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Switchfoot to perform at Abilene Civic Center

January 29, 2010 by Heather Leiphart

"Friends of the foot" can get their fix next month when Switchfoot performs at the Abilene Civic Center. Tickets are already on sale for the Feb. 21 concert, which will also feature Seabird. The alternative rock band, composed of brothers Jon and Tim Foreman, Chad Butler, Jerome Fontamillas and Drew Shirley, formed more than a decade ago in San ... [Read More…]

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Cope joins global ‘Heartbeat’ ministry

January 27, 2010 by Heather Leiphart

After 18 years of preaching at Highland Church of Christ, Mike Cope is a veteran when it comes to shepherding a church body. His new job, however, requires exactly the opposite - a focus on people who have left the church behind. Cope, adjunct instructor of Bible, missions and ministry, has been working with Landon Saunders since mid-July on a ... [Read More…]

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Texting in a school zone banned by House bill

January 15, 2010 by Heather Leiphart

A generation of texters will have to put away their cell phones or face legal consequences. Last June, Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill 55, which prohibits drivers from talking or texting while driving through a school zone, unless the vehicle is stopped or the driver is using a hands-free device. The Abilene Police Department started enforcing ... [Read More…]

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Abilenians can achieve fitness goals ‘Anytime’

January 13, 2010 by Heather Leiphart

Students short on time or money will soon have access to state-of-the-art exercise equipment 24 hours a day at about half the monthly cost of a larger health club. Anytime Fitness is preparing to open a second location within walking distance of ACU. Abel Pena, who manages the Anytime Fitness center on South 14th Street, said he expects the club ... [Read More…]

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Photo Gallery: ACU vs. TAMU Kingsville 10.31.09

November 1, 2009 by Heather Leiphart

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Photo Gallery: ACU vs. ENMU 09.26.09

October 14, 2009 by Heather Leiphart

Heather Leiphart, staff photographer The Wildcats battled back from an 11-point deficit to defeat the Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds 44-33 Saturday night. The Wildcats' rushing attack overcame some costly turnovers for the victory. [flickr album=72157622352032051 num=30 size=Thumbnail] ... [Read More…]

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Photo Gallery: ACU vs. Texas A&M Commerce 9.12.09

October 14, 2009 by Heather Leiphart

Photos by Jozie Sands, chief photographer, and Laura Acuff, features editor The Wildcats defeated Texas A&M-Commerce 20-14 in overtime at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday. Drew Cuffee intercepted the ball and returned it 81 yards for a touchdown to win the game. [flickr album=72157622362685154 num=20 size=Thumbnail] ... [Read More…]

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Photo Gallery: ACU vs. SE Oklahoma State 09.19.09

October 14, 2009 by Heather Leiphart

Heather Leiphart, staff photographer The Wildcats stomped Southeast Oklahoma State University in a 33-14 victory Saturday. ACU improved to 4-0 with the win, while the Savage Storm fell to 2-2. [flickr album=72157622294267985 num=20 size=Thumbnail] ... [Read More…]

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Photo Gallery: ACU vs. ASU 10.10.09

October 14, 2009 by Heather Leiphart

Photos by Heather Leiphart, staff photographer The Wildcats blew past LSC South foe Angelo State 38-14 in San Angelo on Saturday night. The win bettered ACU's record to 7-0 on the season. [flickr album=72157622434950009 num=20 size=Square] ... [Read More…]

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Photo Gallery: ACU vs. East Central 10.03.09

October 4, 2009 by Heather Leiphart

Heather Leiphart, staff photographer The Wildcats steamrollered over the East Central University Tigers 43-6 in front of a crowd of 3,050 at Norris Field in Ada, Okla., Saturday afternoon, improving ACU's record to 6-0. [flickr album=72157622517462728 num=30 size=Square] ... [Read More…]

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