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The Food Park launches at South First, Sycamore

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Many food trucks around Abilene united downtown Tuesday to launch The Food Park, a new centralized location for the public to eat a variety of foods. People can choose their lunch from nine food trucks including: Rock'n Roller'z, 1881 Food Truck, Beastro Food Truck, The London Express, Beffers Food Truck & Catering, Kona Ice of Abilene, The ... [Read More…]

New lighting illuminates Abilene as Storybook Capital

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The streets of downtown were illuminated Tuesday as the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council unveiled new custom lighting installations at a special night festival. Tuesday's Illumination Celebration highlighted Abilene as the Storybook Capital of Texas and home to many sculpted works inspired by works of children's literature. Over 10,000 ... [Read More…]

Cultures, religions converge at TEDxACU

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Islam, fatherhood and math were the hot topics at Saturday's second annual TEDxACU conference. Omar El-Halwagi, a law student at the University of Michigan, told his personal story about life as a Muslim-American in post-9/11 America. He first experienced "Islamophobia" when he was bullied in the first grade. One little girl stood up for him ... [Read More…]

Alpha Chi sponsors its first blood drive

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Honor Society Alpha Chi will be sponsoring a blood drive in the campus center living room Wed. March 2 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Everyone who donates blood will receive a free T-shirt. Every donation makes a difference and those who donate will be giving back to the Abilene community directly because the blood will go to 19 Abilene-area ... [Read More…]

GATA, Galaxy and sophomores take home the trophy

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For the first time since 1986, the women of GATA brought home the Sing Song trophy. The men of Galaxy came back for a win since their last one in 2008, and the sophomore class chalked up its thirteenth win in Sing Song history. GATA director Macie Liptoi said breaking the 34-year losing streak left her wanting to cry, celebrate and scream all at ... [Read More…]

Campus Court bids farewell to 40-year florist

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After 40 years of candy baskets, floral arrangements, weddings and mums, Bitsy's Flowers is finally moving off Campus Court. Bitsy Gregory, the owner, closed the doors in May of 2013, but didn't sell the property until last Friday. It may have been two years coming, but Bitsy finally handed over her keys and left for good. She did not release ... [Read More…]

Lytle leaves behind legacy of excellence

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Rick Lytle is stepping down from his 16 year deanship, but is not disappearing from campus just yet. Lytle first came to the university 25 years ago and is leaving his longtime position to serve as the CEO of CEO Forum Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to create spiritual statesmen and women for the marketplace. The organization ... [Read More…]

Texas A&M and SMU highlight Wildcats future non-conference schedule

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ACU athletics released the football program's non-conference slate through 2021 on Wednesday afternoon. The schedule includes some of the top programs in the nation along with several familiar names. Head coach Ken Collums and staff will have the task of preparing future ACU teams for two members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), one from ... [Read More…]

Lecrae concert brings energy to Moody

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LECRAE CONCERT PHOTOS People of all ages were filled with energy and excitement as Lecrae, along with Propaganda and DJ Promote, performed for his Higher Learning Tour at Moody Coliseum Thursday night. The Christian hip hop/rap singer from Houston, Texas is a two-time Grammy Award-winning artist. Lecrae is also the first-time artist in ... [Read More…]

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