By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter "Organized chaos" is how Jimmy Ellison, chief of the ACU Police Department, describes parking and traffic conditions during Sing Song each year. The police department has made plans for the upcoming events with additional staff, traffic control and parking regulations. "We think our plan manages everything as ... [Read More…]
Start of ’09 sees rise in drunk drivers on city streets
By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter As of Wednesday morning, the Abilene Police Department has reported 80 intoxicated drivers on the streets since Jan. 1, an increase of 60 percent from the same period last year. The department expects total DWI investigations for 2009 to include at least 115 more incidents than last year, if the trend ... [Read More…]
Donated prom dresses create fond memories for CPS children
By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter Remember those old prom dresses collecting dust in the back of your closet that you can't bring yourself to throw away? Consider donating them. The Student Social Work Association is accepting all formal outfits to give to teens in the Child Protective Services program who cannot afford their own. "Here at ... [Read More…]
Famous cars roll into Abilene
By Heather Leiphart, Student Reporter The World of Wheels show will celebrate its 30th year at the Abilene Civic Center Friday through Saturday with special guests, including Preston Pearson of the Dallas Cowboys, Jackson from the popular show Hannah Montana and Cartoon Network's Scooby Doo and Shaggy. All proceeds will be donated to local ... [Read More…]