THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury It’s an old joke from the 1990s, pulled from the files each time the Super Bowl rolls around. Late Congressman Charles Stenholm, a distinguished Christian statesman from Ericksdahl (near Stamford) popularized the yarn in Texas, claiming that it originated in Washington, D.C. It was during more civil times, when Republicans and Democrats not only talked
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By Loretta Fulton Abilenians will have numerous opportunities to observe Black History Month throughout February. Curtis House Cultural Center, 630 Washington St., features displays and memorabilia highlighting the contributions of Blacks to the history of Abilene. Andrew Penns, founder and director of the center, said a new exhibit features the football teams that played for Carter G. Woodson High School.
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Turned water into wine — not just a first miracle, an act of kindness. Glenn Dromgoole is a former editor of the Abilene Reporter-News and the author of numerous books. He and his wife, Carol, own Texas Star Trading Company.
Read moreBy Danny Minton Without question, the hottest game in professional baseball was a game between the Boston Beaneaters and Baltimore Orioles on May 15, 1894, in Boston. The fireworks started in the third inning when Tommy “Foghorn” Tucker slid safely into third base. At that point, John McGraw of the Orioles kicked Tucker in the face, and a brawl broke
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury In a perfect world, coaches, parents and participants would rightly refer to sports aspirants as “student athletes.” Today, however, this often is not the case. For many–in both high school and college–reference to “student athletes” is an oxymoron, as far apart as the east is from the west. The best coaches–at all levels–first are teachers
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By Jim Nichols Among the most fascinating parts of a human body are hands. Having a young child in the family allows watchers to see learning in action. At birth, the child just flails arms and hands around with no purpose or coordination. Very soon, however, probably in coordination with better ability to focus eyes and track objects, that same
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The Abilene Interfaith Council invites the public to a free showing of Prince of Egypt on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The movie will be shown at Cinemark Abilene and XD, 672 E. Overland Trail. At 5 p.m., Dr. Zachary Ingle of Hardin-Simmons University will provide insights on the making of the film and on Hollywood’s work in interfaith dialogue. The movie
Read moreBy Marianne Wood Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, and Valentine’s Day, the start of another day of sweet gratification, begin on the same day this year. Is there a Greg playing a trick on us…a ploy by a calendar miscreant? For the faithful, one must choose a path to indulgence or piety. What to do! Shall we count this
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By Loretta Fulton A celebration of the 10th anniversary of the ordination of Michael Sis as Bishop of the Diocese of San Angelo was held Jan. 14 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Angelo. The diocese includes four congregations in Abilene–Holy Family, Sacred Heart, St. Francis of Assisi, and St. Vincent Pallotti. Sis was appointed Bishop of the Diocese of
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