Frank Pain

I can't count how many times I've been on my way home, or elsewhere, and end up behind a car driven by an elderly person. I also can't count how many times that person was driving at a snail's pace or swerving all over the road in apparent confusion. Too many times than not I've witness elderly drivers in 'la-la land' while behind the wheel.

Personally, I think seniors over the age of 70-75 should be required to take a a driver's education and safety course every two years; or some time within reason.

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For most Americans, Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday, November 4th, at 2 a.m. as we adjust our clocks back 1 hour to Standard Time. States like Arizona and Hawaii don't have to adjust their clocks each year since the federal government doesn't require states and territories to observe Daylight Savings Time.

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One of the biggest movie franchises of all time appears to have new life after the announcement that Disney has bought Lucasfilm and will release a new movie in 2015. As soon as that announcement was made, the Twitter world blew up with reaction to the news, from serious to sad to funny. Check out some of the best here.

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Picture this if you. You're cruising down the highway, when all of the sudden a car swerves between you and the car next to you (going same direction). As it swerved between the 2 cars, the car ends up in the lane of oncoming traffic. Then an 18-wheeler hits that car spinning it back into your lane where you'll soon hit it. The car is destroyed and the driver steps out of the wreckage through the front windshield and walk away.

You have to see it to believe it.

In an effort to save you some time, start watching around the 2:20 mark.

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As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and during this time we decided to compile stories of our friends and family that have battled breast cancer. From survivors to those who have passed, please take the time to read the stories contributed from friends, family members, and personal experiences.

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The third and final Presidential debate of the 2012 campaign is in the history books. A night that centered around foreign policy and leadership, the majority of Abilene believes that President Barack Obama 'won the debate' over Governor Mitt Romney.

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There were a lot of remote controls getting worked out Monday Night as the final Presidential Debate, Monday Night Football, and game 7 of the NLCS were all on at the same time. Which did you watch? Take our poll now.

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Most know Governor Romney won the 1st 2012 Presidential Debate. Most agree President Obama took the 2nd. But, who won the 3rd, and final, Presidential Debate as we lead up to the election? Here's your chance to weigh in.

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Abilene is full of great musicians, from country to rock to metal and more. Every so often I run across a gem that really sticks out for one reason or another. Well, that time has come again with Tate Ellison. Tate Ellison has a new song that every single person in the free world can relate to (my wife as well)...and that's being with someone who lives on their phone.

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Emmy award winning Actress Jessica Lang is back to scare the crap out of you on another season of American Horror Story. If you are one of the few that didn't get addicted to American Horror Story during the first season, then no worries, the second season has a completely different story line. Set your DVRs because American Horror Story: Asylum premieres tonight (10/17) on FX at 9pm central (10pm eastern) and continues every Wednesday night at the same time.

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Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year. Primarily because of all of the insane savings the local and national retail stores offer. As we get closer to Black Friday stores will begin to unveil their discounts and hours of operation.

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On Friday, October 5th, 2012, the Abilene High School Eagles squeaked out a win over the Cooper Cougars in the Crosstown Showdown. The final score was 31-27 and was one of the most exciting high school football games anyone has ever witnessed.

Both sides of Shotwell Stadium were jam packed with fans cheering on their favorite team. There's no doubt Abilene High and Cooper both have some intense school spirit, but which team has the most?

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