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Sad and funny stories from Annie Proulx
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008
It was Annie Proulx's award-winning "Brokeback Mountain" -- a tale of love between two Wyoming cowboys -- that became an Academy Award-winning film. Full story »
Book lists backroads of Texas
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008
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Austin area author Amy K. Brown focuses on 10 regional themes in her Texas travel book, "Backroads & Byways of Texas" (The Countryman Press, $16.95 trade paperback).
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T. Boone Pickens talks about his first billion
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
T. Boone Pickens deals in big figures. Very big. He quotes Forbes Magazine as pegging his worth at $3 billion in 2007, when he was 79. Full story »
The gang's back: Werewolves, vampires and all
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
"Breaking Dawn" (Little, Brown and Company, 754 pages, $22.99) by Stephanie Meyer Full story »
Meet unusual, entertaining Texans
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
Texas is not lacking for colorful characters. And author Mona Sizer has captured some of the most colorful in her new book, "Outrageous Texans" (Taylor Trade Publishing, $16.95 paperback). Full story »
Literary forger tells of bogus missives in memoir
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
"Can You Ever Forgive Me? Memoirs of a Literary Forger" (Simon & Schuster, 128 pages, $20), by Lee Israel Full story »
How presidents travel discussed in new book
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
In 1833, President Andrew Jackson was a steamboat passenger when a lieutenant he had once fired asked him if he was, in fact, President Jackson. Jackson allowed as how he was, and was greeted with a punch in the nose. Full story »
Sarah Bird novel looks at Austin social scene
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
A marriage for money can quickly elevate one into the upper levels of society. But, just as quickly, one can fall out of favor when a divorce is at hand -- especially when it involves an unfortunate pre-nup. Full story »
The gang's back: Werewolves, vampires and all
Monday, Aug. 4, 2008
The heartbreakingly beautiful vampires, loyal werewolves and emotionally torn humans are back for one last round in "Breaking Dawn," the fourth and last installment in the fanatically loved "Twilight Saga" series. Full story »
'Lonesome Dove' author shares love of books
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Most people probably know Larry McMurtry as the popular Texas author of "Lonesome Dove" and other best-selling novels. Full story »
Serial killer and suspect president: 'Executive Priviledge' book review
Saturday, July 26, 2008
It's a common plot ploy: A detective takes what looks like an easy job and winds up running for her life Full story »
How the Mayo Clinic can help your business
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Leonard L. Berry, who teaches in both the business and medical schools at Texas A&M University, is the co-author of a book that combines both interests quite effectively. Full story »
Woman's letter to Nancy Reagan one for the books
Sunday, July 6, 2008
WOODSON -- In July 1981, a young mother named Victoria Schmitt from Woodson wrote a letter to first lady Nancy Reagan complimenting her on her class and fashion at the wedding of Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and her grace under trying circumstances. Full story »
'The Hamburger: A History' good to the last bite
Saturday, July 5, 2008
"The Hamburger: A History" (147 Pages. Yale University Press. $22), by Josh Ozersky: Writing an ode to a single foodstuff is a road studded with pitfalls. If you go too granular, your narrative is derailed by obscurity. If you're too generalist, you sink into a morass of cliche. Full story »
Memories of war time, the Depression and pioneer churches
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Charles Chupp, a longtime weekly newspaper columnist in De Leon, has published his sixth book, "Frankly Speaking Of Texas in 1940 and One" (Xlibris, $19.95 trade paperback, $29.99 hardcover). Full story »
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- Workforce Center seminar -- 08/28/08 at Workforce Solutions
- Immunize your children -- 08/28/08 at Haskell National Bank
- Pirate party -- 08/28/08 at Chick-fil-A, Mall of Abilene
- WTRC Dinner Show -- 08/28/08 at Abilene Civic Center
- Cooking education -- 08/28/08 at Alley Cats
- Philharmonic Season Opening Gala -- 08/28/08 at Abilene Country Club
- Hamburger supper -- 08/29/08 at Stamford High School
- 'Fallball' registration -- 08/29/08 at COLLEGE HEIGHTS ELE.
- Summer graduation -- 08/29/08 at Freedom Fellowship
Brien Murphy - Critique of the Week and What's Happening (Audio)
