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Get on LeBus: Artist turns trash to art

"One man's trash is another man's treasure" is a statement that one Abilene resident applies every day to his life. »

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Abilene Community Theatre presents Texas-sized musical

Abilene Community Theatre is telling the story of Small Town, Texas, for the next three weekends in the musical production of "The Spitfire Grill." »

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Leisure Life: Rankin Twins to perform at the Lucky Mule Saloon

When the Hold My Baby And Watch This tour hits Abilene tonight, it will bring several female voices of the Texas music scene. »

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Leisure Life: Still more to do around Abilene this weekend

Because the weekend is never full enough, we present to you the best of the rest of Big Country events happening today through Sunday: »

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Leisure Life: Prolific composer to showcase new piece with Chorus Abilene singers

As the author of more than 1,200 published choral compositions, Joseph Martin never really stops writing. »

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Free immunizations available at the Abilene Zoo on Saturday

Have trouble dragging your children to the doctor for shots? »

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Crepe shop opens in the Mall of Abilene

There's an estimated 237 restaurants in Abilene, so finding a niche that hasn't been filled might be difficult. »

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AbileneCrave redesign coming soon

Abilene food lovers soon will have a new place to share favorite recipes and read about food news from the Big Country and beyond. »

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YouTube sensation visits Abilene for luncheon

Christian Homes, a nonprofit adoption ministry celebrating 50 years in Abilene this year, will present its sixth annual Call Her Blessed luncheon Wednesday at the Abilene Civic Center. »

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Education Chalkboard 4/23/2012

Taylor County schools are encouraged to send their weekly events calendars for inclusion in the "Chalkboard." This column is published in the Abilene Reporter-News on Mondays during the school year. Email information to aroundtown@reporternews.com by n... »

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Apps tailored for devices in Abilene

Mobile devices can come in handy for far more than just communication and games. Test the capability of your iPhone, iPad or other device right here in the Big Country. »

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Piano Man: Abilene man born to entertain

It's lunchtime at Abilene Christian University's cafeteria. The air is packed solid with the buzzing of student conversation, accompanied by the ringing of cash registers and the sizzling of cooking food. »

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Global guests impressed with West Texas offerings at Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit

"I adore your state!" »

Buffalo Gap summit offers tasty education in wining and dining

Just one weekend a year at Perini Ranch Steakhouse, there is a scent that overpowers that of meat sizzling on the grill — the fragrance of wine at the annual Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit. »

Group will be at Abilene Zoo to educate about genetic disorder

Helen Wilson, of Baird, has a mission at the Abilene Zoo on Sunday: Bring awareness to a genetic disorder affecting thousands of people throughout the world. »

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