By Jim Nichols “I’m a new driver,” she said plaintively. “Please help me. I don’t know how I did this, but I am afraid if I move the car anymore, I will scratch both. What will my father say?” She was panicked—waving her hands wide-eyed. I had a meeting on the campus and was simply walking through the parking lot
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By Nancy Patrick When I began teaching school in 1972, I viewed my call to teach young people as a way to serve God in the secular world. As a teenager, I played with the thought of becoming a missionary, but I left that idea when Mike and I fell in love and married at such young ages. We lived
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Editor’s note: Spirit of Abilene posted a Q&A with Dr. Larry McGraw on June 20. In the article, he said, “”Not seeking to single out the students, “All of us should be cautious when it is more about “what I feel” rather than “what is my calling.” Click here to read the Q&A. By Dr. Larry McGraw For 14 weeks
Read moreHardin-Simmons University has announced its theater lineup for the 2026-2027 academic year, leading off with Wait Until Dark, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24-26 and 2 p.m. Sept. 27. Performances will be in the Down Centre Stage Lab Theater. “Our 2026–2027 season celebrates the enduring legacy of storytelling,” said Dr. Victoria Spangler, Associate Professor of Theatre in the College of
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury When my Uncle Mort draws a bead on topics, he redefines “random.” He’s as likely to converse about frogs “belly-bouncing” into his favorite fishing hole as he is about whether there’s life in distant galaxies. Recently, he targeted a favorite snack, Graham Crackers. How’s that for random? His latest query may justify placement at
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West Texas Rehabilitation CenterThe Rehab Center originated in 1953 at Bonham Elementary School. The current facility at 4601 Hartford Street opened in 1955 and was remodeled in 2012 to allow for improved services for audiology, orthotics, and prosthetics patients. By Loretta Fulton West Texas Rehabilitation Center’s new facility is on track for completion ahead of time. A groundbreaking ceremony for
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Abilene’s favorite historian, Jay Moore, will pay tribute to America’s 250th birthday with a special presentation on Aug. 18. “We Hold These Truths” will be presented at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Owen Hall at Abilene Heritage Square. Admission is free. No food or drinks will be allowed. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The title is
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History Talk: Michael HurdSports writer and historian Michael Hurd will discuss Black History in Texas high schools at the Grace Museum 6-8 p.m. Aug. 13 in conjunction with the museum’s “We’ve Got Spirit” exhibition. Hurd’s book Thursday Night Lights features Woodson High School’s football team along with other segregated schools in the Prairie View Interscolastic League from 1920-1970. We’ve Got
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Hardin-Simmons University will host “The Future is Now” conference in-person and virtually on Sept. 2. Registration deadline is Aug. 25. Click here to register. The daylong conference begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m. For those planning to attend in person, the address is Houston-Lantrip Center, 2241 Pine St. A link for the virtual presentation will be available
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