lance Hinson as the War Hawks’ new head football coach. Hinson comes to Abilene after spending the past nine seasons as the head coach at The University of St. Mary in Leavenworth, Kan.Hinson – a native of Rockwall, Texas and graduate of the University of…
Read MoreGabriel to Cleveland, West and Latu to Kansas City as NFL free agents
ABILENE — Two of the most electrifying offensive performers in ACU football history and one of the men working for them in the trenches of the offensive line had their NFL dreams come true Saturday night shortly after the end of the league’s annual draft.Taylor Gabriel and Charcandrick West — who together combined to score…
Read MoreWhy You Must Be Real
Exodus 34: 29-35Arthur Tonne tells of an overnight visitor to theWhite House during the Coolidge administration. Calvin Coolidge was not one ofthe warmest people to be around – he was well known for his brevity andtaciturn nature. Seated at breakfast with President, the visitor determined toattempt to be as “invisible” as possible by imitating everything…
Read MoreAnnual Heartworm Check-up Keeps ‘Spring’ in Pets’ Steps
Spring means many things to dogs and their owners. It’s time for longer walks and the shared exhilaration of playing “fetch” on the lawn. Even muddy feet from spring rains can be a pleasure.For many pets and their owners, spring is also a time to visit the veterinarian for an annual heartworm check-up.Veterinarian and American…
Read MoreZoo Opens Special Summer Exhibit: Ghost of the Bayou
ABILENE, TEXAS – A rare albino alligator will be on exhibit this summer at the Abilene Zoo, arriving just in time for Memorial Day weekend.“This is a special opportunity for our zoo guests,” says Bill Gersonde, executive director of the Abilene Zoo. “These animals cannot survive in the wild, and this is a terrific chance…
Read MoreOnline Loan Scams? – Too Many to Count!
Better Business Bureau is alerting local consumers and businesses to online loan scams. We advise extreme caution in applying for loans online. Many loan sites are fraudulent; applicants are usually flooded with unwanted calls from all over the world.BBB has recently received numerous calls on online loan companies demanding up-front payments for loans, then disappearing…
Read MoreI Am Don Swinney and I’m Comfortable in My Own Skin
There have been several commercials on television lately by a very recognizable person and ending with: “I am Don Swinney and I am definitely comfortable in my own skin.” This is how I feel about myself. I don’t know how to be any other than myself. I’ve been this way all my life.My wife and…
Read MoreTexas Publishers Assocation meets with Texas Democratic Chairman
Publishers and committee members present were Sienna Miller–West Texas Tribune, Marilyn Miller – West Texas Tribune, James Belt – Dallas Post Tribune, Floyd Miller – West Texas Tribune, T. L. Wyatt – The Villager, Chairman Hinojosa, Waseem Ali – San Antonio Register, Thurman Jones – North Dallas Gazette and Mollie Belt – Dallas Examiner. Photo…
Read MoreThe HOGwalk
The Texas State HOG Rally started on May 15th with a Street Party which was put together by the Abilene Visitors and Convention Bureau, the Abilene Downtown Association and the City of Abilene. The HOGwalk, as it was called, drew in hundreds of locals as well as several hundred motorcycle riders that were attending the…
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