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updated: Mon Jul 07, 2008 05:04 pm

Taylor County News

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Yesterday | Abilene Reporter-News

Abilene man arrested for injuring a child

An Abilene man accused of injuring a child under 14 years of age was arrested Thursday.

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Area youngsters get heads-up about safety down on the farm

J.P. Mayfield, a 9-year-old fourth-grader at Jim Ned, lives on a farm and already knows how to drive a tractor.

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro, Agriculture, Science, Jones County, TX

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Police & Fire Blotter 07.03.08

An Abilene man accused of conspiring to commit theft and arrested in Las Vegas was booked into Taylor County Jail on Wednesday, according to arrest records.

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

No arrests yet in Sunday shooting

An investigation into Sunday's shooting death of Christopher Hunter, 19, is nearly complete and is being forwarded to the Taylor County District Attorney's office for consideration, Abilene Police Sgt.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Entertain your guests this summer

So, you have company coming to visit you this summer? The good news is: Abilene has something for everyone and there is plenty to do, so check out your own backyard! If your guests are set on seeing a show, the ...

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Abilene man arrested in injury to toddler

An Abilene man is being held on a $100,000 bond at the Taylor County Jail on suspicion of injuring a 2-year-old girl.

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Thursday Crime Report

A woman was taken to the hospital late last night after swallowing two small bags containing methamphetamine.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Around the Big Country 06.25.08

Food protection: A two-day Food Protection Management training seminar for food service managers in the Big Country area will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 14 and 28 at the Taylor County extension office ...

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Related Topix: Jones County, TX, Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro, Nolan County, TX

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Celebrate July 4th at the Abilene Zoo

A Fourth of July celebration will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Abilene Zoo. The zoo will open for the day as usual, then will reopen at 6 p.m. for the celebration ticket holders.

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Two indicted in fatal shooting

A Taylor County grand jury has indicted two men on murder charges in connection with the April death of an Abilene man, KTXS reported.

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro, Baird, TX

Thu Jun 19, 2008

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Salmonella cases still increasing 1

Big Country Web Search powered by YAHOO! Big Country Salmonella cases still increasing By Kristi Hsu Wednesday, June 18, 2008 See the results without voting>> . The number of salmonella cases in the ...

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Agriculture, Science

Tue Jun 17, 2008

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Ex-state school worker gets 5 years in burn case

A former Abilene State School worker who burned a severely disabled woman's face with a hair dryer was sentenced to five years in prison.

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX

Sat Jun 14, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

ACU class secures 40K grant for agency

By Brian Bethel Thursday, June 12, 2008 Abilene Christian University students and faculty are working together to ensure that Abilene-area children get the help they need from the Abilene/Taylor County Child ...

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

See Abilene on two gallons of gas

The summer season brings to mind vacations, road trips and gathering with friends and family.

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Related Topix: Texas, Abilene Metro, Abilene, TX, Buffalo Gap, TX

Tue Jun 10, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

AISD sells 20-acre tract to Musgrave for $82,000

By Kristi Hsu Monday, June 9, 2008 Trustees for the Abilene Independent School District voted unanimously to sell a 20-acre tract of land in north Abilene for $82,000 Monday to Musgrave & Musgrave a little more ...

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Sun Jun 08, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Salmonella cases spike

Raw tomatoes may be linked to outbreak; 21 cases confirmed in state since April By Kristi Hsu Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Raw tomatoes may have caused an outbreak of salmonella in Texas and eight other states in the ...

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Related Topix: Texas, Austin Metro, Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Tornado watch issued for Abilene

Tornado watch issued for Abilene Originally published 03:00 p.m., June 5, 2008 Updated 03:01 p.m., June 5, 2008 The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Taylor County and several Big Country ...

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro, Weather

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

For cancer survivors, 'each day is a gift'

By Charles G. Anderson Sr. Special to Reporter-News Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Some cancer facts Statistics from the Texas Department of State Health Services show that Taylor County can expect 577 new cases of ...

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Related Topix: Colon Cancer, Health, Abilene Metro, Abilene, TX

Mon Jun 02, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Merkel boil water notice lifted

Merkel boil water notice lifted Originally published 05:52 p.m., May 30, 2008 Updated 05:52 p.m., May 30, 2008 The boil water notice in the City of Merkel has been lifted and is no longer in effect.

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Related Topix: Merkel, TX

Sat May 31, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Valedictorians have more in common than top honor

By Carl Kieke Friday, May 30, 2008 Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Cooper High School senior Caitlin West, left, will be Cooper's valedictorian when she graduates today.

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Related Topix: Nolan County, TX, Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro, Blackwell, TX

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