By LORETTA FULTON The weather was perfect–for a steaming bowl of chili. And there was plenty of that Saturday, Feb. 16, in the Open Door Community Garden sponsored by Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The day began with working in the garden, tilling and trimming in advance of spring planting. Church members, neighbors, and a group of McMurry University students turned
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Drive by the old St. Ann Hospital at 1350 Cypress St. and it looks like nothing is happening. Chain link fence surrounds the property and there are signs of some demolition. A worker’s gloves are stuck in the fence and a lock and chain deter trespassers. Basically, the building looks empty and neglected. It may be empty, but it is
Read moreJohn Boyles, left, and Jorgen Boytler will speak at two lectures Jan. 19 and 21, respectively, at Abilene Christian University. Abilene Christian University is hosting two upcoming lectures, the first by its Center for the Study of Ancient Religious Texts and the second by the university’s Center for Heritage and Renewal in Spirituality. Both lectures are free and open to
Read moreBy NANCY PATRICK Living in the Bible Belt of America has many advantages. Christian people who live morally upright lives, support their families, participate in their communities, donate to charities, and exemplify integrity and honor comprise the majority of the community. In spite of the positive aspects of living in a Christian community, some people feel alone and alienated when
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By DANNY MINTON Jerry Kramer was an offensive lineman drafted in the fourth round of the NFL draft by Green Bay in 1958. In 1959 Vince Lombardi became the head coach of the team. The story goes that one day Kramer was having such a bad practice that Lombardi became fed up and said, “Son, you are a lousy football
Read moreDustin Tatro will have the band As We Are live in his KGNZ studio Wednesday night as part of his KGNZ At Night programming. Tune in to 88.1 FM 9 p.m. to midnight Wednesday to hear Dustin interview the band and to listen to their music. The band is on tour, appearing at The Deadhorse in San Angelo on Friday
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By LORETTA FULTON Even if Stephanie Hamm didn’t want to be a social activist, she would have little choice. “I have social justice in my veins,” she said. Hamm, an associate professor in the School of Social Work at Abilene Christian University, was guest speaker Feb. 6 for the weekly program at First Central Presbyterian Church. Stephanie Hamm, left, visits
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By LORETTA FULTON In case anyone missed the point, Joseph Tobias made sure they got it. The audience in Hardin-Simmons’ Behren’s Chapel had just heard Scripture read in various languages and watched a parade of flags by students from different countries. They heard “Hallelujah” in several lanugages at once. It was a rousing way to start International Week on campus
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON As a child growing up, we’d often make the trip to my grandparents in Howe, Texas. The trip from Plano was around 45 minutes. In the early days without car air-conditioning, with the windows down you could smell the creosol that coated the fenceposts. Now every time I come around that smell, it reminds me of those
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