Archive for November 2015
Tips To Prep Your Home For Holiday Houseguests
Statepoint • Sun, Nov 01, 2015 Nearly 99 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the holiday season, according to AAA. So how do you ensure it’s the most wonderful time of the year for guests and hosts, alike?Don’t wait until the last minute to tidy up. Instead, prepare your home…
Read MoreMamma Mia!
WHAT: MAMMA MIA! National Broadway tour comes to AbileneWHEN: November 17, 2015 at 7:30pm. TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 at 9AMWHERE: Abilene Civic Center AuditoriumHOW: Tickets available Monday, October 26 at 9am online at CelebrityAttractions.com, by phone at 800.869.1451 and in person at the Civic Center box office. Tickets range $33 – $65 plus…
Read MoreMen of Strength & Style
The Regional Victim Crisis Center presented its 9th annual Jay Hatcher Men of Strength & Style Award to men with strength of Good character who are positive role models. Some of the audience didn’t exactly show the same character as they were stuffing money in pockets and under dog collars and making it rain at…
Read MoreWhy Did No One Tell Texas Drivers About This New Rule?
Texas – Consumer beware: recent studies indicate that drivers are unfairly paying too much for auto insurance, and it’s time someone took a stand. Are you aware that you could receive a large discount just for driving less than 50 miles per day? In addition, if you are currently insured and live in a qualified…
Read MoreAmericans Willing to Drive Farthest for Love and Family
Americans spend a great deal of time behind the wheel. But just where are they all heading? A new survey indicates we will drive the farthest for love and family, with fewer willing to drive long distances for sporting and entertainment events.In particular, 42 percent surveyed indicated they would drive the farthest to see a…
Read MoreTips to Help Ensure Financial Marital Bliss
Wedding bells are ringing and “I Dos” are in the air. Newlyweds are taking their first steps toward happily ever after, including combining their finances. But doing so is not without potential pitfalls. Undeniably, money can be a huge stressor on a relationship, especially on a brand-new marriage; and most couples have an unrealistic view…
Read MoreBlack and Hispanic Newspaper Publishers Form National Advertising Task Force
The National Newspaper Publishers Association and the National Association of Hispanic Publishers have announced the formation of a National Advertising Task Force to educate marketers on the benefits and importance of the African American and Hispanic newspaper market. This is the first time the NNPA and NAHP have joined forces for such an effort.The two…
Read MoreQuilters
Quilters is a musical about the blocks in the life of a pioneer woman and her six daughters. Each block of the quilt is a piece of life as seen by that particular daughter. The music was great, the acting good and the quilt fantastic.Any quilt is interesting but this one was incredible. It is…
Read MoreUnited Methodist Service Center and Food Pantry Requests Help from the Community with Thanksgiving for Hungry Families!
Items requested: A frozen turkey any size, Green beans , Stuffing mix , Instant mashed potatoes , Cranberry Sauce , Brownie mix , Evaporated milk , Instant gravy mix , Canned fruit . To feed a family a Thanksgiving meal, include the foods listed above. The pantry will provide a loaf of bread. Please put…
Read MorePlease register today for Community Service Fair of the 11th annual HEB Feast of Sharing!
We are looking for 34- agencies who want to have a booth in one of the two areas of the Abilene Civic Center. This is a free, first-come-first-served opportunity to get your agency in front of this huge holiday dinner event. I’d suggest that you act quickly to get a space for this very popular…
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