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ABILENE POLICE REPORT: Teens arrested at local schools
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
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Teens arrested at two local schools. Full story »
Ramp changes OK'd on Loop 322
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
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The relocation of access ramps on Loop 322 near Prime Time Family Entertainment Center and the Cisco Junior College campus in Abilene moved a step closer to reality Tuesday. Full story »
In-city oil drillers mainly coming up dry
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
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Oil producers attempting to drill and hit pay dirt within the Abilene city limits are finding the going tough.
That, however, doesn't mean they're going to stop looking -- and drilling. Full story »
Summer to sizzle again; sunny skies back in the forecast
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Summer heat parched West Texas until five days ago, when an upper level storm slowly moved through, dumping rain and lighting up the sky with violent thunderstorms.
Dry, brown ground has given way to wildflowers, mushrooms, green grass and weeds. The rains are also expected to help produce a great wheat crop. Full story »
New Methodist leader to focus on growth
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
Don Boren, 47, is looking forward to seeing Abilene's Methodist community grow.
Boren is the new district superintendent overseeing 56 United Methodist Churches in the Northwest Texas Conference's Abilene offices. Full story »
DCOA approves 2008-09 budget
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
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Abilene's board established to attract new jobs and businesses on Tuesday approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year that its chairman says promises to continue its successes of recent years. Full story »
22 students add up to inaugural class at math/science magnet school at McMurry
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
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Beginning Aug. 25th, McMurry University students who frequent the Old Main Building on campus might be surprised to find they're going to school with fifth-graders. Sort of. Full story »
Abilene church's Belarussian youth outreach in jeopardy
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
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The eastern European country of Belarus has halted humanitarian youth trips to the United States, which could affect an outreach program at the Beltway Park Baptist Church in Abilene. Full story »
Games pique local interest in gymnastics, swimming
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
The daily dose of Olympics coverage on television has caused added interest in swimming and gymnastics opportunities in Abilene. Full story »
AISD workshop backs concept of career school
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
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Board members, a few administrators and about a dozen community members discussed aspects of the long-debated career and technology high school Monday night to consider advancing with more plans for the school. Full story »
Abilene retailers report strong tax holiday sales
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
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This weekend's rain and cloudy skies didn't deter shoppers looking to save a little money on back-to-school clothes. Full story »
SemCrude won't pay oil producers, lawyer says
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
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None of the West Texas producers that delivered crude oil in June and July to SemCrude before its parent company filed for bankruptcy will be paid, the attorney for some of the producers said Monday. Full story »
College presidents seek national debate on lowering drinking age
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
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College presidents from about 100 of the nation's best-known universities, including Duke, Dartmouth and Ohio State, are calling on lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18, saying current laws encourage dangerous binge drinking on campus. Full story »
Several zoning changes on table
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
A large plot of vacant land on South Judge Ely Boulevard northeast of Craig Middle School was recommended for zoning changes Monday that will allow self-storage units and possibly retail outlets. Full story »
Explosion at auto shop kills Hermleigh man
Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
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An explosion at a Snyder auto shop killed an employee Sunday afternoon. Full story »
