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Mr. and Mrs. Rick Vestal of Midland announce the engagement of their son, Ryon Joseph Vestal, to Sara Ray Geistweidt of Boerne, Texas.
Aden Bishop, 93, 11 a.m. at the Austin Avenue Church of Christ. Burial in Eastlawn Memorial Park.
AISD school ratings up; Wylie all exemplary
Schools are rated exemplary, recognized, acceptable and unacceptable. Abilene ISD : Acceptable Abilene High School: Acceptable Cooper High School: Acceptable Woodson Center for Excellence : Acceptable Clack ...
Alternative certification programs helping schools fill teaching slots
Aug. 5-6: Registration for pre-K and Head Start, Abilene Civic Center, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug.
Renowned pilot dies in Ellis County glider crash
Bold letters JD, which could be seen on the remains of a glider that went down near Midlothian, sent a particularly poignant message to pilots across the country.
Ruth Edmison passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Windcrest Alzheimer's Care Center in Abilene, Texas.
Local Districts Aren't Rushing To Add Bible Courses
'The State Board of Education gave the green light for elective Bible courses to be offered Texas high schools Friday, but administrators in some school districts in Central Texas say don't expect those courses ...
Fitness test shaping up: Some see flaws in program's first year
Reporter-News photo by Nellie Doneva Kaleb Hellums lifts 140 pounds at the Wylie High School Doghouse.
First of all, there really is a Coach Miller at the Coach Miller's Driving School, even though he's probably hung up the whistle for good.
ZIDA's Growth: A different approach to merchandising
Jonathan Jenkins spends up to six months a year in China acquiring merchandise for his stores.
Texas Monthly rounds up local cowboys
The cover of the July issue of Texas Monthly magazine features this photo of cowboy Kenny Callaway, 26, Finley Ranch near Baird.
Live United: It's today; numerous activities planned
Chuck wagon breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Abilene Civic Center parking lot, 1100 N. 6th St.
Police arrest 2nd suspect in April killing
News YAHOO! News videos Police arrest 2nd suspect in April killing Man held in teen's early morning shooting; bail set at $100,000 A murder suspect's visit to friends at Mrs Baird's Bakery in Abilene ended in ...
Groups gather to retire U.S. flags
Flags were burned Saturday during an American Legion Post Ceremony in Abilene. Watch>> Outside of American Legion Post 57 Saturday in Abilene, U.S. flags that once flew proudly in the sky smoldered in a barrel, ...
United Way still calling to action
A wide variety of items from Popsicles to apples to toothbrushes is being given away during family activities June 21 as part of United Way of Abilene's Day of Action.
Mrs Baird's concludes 100th anniversary festivities in Abilene
Jury deliberating Carthage teen's manslaughter case
A Stone County jury was still deliberating late Thursday night in the trial of Jarub R. Baird, accused of manslaughter and felony assault in a traffic accident that took the life of 15-year-old Hannah Smallwood ...
Jarub Baird granted change of venue
A change a venue has been granted to Jarub Baird for his trial on charges of involuntary manslaughter stemming from an accident that claimed the life of 15-year-old Hannah Smallwood Dec.
Pat Green concert reels in fans from all over
By Kyle Peveto Sunday, May 25, 2008 Reporter-News photo by Nellie Doneva People line up before the gates open at the Taylor County Expo Center, trying to get good seats for the Pat Green concert.
Authorities Investigate More Polygamy Charges
“It's definitely a cult that follows mind-control techniques”
Members of the Callahan County Sheriff's department escort Yisrayl Hawkins, center, from the courthouse in Baird, Texas, after a bond reduction hearing Feb. via The Washington Post