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3 hrs ago | ReporterNews.com

Veterans Day parade is today in downtown Abilene

The Veterans Day Parade 2009 will proceed through downtown Abilene beginning at 11 a.m. today.

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11 hrs ago | Abilene Reporter-News

Hundreds protest at Tea Party Express stop in Abilene

Nellie Doneva/Reporter-News Selena and William Owens Jr. talk about their books on stage at a Tea Party Express national bus tour protest at Redbud Park on Friday.

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Hundreds protest at Tea Party Express stop in Abilene

Dislike of President Barack Obama's days and ways as president were evident everywhere one turned during speeches and activities surrounding the 26th stop on the Tea Party Express national bus tour at Abilene's Redbud Park.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

GlobeNewswire

Cheyenne Resources Negotiating to Secure Large Oil Property in Abilene, Texas

Cheyenne Resources Corp. , an emerging company focusing on major exploration and production reclamation projects in the oil and gas sector, today reported that it currently is in negotiations to secure 1,000 acres of property in Abilene, Texas.

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Firefighters responded to a fire at the Abilene Reporter-News at 3:30 a.m. Friday morning.

Smoke lingers in the pressroom of the Abilene Reporter-News building after an early morning fire on Friday, Nov.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

ReporterNews.com

City study released: Abilene has enough reclaimed water to meet Tenaska's needs

The city of Abilene has enough water to meet its long-term needs and still provide a significant amount of "reclaimed water" - or treated sewage - to a proposed coal-fired energy plant east of Sweetwater, a study presented to the City Council today has concluded.

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Police and fire blotter

Career tech high school bond election final result: For 40% - Against 60% As of 8:48 p.m.>>More election results A piece of excavating equipment valued at about $250,000 burned on the west side of Abilene on Tuesday afternoon.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

ReporterNews.com

Abilene city manager's family aids pregnant woman

Gilley said he'd like to know the outcome of the woman who was ready to give birth.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

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AEP surcharge delayed for Abilene electric customers

Electric bills for consumers in Abilene and the surrounding area were supposed to include a monthly surcharge for new high-tech digital meters by October, but the program has been delayed.

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New dog park gets OK from Abilene parks and recreation board

A place for dogs to run and play free will be coming to Nelson Park if leaders of a nonprofit group are successful in raising the $155,000 needed to build it.

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Report to detail Abilene's water capacity for Tenaska

In other business Thursday, the Abilene City Council will consider: Requesting that the Brazos G Regional Water Planning Group and the Texas Water Development Board designate the Cedar Ridge Reservoir Site as a "site of unique value" for the construction of a reservoir in the 2011 Brazos G Regional Water Plan and the 2012 State Water Plan.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

ReporterNews.com

Abilene restaurants are fighting for your business

Owner Brian Green boxes up a pizza for a to-go order Thursday at Cypress Street Station in downtown Abilene.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

Abilene Reporter-News

Police and fire blotter

Incident reports released Wednesday by the Abilene Police Department: Criminal mischief, 400 block of Clinton St., Monday The victim's daughter and boyfriend came to his home the previous night.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

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Abilene provides plenty of scary options on Halloween

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News The butcher cuts up a body during the Fright at the Museum on Saturday at Frontier Texas! Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Seven-year-old Alexis Hunter throws a ball in the football toss during the fall festival at G.V. Daniels Recreation Center on Saturday.

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Abilene Reporter-News

Police: Abilene auto thefts, burglaries are on the rise

Vehicle burglaries are up, but police say they don't have to be. Many vehicles are broken into because valuables are left inside and easy to spot.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Abilene Reporter-News

Abilene nonprofits hope to sell alcohol in city parks during fundraisers

Amber Cree understands how important it is for a nonprofit attempting to raise money to be able to serve alcohol.

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Abilene Reporter-News

Abilene Police Report: Theft, DWIs reported

On Thursday, at about 7:45 p.m., Officer Wilson responded to a theft call in the 3300 block of South 14th.

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Victoria Advocate

Plea deal in sect leader Hawkins case

Originally published October 30, 2009 at 5:55 a.m., updated October 30, 2009 at 6:59 a.m. BAIRD, Texas a ' A plea agreement has led to dismissal of bigamy charges against the head of the House of Yahweh in West Texas.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

Abilene Reporter-News

New women's group forming in Abilene

What: Amigas y Hermanas When: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 More information: Call Raquel Garza at 325-232-5059 or e-mail: amigasyhermanasabilene@gmail.com A new group has formed in Abilene dedicated to supporting and mentoring Hispanic women.

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Abilene Reporter-News

Abilene Police: 3 more DWIs, 523 for the year

On Wednesday, at about 9:20 p.m., Officer Phillips stopped a vehicle in the 1700 block of Elmwood.

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