Guest columnist Joe Alcorta: Let's defend our country
Today, let us take time to celebrate our nation’s independence. Tell your children and grandchildren the story of our great country. Tell them about George Washington, Paul Revere, Patrick Henry,...
View ArticleFormer Abilene restaurateur Hardin dies at 81
Horace Henry Hardin Sr. got into the restaurant business as a high school student and never left it during his working life.
View ArticleDeath notices 8/20/2011
Velma 'Hoochie' Bowers Velma "Hoochie" Bowers, 81, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011. Service 11 a.m. today at Ash Street Baptist Church. Burial to follow at Elmwood Memorial Park, directed by Abilene...
View ArticleAbilene auto artist Egbert remembered as 'king of flames'
Rodney Egbert, asked how his father, Rick Egbert, will be remembered, does not hesitate even a moment before replying: "The king of flames."
View ArticleHardworking Abilene oilman Cree supported civic causes
Longtime Abilene oilman William "Bill" Cree, who died Sunday at his home at age 82, was an even-tempered man who enjoyed his work, aviation and supporting Abilene's civic progress, friends say.
View ArticleFriends remember John Shelton as gentle man, animal lover
John Shelton, a financial investments professional who headed the committee that planned Abilene's 100th anniversary celebration, was a consummate professional, smart and knowledgeable, and a gentle...
View ArticleFormer radio personality Bob Test, 68, dies
Bob Test's friends remember a man whose tough exterior was betrayed by a soft heart.
View Article2 Chapmans, unrelated, die on Tuesday: Both bore name, both were beloved
As it turned out, Elaine Chapman and Charlie Chapman Sr. shared nothing more than the same last name and a number of friends who remembered them warmly after they both died Tuesday.
View ArticleAbilene dance icon dies, choreographed musicals for decades
Abilene dance choreographer Marj Baucum never tolerated mediocrity, on or off the stage.
View ArticleStore owner Grigsby, 79, remembered for fondness of children, alma mater
Cuin Grigsby might be best known for a string of stores that bore his name for more than 30 years, but to children visiting the MCM Elegante Suites he was "The Penny Man."
View ArticleFamily, friends remember race fan Buddy Joe at dirt track memorial
Buddy Duward Jr. has been to the Abilene Speedway hundreds of times, but he admitted walking into the racetrack Tuesday afternoon for his dad's memorial service was a difficult task.
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