Abilene News

Don't miss one minute of the hilarious antics of Monty Python's 'Spamalot' that is set to be in Abilene, Tuesday, February 19th at the Abilene Civic Center. It's obvious from the very beginning that 'Spamalot' gets it's beginnings from the highly successful 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' movie that still generates laughter, even after we've seen it fifty times. 'Spamalot' took home several trophy's from the 2005 Tony Awards. So, here's you prime opportunity to take in an award winning musical.

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Doing even simple taxes can be taxing (pardon the pun) and a real chore to say the least, so let some IRS trained volunteers from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) help you during this annual season that kicks off January 30th and goes through April 15th. Bring your 2012 tax materials such as W-2 forms, Social Security cards and last year’s return. The AARP volunteers will assist you on a first-come, first served basis.

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The third year of 'Evening for the Expo' brings some very talented song writers to Abilene for a special evening of fundraising and entertainment. Casey Beathard, Aaron Barker and Bob Di Piero will be in town for one evening only to bring you some great music from the song writers themselves.

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Well, it's settled. New England Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick, is a sore loser - at least in the eyes of Abilene.

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When I first heard of the "Burns Supper and Scottish Night" event, I began to wonder if people were speaking in code. Little did I know, one person was rehearsing the welcoming of the guests and the infamous 'Haggis'. The later seemed to garner a lot of attention. Haggis, had we met before? Was this Haggis new to the sales department? Oh, I remember Haggis well, yes, yes Haggis and the Burns Supper an event celebrated worldwide. This years event will be January 26th in downtown Abilene.

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If you just couldn't get enough of Jana Kramer this past weekend at the West Texas Rehab Telethon, you're in luck. She just released her video for her latest single entitled 'Whiskey.' I believe the video sets the story line better, it's like you're living the heart-ache with Jana. Check it out for yourself.

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It's that time of year, when the sweet smell of mesquite wood burning in an ole smoker fills the air. The 11th Annual Wild Bunch Bonanza Cook Off and Auction is scheduled for this Saturday, January 26th starting at 10:00 AM when the gates open. Attendees will get to sample everything from quail, to deer, elk to brisket and smoked wild hog to tasty jalapeno poppers.  The Wild Bunch Bonanza is an annual fundraiser for the ECCA Volunteer Fire Department. Last years proceeds got ECCA's fire department a new brush firefighting truck.

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Excitement nears with the coming of the Monster Trucks and FMX motorcross. Mark your calendars for the big, loud, car crushers and fast, buzzing motor bikes; February 1st and 2nd. There will be racing, wheelie contests, freestyle action and an autograph pit party. You will definitely want to get your tickets early to see this show.

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As the old saying goes, "it ain't over till the fat lady has sung" and she has done so because the totals are in. The West Texas Rehab Center's telethon and auction raised, $1,202,646. This is not the all-time high for the Rehab center, in fact last year's telethon was, when the Rehab center raised just over 1.33 million dollars. This year's total is the fourth highest  in the history of the Rehab center's telethon and auction.

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Looking to do something different for your Valentine this year? The Lucky Mule Saloon has a solid option. Buy your sweetheart tickets to see country star Randy Houser. Along with special guest Bri Bagwell, the 'Boots On' and 'How Country Feels' hit maker is making his way to Abilene to celebrate the February 14th holiday.

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Recently, I posed a question that parents everywhere need to answer at some point in time: "What's the youngest age you can leave kids home alone?". We took calls and discussed it on the website and Facebook, and there were some interesting opinions shared in our conversations, so we put together a poll to see where Abilene stands on the subject. The results are in.

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This weekend will be the last that we see the best (arguably) on both sides of the ball on the field at the same time as Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens take on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. In the NFC, the Atlanta Falcons face the San Francisco 49ers.

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