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The Day in Photos, Jan. 5, 2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:31:00 -0000

Day in Photos

Wylie press box headlines zoning meeting

kiekec@reporternews.com (Carl Kieke) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:14:00 -0000

A recommendation by the Abilene Planning and Zoning Commission may clear one hurdle in the Wylie Independent School District's quest to build a new press box at its football stadium.

U.S. has stake in Israel, Hamas fight

bethelb@reporternews.com (Brian Bethel) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:02:00 -0000

Images of those affected by recent conflict between the nation of Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas "tug at the heart," said Hardin-Simmons University political science professor Jeff Key.

Almost 60 accidents reported in Abilene as icy roads make commuting tough

emisonc@reporternews.com (Celinda Emison) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:31:00 -0000

Freezing rain and sleet on bridges and overpasses caused numerous accidents throughout Abilene and the northern areas of the Big Country on Monday.

Activist on drive-by shootings to address council

myersd@reporternews.com (Doug Myers) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:41:00 -0000

For 12 years Pete S. Acosta Jr. has pushed for stiffer penalties for thugs involved in drive-by shootings -- with the ultimate goal of better protecting children.

The 47-year-old Acosta is scheduled to appear before the City Council on Thursday, urging council members and others to join him and state Rep. Susan King in Austin to support King's HB 176 when it goes before the Legislature in the coming months.

Cold snap headed for Big Country

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:21:00 -0000

A cold front moving into the Big Country will drop temperatures and could bring some wintry precipitation to parts of the area.

The Brothers

emisonc@reporternews.com (Celinda Emison) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:21:00 -0000

"I don't know what one would do without the other," said Winnie Stokes, who has been married to Odus for the past 65 years. Winnie, said her husband is known as the quiet one of the duo.

'We'll never forget'

bethelb@reporternews.com (Brian Bethel) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:21:00 -0000

More than three years after a deadly fire devastated Cross Plains, those living in the rural community still get nervous when dry conditions and high winds prevail, as they often do this time of year.

Alcohol issue addressed: Lingleville to keep post office

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:41:00 -0000

The Lingleville post office has received a reprieve and will remain at the Country Store -- at least for now.

Albany teen's story of recovery carried around the country

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:41:00 -0000

Who needs "American Idol" to become a star? Sixteen-year-old Jalen Huckabay became a recording star thanks a story by The Associated Press

Police & Fire Blotter 01.06.08

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:31:00 -0000

Burglary, 900 block of North Bowie Drive

Abilene Police: Slow down

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:47:00 -0000

From Abilene Police Sgt. Keith Shackleford: Please slow down this morning and avoid bridges and overpasses. The roads are very slick, and the Abilene Police Department has responded to multiple vehicle accidents. Drive to the conditions, not to the speed limit.

POLICE AND FIRE BLOTTER 01.04.09

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0000

Burglary, 1900 block of Ballinger Street

Police & Fire Blotter 01.03.08

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:41:00 -0000

Burglary, 2000 block of Roosevelt Street, Wednesday

POLICE & FIRE BLOTTER 01.02.09

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:21:00 -0000

Preliminary numbers from police and jail records indicate that there were at least eight driving while intoxicated arrests on New Year’s Eve.

School notes 01.05.09

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:02:00 -0000

Classes resume in AISD on Tuesday and in WISD today.

University News 12.27.08

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:11:00 -0000

Local university roundup

Bonham suspects still held

schoenewaldd@reporternews.com (Daralyn Schoenewald) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:11:00 -0000

Two youths being held at the Taylor County Juvenile Justice Center in connection with vandalism at Bonham Elementary will stay put until Tuesday at the latest

Smaller districts seek transfers to survive

fieldsj@reporternews.com (Jared Fields) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:24:00 -0000

Ted Basye moved to Sweetwater 26 years ago and shopped around for schools before deciding to send his oldest son to nearby Highland when he was a second-grader.

Area students break for holidays

kiekec@reporternews.com (Carl Kieke) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:31:00 -0000

Today schools get out for Christmas break. What are kids' holiday plans? How will they keep from getting bored? What are they looking forward to most? Breakout of mugs and quotes. CARL