Abilene News

Update: April 25th 4:20pm
The Run or Dye 5k race has selected Big Brothers/Big Sisters as the Abilene partner to receive the funds from the race. If you haven't already signed up to participate in this event you can enter the code: RODBBBS10 when registering. Each code entered is a donation for BBBS and it also gets you a $10 discount on your run.

Update: April 2nd 9:26pm  The date and time have officially been set for the Run or Dye Abilene Event. August 17th at 9am. Registration is now open and you can enter to run as an individual or as a team (each team member must register individually though). I am now signed up and ready to go. See you at the starting line!

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The summer months are coming soon and the kids will be out of school. So what do you do with them? What can you do as a family? What can you the spouse do when the kids are away? My co-workers and I came up with a few suggestions for you

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Honda of Abilene presents the KEAN 105 Free Summer Concert Series, featuring the best live music around, all summer long. The best part is, you can get into these shows for free! Along with special guest William Clark Green, country music superstar Jack Ingram will be kicking off the series on Friday, June 7th at the Lucky Mule Saloon.

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Charlie is a super sweet little guy that only weighs 13 pounds. He's a tan Chihuahua Terrier mix. This little guy has the most awesome personality to match. Arron Vannoy, Animal Control Shelter Director says "Charlie was seized from his previous owners because of animal cruelty. Charlie had his collar and chain embedded into his neck. But now, after many extensive days at a local vet this little bundle of love is ready for a home full of love and owners that will take good care of him."

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We are coming up on 'wedding' season. June is the most popular month to get married in and I'm already seeing photos on Facebook of those planning their upcoming nuptials. I see a lot of people on Pinterest, as well, posting their favorite hair-do's, cakes, dresses, decorating ideas and more. I've even seen some beautiful pictures of places they would like to have the wedding; some are destinations others jus

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Tennessee State Representative Andy Holt is standing by his suggestion that Carrie Underwood should stick to singing instead of politics. He also says he's on the same side of animal rights issues as the country singer and he might invite her for dinner to discuss the Livestock Cruelty Prevention Act, known as the Ag-Gag Bill to critics.

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What would you do if you checked your garage in the middle of the night only to find an intruder? Would you:

A. Slam the garage door shut and call 911
B. Yell at the intruder to get off your property and then run and hide
C. Beat him with a shovel and dare the intruder to come back for more via a Craigslist ad

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So, I was surfing the web this morning when I landed on the Abilene Reporter News website. I saw a story that I wanted to comment on, and was surprised to find out I couldn't because I was not a paid subscriber. Apparently, ARN is now charging for their digital service.

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I went to The Flipping Egg one morning to have breakfast with my son, and noticed there was a framed picture on the wall of a customer holding an empty plate. After a little investigating, I found out this guy is the lone champion of 'The 10 Pancake Challenge'. The breakfast diner has been offering a food-eating challenge for a while, yet that man stands as the lone conqueror. And they're not the only Abilene restaurant to offer to put customers to the test.

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The annual 'Healthy Kids Day' is coming back to the Redbud YMCA Saturday, April 27th, doors will opening at 9am. This all day free family event includes a 1-mile family fun run, bike or walk through the park. Plus swimming, gymnastic, tumbling and karate demonstrations, a bike safety course, kids health screenings, door prizes, and more. This is open to the public and no membership is required, the Y’s committed to addressing critical health and education issues facing Abilene's youth.

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Updated: Monday April 22nd

All aboard the Jason Aldean 2013 Night Train Tour. Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean is continuing to make gold of everything he touches.  Aldean's been on a some what destructive tour, breaking and/or destroying sales and touring records iall over the U.S. Recently Jason announced that his 2013 Night Train Tour will make a stop in west Texas. On Saturday, May 4th the record breaking, award winning Jason Aldean Night Train will make a whistle stop at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock. Jason is not coming alone either, special guests Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett will open the show.

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UPDATED: Monday April 22nd, 2013

Since the original story appeared in January, several cities remain as finalists in the 'Pedigree Pet Food Feeding Project.' they are Wausau WI, Erie PA, Detroit/Flint MI, Jackson MS and Jacksonville FL. The two winning communities are in the process of being determined and will be announced in the coming weeks. I'll keep you posted as to who the winners are.

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