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Voter voices at the polls

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Howard Collier has lived in Abilene 29 years, and has voted in every election since he moved here from Lubbock. But to him, voting is not the most important thing in life. "Voting comes number two; number one is prayer," Collier said. "It's my own personal conviction, but my beliefs are to pray, vote and buy ammunition." Collier believes ... [Read More…]

The art of Abilene: Museums are alive and well

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Every month, downtown Abilene offers an ArtWalk to celebrate culture and the arts. It is an opportunity to experience the cultural heritage of Abilene and also to discover that our city has a surprisingly large art selection. There are several museums across town and numerous opportunities to get involved in through events and classes. The Grace ... [Read More…]

Fairs offer jobs, internships for all majors

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The Tri-University Teacher Job Fair and the Collegiate Career and Internship Fair will be open to former and present ACU, Hardin-Simmons and McMurry students on March 20 in the Abilene Civic Center. "This is for full-time jobs, part-time jobs and internships," said Jill Fortson, director of the Career Center. "It is for all sorts of things and ... [Read More…]

Welcome to Abilene for spring break

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Students are sitting on the edge of their seats, nervously watching the clock. They wait anxiously for their teacher to dismiss them from class so they can jump in their car and drive. They'll drive far, far away and watch as the Tower of Light fades in their rearview mirror. But some students won't. No, some students must watch sadly as their ... [Read More…]

Midnight Worship moves to new location

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An activity that brings students from all three Abilene colleges together on Friday nights has moved this semester. Midnight Worship is now taking place at Fountaingate Fellowship's Worship Campus, at 909 N. Willis St. And the move couldn't have come at a better time. The building Midnight Worship had been using belonged to University Baptist ... [Read More…]

Monks Coffee expands near HSU

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Monks Coffee Shop, a popular café in downtown Abilene, will open a new location near campus early February, instead of opening in January as previously planned. The new spot will be located at 1333 Ambler Ave. across the street from Hardin-Simmons University and will share a store space with Books 2 U, a college textbook buyback business. Owner ... [Read More…]

MLK’s dream still being achieved

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One shot took his life, but Dr. Martin Luther King Junior's vision stirs Abilene residents to keep striving for a better future. Two hundred people gathered Monday, Jan. 20 to share prayers and honor King's vision by walking across the bridge of East Highway 80 which bears his name. Trevor Thompson, New Testament instructor, said he was ... [Read More…]

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