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Coleman County fire 'virtually out'
News YAHOO! Coleman County fire 'virtually out' A grass fire that ignited early Thursday morning in Coleman County near Santa Anna, is virtually out, but firefighters will stay on the scene for the next several ...
Around the Big Country 06.24.08
Reunion: The Abilene High School class of 1998 will hold its 10-year reunion Aug.
Jailers accused of giving inmates contraband fired
Three Brown County jailers accused of giving inmates snuff and cell phone access have been fired.
Coffey Anderson's still shining on 'Nashville Star'
Bangs native Coffey Anderson's star is still shining as he heads for the second round of competition on "Nashville Star," which airs tonight at 8 p.m. on NBC .
It's an election year, without doubt, but the presidential campaign is not the balloting that's on the mind of Bangs native Coffey Anderson.
Lyric Children's Theatre Workshop
Olivia Blevins, left, 13, of Bangs plays Raja in a rehearsal Monday of the Lyric Theatre Children's Workshop production of "I Never Saw Another Butterfly." At right is Colbie Crow, 13, of Brownwood playing ...
'Nashville Star' loaded with Texans but none from Austin
"Nashville Star" returns Monday and will ditch the now worn-out custom of showing all the truly awful wannabes who tried out for the show.
TCU administrator dies 10 days after car hit building
An administrator at Texas Christian University died Tuesday at a Fort Worth hospital, 10 days after he was in a traffic accident on May 17 on the city's west side, officials said.
Memorial Day 2008 was a time for decorating soldiers' graves, pursuing outdoor recreation and enjoying picnics for many Brown County residents.
Fort Worth man dies when car hits back of excavator
A 23-year-old man died overnight when the car he was driving crashed into the back of a large piece of excavating equipment parked at a construction site on the city's south side, according to reports.
Point Theatre rehearses 'Quilters'
Updated 46 minutes ago tion of the 2008 summer season. The musical, directed by David Cockerell, opens May 30 and runs through June 14. via Kerrville Daily Times
One killed, six injured in Brown County accident
A 34-year-old Bangs woman was killed and six people injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon south of Brownwood. via Report news
The Coronado Museum's new F.M. Steele photography exhibit opens today with Dr. Jim Hoy speaking about Steele. via Southwest Daily Times
Many spending spring break closer to home
“I was looking for something that we could afford”
By Kristi Hsu Monday, March 17, 2008 Chad Meador's young daughters danced with excitement at the prize counter of the Prime Time Family Entertainment Center. via Abilene Reporter-News
“PIP is a highway; I wanna ride it all night long”
Madison Ellingson, 12, from Buffalo, NY, runs down the court during while competing in the "between the legs pass" event Friday afternoon, March 14, 2008, during the PIP Festival at Abilene Christian ... via Abilene Reporter-News
Easy-to-grow garlic, onions, leeks
Not only do garlic, onions and leeks require little room to provide plenty for a family, they also are easy to grow -- if you prepare the soil first. via The Press-Enterprise
Pinewood derby season is almost over
By Carl Kieke Friday, February 29, 2008 The four districts in the Texas Trails Boy Scout Council recently held Cub Scout Pinewood Derby races. via Abilene Reporter-News
Bangs trustees tour new high school
Bulletin Staff Report Members of the Bangs Independent School District's board of trustees on a tour Monday night of the new high school. via Brownwood Bulletin
Gardening: Prep the soil to grow onions, garlic and leeks
To cultivate a knack for growing garlic, onions and leeks, start with well-prepared soil. via The Dallas Morning News
Crash closes eastbound Texas 121 in Fort Worth
A husband and wife were seriously injured Wednesday afternoon when their car struck a guardrail and a light pole off Airport Freeway. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram