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“A Change Gone Come, Oh Yes It Is.”
Recently a group of concerned citizens came together to express their concern for the conditions of Stevenson Park here in Abilene Texas. They used the Public Comments portion of the meeting to get their voices heard. For some time now there has been a need and an outcry from residents for the upkeep of Stevenson…
Read MoreLeadership Group to Fight Hate with Love
On Monday morning, July 13th, citizens from the Abilene Community met at Station One Venue, the scene where words of hate had been written, to speak words of love. Someone had painted a swastika sign on the property and written a racially insensitive word laced with profanity. Dr. Kelvin Kelly, Associate Professor of Practical Theology…
Read MoreCitizens Ask that Confederate Names Be Removed from Schools
Everman Park was the venue for individuals that wanted to remove confederate names from schools in the AISD. Most of the speakers were passionate in their reason as to why the names need to be changed. Dr. Robert Fink, a historian gave the history of the AISD going back to the 1880’s. Integration was a…
Read MoreMayor Anthony Williams cast a Vision for the Future of Abilene
Taking a theme of “20/20” Vision, Mayor Anthony Williams on Monday, February 10, 2020 delivered his yearly State of the City Address, painting a picture of Abilene that focused both on the here and now and into the future. As of February, $5,465 million has been collected to maintain city roads, Williams said. Further, the…
Read MoreAbilene’s Black History at the Curtis House
Curator. What is a curator? According to the dictionary, a curator is a person who is a keeper of items at a museum. Reverend Andrew Penns is the curator for the Curtis House Cultural Center, a two-story building located at 630 Washington Street in Abilene. Items of importance to African-Americans and others interested in black…
Read More2020 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Adonis Davis, CB, Abilene Christian University
Bottom of FormAdonis Davis the hard hitting CB from Abilene Christian University recently sat down with NFL Draft Diamonds owner Damond Talbot. Name: Adonis Davis Height: 5’10 Weight: 181 Position: CB College: Abilene Christian University Twitter: Adonis247playa Tell us about your hometown, and what you love most about it? • Bastrop, Texas, I love that it’s a small…
Read MoreMcMurry Announces Hall of Honor Inductees
ABILENE, Texas – McMurry University Athletics announced this year’s Hall of Honor class on Monday. The group of eight inductees will be honored on Feb. 1, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in the Mabee Room. This year’s class includes four individual inductees, a dual team induction, the Bob and Clara Brown award and the Grant Teaff…
Read MoreAbilene Mayor Anthony Williams announces intent to seek reelection
ABILENE, Texas (PRESS RELEASE/KTAB/KRBC) – Mayor Anthony Williams, Advancement and Executive Community Relations Officer at ACU, and current Mayor of Abilene, is officially filing his candidacy for Re-election for Mayor of Abilene. Mayor Williams will reignite his victorious Anthony for Abilene campaign on Thursday, January 16th from 5:30-7pm at The Front Porch, 702 N. 2nd. “I…
Read MoreBNI Host Wakeup Wednesday
The three chapters of Business Network International (BNI) located in Abilene hosted Wake-up Wednesday, a Chamber of Commerce Program. BNI’s mission is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive and professional referral marketing program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. Steve Black is the Executive Director…
Read MoreIt’s Christmas Time in the City
Yes, Christmas is upon us once again. It’s one of the greatest times of the year. In most cases we exchange gifts and spend time with family and friends. It can also be a time of nostalgia as we think about Christmas’s Past. Perhaps we are reminded of loved ones who are no longer with…
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