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Abilenians and students experience fair

September 15, 2014 by Alex Horton

Locals and ACU students go out to the Taylor County Expo Center to experience rides, rodeo, and food at the annual fair. Video/editing by Alex Horton ... [Read More…]

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JMC Network Newscast – September 12, 2014

September 12, 2014 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast: Details from Brantly Houston on how his family dealt with the media blitz when his uncle, Dr. Kent Brantly contracted the deadly Ebola virus. Then a look at ACU's new food truck. Also, check out the West Texas Fair and Rodeo that has come to Abilene. Finally, details on how Highland Church of Christ has added ... [Read More…]

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JMC Network Newscast September 16, 2011

September 16, 2011 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast we take a look at the ACU Immersion and Service expo, the West Texas Fair and Rodeo, the Computer Auction and the Mesquite Square apartment complex shooting. Hosted by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]

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The West Texas Fair and Rodeo brings old tradition

September 7, 2011 by Keyi Zhou

The 112th annual West Texas Fair and Rodeo has begun this week, and college students can get in free Friday to take part in the traditional slice of West Texas culture. The fair and rodeo always begins the Thursday after Labor Day at the Taylor County Expo Center near Shotwell Stadium and is a major attraction for family and the Abilene community. ... [Read More…]

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Fair runs through Sept. 18

September 10, 2010 by Alan Cherry

The highly-anticipated 111th West Texas Fair and Rodeo started Tuesday at the Taylor County Expo Center. ACU students and Abilene residents alike are getting ready for a fun weekend at this classic fall event. "The fair is the coolest thing that happens in this town," said Josh Tumblin, senior theatre major from Nashville, Tenn. "Everyone should ... [Read More…]

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Video: Community Enjoys Annual Fair and Rodeo

September 18, 2009 by Jimmie Jackson

Abilene residents enjoy, food, rides, petting zoo's, and more at this years West Texas Fair and Rodeo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GASAcjkVMjc Video/Editing by Jimmie Jackson ... [Read More…]

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Community Enjoys Annual Fair and Rodeo

September 18, 2009 by Jimmie Jackson

Abilene residents enjoy, food, rides, petting zoo's, and more at this years West Texas Fair and Rodeo. Video/Editing by Jimmie Jackson ... [Read More…]

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ACU student named Rodeo Queen at West Texas Fair

September 17, 2006 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Personality, poise and presentation paid off for one ACU student in the 2006 West Texas Fair and Rodeo Queen Scholarship Pageant. Lara Klopp, junior animal science and pre-veterinary medicine major from Ramona, Calif., received the honor after winning the speech, personality and appearance categories in the ... [Read More…]

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Students, faculty volunteer at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo

September 10, 2004 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Most students may know Liz Rotenberry as a great exercise science professor, but she has a secret. A secret recipe for chocolate chip cookies, that is. Next week, Rotenberry will enter her chocolate chip cookies into the West Texas Fair and Rodeo, which will begin Friday and run through Sept. 18. "It's fun and ... [Read More…]

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