THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury When this weekly piece first saw the light of day in February 2003, I promised to share stories worthy of belly laughs–or at least chuckles. I also vowed to offer occasional gems of wisdom. I wanted these “gems” to be worthy of comparison to the precious pearls of Majorca. Sadly, most more nearly resemble costume
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Varied worship styles: it’s all about Him, not us – praise, adoration. 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 moreThe Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St., is recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024 with an exhibit that will run through Jan. 31. This history exhibition was curated by Dr. Amanda Biles with Catherine Shewmaker, Kennady Moore, and Kyle Conway through the Introduction to Public History: Interpreting American Pasts course at Abilene Christian University. Click here to read more about the display.
Read moreInternationally acclaimed Cuban-American fine artist and Abilene Christian University graduate Rolando Diaz will have a retrospective exhibit at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St., through Feb 24. “The Horses of Revelation” is the title of the retrospective. The display at the Center for Contemporary Arts also will honor the hand painted China by Lois Jensen. The following is
Read moreThe fourth annual gala sponsored by Beyond Trafficking will be held Jan. 27 at the Taylor County Expo. Doors open at 5 p.m. Individual tickets cost $125. Click here to purchase tickets. Guest speaker will be Joco Booyens, a passionate advocate and leader in the fight against human trafficking. Entertainment will be provided by performance artist Vanessa Horabuena and the Caleb Sutton
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By Jim Nichols Birthday parties are activities that need no explanation. From days of our childhood, we have each been the honoree or participant in these events that feature presents, cakes, games, and general fun. Everybody seems to like birthday parties. As adults we still frequent these parties. Stepping back from the apparently universal fun of the childhood versions, however,
Read moreBy Danny Minton Statistics confirm that the winter months have the most daily deaths, especially in December, January, and February. Along with this, these months also stir up emotions of sadness and loneliness because of past losses. Death and loss are two subjects we often avoid discussing but are an inevitable part of life. The loss of a loved one
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Compared to the glamour and glitz of Broadway’s “Great White Way” in New York City, two Texas venues fall a bit short. Yet, by many standards, they stand equally tall. I’m referencing Waxahachie, Texas, and Brownwood, Texas, where the Texas and Lyric Theaters, respectively, have been successfully resurrected. Each has scheduled plays early this year
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The Abilene Interfaith Council invites the public to join in an interfaith event during the Jan. 11 ArtWalk in downtown Abilene. The event will be held at the Center for Comtemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St., beginning at 5:30 p.m. Activities will include reading interfaith children’s books and making lanterns. “This is a great event for children of all ages to
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