Abilene bank robbers sentenced
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
Two Abilene men -- Fernando Landeros Jr. and Frank Lopez Leija -- were sentenced Friday to federal prison for robbing the State National Bank in January, U.S. Attorney Richard B. Roper of the Northern District of Texas announced in a new release.
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more Local News
- Brownwood doctor's sexual assault case ends in a mistrial
- Abilene Police Report: Man arrested for DWI, possession of controlled substance (7 Comments)
- Mother won't face charges after leaving baby alone in car (19 Comments)
- Analysts: DNC trying to unify party
Learning to cook for people with cancer
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
Fascination with food and food preparation brought an overflow crowd of cancer patients, caregivers, medical professionals and those wanting to stay healthy to a special event at Alley Cats, 216 Pine St.
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more Big Country
- Obama appeals to middle class in acceptance speech (9 Comments)
- Health district offers tips to stay safe from rabies
- Around the Big Country 08.29.08
- NAACP weighs in on Bangs issue (14 Comments)
Police & Fire Blotter 08.29.08
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
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A corrections officer at the John Middleton Unit was arrested Thursday in connection with the January burglary of his neighbor's home, Taylor County Jail records show.
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more Police & Fire Blotter
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Brownwood ISD adopts budget, keeps same tax rate
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
The Brownwood Independent School District Board approved a budget of $29,177,189 and set the tax rate at $1.2707 for the 2008-2009 school year during a special called meeting that lasted 30 minutes Wednesday evening.
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more Education
- AISD receives $1M from state (9 Comments)
- College entrance test scores up in WISD, down in AISD for 2008 (21 Comments)
- Cooper, Abilene High deal with packed Spanish classes (11 Comments)
- AISD board adopts budget (2 Comments)
Dyess colonel receives Bronze Star
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
The ceremony was in keeping with military tradition, and few were words spoken as Col. James Milburn, 7th Maintenance Group commander, was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for the second time in his 28-year career in the Air Force at Dyess Air Base on Wednesday.
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more Military
- Airmen's children 'deployed' at Dyess
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- Deal called close on withdrawal from Iraq
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Authorities seize nearly 3 tons of pot
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
Border Patrol agents say they've seized more than 5,600 pounds of marijuana at a drug packaging operation near the Rio Grande.
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more State
- Parents who left kids in filthy Harris County apartment sought
- Gustav may strike Gulf Coast on Tuesday
- Hutchison says she hasn't been asked to be VP pick
- Doughnut executive pleads guilty in immigration case
Michael Jackson plans cake, cartoons on 50th birthday
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
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Michael Jackson celebrated his 50th birthday Friday, but he's still young at heart.
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more Nation & World
- California prisons prepare for gay weddings (1 Comment)
- Iowa college president steps down after beer photo (1 Comment)
- Sydney orchestra faked 2000 Olympics performance
- McCain picks Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate
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Neugebauer named 'Taxpayer Hero'
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
(5 Comments)
According to a news release, Congressman Randy Neugebauer has been named a "Taxpayer Hero" by the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, having been rated at 90 percent by the organization.
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more Politics
- Kennedy rallies Dems for Obama as convention opens
(44 Comments)
- Democratic leader says Bush 'not really a Texan'
- Neugebauer sets busy schedule for Abilene visit
- Davis, Wolfson attending convention for Fox
Mayoral candidates Q & A
Sunday, April 27, 2008
(10 Comments)
With costs rising, how do you continue to provide essential city services without placing an additional burden on taxpayers?
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more Voters Guide
- Place 4 City Council candidates Q & A (6 Comments)
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Bright Bulbs: Readers offer their advice
Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006
(4 Comments)
We asked readers how they have cut their electric bills. Here are some responses, edited for length.
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