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Christmas parade brings holiday joy to Abilene

December 4, 2015 by Forrest Lorenzen

The 27th annual City Sidewalks downtown parade got the Abilene community in the holiday spirit on Tuesday. Thousands filled the streets of downtown to watch the parade and listen to the Abilene Community Band preform season favorites. The JMC Network bundled up and joined in on the holiday fun. Video/editing by Forrest Lorenzen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Christmas

Southland Gives Back Event Raises Money For Hudson Wade

November 23, 2015 by Forrest Lorenzen

Runners came out despite chilling weather to support a family known for helping others. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Hudson Wade, Southland Conference

17th 24fps Film Festival

November 11, 2015 by Forrest Lorenzen

The 17th annual 24fps International Short Film Festival premiered Nov. 6-7 at the Historic Paramount Theatre. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts, Videos Tagged With: 24fps

Wildcats tailgate for new season of ACU football

September 25, 2015 by Forrest Lorenzen

ACU football is in it's third year of Division one, and fans gathered early for the first home game of the season Saturday to show their Wildcat pride. The JMC Network got an up-close look at all the food and fun that comes with tailgating. Video by Forrest Lorenzen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Sports, Videos Tagged With: Tailgating

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