Rudy Fernandez
"Swingin’ Tex Fest" to Benefit Ben Richie Boys Ranch This Weekend [AUDIO]
The “Swingin’ Tex-Fest” is coming to the Taylor County Fair grounds on August 24th and 25th, 2012. This is a two day fundraiser for the Ben Richie Boys Ranch. From what I’ve gathered this brainchild was a cooperative effort, between John Thomas of the Boys Ranch and Mark Powell of Lariat fame. Grammy award winner Junior Brown will be the headliner. Brown will not be alone though on this two day sw
The Babes with Bullets Shooting Camp is Coming to Texas [VIDEO]
The Babes with Bullets (BwB) shooting camp that travels across the United States is coming to Texas in October. The BwB camp is a three day firearms training program for women who have little or no handgun experience. The BwB ‘combo camp’ offers women AR-15 rifle training too. Every camp is taught by women who are national and world firearms champions. The next Babes with Bullets camp will be in A
Geek Art Contest Winners from Abilene’s Art Walk are Announced [GALLERY]
The Geek Art Contest was held during August Art Walk at the Center For Contemporary Arts (CCA) in downtown Abilene. First off what is “Geek Art?” It’s were computer science related students from TSTC submitted their version of art using computer components and parts. That said, the judges recently announced who the Geek Art winners and all the other participants in the contest. The Geek Art will
Children’s Performing Arts in Abilene Announces Shows to be Presented in 2012-2013 [VIDEO]
The Cultural Affairs Council (CAC), Children’s Performing Arts Series (CPAS), just announced the line up for 2012-2013, it looks like fun for everyone. First in line is, Sleeping Beauty scheduled for Sunday, October 14th, 2012. John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean and Pinkalicious, The Musical both are scheduled in 2013. The best part is seasons passes just became available.
Abilene Church Gives Kids One Last Summer Bash Before School Starts
Trinity Baptist Church youth Pastor Joseph Plagge says they’re planning one last bash before school starts. The event is will take place at Trinity Baptist Church located at 871 Woodlawn Drive. It is free and open to children ages 3 years old thru 5th grade. Plagge says “this will also be a perfect opportunity to introduce neighborhood children to AWANA.”
Ronnie Dunn Will Perform at REHAB Summer Dinner Show in Abilene
The West Texas Rehabilitation Center (WTRC) announced that country music legend Ronnie Dunn (formerly of Brooks and Dunn), will be the featured entertainer at the 34th annual REHAB Summer Dinner Show. The West Texas Rehabilitation Center is a private, non-profit physical rehabilitation facility. The center cares for more than 28,000 children and adults every year on an outpatient basis. The REHAB
American Red Cross Asks for Donations to Help with the Possum Kingdom Lake Fires [VIDEO]
Friday August 10th, firefighters battling the wildfires near Possum Kingdom Lake, called on the American Red Cross office in Abilene to assist by provide bottled water and Gatorade around the clock. Within hours, the local Red Cross volunteers had trucks loaded and were dispatched to Possum Kingdom. By Monday August 13th, supplies were beginning to diminish and the American Red Cross in Abilene wa
Former First Lady Laura Bush is Coming to Abilene to Speak at a Benefit Dinner
Abilene’s Global Samaritan Resources (G.S.R.) Benefit Dinner is an annual event that’s featured some well known speakers in the past, like former Governor Mike Huckabee, comedian Henry Cho, A.C.U. President Royce Money and this year the G.S.R. is bringing in former First Lady Laura Bush. But before you rush out to buy your tickets, there’s a couple things to consider.