When I think of 7-Eleven, I immediately think of my dad taking me and my brother out for a Slurpee on a hot Saturday afternoon. My brother and I both preferred to mix the Coca-Cola and Wild Cherry flavors in one cup. I’d be willing to bet the Slurpee was a big part of your childhood too.
Well, once again, 7-Eleven is celebrating its birthday by giving away free Slurpee drinks.
July 4, 2012 My wife was given a Kindle by her employer for Christmas 2010. Christmas 2011, her boss gave her a 'Kindle Fire', and I was handed down her first one. At first I said "wow, an over grown iPhone for books, great." I didn't appreciate this hand me down e-book, until Janis Test with the Abilene Library, told me that I can check-out books with my Kindle and that the library has a 'Conquer your Kindle' class that I needed to take. That class is coming up again.
July 4, 2012 Hank Williams Jr. is bringing all the rowdy friends he can gather up, to the 'North Forty' field on September 2nd, for the 'Texas Music Festival'. Joining Bocephus on stage are Merle Haggard, Pat Green, David Allan Coe, Shooter Jennings, Whiskey Myers, Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, Cody Johnson, Turnpike Troubadours and others. Katherine Kolstad with Billy Bob's said that the event has got to go outside.
July 4, 2012
This Saturday July 7th the Roscoe little league baseball field is the location for the annual Plowboy Mud Bog. Felix Pantoja the Mud Bog organizer says, "last year 'Bug Nasty' from Hobbs New Mexico and the crowds favorite, seemed to be the only one to make it out of the pit, but this year Bug Nasty has got competition coming from the Texas panhandle. Bug Nasty is returning this year to defend it's title." Anyone can come watch or compete, even kids can make the dash for cash.
July 1, 2012 s the fourth of July nears, there are a lot of celebrations going on in Abilene and the Big Country. First off, there are two neighborhood parades I'm aware of, the Amarillo Street Parade and the Hillcrest neighborhood parade. The later will take place Wednesday July 4th. There are a lot of other Independence Day celebrations going on, here's a list of what I've gathered so far.
June 21, 2012 Summer is here and so is Mr. Gatti's 'Teen Night'. Every Thursday night from eight till midnight through August 23rd, Mr. Gatti's will be hosting teen night and giving away some awesome prizes for the basketball and air hockey tournaments. They'll also be drawing for door prizes throughout the evening, those prizes include electronics, gift cards and more.
June 19, 2012 'Swing, Swang, Swung', will be a first for McMurry Universities theater and jazz band departments. Every summer McMurry puts on two dinner theaters, for the second production of the 2012 McMurry summer series 'Swing, Swang, Swung' as they call it, will be an evening of music, dining, and dancing in a nightclub setting, featuring a full seven piece jazz band with a female vocalist.
June 16, 2012 The legendary Country Music Hall of Fame group, The Oak Ridge Boys, are coming to the Abilene Civic Center, Sunday July 22nd. The Oak Ridge Boys of late, have recently picked up several awards in the 'Gospel' and ' Christian' music arenas. This show will highlight their music, which spans several decades and almost all music genres.
June 14, 2012 Got a sweet ride you want to show off? Or, do you just like to look at them? You can this weekend, and it goes to help out a great cause. The Big Country Car Club and the Muscular Dystrophy Association will present their annual Muscle 4 Muscles fundraiser this Saturday, June 16th.
June 12, 2012 A group of Abilene area citizens that call themselves 'Tank Tops & Flip Flops', will be hosting a fundraiser for a couple of area volunteer fire departments. This year the Potosi and Buffalo Gap V.F.D.'s will be the beneficiaries.
June 11, 2012 The New Hope Church on South Clack, will be showing the movie 'Courageous' this Father's Day Sunday. Families are invited to attend and everyone is welcomed. New Hope Church is planning an after movie brisket barbeque for all who attend. Check out all the details.
June 9, 2012 With the Dr. Seuss Festival coming up in downtown Abilene Father's Day weekend, here is your chance to vote for your favorite Dr. Seuss book.
