Abilene Reporter-News Videos

Cooper vs. Denton Guyer

Highlights from the Class 4A Div. I Region I semifinal game between Cooper High and Denton Guyer on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 in Aledo.

Abilene Wylie vs. China Spring

Highlights from the Class 3A Div. I state quarterfinal game between Abilene Wylie and China Spring on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 in Aledo.

Black Friday Madness

Hundreds of shoppers braved the weather on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year. Some waited in lines overnight, while others arrived at 2 or 3 a.m. to be the first in line for deals they hoped would save them money on Christmas gifts.

Benchwarmers Playoffs Week 3: 3A & 4A

Abilene Reporter-News sportswriters discuss this weeks slate of playoff games featuring 3A and 4A teams from the Big Country.

Benchwarmers Playoffs Week 3: Wylie

Abilene Reporter-News sportswriters discuss this Saturday's playoff game featuring Wylie vs. China Spring.

Benchwarmers Playoffs Week 3: 1A, 2A, Six-Man

Abilene Reporter-News sportswriters discuss this weeks slate of playoff games featuring 1A, 2A and six-man teams from the Big Country.

Benchwarmers Playoffs Week 3: Picks

Abilene Reporter-News sportswriters make their picks for this week's slate of playoff games.

Benchwarmers Playoffs Week 3: Cooper

Abilene Reporter-News sportswriters discuss this Saturday's playoff game featuring Cooper vs. Denton Guyer.

Abilene Unplugged: Cory Bivens Band

Cory Bivens Band performs "I've Got Roses."

Sandifer on China Spring

Wylie head coach Hugh Sandifer talks about the Bulldogs' Class 3A Division I state quarterfinals game against undefeated China Spring.

Spradlin on Denton Guyer game

Cooper coach Mike Spradlin talks about the Cougars' Class 4A Division I Region I semifinal playoff game against Denton Guyer High School, Saturday in Aledo.

Hurting Economy Puts Strain on Food Bank

The Food Bank of West Central Texas is seeing an increased number of people in need.

Cooking 101: Asparagus

Learn how to make asparagus into a delicious and colorful Thanksgiving side dish.

Cooking 101: Holiday Cranberry Sauce

Asha Booker, culinary instructor at Texas State Technical College in Sweetwater, guides us through the process of making homemade cranberry sauce just in time for the holidays. This particular sauce is chunky, but Booker also explains the extra steps needed to make a smooth gelatinous sauce.

Four Christmases (PG-13)

"Four Christmases" stars Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Jon Favreau and Mary Steenburgen in a New Line Cinema release. Rated PG-13 for some sexual humor and language.

Preparing a Feast

The Taylor County Veterans Service Office has 58 turkeys and 22 hams cooking this week in three local restaurants for the Thanksgiving Day feast at the Abilene Civic Center. The free meal lasts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and everyone is invited to attend.

Spradlin on Del Valle game

Cooper coach Mike Spradlin talks about the Cougars' 56-10 victory over El Paso Del Valle in a Class 4A Division I area playoff game Saturday in Odessa

Division II Playoffs: ACU vs. WTAMU

ACU defeats WTAMU to advance to the quarter finals of the NCAA division II playoffs.

Opening Night at The Ice House

Big Country residents get their feet moving at the opening night of The Ice House ice skating rink at Nelson Park on Friday, Nov. 21, 2008.

Benchwarmers Playoffs Week 2: Wylie vs. Seminole

Abilene Reporter-News sportswriters discuss Saturday's second playoff game for Wylie when they play Seminole.