McMurry University News

VERNON - Vernon Mayor Jeff Bearden announced the winners of two contests designed to increase community awareness about Vernon's rich architectural heritage and the importance of preserving it.

Renee Carey was named the 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year within Sweetwater Intermediate School for Sweetwater ISD.

Downing Bolls Sr., father of County Judge Downing Bolls Jr., was one of the first two Republicans elected to public office in Taylor County.

Meador has taught at the school for almost 30 years and is retiring at the end of the school year.

One of the foremost experts on the Battle of the Alamo has just released a book about his artifact collection, entitled "The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector's Journey." His name is Phil Collins.

This writing has to be turned in before many events occurring within the period of publication - but that is how busy we are! Mrs.

A Jamestown High School graduate has turned a banner baseball season at a California junior college into a scholarship to a Texas university that is transitioning to NCAA Division II.

Students with athletic scholarships are ineligible for TEG grants.

When Brenda Miles' daughter, Macy Miles, decided to attend Angelo State University, she filled out an application for government grants and then crossed her fingers.

The Abilene Prairie Dogs announced Tuesday they will play two exhibition doubleheaders against the San Angelo Colts this week.

Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Music icon Phil Collins signs a copy of his book, "The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector's Journey," for Sara Graham during his book tour Friday at McMurry University.

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World famous rock star Phil Collins will be in Abilene this weekend. Collins happens to be a Texas history buff, and will receive an honorary doctorate at McMurry University's spring commencement.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Cars make their way through the flooded intersection of North 10th and Barrow streets on Thursday afternoon.

Phil Collins will speak about his new book at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hall of State, Fair Park, 3939 Grand Ave., Dallas.

Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News McMurry University senior biochemistry major Danni McMahan was injured in summer 2007, which left her in a wheelchair.

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Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Hardin-Simmons University students Katie Whitmore and Tori Whitmore were inducted into the Alpha Chi honor society Thursday at HSU.

Outgoing Taylor County Justice of the Peace Bryan Smith has a bit of advice for the person who succeeds him in January.

Former West Ranch baseball player and current Los Angeles Mission College outfielder Cody Howard received a full scholarship to play baseball at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas next season.