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Fall Numbers Strong at Universities

By Loretta Fulton McMurry and Abilene Christian universities set enrollment records while Hardin-Simmons University experienced enrollment growth, record-setting residence hall occupancy, and continued expansion in high-demand academic programs. McMurry welcomed 340 new full-time first-year students, the largest entering class in the university’s 103-year history. The historic class is part of McMurry’s fourth consecutive year of record enrollment, with total fall

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Holy Family Celebrates 50 Years As A Parish

Holy Family Catholic Church5410 Buffalo Gap Road325-692-1820holyfamilyabilene.org Timeline1972–Holy Family Catholic Center became a mission of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and met in the old Central Catholic School on Sherman Drive1976–Holy Family becomes a parish, with Rev. Robert Kelly as its first pastor. 1984–Groundbreaking held for new church on Buffalo Gap Road in September1985–Bishop Michael Pfeifer dedicates Holy Family Catholic Church at

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Investment Banker Next Fletcher Series Speaker at HSU

By Loretta Fulton The leader of Hilltop Securities, Inc., and its subsidiaries will be the next speaker in the fall  Fletcher Lecture Series at Hardin-Simmons University. Brad Winges, president and Chief Executive Officer, will speak at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 29 in the Houston-Lantrip Center, located at 2241 Pine St. The lectures are free, but registration is required by Sept. 21.

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Concerned Parent

By Jim Nichols Because I am a career biologist and a Christian, like others with that pairing I have answered the same question multiple times. That concern is how I can reconcile evolutionary theory with a serious reading of the Bible, specifically, Genesis. Although this has not been a significant problem for me, it is clearly on the minds of

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Signs of the Times

THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Advertising signs  come and go, but few remain over the long haul. In the mid-20th century, for example, Burma-Shave limericks nailed to fence posts along highways, greatly outnumbered what we call billboards today.  Birthed in the minds of two brothers who finally convinced their dad–who introduced Burma-Shave as a product more convenient and effective

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Glenn Dromgoole Launches Civility Website

Abilene author Glenn Dromgoole has launched a new website to promote civility. “Over the years, I’ve written a lot about civility in books and articles,” Dromgoole said. “I just wanted to establish a presence on the web to encourage us to be more respectful in our relationships and our politics.” The website, MoreCivilityPlease.com, contains 16 entries – or “reflections” –

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New Branch of Presbyterian Church Opens in Abilene

Branches of the Presbyterian Church represented in AbilenePresbyterian Church USA–First Central Presbyterian, 400 Orange St., and Westminster Presbyterian, 4515 S. 14th St. Click here to learn more about the Presbyterian Church USA.Presbyterian Church in America–Christ the King Presbyterian Church. Will begin services in the Abilene Convention Center on Sept. 13. Currently meeting in the Boy Scouts of America building, 3811

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