Give us your gifts
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
The Abilene Reporter-News is looking for the hottest holiday gift items of 2008 for our Thanksgiving Day and beyond gift-giving guide.
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more Local News
- Wal-Mart will use wind energy to help power stores
- City moves forward toward selling lake lots
- That's a cold front nipping at your nose; freeze expected
- The Day in Photos, Nov. 19, 2008
Anson residents hire Abilene lawyer to handle de-annexation lawsuit
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
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Approximately 37 residents whose property was annexed by Anson more than three years ago have taken legal action against the city for not providing services that they say were guaranteed.
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more Big Country
- Smokeout urges tobacco break
- A lot more room
- Early ISD to drug test for UIL participation
- AROUND THE BIG COUNTRY 11.20.08
Abilene Police: man visits parole officer while drunk
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
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Officer Jay Tollison was dispatched to a disturbance call in the 100 block of Chestnut. Officer Tollison contacted a 46-year-old white male who had shown up for a visit with his parole officer and was intoxicated.
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more Police & Fire Blotter
- Abilene Police: man passed out in his car (18 Comments)
- Police & Fire Blotter 11.19.08
- Abilene Police: 3 arrests for assault/family violence
- Supertanker loaded with $100M of oil is hijacked
Retired ACU sociology professor dies
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Rae Banks Adams, professor emerita of sociology at Abilene Christian University, died Saturday in Tyler at the age of 78.
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more Education
- School news (3 Comments)
- AISD: Online TAKS tests expensive
- HSU gifted program expands offerings
- Novice ISD faces $400,000 shortfall (2 Comments)
Bakers Creek Memorial's fate in court
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
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The fate of a modest World War II marker with a base of pink Queensland granite is teetering between the Supreme Court and the Army.
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more Military
- Annual Veterans Day Parade tomorrow
- Petraeus strategist: remember veterans
- Luminaria event honors veterans
- Veterans' families await opening of new cemetery
Cheney indictment may not stand
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
MCALLEN -- A state senator named in a string of South Texas indictments that included Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales asked a judge Wednesday to dismiss the charges.
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more State
- Hot debate: how to teach evolution
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- Missing man with Alzheimer's traveled to Mexico before rescue
- Texas House makover: $140,000 so far (1 Comment)
- Vice president, former AG, state senator indicted
Banning fast-food commercials to help prevent childhood obesity?
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
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A little less "I'm Lovin' It" could put a significant dent in the problem of childhood obesity, suggests a new study that attempts to measure the effect of TV fast-food ads.
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more Nation & World
- Space station turns 10 today
- Michigan worried that automaker meltdown could doom state
- U.S. home construction sinks to record low
- Rapper suffers for his art (1 Comment)
President-elect Obama promised change but is picking insiders for Cabinet
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
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President-elect Barack Obama promised the voters change but has started his Cabinet selection process by naming several Washington insiders to top posts.
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more Politics
- Conaway makes play for key committee
- Alaska Sen. Stevens' defeat marks end of an era (1 Comment)
- Cold realities await Gov. Sarah Palin in Alaska
- McCain backer Lieberman may keep committee chair
Endorsement: Les Bruce for sheriff
Monday, Oct. 20, 2008
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It doesn't appear as if Taylor County voters can go wrong in their choice for sheriff.
Two inveterate, dedicated lawmen are running for the office and, on many levels their resumes are similar. Both have served the Abilene Police Department. Both worked narcotics for the majority of their careers. The only real drawback to either of them -- both have limited administrative experience. Full story »
more Voters Guide
Bright Bulbs: Readers offer their advice
Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006
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We asked readers how they have cut their electric bills. Here are some responses, edited for length.
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