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Munday, Hamlin, Albany off , running at II-1A meet

One day into the Region II-1A track meet, the Munday boys are already running away with the team race, while Hamlin and Albany are neck-and neck atop the girls standings. »

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Abilene High clinches playoff berth, plays for second today

ODESSA — The Abilene High baseball team secured a berth in the Region I-5A baseball playoffs Friday with a 14-3 rout of Odessa permian in a District 3-5A game ended after five innings because of the 10-run rule. »

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No. 15 Angelo State blasts ACU 16-0 in baseball

sports@reporternews.com SAN ANGELO — No. 15 Angelo State jumped on Abilene Christian for eight runs in the first inning and cruised to a 16-0 victory over the Wildcats in the opener of the four-game Lone Star Conference baseball series Friday night. »

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Odessa High eliminates Abilene Cooper from playoff hunt in 3-5A baseball

There was a time when the Cooper baseball team appeared a lock to make the playoffs this season. But then came the second half of District 3-5A play, and things took a sudden turn for the worse. »

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More charges for Abilene man in February shooting

A man accused of leaving a Hawley teen paralyzed after a February shooting in south Abilene now faces an additional charge of aggravated robbery. »

Around the Big Country 4/28/2012

ABILENETimex reunion: A reunion for former employees of Timex and their families will begin at 10 a.m. May 5 at Southern Hills Church of Christ. A potluck lunch will be served. Auctions will be available. Information: 325-673-1142 or 325-673-4126.COMAN... »

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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Hey, Paula: Duo reunite in Brownwood to celebrate 50th anniversary of hit about Abilene woman

BROWNWOOD — Paul and Paula weren't the only central figures from the No. 1 hit "Hey Paula" to return to Howard Payne University on Friday night to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their No. 1 song. »

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ACU group playing volleyball for 68 hours, raising money to build Abilene family a house

One hopes that the men of Gamma Sigma Phi social club of Abilene Christian University like volleyball, because they're going to get their fill of it this weekend. »

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New sign in place at Larry Whitten's new Abilene inn

A new sign is in place at Larry Whitten's newest inn in Abilene. »

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Abilene police and fire blotter 4/28/2012

Incident reports released Friday by the Abilene Police Department: Assault, 800 block of Alameda Road, Thursday A man reported that someone he knows hit him in the face with a beer bottle. Burglary, 6500 block of Butterfield Trail, Wednesday Someone ki... »

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Index taks a big leap up in February

The Abilene Economic Index in February enjoyed its largest monthly gain since February 2005, and in fact, tied the February ’05 increase at 1.4 points for the largest month-to-month gain in the entire history of the index. »

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Just In: Abilene Crime Report, April 27

Abilene police on Thursday arrested a man who allegedly assaulted one of his parents. »

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ACU hopes to make waves at LSC softball tournament

ACU hopes to make waves at LSC softball tournament Two weeks ago, the Abilene Christian softball team appeared to be a lock for its first region berth since 2009. But now, the Wildcats might have to win one, maybe two games at the Lone Star Conference ... »

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Election briefs 04/27

Taylor County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 candidate Lydia Long will have a meet-and-greet from 3 to 4 p.m. today at Abilene Frame-N-Art Shoppe, 3301 S. 14th St. in the River Oaks Shopping Center. Three people — Long, John Cummins and Mike... »

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