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Mayor 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…
Read MoreMother with Autistic Son has Peace of Mind
I visited with Tamara Wood and her husband, Jeremy, a few weeks ago. We discussed what life was like having a son with Autism. They also wanted to share a tool that has been very helpful to them in keeping their son safe. Alex is now a 13 year old middle school student. He was…
Read MoreBlack Plumbing and Bug Blasters Win BBB Torch Award
Black Plumbing and Bug Blasters Win BBB Torch Award. McMurry University was the location of a Banquet honoring men and women that exemplify the highest ethics in conducting business in their community. The goal of the BBB is to help foster an atmosphere that provides an ethical market place for buyers and sellers to conduct…
Read MoreThe Odis Debolancy Dolton III Edition
We have decided to dedicate this edition of the West Texas Tribune to Mr. Odis Debolancy Dolton III. This is a first for us. All of the inhabitants of our city are important whether they are alive or have passed on. Every person has worth in the eyes of God and have their own unique…
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