Merkel News

Hardy to Melanie Lynn Mann, daughter of Carla Sereno. Jordan is a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps assigned to The White House with the HMX-1 Marine One Unit.

Mica Jones, left, and Kris Dawson are founders of the six-week fitness camp Keep Movin'. Heroes can come from all walks of life.

Holiday shoppers make their way through the Mall of Abilene on Wednesday afternoon as shopping days dwindle down.

Six small school districts in the area say they aren't concerned that Wylie Independent School District is pulling out of their special education service cooperative next summer, even though Wylie ISD provides about one-third of the students and funding.

Pat and Nola Warren of Jamaica Beach, Texas, and Alyce Carter of Merkel, Texas, joyously announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Ann Warren of Abilene, Texas, to Douglas Wade Akers, son of Shirley Akers and the late Prinnis Akers of Clyde, Texas.

Taylor County Commissioner Dwayne Tucker has filed to run for re-election in 2010.

Assistant fire chief stated 250 gallons of gasoline had been stolen from the fire department, within the last 30-60 days.

David Andrews Age: 54 Residence: Merkel Occupation: Accountant Political affiliation: Republican Family: Wife, Sheryl; two children; one grandchild Military Service: Air Force, 1974-1994 Education: bachelor's degree from McMurry University David Andrews Rep.

Wrecker was found abandoned at approximately 7:37 PM in Rising Star. 12/11 12:39 PM - Caller on 911 wanted to report an incident that happened in Dallas.

Taylor County Sheriff's deputies visited several tobacco retailers in the county yesterday as part of the Texas Statewide Tobacco Education & Prevention Program .

Incident reports released Wednesday by the Abilene Police Department: Theft, 2600 block of East Highway 80, Tuesday A beer keg was stolen from a local bar.

A Cadillac sedan ran into an Abilene business Thursday morning and broke a gas meter.

The position of Taylor County judge, which is being vacated by George Newman, received its first official candidate Thursday on the first day of filing for local candidates for the March 2 primary election.

Convenience store clerk reported two subjects selling merchandise out of the back of a pickup truck.

Trent Volunteer Fire Department responded and put out the fire in approximately one hour.

Sylvia Minor, 62, died Sunday, November 29, 2009 in a local hospital. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 1st at White Church Cemetery in Taylor County with Reverend Jerry McNeil officiating, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home.

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Bruce Holliday, 36, was arrested without incident and transported to the Taylor County Jail where he is currently being held on a $25,000 bond.

Photos by Greg Kendall-Ball/Special to the Reporter-News. Nine-month-old Aiyana Tamantini gets up close and personal with Santa Claus at the Mall of Abilene on Saturday afternoon.

The Lord's Acre Sale at Pioneer Memorial United Methodist Church in Mulberry Canyon is set for 6 p.m. Saturday.