Rudy Fernandez
The West Texas Bridal Showcase Returns to the Abilene Civic Center [VIDEO]
While summer continues to heat up, so will the Abilene Civic Center, when the 2012 West-Texas Bridal Showcase comes to Abilene. With over 50 exhibitors, vendors and/or services on hand for this years showcase, you’ll want to listen for your chance to tickets to the showcase.
Abilene Alzheimer’s Association to Benefit from Art Walk [VIDEO]
Art-Walk enters into uncharted territory on September 13th, when the Center for Contemporary Arts (a non-profit themselves) raises money and awareness for another non-profit, the Abilene Alzheimer’s Association. Among the usual art displays, activities, sights and events that take place during Art-Walk, on September 13th Art-Walk will seem more like “Carnival” in Rio de Janeiro. Music, fun and ga
‘Education Chronicle’ Names McMurry University as One of the Best Colleges to Work For [VIDEO]
The results are in, ‘The Chronicle of Higher Education‘ just released their fifth annual report on ‘The Academic Workplace,’ based on a survey of more than 46,000 employees at 294 colleges and universities in America. 103 of the 294 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” status. McMurry University was awarded honors in two separate categories.
Cross Plains Classic 5k Run to Benefit the Local Cancer Fund is September 15th
The first annual Cross Plains Classic 5k is set for September 15th. This event is a run or walk and there will also be a 1-mile walk option. All proceeds benefit the local Cross Plains Community Cancer Fund. If you per-register before September 1st, you’ll receive a T-shirt commemorating the event. There’s also a “Sleep-in” option. Check it out.
Top 5 Games You Loved in Elementary School
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I asked my coworkers, what games were their favorites they played as elementary school aged children. I was reminded of so many different school house games like tag, red light green light, mother may I, dodge-ball, kickball or my old time favorite, the rough and tumble 'king of the hill'. Here's
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Ten of the Cutest Kids Halloween Costumes for 2012
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With each passing day I am reminded that Halloween is around the corner, as more and more stores put out their Halloween costumes and decorations. I’ve also noticed some really cute costumes that are in my opinion awesome, I wondered why we didn’t have these when I was a kid. Heck in my
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The Farm Bill and Drought to be Main Focus at Abilene Wheat Conference
The Big Country Wheat Conference will be held August 23rd at the Taylor County fair grounds, 1982 Lytle Way in Abilene. The Farm Bill will affect most all West Texans, as most farmers and ranchers try to figure out the challenges the new ‘Farm Bill’ will bring. The drought conditions are also top-of-mind for most area farmers And ranchers. If you’d like to attend the event, there is no registratio
Hardin Simmons University to Host Leadership Conference on Church, Business, and Education in Abilene
The Global Leadership Conference on the Church, Business and Education is scheduled to take place on the Hardin Simmons University (HSU) campus Thursday and Friday August 9th and 10th. This leadership conference/summit attracts leaders, clergy and educators from over 300 cities from around the world. This conference affords attendees the opportunity to meet and engage world-class entrepreneurs, be