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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.

Hurting Economy Puts Strain on Food Bank

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

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.

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.

Multisensory Wall

Rob Beckham, 17, a junior at Abilene High, built a multisensory wall and a cubbie for special needs students at Bonham Elementary as part of his Eagle Scout project.

2008 Festival of Trees Gala

MLB star Steve Garvey was the featured speaker at this year's Festival of Trees Gala, which raises money for the patients at Windcrest Alzheimer's Care Center

What Do You Think: Abilene Frontiering

Abilenians give their opinions on the city's new brand, "Abilene Frontiering."

Operation Luminaria

The Texas State Technical College Student Government Association sponsored Operation Luminaria on Veteran's Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 at the Abilene Civic Center, to honor veterans and active duty troops, lighting 2008 candles in their memory.

Reaction to Abilene's New Brand

Two members of the Branding Committee and a businessman discuss Abilene's new brand.

Abilene's New Brand

Contributed video: Presentation made when Abilene's new brand was unveiled Tuesday.

Raw footage: Power Lines Block Buffalo Gap Road

An 18-wheeler knocked power lines into Buffalo Gap Road Tuesday morning. Police diverted traffic as American Electric Power crews worked to fix the lines.

Sneak Peek: Abilene Zoo's Cougars

Three young cougars have been learning "kitty manners" behind the scenes at the Abilene Zoo since January, according to zoo director Bill Baker. Since the three were captured in the wild rather than being born in captivity, it's taken many months for them to get used to humans. They will be on display in 2009.

Wolf Exhibit Opens at Zoo

Morada, an 11-year-old female, and her son, Cerrado, 4, are the Abilene Zoo's two newest additions. The maned wolves arrived Friday and went on display over the weekend.

Junior League's Christmas Carousel

The Junior League of Abilene hosts its 28th Christmas Carousel

Medieval Faire

Abilene Christian 4th grade students culminate medieval studies with a fair featuring a weaver, a falconer, a silversmith and other medieval characters.

Local Republican Dresses as Palin

Mary Koss, a full-time mom, dressed as Gov. Sarah Palin for the watch party at the Taylor County Republican Party headquarters Tuesday night.

Local Republican Reaction

Curtis Tomme, chair of the Taylor County Republican Party, reacts to the slate of elections that wrapped up Tuesday night.

Local Democratic Reaction

Local Democrats celebrate Barack Obama's historic victory and discuss the local election results.

Neugebauer in Abilene as Early Voting Results Released

U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, was in Abilene Tuesday night as early voting totals were released. He led Democrat Dwight Fullingim 76-21 in Taylor County after early voting.

Presidential Election: South Abilene

South Abilene voters discuss their choice for president