Buffalo Gap News

I am wondering about the number of current Abilene Reporter-News readers who remember the drought that we experienced from 1950 to 1957? Weather maps show this area of Texas to be semiarid.

Even in a slumping economy, the Community Foundation of Abilene was able to assist local nonprofits and community projects to the tune of $4.7 million this year.

It's that time of year again ... gather with friends or family and celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with these great events! Get into the season's spirit with Give Art-ArtWalk, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Stimulus funds were used to repair and upgrade this massive hangar door at Dyess Air Force Base.

The Kiowa Red River Casino awarded the first-ever Indiana Jones and the Last Crusadea REELdeptha Slot MegaJackpotA on a penny machine, on Monday, August 10th, making a Buffalo Gap, Texas woman a millionaire when she won an incredible $2,457,187. The winner, Virginia Cupps, is an office manager who said she visits the casino "about every three ...

A preliminary autopsy report suggests the shooting death of a 35-year-old Buffalo Gap man was an accident, but sheriff's office investigators are awaiting further tests before concluding their investigation.

The Baylor University School of Music will present its 19th annual Halloween Organ Concert at 7:30 tonight at Jones Concert Hall in Baylor's Glennis McCrary Music Building.

Taylor County commissioners received a nearly $1.1 million final cost estimate Tuesday for a sally port to be built on the east side of the Taylor County Courthouse.

Police are investigating an incident in which shots were believed fired at a vehicle on Tor Drive early Wednesday.

On Monday, at about 10 p.m., Officer Bailey stopped a vehicle at S. 27th and Buffalo Gap.

A vehicle description was given, but no license number was available. Officers were unable to locate.

Job Title: Owner Education: Lon Morris Jr. College in Jacksonville, Texas; however, most of my education has come from real life experiences and by doing the job or task at hand.

Storytelling, steers on display and swimming - all of these and many more activities will be a part of the celebration for the 75th birthday of the Abilene State Park, "A Gathering Place through the Years," Saturday.

Officers could not hear any additional shots or locate anything suspicious. 10/16 10:50 PM - Off-duty deputy working security on West Highway 80 arrested a 20-year-old female from Austin for Consumption of Alcohol By a Minor and Misrepresentation of Age By a Minor By Document .

A sampling of stimulus awards from Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.

Peggy M. Brolls, 79, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009, in an Abilene hospital.

9/29 4:35 p.m. - During a traffic stop in the 6000 block of Highway 84, a passenger in the vehicle was found to have an Abilene Municipal Court warrant for Driving While License Invalid.

Officer assisted her in gaining entry into the residence. 9/28 1:37 p.m. - Report of a possible intoxicated driver south-bound on Highway 83/84, in front of Abilene Regional Medical Center.

Report of activity by Taylor County Sheriff's Office: 9/15 10:21 a.m. Burglary of a habitation reported in Buffalo Gap.

Tye Police, Metrocare and Tye Volunteer Fire Department responded. 9/14 9:18 p.m. Report of discharge of a firearm, north of Merkel near FM 1235.