THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury We are among the dwindling few who still answer the doorbell when it chimes between sunup and sunset. (If we don’t hear it, we can rely 100% on our new rescue dog, Archie, to “bark” an alert.) Oh, it’s not quite that simple. First, we use the peephole to see who is seeking entry.
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By Loretta Fulton It started, like most great things do, with a desire to help. It was the spring of 1999 and Hurricane Mitch, the deadliest hurricane in Central American history, had left 7,000 dead in Honduras and another 3,800 in Nicaragua. That devastation moved Andrew Kelly and some of his classmates in a missions class at Abilene Christian University
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The Abilene Interfaith Council is hosting an informal roundtable Cafe Conversations on March 21. The gathering, for all ages, will begin at 6 p.m. at Grain Theory, 202 Pine St. All are invited to attend and discuss issues of religion and ethics in our community and the world with interfaith tablemates. “Grab some dinner or a drink and meet us
Read moreJay Moore recently related the story of Rufus Choate, who was the last survivor of the 99 Abilene boys captured by Japanese forces in World War II and who were part of the Lost Battalion. Choate died on Jan. 31, just six weeks shy of his 102nd birthday. Moore updated the story to say that after learning about Choate, Abilene
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Check firearms at door, hatreds, prejudices, too — worship Prince of Peace. 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.
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Media Contact:Robin Daniels, VP of Marketing and Communications McMurry University President Sandra S. Harper, Ph.D., today announced her upcoming retirement following a tenure that has yielded substantial progress for the University. Harper stated, “After much contemplation and reflection following a 40-year career in higher education, and more than half of it at McMurry, I’ve notified the McMurry Board of Trustees
Read moreMonsignor James P. Bridges, formerly at Sacred Heart and Holy Family Catholic Churches in Abilene, died Feb. 8 at age 94. While in Abilene, he also was principal of Central Catholic High School. Funeral Mass was held Feb 16 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Midland under direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Monsignor James P. Bridges The following
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It’s time to “spring forward” with Daylight Saving Time kicking in early Sunday morning. Officially, DST begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10. But just to be on the safe side, move your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Sunday night. For those who don’t like Daylight Saving Time, it comes to an end at 2 a.m. Nov.
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Editor’s Note: March is Women’s History Month and Spirit of Abilene will be highlighting women who have made a difference in the lives of others. To honor someone, send her name, photo, and reason for the honor to editor@spiritofabilene.com By Danny Minton I was a week past turning eight years old when December 1, 1955, dawned. It would be a
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