Abilene nonprofit Global Samaritan Resources will bring one of the most famous women in America to Abilene in the fall. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak at the Abilene Civic Center Nov. 18 at an event sponsored by Global Samaritan and all three local private universities. "A couple of months ago we reached out to her ... [Read More…]

The Buffalo Gap Historical Village will have its third annual fundraising event, "The Zombie Games." The Zombie Games is a family-friendly, team-building apocalypse game that combines acts as seen on The Walking Dead, the Hunger Games and Survivor. Participants will work together in physical and mental challenges to gather supplies, solve ... [Read More…]

The Dallas Police Department is recruiting heavily at college campuses, seeking students interested in a career in law enforcement. The Dallas PD application process includes a preliminary interview, an interview with the police board, a polygraph examination, a background investigation, and psychological and medical examinations. A physical ... [Read More…]

Fort Hood, the Army base in Killeen, was home to a fatal shooting for the second time in five years on April 2. Spc. Ivan Lopez, the suspected gunman, killed three soldiers and injured 16 in a matter of eight minutes before turning the gun on himself, according to CNN. While the shooters' true motives are not certain, Lopez's records show a ... [Read More…]

The 2014 Broom Colloquium will feature a professor of anthropology from Wheaton College who will discuss short-term missions during Chapel on Feb. 26 and will participate in a forum on Feb. 27 in Hart Auditorium. Dr. Brian Howell of Wheaton will discuss his research and experience regarding short-term missions. Howell is the author of ... [Read More…]