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Sixth-graders organize bone marrow drive

February 4, 2015 by Bailey Werderich

A group of Wylie Middle and Junior High girls coordinated a successful bone marrow registry drive Jan. 31 in conjunction with the Mall of Abilene's Get Fit Fitness Fair. "Tween Titans," a Destination Imagination team from Wylie, partnered with Dyess Air Force Base to raise awareness and conduct the drive. The team members have seen a couple ... [Read More…]

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Dress code requirements affect local business

January 13, 2015 by Catherine Blakemore

The Abilene Independent School District's dress code requirements this year have negatively affected the business of local retailers in revenue and inventory. For the 2014 - 2015 school year, the AISD has implemented a standardized dress code for the middle schools in the district. With the dress code change, the Abilene retailers need the ... [Read More…]

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There is no question that the current climate among Americans is tense and, as the Capitol Hill and 2020 riots show, even hostile. Although these behaviors have always been present, it seems that the last decade has seen an increase in tribal tendencies. We cling to the ankles of our political candi...
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With the university handling new forms of teaching in light of COVID-19, many classes have been moved to an online format due to safety for the professors and students. Because of this unexpected transition, fewer guidelines were placed on class procedures. Some professors chose to have weekly Zoom....
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