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Community supports leukemia patient

October 17, 2015 by Allison Brown

On Sept. 21, Hudson Wade was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Hudson, the 11-year-old son of ACU alumni Kirk and Laura Wade, is currently admitted to Cooks Children's Hospital in Fort Worth while he undergoes chemotherapy to fight his cancer. He's been through his first round and now waits for the results of bone marrow tests to see if any ... [Read More…]

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Local food truck grills up childhood favorites

December 5, 2014 by Allison Brown

Abilene's newest food truck has rolled onto the culinary scene to serve gourmet grilled cheese around town. The Toasted Traveler, owned by Jason and Stephanie Blair and Allen and Amy Botkin, opened for business Nov. 22. Only six months before the griddle was fired up, Stephanie was taking golf lessons from Allen. Blair discovered Botkin and ... [Read More…]

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Mail service manager receives 20 Under 40 Award

December 2, 2014 by Sarah Stephens

The Abilene Reporter-News honored its 20 up-and-coming businesses leaders for 2014 at a reception at Hardin-Simmons University Tuesday. Nominations are solicited based on those who have shown leadership skills and are obviously headed for a future of success in the business industry. Honorees are chosen out of a pool of candidates that were ... [Read More…]

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Minda Street church celebrates 35th anniversary

October 28, 2014 by Reese Gwin

A local church celebrated its 35-year anniversary on Friday. Gas was only 86 cents, and a Happy Meal was new to the McDonald's menu when the Minda Street Church of Christ opened in 1979. Since then, it has been a cornerstone in the Abilene community and lives of its members, said Gary Bryant, a long-time member and elder at the church. "It ... [Read More…]

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Voter registration ends Monday

October 2, 2014 by Madelyn Bane

Registration to vote in the upcoming statewide election ends Monday. The Taylor County general election will take place Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can choose to participate in early voting instead from Oct. 20 to Oct. 31. This year, Taylor County is implementing voting centers. This countywide polling system will allow registered ... [Read More…]

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Student-led organization to bring culture to Abilene

September 30, 2014 by Jonathan Ward

Two ACU students launched Young Adult Cult, a movement to develop Abilene's culture and unite the community. "Young Adult Cult is an effort to bridge the gap between the different schools," said Mary Carol Fox, event manager for the organization. Fox, senior marketing major from Waco, said ACU, Hardin-Simmons University and McMurry ... [Read More…]

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Big Country Balloon Fest takes off

September 30, 2014 by James Eldred

About a dozen hot air balloons floated gently into the sky from Red Bud Park Sunday for the grand finale of the 20th annual Big Country Balloon Fest. In a marked improvement from last year, the weather was calm enough for pilots to take flight Saturday and Sunday and allowed a sizable crowd to attend. "We've had a great turnout this year," ... [Read More…]

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BY: LONDYN GRAY “Number 18, you look like you don’t shower!” I chuckled and shrugged it off. “Londyn!” They had looked up the roster. “Do you even brush your teeth?” I laughed again, rol...
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