Abilene News

Zach Harmon is a home town boy that knows all the back roads of Abilene, the way of life and the west Texas pace and Zach does an excellent job painting that picture, in his latest single 'Those Stars Still Shine.' The second you hear his song, you're sent back in time remembering all the old landmarks and things you did. As I listened I found myself smiling, remembering the old Town And Country Drive-in and how much simpler things were back then. Zach Harmon's got a hit song on his hands and as soon as you hear it, you'll agree.

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The 11th annual Top Gun Clay Shoot benefiting the West Texas Rehab Center is scheduled for March 22nd and 23rd at the Abilene Clay Sports south range. It's the first year as a two-day event and the firsrt time it will feature two separate courses to shoot from. This clay shoot is one of the more popular clay shoots in West Texas, with more shotguns given away and more prizes as well. A sign-up discount is being offered if registered by Thursday, February 28th. 

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The little band that could from Denton, Texas has been making a big splash nationally the last couple of years. The Eli Young Band received some great news this morning from the Academy of Country Music and will appear on Jay Leno tonight.

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In honor of February being Black History Month the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) will present their 2nd annual Sunday's Best Gospel Fest. You will hear a wonderful selection of gospel music from some of Abilene's best artists and church choirs.

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The Abilene Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the awesome Texas Farm, Ranch and Wildlife Expo for 2013 at the Taylor County Coliseum. Don't miss out this year and get there early on Tuesday, February 19th from 9:00 AM till 6:00 PM and Wednesday, February 20th from 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM. Displays will be set up on the coliseum floor, coliseum foyer area and outside the coliseum.

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The Oscars will be presented on Sunday, February 24th but on Saturday, the 23rd you can make your way to he Abilene Civic Center for "Lights,Camera...the Oscars" presented by the Abilene Philharmonic. They will be accompanying guest artists Michele Ragusa and Sean MacGlaughlin.

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The students of the newly formed Hardin-Simmons Bachelor of Fine Arts program will present "Hello, Dolly!" this Thursday, February 14th thru Sunday, February 24th. You don't want to miss this popular Hollywood and Broadway production.

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If you have kids you know how fast they grow out of their clothes. You also know that it's possible to spend a small fortune on those clothes and toys. Dittos for Kiddos is Abilene's oldest and largest children's consignment sale and their is not much you can't find or afford.

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The City of Clyde has set the date for the festive yet very historic late 1800's recreation. The event will take place March 1st and 2nd, at Clyde Lake. The event has been given the name 'Frozen Foot Rendezvous' a recreation of life in the late 1800's right here in West Texas. There will be gun fights (reenactments of course), souvenir and chuck wagon food plus exhibitions of real life in the late 1800's. So lace up your boots put on your best cowboy hat and come join in on the fun at Clyde Lake.

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Aaron Watson's latest hit, currently #5 on the Texas Music Chart, is also debuting as a video this week on CMT. The single "Lips" was filmed in Las Vegas at the South Point Casino.

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Congratulations to the most recent winners in the VIP Program.

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The 3rd annual 'Valentine Vendor Fair' shopping extravaganza will be held at the Grace Museum this Saturday, February 9th. This is an great time to get those hard to buy for people in your life some unique one-of-a-kind gift items. Artisans from around West Texas will set up shop to vend their arts inside the Grace this Saturday starting at 10 AM. They say that "love is in the air at the Grace." What kinds of goods will you find at this years 'Vendor Fair?'

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