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Abilene Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Abilene, TX.

Results 1 - 20 of 3,121 in Abilene, TX

  1. Some attribute popularity of local attractions to novel conceptRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Report news

    ... destinations, but with the ever-increasing rise in gasoline, such assumptions may be not true this year. Several Abilene businesses such as the Buffalo Gap Historic Village have seen an influx in traffic this summer. "We've had quite an increase ...

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  2. Police & Fire Blotter 07.26.08Read the original story

    2 hrs ago | Report news

    ... for Fisher County. Sikes will remain in custody until then, she said. Incident reports released Friday by the Abilene Police Department: - A leather wallet containing cash and credit cards was stolen Wednesday in the 4300 block of Buffalo Gap Road. ...

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  3. Ideas concerning a magnet high schoolRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Report news

    ... to the failed career and technology magnet high school bond election, I make the following suggestions. The Abilene Independent School District, the city's Development Corporation of Abilene, the county, Cisco Junior College and Texas State ...

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    Related Topix: Education Etc.

  4. Physicals for AISD athletesRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Report news

    All Abilene Independent School District student athletes are required to have a new physical before participating in any sports.

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  5. Hobby Lobby looking to expand storeRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Report news

    ... for our customers," he said. The building permit issued on Wednesday indicated the work would cost $220,000. Abilene's three Sonic Drive-Ins are getting some remodeling work, too. Building permits totaling $270,500, were issued this week for ...

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    Related Topix: Drink, Coffee

  6. Get trained to help the Girl ScoutsRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Report news

    ... girls, of any age. Activities will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Fountaingate Fellowship, 3434 N. 6th St. in Abilene. Representatives from the Fort Worth office and professionals based in Abilene will answer questions and present programs. ...

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  7. Everyone's throwing a partyRead the original story

    8 hrs ago | Report news

    ... of Austin, daughter of Bev Springer and the late Robert J. Springer, who told Mary Frost that she has to come to Abilene to have some social life; Sara Trammell; Molly Roberts; Jay and Laura Moore; Ralph and Barbara Gibson, who had just visited her ...

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  8. Pauline C. WolfeRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Tribune-News

    ... service was held July 23 at Fayette Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in La Grange, Texas, with Reverend Robert Boyce of Abilene, Texas, officiating. Internment was in La Grange City Cemetery. She was born on Jan. 11, 1934, to Paul Cochran and Lela ...

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  9. War of words being waged online over Paine FieldRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | The Herald

    ... response, Allegiant acknowledged withdrawing from four of the 10 airports - Columbia, S.C., Champaign, Ill., Abilene, Texas, and Kinston, N.C. At Columbia, the firm cut service to Tampa, Fla., flight after one month of unprofitable operation. In the ...

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  10. Firefighters control blaze near Elmdale RoadRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | Report news

    ... by 3 p.m., but crews continue to put out hot spots, according to John Brunett, public information officer for the Abilene Fire Department. The Texas Forest Service used heavy equipment to cut a protective line around the fire, and two Texas Forest ...

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    Related Topix: Fire, Natural Disasters, Wildfire

  11. Eastfield Library presents "People's Lives"Read the original story

    14 hrs ago | Southlake Times

    Eastfield College Library presents "People's Lives: A Photographic Celebration of the Human Spirit," a Humanities Texas exhibit, July 21 n September 1. Photographs by Bill Wright of Abilene, Texas, reflect ...

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    Related Topix: Abilene Metro

  12. Pick up trash before cutting grassRead the original story

    Yesterday | Report news

    I want to bring people's attention the state of cleanliness of our roadways in Abilene.

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  13. Abilene waives pavement demand for homeownerRead the original story

    Thursday | Abilene Reporter-News

    Abilene renovator Danny Stevens won't have to spend $25,000 to construct a road near a smallish $10,000 home he purchased to update and resell.

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    Related Topix: Abilene Metro

  14. Traffic fatalities fallRead the original story

    Yesterday | Abilene Reporter-News

    ... and 14 percent in April. Preliminary figures show that some states have reported declines of 20 percent or more. In Abilene, however, traffic deaths have increased to eight this year, according to Abilene Police Sgt. Doug Wrenn. This time last year, ...

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  15. Cooper fiddler, hoops player now in 4-H vet programRead the original story

    Yesterday | Abilene Reporter-News

    ... the Texas State 4-H Horse Show. She isn't "horsey." Her family pets are dogs and cats. She used to volunteer at the Abilene Zoo, which highlights animals such as giraffes and monkeys, but has a dearth of horses. A self-described military brat, Hart ...

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  16. Around the Big Country 07.25.08Read the original story

    Yesterday | Abilene Reporter-News

    ... Harris, with a plaque at a ceremony at 3 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Post on South 11th Street. Harris, an Abilene native, was killed in Afghanistan last year. ANSON Carwash: A carwash will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday behind the ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Lughnasadh, Abilene Metro, Anson, TX

  17. A hot, breezy night in New York CityRead the original story

    Yesterday | Abilene Reporter-News

    ... Prairie Home Companion" can be heard Saturday nights on public radio stations across the country. It airs locally on Abilene Public Radio 89.7 KACU-FM at 5 p.m. and replays Sunday at 2 p.m.

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Pizza

  18. 75 years later, Elmwood Baptist still going strongRead the original story

    Yesterday | Abilene Reporter-News

    Spring 1931 -- First Baptist Church determines a need for a mission for southwestern Abilene.

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  19. Janet M. BrassellRead the original story

    Thursday | Mountain Mail/STPNS

    ... is survived by her mother, Betty West, of Socorro; son, Bruce Moring, of Pueblo, Colo.; brother, Barry Cash, of Abilene, Texas; sister, Linda Clauson, of Ramah, N.M.; daughter-in-law, Stella Brassell, of Smiley, Texas; grandchildren: Stacy, Justin, ...

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  20. Delek US Holdings to Host Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Teleconference on August 7Read the original story

    Thursday | Business Wire

    ... barrels per day, in Tyler, Texas. The marketing and supply segment markets refined products through its terminals in Abilene, Texas and San Angelo, Texas as well as other third party terminals. The retail segment markets gasoline, diesel and other ...

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