THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury “You oughta get yourself an Apple watch,” a friend suggested. I stopped short of suggesting that he should keep time however he chooses. I countered that I will stick with a calendar, sun dial and wristwatch. Perhaps noting an ever-so-faint smile, he blathered on, explaining what Apple watches can do, even hailing an ambulance if
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Give yourself an early Christmas gift by joining with members of the Abilene Interfaith Council in an evening of making candles at Abilene Candle Company. The event is free and open to the public. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Abilene Candle Company, 4417 Loop 322. This is a come-and-go event, and members and nonmembers are
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Cruel cross became a symbol of love, not hate, because He forgave. 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 Are you rich? The first response most of us might have is, “No, I’m okay but not rich.” When we speak of being rich, we usually think about how much money we have or what we own. Society lists the wealthiest people in the world based on their total net worth. As a result, most of us
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Much of what is making the news cycles these days is borderline UnAmerican, and in some cases, absolutely unTexan. That’s the opinion of my Uncle Mort, an ancient relative who has lived more than a century down in The Thicket of East Texas. He is shocked that iced coffee has become an obsession in the
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By JIM NICHOLS The door looked directly into the room where the man lay in bed. He was very ill. He was dying and he understood that and did not seem afraid. This had been a long time coming. When asked what he was learning from God during this time of his life, he answered first, “When it is time,
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Winter Lightfest, which benefits the United Way of Abilene, opens Friday, Nov. 24, and runs through Dec. 30. You’ll have 16 chances to see the magnificent light display, which is a partnership between the United Way and Christmas Decor by Lone Star Electric. This is the fifth year for the display, which features a three-quarter mile paved walking path through
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That amazing grace isn’t just a song we sing — it’s our salvation. 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 Marianne Wood Someday I hope to write more about growing up with Dick and Jane in the 1960s and ’70s. Aren’t they characters in a young readers’ series back in the “duck and cover” age? Why, yes, they are. Our mother taught primary-age children, so my siblings are aptly named. She also studied French and naturally liked one of
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