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Kicking down barriers

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Millions of college football players from different teams across the country have the same dream: to one day walk under the big lights as an NFL athlete. Former ACU kicker Morgan Lineberry is one of the few to wake up to that dream. This morning he woke up a Carolina Panther. "That part hasn't sunk in just yet," Lineberry said. "It's definitely ... [Read More…]

Video: Houston Church impacts Wildcat Baseball

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The Wildcat Baseball team may have played four other games the weekend of February first, but the one played Saturday morning had a different kind of impact. The kids of Impact Church in Houston got a special treat as the team pulled into a local baseball diamond for a pick up game with the church's youth group. Kids from elementary school to high ... [Read More…]

Houston Church impacts Wildcat Baseball

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The Wildcat Baseball team may have played four other games the weekend of February first, but the one played Saturday morning had a different kind of impact. The kids of Impact Church in Houston got a special treat as the team pulled into a local baseball diamond for a pick up game with the church's youth group. Kids from elementary school to high ... [Read More…]

Video: Student dies in accident, five injured

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20-year-old Lindsey Smith, junior from New Braunfels, was pronounced dead on the scene after a head-on collision on TX-36 near Abilene Regional Airport at 8:21 p.m. Friday. Five other ACU students in the pickup truck were taken to Hendrick Medical Center. Injuries range from mild to severe, but none are life-threatening. The driver of the other ... [Read More…]

Student dies in accident, five injured

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20-year-old Lindsey Smith, junior from New Braunfels, was pronounced dead on the scene after a head-on collision on TX-36 near Abilene Regional Airport at 8:21 p.m. Friday. Five other ACU students in the pickup truck were taken to Hendrick Medical Center. Injuries range from mild to severe, but none are life-threatening. The driver of the other ... [Read More…]

3-on-3 basketball tourney to benefit non-profit

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The students of Dr. Wright's Organization and Administration class have taken the season of giving to the courts. They will kick of the 7th annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. The tournament will be Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Royce and Pam Money Recreation and Wellness Center and 100 percent of the ... [Read More…]

Extreme makeover: Galaxy edition

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This time of the the year for many club members represents tacky sweater parties and Christmas socials but Luke Sorrell, senior biochemistry major from Coppell, has a greater vision for the men of Galaxy. This Saturday, members of the social club will be teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to help build a home for a deserving Abilene ... [Read More…]

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