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Abilene to build second Lowe’s in November

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Abilene's second Lowe's will be built in November east of the Holiday Inn Express off Interstate 20, said Kenneth Musgrave, Abilene land owner and developer. The home improvement store joins the recently developed area on the north side of town where a Super Wal-Mart, Chili's and Cracker Barrel were built in ... [Read More…]

Audio Adrenaline, MercyMe to perform Thursday

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor Three major-label Christian music acts will play at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Taylor County Coliseum, as part of the MercyMe and Audio Adrenaline "Coming Up to Breathe Tour." MercyMe, at the height of its popularity, has received numerous Dove Awards. They have had several No. 1 hits, and their first CD, Almost There, ... [Read More…]

Dr. Jack Reese delivers opening fall Lectureship seminar

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor Memories of Lectureship past were shared through a slideshow as Dr. Jack Reese, dean of the college of Biblical Studies, opened the university's 89th Annual Bible Lectureship. Because it is the first Lectureship to take place in the fall, Reese used pictures of snowy landscapes to remind the audience of how severe the ... [Read More…]

Tutoring program offered to support student athletes

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor In August, Suzanne Dickenson became the director of student athletic academic services when several coaches decided there was a need for someone to devote time to tracking student athletes' academic progress. Her job requires responsibility for the academic eligibility of all student-athletes. She said she keeps them ... [Read More…]

West Texas Book and Music Festival to bring Texas authors

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By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor The Abilene Reporter-News and Friends of the Abilene Public Library will host the Sixth Annual West Texas Book and Music Festival, which will take place Tuesday through Saturday in downtown Abilene in a festival of writers, readers, musicians and anyone interested in those things. Janis Test, publicity chairperson for ... [Read More…]

Tri Kappa Gamma rebuilds club

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Women's social club Tri Kappa Gamma is ready for more members. After being re-chartered in spring 2005, TKG has been working to increase its numbers, said Brittany Groves, the club's president. Groves said the club had four pledges this year, one more than the previous year. "This year we really need to work on ... [Read More…]

JamFest seeks student bands to play

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Student bands interested in playing at the third annual JamFest during Homecoming can audition Thursday and Friday for a spot in a line-up that already includes Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys, Streets of Simon Lee and O'Scarlet. Auditions will take place from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, and 3 p.m. to 7 ... [Read More…]

Lectureship to focus on art, culture

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By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor Art, worship, culture and faith have been a major part of ACU's Annual Bible Lectureship during the past four years to appeal to the emerging generation, but this year's focus on such topics will take a slightly bigger role in the event, said Mark Love, director of ministry events and Lectureship director. Lectureship ... [Read More…]

New time, new faces for Flying Cats this semester

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor With just four weeks to prepare to tumble, vault and perform, the Flying Cats will have their first meeting Tuesday from 1:45 to 3 p.m. in the gymnastics room of the Gibson Health and Physical Education Center. Ben Zickefoose, Flying Cats sponsor, said the team will perform after Homecoming Chapel Friday, Oct. 13, ... [Read More…]

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