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IRS pummels La Popular with tremendous tax liens

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The Internal Revenue Service recently filed tax liens amounting to $1.48 million of back taxes against La Popular Bakery & Cafe No. 1/Ricardo Arias, per IRS documents. The IRS filed three notices of tax liens against the restaurant and Arias on Feb. 4. Another notice was filed Sept. 2. The Abilene Reporter-News obtained documents which said ... [Read More…]

Student filmmakers honored at 11th Annual FilmFest

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The university conducted its 11th annual FilmFest Gala Friday night, and the event featured 10 films that showcased the range of talent and experience among ACU's students. Actually Love, a satirical film that offers a perspective on love and relationships, won awards in four categories: best editor (Denzil Lim), best producer (Laura Harris), ... [Read More…]

Theatre musical crams high school into one day

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The Department of Theatre conducted its second 24 HR Musical Sunday evening, preparing, practicing and performing High School Musical over a single 24-hour period and raising more than $600 for Living Water International. Living Water International is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and money to help end the water crisis in ... [Read More…]

Students deliver intentional care on Guatemala mission trip

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This year, a wide array of students went to Suchitepequez, Guatemala, to provide medical care and provide quality healthcare to its citizens. Every month, students and health professionals travel to West Guatemala with Health Talents International to carry out mobile medical and dental clinics. ACU has partnered with organization and regularly ... [Read More…]

Mary’s Paleteria: Ice pop culture

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Mary's Paleteria is a splash of color to anyone traveling down the bleak South Treadaway Boulevard. Between an abandoned gas station and a gravel road, Mary's bright pennant flags and painted tropical murals can't be ignored. Mary's is the only paleteria in Abilene, serving a variety of Mexican inspired delights, including paletas. A paleta is a ... [Read More…]

Wildcats wrap up second successful Southland season

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With a 60-40 road loss to the A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders on March 7, the women's basketball team's season came to an end. The team managed to go 9-9 in the Southland conference, good for eighth out of 13 teams, compared to just 8-6 last season. Their 17-12 overall record ties them for second-best in the conference with Lamar, whom the team ... [Read More…]

Wildcats end 12-game skid on senior night

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Senior night provided some much needed magic for the men's basketball team Tuesday night in Moody Coliseum. In the team's final home game of the year, the Wildcats jumped out to a 20-10 lead halfway through the first half and never looked back. ACU would take the game, 83-71, and end its losing streak a game under a baker's dozen. "I'm really ... [Read More…]

Local music store serves as vessel for music and community in Abilene

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For three years, The Record Guys has been off of Leggett and South 7th. The music shop sits on the corner with a big red text banner and the words "Records, tapes, record players." The shop is stocked with piles and stacks of organized vinyl records and cassette tapes, an ode to the history of music. Old fashioned bar lights hang from the ceiling ... [Read More…]

ACU debate team tops state schools

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ACU's debate team has become one of the nation's best this year, traveling across the country to compete against, and defeat, top schools. The team has traveled all over the U.S. this year to locations such as Berkeley, California, Kansas City and Bellingham, Washington. Dena Counts, debate team coach and director of forensics, said the team ... [Read More…]

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