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Tenaska plans open house

July 14, 2010 by Joshua Jones

Officials with Tenaska Energy, which is seeking to build a coal-fired power plant near Sweetwater, plan to conduct an open house during which the company will provide residents of Sweetwater and surrounding areas with information about the Trail Blazer Energy Center, the company said Monday. The open house will cover such topics as employment, air ... [Read More…]

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Dixon wins July 10th bout

July 13, 2010 by Jacquie Harbour

KACU showcased a professional athlete last week who has been preparing for his latest challenge for over a year.  This past Saturday, Abilene's Al Dixon met Amarillo's Severo Padilla in the boxing ring in New Mexico.  KACU's Jacquie Harbour has the story. News At Noon KACU News Reporter: Jacquie Harbour Play/mp3/0:47 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU Sports Tagged With: Abilene Boxing Club

Eye On Entertainment #55

July 10, 2010 by Blane Singletary

To help you beat the Summer rains host Blane Singletary takes a look at some of the many shows opening around town, both live and on film. The Abilene Performing Arts Company is putting on a Summer Camp for young actors leading up to the production of Annie Jr., and he'll talk to Lanie Westman about how it's coming along. On the film side, take a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU Entertainment Tagged With: Eye on Entertainment

Pro boxer Dixon readies for upcoming fight

July 6, 2010 by Jacquie Harbour

As July 10th nears, Abilene's pro boxer Al Dixon prepares to re-enter the ring for the first time in over a year. With the help of his trainer and manager Edward Rivas, Dixon feels he's ready for his next challenge. Continuing from an earlier story, KACU's Jacquie Harbour reports. News At Noon KACU Feature Reporter: Jacquie ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU Sports Tagged With: Abilene Boxing Club

Tenaska drops bid for Abilene water

July 2, 2010 by Joshua Jones

After Abilene Mayor Norm Archibald and a few City Council members said they would not support Tenaska's request for Abilene water for its proposed coal energy plant, company officials say water rights won't keep them from their goal. Joshua Jones reports. KACU News Airtime: 1:08 Reporter: Joshua Jones Play/mp3/1:08 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU News Tagged With: Tenaska

Local pro boxer prepares for next bout

July 2, 2010 by Jacquie Harbour

Al Dixon is an officer with the Abilene Police Department. He's also a professional boxer who is training for his third pro fight on July 10th. KACU's Jacquie Harbour has part 1 of this story. KACU News Reporter: Jacquie Harbour News At Noon Feature Play/mp3/3:45 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU Sports Tagged With: Abilene Boxing Club

Eye On Entertainment #54

July 2, 2010 by Blane Singletary

This week, host Blane Singletary gives a preview of this weekend's 4th of July festivities as well as the ACU Theater's performance of Othello, and an interview with the show's director Adam Hester. KACU News At Noon Host and Producer-Blane Singletary Airtime: 10:06 Play/mp3/10:06 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU Entertainment Tagged With: Eye on Entertainment

Abilene ends furlough days

July 1, 2010 by Meagan Hernandez

In an effort to save money, the city of Abilene has instituted furlough days for city employees. The last scheduled furlough day is Friday. KACU's Meagan Hernandez reports. KACU News Reporter- Meagan Hernandez Airtime: 1:00 Play/mp3/1:00 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU News, News Tagged With: City of Abilene

Eye On Entertainment #53

June 26, 2010 by Blane Singletary

This episode marks the 1 year anniversary of Eye On Entertainment on KACU's The News At Noon. Host Blane Singletary presents an interview with Susan Waller to talk about the Fort Griffin "Fandangle," which happens to be the first thing featured on this program on its debut a year ago. Also, KACU's Caleb Robinson sits in with Singletary to talk ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: KACU Entertainment Tagged With: Eye on Entertainment

Some local pups head to the doghouse

June 21, 2010 by Jacquie Harbour

Some local canines are being taken from the streets to newly expanded dog houses. KACU News Airtime: 2:00 Reporter: Jacquie Harbour Play/mp3/2:00 ... [Read More…]

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