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Elvis Once Stopped At This Century-Old Texas Soda Fountain, And It’s Barely Changed Since
There are places in Texas that exist on maps, and then there are places that exist in memory, and Owl Drug Store in Coleman, Texas somehow manages to be both at the same time. The sign out front says it all. Big, bold letters spelling out “OWL PRESCRIPTIONS DRUGS” rise...
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Sweetwater musicians keep the Tejano sound alive through passion
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Did you ever start a garage band trying to make it big? A Tejano band in Sweetwater is still rockin’, but only for the love and passion for music. “The passion is there. For us, it was ever since we were little kids,” accordionist for Grupo Castigo Junior Jimenez said. Inside […]
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Abilene Community Band Takes The Stage At Heritage Square On October 13 For Its First Performance In The Restored 1924 Building
The Abilene Community Band takes the stage at Heritage Square this Tuesday night for a free fall concert in a building that's been educating and gathering folks since 1924.
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Locals experience Middle Earth celebrating Hobbit Day
The full week containing September 22nd is referred to a Tolkien week. Celebrations throughout the country include, rereading The Lord of the Rings Trilogy or having a full day movie marathon along with the seven traditional hobbit meals. The Swenson House’s third Hobbit Day Celebration gave fans a chance to...
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Heart meets canvas at Comfort Art Fest
The annual Comfort Art Festival brought people from all over the state to High Street area Sept. 19, where dozens of local and area artists showed their work and demonstrated their craft. Comfort artist Mike Martin produces a wood-cut print for sale onsite. RIGHT: Tina Couet, left, shows her Sunshine Sunbeam Glass pieces to Abilene residents Gale Pritchard and Marsha Moreland, right.
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ACU Theatre stages comedy hit The Play That Goes Wrong
Abilene Christian University's Fulks Theatre is staging "The Play That Goes Wrong," a farce following a disastrous opening night for a fictional college drama society's murder mystery production. Public performances are set for October 2nd and 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Student-only performances run September 28th through 30th. The Olivier Award-winning...
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Paramount Theatre names new director
The Historic Paramount Theatre has announced a new executive director to succeed George Levesque who left in June. After a nationwide search, the venue announced in a media release that Amiee Turner has been hired to fill that role. With her first day on Oct. 19, Turner has over 20 years of leadership experience in nonprofit and performing arts organizations, the media release said. She comes to Abilene from Theatre Aspen where she served on the senior leadership team and assisted in annual fundraising topping over $3 million. Prior to that, Turner was CEO and executive and producing artistic director for Ocean State Theatre company in Warwick, Rhode Island, for 10 years. There she organized the theatre's programming, fundraising, operations, facilities and board relations. She negotiated the acquisition and renovation of a 400-seat theater and produced over 73 productions. “Amiee brings the leadership and commitment to community that we were seeking,” said Ronalyn Sutphen, chair of the Historic Paramount Theatre Board of Directors. “Her breadth of experience and vision for the Paramount’s future will help position the theatre for continued success as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2030." She added the Paramount is looking forward to the new perspective
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Blue October to tour Foiled 20th anniversary in Texas
DALLAS, TX (KDAF) – Houston-based rock band Blue October is bringing its 20th Anniversary World Tour for the album “Foiled” to the United States. The tour begins in Texas with concerts at The Paramount in Abilene on Oct. 22 and at The Buddy Holly venue in Lubbock on Oct. 23.
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Big Country data centers raise light pollution concerns
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Matt Maxwell has been interested in photography for most of his life. He said his parents were fine artists, but he was drawn to photography instead. “I didn’t put in the time that they did to make the art that they created,” Maxwell said. “So, I was drawn to photography because […]
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Behind the mums: Meet the Abilene mom making homecoming special
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene mom with a full-time job finds the time to make homecoming season in West Texas magical for hundreds of students. Allysun Gutierrez owns Designs by DiAlly. She has a daughter and a son, and she has enjoyed making homecoming mums and garters for them. What started out as something […]
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Abilene’s Iconic SCULPtour collection makes way for new works
Since 1981, outdoor sculptures have adorned parts of downtown Abilene, welcoming those who pass through. These masterpieces are part of the longest running outdoor sculpture exhibit in Texas. While galleries and museums around the Lone Star State host beautiful collections. Chair of Art and Design at Abilene Christian University, Dan...
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Texas author calls for more civility
ABILENE, Texas — An Abilene author is turning decades of experience in storytelling into a new effort to encourage civility in everyday life. Glenn Dromgoole, a former Abilene Reporter-News editor and author of 35 books, launched MoreCivilityPlease.com in July. The website offers 16 free reflections on themes such as kindness, respect, and gratitude.
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Free Admission, Mexican Breakfast, And Live Music At Sacred Heart's Fall Festival This September In Abilene
This weekend, Sacred Heart Church opens its doors for the annual fall festival featuring Mexican breakfast, food vendors, live music, and games. No admission charge, and all are welcome at 837 Jeanette Street.