THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury I’ve never claimed to have the gift of prophecy, nor do I now. Yet, it seems beyond coincidence that two of my past three columns have centered on bears, and now–lo and behold–bears are back in the news, particularly in Japan, where they are attacking people. To the few readers who may think me to
Read moreMcMurry University has named the basketball court in the Phillips Family Student Activities Center Sam Nichols Court in honor of Coach Sam Nichols, Class of 1972, the all-time winningest coach in McMurry women’s basketball history. Click here to read McMurry news release.
Read moreThe public is invited to the fourth annual Hardin-Simmons University Carol Sing at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. The community sing-a-long will be in Logsdon Chapel on the campus of Hardin-Simmons. Providing the music will be the HSU Concert Choir, Chorale, Worship Ensemble, Brass Quintet, and Handbells.
Read moreGrace Museum candle-making classBe inspired by Texas artist Gail Norfleet’s current exhibition as we apply dried flowers to glass to make Christmas themed candle holders. The class is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. No experience needed. BYO drinks and snacks to enjoy while you work. Cost is $30. Click here for tickets. HPU plans $6 million tennis centerConstruction will soon
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDWhen: National Collection Week Nov. 17-24Where: Local drop-off locations are Wylie Methodist Church. 3430 Antilley Road, Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, 701 S. Pioneer Drive, and Trinity Baptist Church, 871 Woodlawn Drive. Drop-off locations also are available in several small towns within the Abilene Area. Click here for a drop-off locator map. Contact: Abilene Area coordinator is Naomi Wood. For
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The entire family is invited to enjoy a Lantern Parade and Lightness Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 15. The free event, sponsored by the Abilene Interfaith Council, will be held 4:30-6 p.m. at Cassy’s store, 141 Ruby St. Guests can park on Ruby Street and come through Cassy’s to the back meeting room. Or they can park on Morris Street, across
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By Danny Minton The early American Indians had a unique practice of training young braves. On the night of a boy’s thirteenth birthday, after learning hunting, scouting, and fishing skills, he was put to one final test. He was placed in a dense forest to spend the entire night alone. Until then, he had never been away from the security
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Abilene Ballet Theatre’s 39th anniversary production of The Nutcracker will usher in the holiday season with four productions beginning Friday, Nov. 21, at the Paramount Theater. The performance schedule follows:Friday, Nov. 21–8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22–2:30 and 8 p.m.Sunday, Nov. 23–2:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $45, $35, and $30 for adults. Tickets are $20 for seniors, military, students, and children.
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By Mark Waters I am an avid supporter of the First Amendment including the separation of church and state. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof….” A state sponsored church would be an example of “an establishment of religion” as would the implementation of theocratic governmental policies. These examples also constitute
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