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Calendar 11/18/2015

Abilene and Big Country meetings and events.

 

Vandals cause of fire damage, AFD says

A Rose Park facility suffered fire damage, after vandals reportedly break into it.

 

Albany's Doug Neece remembered for his journey

Father of Albany Lions football players died of cancer Friday.

 

Rwandan official: Come see a beautiful country

HSU chapel speaker also says there is a need for skills in the African nation.

 

DCOA awards $600K in incentives

Abilene City Council must approve the $500,000 incentive for a pet food manufacturer expected to move to town.

 

TxDOT shares important tips for winter travelers

TxDOT urges avoiding travel during severe winter weather. 

 

Winds should die down

Gusty winds should drop off this evening.

 

Abilene could allow alcohol at park events

The Abilene Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved changes to an ordinance to alcohol consumption at events within Nelson Park, the zoo and the festival gardens.

 

Tuohy shares story at Christian Homes event

The story of Michael Oher, which spawned the highest-grossing sports movie of all time as well as a couple of books, would never have happened if not for two words, Leigh Anne Tuohy told the audience at the Christian Homes Champion for Children Dinner on Monday night at the Abilene Civic Center. "I wear those two words on my wrist," said Tuohy, who was portrayed by Sandra Bullock in the movie "Blind Side." "Those two words are ‘Turn back.'"

 

Taylor County deputy announces candidacy

Taylor County Sheriff's Officer Lt. Brad Birchum has served as a law enforcement agent for 30 years. 

 

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