http://reporternews.com/news/publish/opinion/?partner=RSSAbilene Reporter-News Stories: Your Opinionen-uspublish/opinionhttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/31/looking-last-minute-new-years-plans/?partner=RSSThe New Year is just one day away!Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:42:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67045-733407publish/eventsLocalLooking for last-minute New Year’s plans?Abilene Reporter-Newslooking-last-minute-new-years-plansurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67045-733407Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/31/funding-mental-health-services/?partner=RSSAs a Community MHMR Center, the Betty Hardwick Center receives funding from the state of Texas to provide public mental health services for Taylor, Jones, Callahan, Shackelford and Stephens counties.Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:39:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67043-733407publish/lifeBy Jerry Freshour<br>Special to the AbilenianLocalFunding mental health servicesAbilene Reporter-Newsfunding-mental-health-servicesurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67043-733407Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/31/big-sister-little-sister-learn-connect/?partner=RSSBig Brothers Big Sisters enriches, encourages and empowers children to reach their highest potential through safe, positive mentoring relationship.Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67042-733407publish/lifeSpecial to the AbilenianLocalBig sister, little sister learn to connectAbilene Reporter-Newsbig-sister-little-sister-learn-connecturn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67042-733407Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/31/home-security-new-year/?partner=RSSWith home burglaries on the rise and increased fire danger with the holidays and cold weather upon us, now’s a good time to take inventory of our preparedness for what “could never happen to us.”Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:31:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67041-733407publish/lifeBy Dennis Miller<br>Special to the AbilenianLocalHome security for the new yearAbilene Reporter-Newshome-security-new-yearurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67041-733407Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/24/wrap-holidays/?partner=RSSIt’s not too early to start making post-holiday plans!Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:27:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66604-733400publish/eventsBy Shanna Smith<br>Special to the AbilenianLocalWrap up the holidaysAbilene Reporter-Newswrap-holidaysurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66604-733400Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/24/united-way-abilene-and-target-team-share--tree/?partner=RSSThe United Way of Abilene partnered with Target to share hope and spread the holiday spirit through Target’s “Share-A-Tree” program.Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:22:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66603-733400publish/lifeSpecial to the AbilenianLocalUnited Way Of Abilene and Target team up for Share-A-TreeAbilene Reporter-Newsunited-way-abilene-and-target-team-share--treeurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66603-733400Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/24/grace-opens-zany-exhibition-artwork/?partner=RSSThe Grace Museum is opening a zany, contemporary exhibition of artwork Tuesday by Houston artists Michael Galbreth and Jack Massing ... aka The Art Guys.Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66600-733400publish/eventsSpecial to the AbilenianLocalGrace opens zany exhibition of artworkAbilene Reporter-Newsgrace-opens-zany-exhibition-artworkurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66600-733400Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/24/host-abilene-dinner-table/?partner=RSSConnecting Caring Communities will host the Fifth Annual Abilene Dinner Table on Jan. 24.Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:15:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66599-733400publish/eventsSpecial to the AbilenianLocalHost an Abilene Dinner TableAbilene Reporter-Newshost-abilene-dinner-tableurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66599-733400Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/24/big-brothers-big-sisters-match-highlight/?partner=RSSBig Brothers Big Sisters enriches, encourages and empowers children to reach their highest potential through safe, positive mentoring relationship.Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66597-733400publish/lifeSpecial to the AbilenianLocalBig Brothers Big Sisters match highlightAbilene Reporter-Newsbig-brothers-big-sisters-match-highlighturn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66597-733400Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/24/aftermath-christmas/?partner=RSSMerry Christmas to everyone, from your Abilene Public Library staff.Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66595-733400publish/lifeBy Janis C. Test<br>Special to the AbilenianLocalThe aftermath of ChristmasAbilene Reporter-Newsaftermath-christmasurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66595-733400Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/23/randys-roundup/?partner=RSSDecember 22, 2008Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:49:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66526-733399publish/lifeA Weekly Newsletter from Congressman Randy NeugebauerLocalRandy's RoundupAbilene Reporter-Newsrandys-roundupurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66526-733399Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/22/pecan-crop-low-regional-show-successful/?partner=RSSThe West Regional Texas Pecan Show was recently conducted in Abilene.Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:20:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66434-733398publish/lifeBy Melissa Clifton Sturdivant<br>Special to the Reporter-NewsLocalPecan crop low, but regional show successfulAbilene Reporter-Newspecan-crop-low-regional-show-successfulurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66434-733398Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/17/changes-come-zoo/?partner=RSSAutumn has always been a special time for me.Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66040-733393publish/lifeBy Bill Baker<br>Special to the AbilenianLocalChanges come to the zooAbilene Reporter-Newschanges-come-zoourn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66040-733393Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/17/take-educational-vacation/?partner=RSSIf you have guests in town this holiday season, entertain them with an educational vacation.Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:58:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66037-733393publish/eventsBy Shanna Smith<br>Special to the AbilenianLocalTake an educational vacationAbilene Reporter-Newstake-educational-vacationurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66037-733393Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/17/safely-sending-receiving-food-gifts/?partner=RSSWith Christmas a little over a week away, you may be looking to make your holiday shopping a little easier by ordering and sending some of your friends and family gift boxes of cheese, meats or delicious desserts.Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66034-733393publish/lifeBy Martha Alice Spraberry<br>Special to the AbilenianLocalSafely sending, receiving food giftsAbilene Reporter-Newssafely-sending-receiving-food-giftsurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66034-733393Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/17/big-brothers-big-sisters-art-show/?partner=RSSBig Brothers Big Sisters enriches, encourages and empowers children to reach their highest potential through safe, positive mentoring relationship.Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:03:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66033-733393publish/lifeSpecial to the AbilenianLocalBig Brothers Big Sisters art showAbilene Reporter-Newsbig-brothers-big-sisters-art-showurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66033-733393Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/17/summer-camp-helps-build-medical-careers/?partner=RSSIn the summer of 2006, Lora McCullough, a senior from Ranger High School, attended the Big Country Area Health Education Center’s first Health Matters Summer Camp in Abilene.Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:56:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66030-733393publish/lifeBy Kelly D. Cheek<br>Special to the AbilenianLocalSummer camp helps build medical careersAbilene Reporter-Newssummer-camp-helps-build-medical-careersurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66030-733393Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/17/managing-your-library-account/?partner=RSSDuring the holidays, everyone gets out of their routine (usually in a wonderful way!).Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:27:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66028-733393publish/lifeBy Tremain Jackson<br>Special to the AbilenianLocalManaging your library accountAbilene Reporter-Newsmanaging-your-library-accounturn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66028-733393Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/16/randys-roundup/?partner=RSSDecember 15, 2008Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:07:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-65945-733392publish/opinionBy Congressman Randy NeugebauerLocalRandy's RoundupAbilene Reporter-Newsrandys-roundupurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-65945-733392Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/10/share-spirit-abilene/?partner=RSSIt’s that time of year again — it’s time to go Christmas shopping!Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:26:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-65485-733386publish/lifeBy Shanna Smith<br>Special to the AbilenianLocalShare the spirit of AbileneAbilene Reporter-Newsshare-spirit-abileneurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-65485-733386Change0Usable