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Greek Cafe offers health food near campus

October 15, 2015 by Elijah Evans

You just got lucky if you're a lover of Greek cuisine who doesn't want to drive to the other side of town. The Greek Cafe opened at the corner of Treadaway Boulevard and Ambler Avenue less than a month ago, and it's only a mile and a half away from campus, across the street from Little Italy Pizza. Its interior is reminiscent of a cozy '60s ... [Read More…]

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Mexican standoff: A guide to Mexican cuisine in Abilene

March 4, 2014 by Alikay Wood

One of the best parts about Texas cuisine is the availability of a wide variety of Mexican food. Whether it's cheap, American or authentic, Abilene has something to offer for Mexican food lovers of all kinds. However, this variety can be overwhelming and make it difficult to find the exact type of Mexican food you're craving. In this issue, we ... [Read More…]

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Battle of the Baristas: The search for Abilene’s best brew

December 5, 2013 by Richard Lyne

When someone mentions coffee, most of us perk up. But everyone has a different opinion on what makes the very best cup; is it a question of interesting flavors, premium beans, or quality craftsmanship? Trying to answer this question means visiting some of the most popular coffee shops in Abilene, as well as campus favorites. Here's a look at ... [Read More…]

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What’s cooking: New restaurants introduced

September 17, 2013 by Gabi Powell

Ready your forks and stomachs for Abilene's new eateries. Panda Express was first in line to expand the restaurant horizons, opening last month. The restaurant located off Hwy. 351 has drawn in huge crowds from Abilene's student population. "It's fast, quick and easy," said Brandy Rains, senior art education major from Fort Worth. "After ... [Read More…]

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Restaurant Review: Abilene’s Asian food to Thai for

September 13, 2013 by Special Contributor

All along South 1 students looking for an oriental culinary experience might well feel overwhelmed by this barrage. With a little patience, however, it's not long before Ann's Thai Kitchen pops up at 3309 South First. For those who long to escape the Bean on a Friday night but don't want to subject their stomachs to burgers, Ann's is little short ... [Read More…]

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Active COVID-19 cases dropped for the fifth-consecutive day at ACU Friday. There are currently 30 active cases and 86 quarantines.

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Active COVID-19 cases dropped for the fifth- consecutive day at ACU Friday. There are currently 30 active cases and 86 quarantines. Taylor County continues to see increased numbers with over 2500 active cases. ...

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Yu Zhong, a freshman psychology major from Lijiang, China, was arrested Friday at his University Park apartment on child porn charges, according to police. Zhong, 23, was arrested after he was flagged by software that detects child porn. “While no corner of our society is immune from these challen...
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