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Posted on December 22 at 3:22 p.m.
In the coming year I would like to see:
1.) A cessation of spending on extravagances such as the recent proposals of "Frontiering" or "Diamondbacking" of Abilene citizens OR what ever they are going to try next..
2.) The local government set a realistic un-padded working budget, stay with in it and the return of annual overages the constituents.
3.) An end to government waste and frivolous spending by politicians and an accountability for their crimes upon citizens.
4.) Serious forward movement on a full four year state academic university and the new lake on the Brazos R.
5.) Taking care of the sidewalks, pedestrian ramps and curbscwhile fixing the streets. [During last year's repaving of So. 7th the sidewalks were removed...]
DISCLAIMER: I have no chance to benefit monitarily from any of the above wishes, except morally from seeing done what should be done.
Posted on November 20 at 5:16 p.m.
Same story, different book cover. The only change is in the bottom of your washing machine.
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Posted on November 13 at 9:10 a.m.
This is whole deal is Abilene Jackassery!
Spend some money on city park improvements, make the new lake North of town on the Brazos R. happen. Bring a full 4 year State University to town. Give people a REASON to come instead of some slick whit and poor attempt at a catch phrase.
You guys ought to be charged with criminal negligence for wasting tax money on crap like this! I vote you all go to prison for mismanagement of public funds.
Color me a very pissed off person in Abilene, Texas! I'd propose a revolution against taxation without representation, but I think it's already been done!
Signed, Retired Abilene businessman/native and Veteran of the US military services.
PS: I have to get off of here before my blood pressure goes up again.
PPS: Sincere thanks to the ARN for giving this issue coverage.
Posted on November 13 at 8:45 a.m.
This is whole deal is Abilene Jackassery!
Spend some money on city park improvements, make the new lake North of town on the Brazos R. happen. Bring a full 4 year State University to town. Give people a REASON to come instead of some slick whit and poor attempt at a catch phrase.
You guys ought to be charged with criminal negligence for wasting tax money on crap like this! I vote you all go to prison for mismanagement of public funds.
Color me a very pissed off person in Abilene, Texas! I'd propose a revolution against taxation without representation, but I think it's already been done!
Retired Abilene businessman, native and Veteran of the US military services.
Posted on November 12 at 9:07 a.m.
Frontiering? Isn't that what some people do with an empty toilet paper tube and a gerbil?
Posted on November 12 at 8:14 a.m.
(This comment was removed by myself before the site staff could get to it.)
Posted on October 30 at 10:34 a.m.
Ella Beard is an inspiration to us all. Thanks for the article, photos and spirit!
I have never done anything like that, but I did run a marathon once. I meet up with a group of runners on Saturday mornings at the NW corner of Redbud park; walkers also.
Ella, we'd love to have you and anyone else that is interested is invited.
On 80-year-old Abilene grandmother takes a flying leap to celebrate birthday
Posted on October 23 at 5:48 p.m.
Possibly the same shtick used in other towns. Who knows; it doesn't matter anyway. I thought it was funny. It is fun to laugh at one's self. Laughter makes life a whole lot less serious.
Some people who post here are very harsh on others or rarely share an encouraging word. I've read the comments in other papers where the people are a lot more kind. Some put in great thought and make for great reading.
Pax et amor or words for sabres?
Pax
On Garrison Keillor: It was good to be among opposition in Abilene
Posted on October 22 at 7:38 p.m.
Correction: Patrizia Rose's name and time were inadvertantly omitted from the article. Her time was 2:28. Congratulations Patrizia!
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Posted on December 22 at 10:07 p.m.
We will miss you Mike and those funnly little Ford cars you used to restore and drive. Escorts, were they? Warm wishes and come home for China Garden lunch once in a while too.
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