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Don't miss the first day of school
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
(4 Comments)
Don't let your kids ever miss the first day of school even if they are sick! Full story »
Fighting for those who are challenged
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
(23 Comments)
I was out in public and overheard a woman say that Gov. Sarah Palin was a stupid woman for having that baby. I was outraged. Full story »
Some unanswered questions
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
(22 Comments)
We, the voters, have extensive media election coverage, and the parties and candidates spend large sums of money to be sure we are informed, but we still come to the polling places with unanswered questions. Full story »
Please show retirees respect
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
(1 Comment)
I have watched with interest the ongoing dialogue between the Abilene city manager and several of the retired city employees concerning cost of living raises. Please allow me to cast my support for the retirees. Full story »
Thanks, AFD, for quick response
Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008
Many thanks to the Abilene Fire Department for its prompt response to the fire at the Abilene Woman's Club early Saturday morning on Aug. 16. Full story »
Notable Olympic decathlon champions
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
The Associated Press story about Olympians on Wheaties boxes on Page 1A Aug. 29 talked about American decathlon champions. Full story »
Open letter to the next president
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
(6 Comments)
This is an open letter to the next president of the United States. You will take an oath of office. This oath says you will go by the Constitution Full story »
Will take chances with a good soldier
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
(18 Comments)
After reading some of the letters in your newspaper, I felt compelled to express my opinion on several issues. Full story »
The 200-year-old wisdom of Samuel Johnson
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
As the TV cameras at the political conventions lovingly caress the faces of people as they gaze teary eyed in awe and wonder at their particular political messiah, apparently convinced that the election of their chosen one will set their lives aright and free them from the consequences of their own poor choices and inept efforts, I am reminded of something Dr. Samuel Johnson noted over 200 years ago. Full story »
Bob Barr's name is on the ballot
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
(7 Comments)
Since the Republican Party and Democratic Party have missed the Aug. 26 deadline to file to have their presidential candidates on the Texas ballot in this November's general election, Bob Barr will be the only name on it for us to vote for Full story »
Please return lost dog to our family
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
(8 Comments)
Letters Full story »
Please use correct pronunciation of Gustav
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
(23 Comments)
I know that a hurricane is not a nice thing to talk about, but since they give them names, I think it would be nice if the media at least used the correct pronunciation. Full story »
Support special education at AISD meeting
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
(8 Comments)
Here comes football season as the budget gets smaller for special education. Full story »
Don't leave children in hot cars
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
(21 Comments)
Texas: A state that has, in years past, led the nation in hot car deaths. Full story »
Religion, gov't should remain separate
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
(10 Comments)
Article VI of the Constitution states, "The senators and representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States." Full story »
