THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury I am admittedly a slow learner. Asked on a game show to name the presidential images at Mount Rushmore, I would redden with embarrassment. Only in recent years have I been sure there are four honorees. Even now–if asked how many–I’d likely wither under the pressure of TV’s bright lights, meekly asking if
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McMurry University will kick off its centennial year with something major to brag about. The university announced that it had received the greatest amount of financial commitments in school history. More than $15.4 million was commited in fiscal 2022, breaking the 2007 record by more than $200,000. McMurry also announced a large incoming class, the largest single school project in
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Frances Renfroe, a 1960 Hardin-Simmons University graduate and former HSU math professor, is the 2022 recipient of the John J. Keeter Alumni Service Award. The Keeter Award and Distinguished Alumni recipients recently were announced by HSU. Renfroe taught in public schools in Rochelle and San Angelo for 32 years before returning to HSU in 1992 as a math professor. She
Read moreSacred Heart Catholic Church, 837 Jeanette St., will be the host church for the annual Diocesan Charismatic Conference scheduled for Friday and Saturday, July 29-30. An opening Mass with Bishop Michael Sis will begin at 7 p.m. Friday. Gail Waldmann & Hearts in One Accord will provide music. Registration with coffee and donuts starts at 8 a.m. Saturday. Rosary and praise
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury They say that age is just a number, so I suppose churning out my thousandth column with this writing might be comparable to a yawn, wry smile or the lame joke about the needle’s question to the thread in a nudist colony-“Sew what?”To persons cracking wise, please remember that puppy love is real
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By NANCY PATRICK How many times have I watched an individual whom I consider “handicapped” or “disadvantaged” do an ordinary task that I do every day and think, “I could never have accomplished that”? I know I can’t count the number. Evidently, sightless people can live alone, play the piano, learn to wire acoustic devices, and practice law. Deaf people
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON First, this article is not about the right or wrong of abortion. I believe controversial topics are best discussed one on one instead of writings that can be misinterpreted. However, whether you’re a Christian or not, pro or con on abortion, Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative, or don’t have an opinion, there are some things to
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A LEGACY UNEARTHED What: “A Legacy Unearthed, a Documentary About Black History in Abilene”When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23Where: Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.Admission: Donations requestedDetails: The film is presented in association with the ACU Carl Spain Center on Race Studies and Spiritual Action and the Curtis House Cultural Center By LORETTA FULTON As a pastor, Andrew Penns knows the power
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury The late Dr. Robert L. Smith and Ethelyn Hughes Smith, his bride, fell short in precious few areas of life, but when they did, it was never by intent. By a few weeks in each case, they missed a 70th wedding anniversary, he failed to attain age 90 and she was just short
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Spirit Of Abilene 