Abilene was named among the top ten of the least expensive cities in which to own a business by the Kosmont-Rose Institute Cost of Doing Business Survey. The survey is conduct by the Rose Institute of State and Local Government. It analyzes cities' property taxes and business license fees as well as economic incentives and programs cities may ... [Read More…]
Archives for October 2010
Our endorsement: Rick Perry should retain governorship
An unusually high level of interest surrounds this year's midterm elections - and the gubernatorial race in Texas is no different. The race for Texas governor pits two highly qualified individuals against each other in a race that will likely be closer than Texas gubernatorial elections in years past. Incumbent governor Rick Perry brings ... [Read More…]
Horse accident revives outlook
A horse's saddle seems to be a popular spot for characters in old Western films and cowboy legends to learn important life lessons and reach profound insights about nature or humanity. I'm picturing a lone, rugged cowboy riding across the plains and sleeping under the stars, his horse roped to a tree near the campfire while he plays his harmonica ... [Read More…]
Texas requires new leadership
While current governor Rick Perry may have plenty of experience in Texas politics, former Houston mayor Bill White has decades of experience in actual leadership. Perry has been an excellent PR rep for Texas for the past few years, mostly because his role as governor required very little. For many of the challenges that face our state in the coming ... [Read More…]
Wildcats win in “Dig Pink” match
With West Texas A&M's volleyball program having what appears to be a down year with a lot of crucial non-conference losses, another program has a chance to step up and take control of the LSC. That team seems to be the Wildcats. This year, both the Wildcats and Lady Buffs have identical 10-0 conference records, but the real difference is the ... [Read More…]
Interior design students bring home seven awards
Interior design students won the most awards this month at the American Society of Interior Designers Student Symposium in Dallas. English Minter, senior interior design major from Dallas and president of ASID student chapter at ACU, won first place in the 2010/2011 ASID Texas Chapter Student Scholarships and was awarded a $2,000 scholarship. Six ... [Read More…]
Wildcats hound Eastern New Mexico for 53-14 win
The ACU Wildcats moved to a perfect 8-0 on the season with a 53-14 victory over the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds. Wide receiver Edmund Gates had a record-setting day for the Wildcats before coming out in the third quarter, with seven receptions for 124 yards and three touchdowns. The three touchdowns marks the first time Gates has had ... [Read More…]
Heavy rains flood Don Morris Center
A strong line of thunderstorms rolled through the Big Country on Saturday morning, bringing heavy rains and flooding the Don H. Morris Center. Saturday's rains marked the second time this semester the Don H. Morris Center has suffered damage because of rain waters. A storm in August brought mud and water into the building and caused the wall ... [Read More…]
The Chris Thomsen Show #8- 2010
The Chris Thomsen Show airs on Saturdays at 11 on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date October 23, 2010) This week on The Chris Thomsen show we take a look back at the first ever match-up against Incarnate Word and preview a showdown with the run ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 10.22.2010
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