Baird News

Ruth Edmison passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Windcrest Alzheimer's Care Center in Abilene, Texas.

'The State Board of Education gave the green light for elective Bible courses to be offered Texas high schools Friday, but administrators in some school districts in Central Texas say don't expect those courses ...

Reporter-News photo by Nellie Doneva Kaleb Hellums lifts 140 pounds at the Wylie High School Doghouse.

First of all, there really is a Coach Miller at the Coach Miller's Driving School, even though he's probably hung up the whistle for good.

Jonathan Jenkins spends up to six months a year in China acquiring merchandise for his stores.

The cover of the July issue of Texas Monthly magazine features this photo of cowboy Kenny Callaway, 26, Finley Ranch near Baird.

Chuck wagon breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Abilene Civic Center parking lot, 1100 N. 6th St.

News YAHOO! News videos Police arrest 2nd suspect in April killing Man held in teen's early morning shooting; bail set at $100,000 A murder suspect's visit to friends at Mrs Baird's Bakery in Abilene ended in ...

Flags were burned Saturday during an American Legion Post Ceremony in Abilene. Watch>> Outside of American Legion Post 57 Saturday in Abilene, U.S. flags that once flew proudly in the sky smoldered in a barrel, ...

A wide variety of items from Popsicles to apples to toothbrushes is being given away during family activities June 21 as part of United Way of Abilene's Day of Action.

Fun facts - Abilene is the only city in America to have two Mrs Baird's: a bread bakery and a pie bakery.

A Stone County jury was still deliberating late Thursday night in the trial of Jarub R. Baird, accused of manslaughter and felony assault in a traffic accident that took the life of 15-year-old Hannah Smallwood ...

A change a venue has been granted to Jarub Baird for his trial on charges of involuntary manslaughter stemming from an accident that claimed the life of 15-year-old Hannah Smallwood Dec.

By Kyle Peveto Sunday, May 25, 2008 Reporter-News photo by Nellie Doneva People line up before the gates open at the Taylor County Expo Center, trying to get good seats for the Pat Green concert.

“It's definitely a cult that follows mind-control techniques”

Members of the Callahan County Sheriff's department escort Yisrayl Hawkins, center, from the courthouse in Baird, Texas, after a bond reduction hearing Feb. via The Washington Post

“When people leave the House of Yahweh, they go out and feed the rumors and add more lies”

Members of the Callahan County Sheriff's department escort Yisrayl Hawkins, center, from the courthouse in Baird, Texas, after a bond reduction hearing Feb. via The Boston Globe

“I've spent every summer in Abilene since I started school at ACU.”

As some students graduate and others leave for the summer soon to return to a new school year, students at ACU are full of plans as they take their next step in life. via The Optimist

The trial for Yedidiyah Hawkins, who is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, was rescheduled Wednesday for July 14 after a hearing at the Callahan County Courthouse. via Abilene Reporter-News

“As director, one of my goals is to raise funds to start a propagation center to help save this animal and add the Texas Zoo to the very short list of institutions that are involved in saving this species”

The Texas Zoo in Riverside Park will be seeing several changes and improvements over the next few years under the new direction of executive director Doug Hotle. via Victoria Advocate

MizLook is seeing many of her friends this weekend at the fourth annual Buffalo Gap Wine & Food Summit hosted by Tom and Lisa Perini. via Abilene Reporter-News