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Remembering Anabel: A lesson in strength

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Last Friday was suppose to be a normal Friday. Last weekend was suppose to be a normal weekend. The world wasn't suppose to come crashing down around us. But it did. The foundations of our community were rocked when the bus carrying 16 members of the ACU family crashed. We waited anxiously for news about our friends.  Students, faculty, staff and ... [Read More…]

Seven remain hospitalized after wreck

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Six students and a faculty member's wife still are being treated in hospitals throughout the state for injuries resulting from the shuttle bus accident south of Ballinger that took the life of Anabel Reid, 19-year-old sophomore environmental science major from Petersburg. Pat Miller, wife of faculty member Emmett Miller, assistant professor of ... [Read More…]

ME Addiction Tour challenges students to think beyond themselves

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The ME Addiction Tour visited the ACU campus to urge students to let go of their selfish desires and turn their hearts to what God wants for them. Students filled the Hunter Welcome Center for three hours on Friday, October 28 to listen to comedian Bob Smiley, pastor Reg Cox and musician Phil Joel give their personal testimony. Video/editing by ... [Read More…]

Miller released, seven remain hospitalized

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Emmett Miller, assistant professor of agriculture and environmental science, was released from Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo Monday but remained by the side of his wife, Pat Miller, who is in critical condition at the hospital. Miller and six students still are being treated in hospitals throughout the state for injuries resulting from the ... [Read More…]

Schubert: ‘Bring hope to this world’

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We miss Anabel terribly. We're sad and heartbroken. We grieve, but we know she's gone to be with God. To the family, we cannot bear, as you do, the full impact of this tragedy. But we feel your loss. We're praying for you so very much in the days ahead. Anabel was joyous, and she brightened every room she was in with her smile. She was devoted ... [Read More…]

Beloved ACU student remembered for sweet spirit, heart of service

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Anabel Reid, who friends describe as a woman who had a unique passion for children and serving others, died Friday after the shuttle bus accident on U.S. Highway 83 just south of Ballinger. She was 19. Reid was among 12 students, three faculty members and one faculty spouse who were traveling to Medina Children’s Home for the Department of ... [Read More…]

Eight still being treated for bus wreck injuries

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Six students, a faculty member and his wife still are being treated in hospitals throughout the state for injuries resulting from the shuttle bus accident south of Ballinger. Based on the best information available to the Optimist at 1 p.m. Monday, those being treated include: Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene Tiffany Lutz of Zelienople, ... [Read More…]

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