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Margaret Atwood wins Spanish literary award
Canadian author Margaret Atwood has won Spain's Prince of Asturias literary prize.
After serving 13 years in Texas, let the Canadian half of the...
After serving 13 years in Texas, let the Canadian half of the infamous 'Thelma and Louise' crime duo come home, her three sons plead Now that Mexican convict-celebre Brenda Martin is back in Canada, and ...
It's All Trew: Canadian River was watery trap
Almost every early day description, narrative and historical note written about the Canadian River uses the words "dangerous," "treacherous," "quicksand" and "death." Whether man, beast or wagon was involved, ...
A make-believe life in APAC's season-ending show sparks imagination
By Brien Murphy Wednesday, May 14, 2008 "Magic, Mystique and Make-Believe" When : 7:30 p.m. Friday Where : Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. 6th St. via Abilene Reporter-News
Violent Criminal Escapes Canadian Prison
An inmate with a long history of violent crime, including rape and murder, has escaped from a minimum-security Canadian prison, authorities said. via The Post Chronicle
“We are trying to come up with this really clever story but it just hasn't happened yet.”
Hogg Maulies, with Big Country members, finding country music success By Dru Willis Saturday, April 19, 2008 Although he is a seventh year senior at Lubbock Christian University, 25-year-old Rode Morrow has ... via Abilene Reporter-News
Motley Crue announces summer tour
“The second we hit the stage, everything is exactly the same”
Motley Crue is hitting the road again - and they're bringing some friends along for the ride. via Orange Leader
Yellow Pages publisher halts dividend Idearc, publisher of Yellow Pages phone directories and Superpages.com, will stop paying a dividend, conserving cash as revenue declines this year. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram
History teacher wants Harden's job
State Sen. Clint Harden will have an opponent this November in the race for the 7th district. via Clovis News-Journal
Weekender - Concerts calendar for March 21-27
The Fleshtones Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar, 1033 Avenue B, 320-2387 Garage-rocking New York band that debuted in 1976 has experienced a resurgence in the past few years. via MySanAntonio.com
U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry is home the next three days, and he wants to talk to you. via MyHighPlains.com
Travel advice, festivals and events make your vacation planning easier
“With its proximity to Austin, San Antonio and Houston, Fayette County is an ideal rural retreat for busy families who want to escape the concrete jungle.”
Chasing an old friend's Ace history in Malta From Mack Palmer of Austin. I went to high school in Oklahoma in 1941 with Claude Weaver III, who quit and went to Canada to join the Royal Canadian Air Force. via Austin American-Statesman
Christian punk band comes to Abilene
“We probably smelled terrible, we probably looked terrible and we probably sounded terrible, but the kids would support us, and they have been doing that for us over the years.”
By Dru Willis Thursday, February 28, 2008 Hawk Nelson frontman Jason Dunn was a high school student in Peterborough, Ontario, when his father Paul, a painter, had a talk with him about one of life's ... via Abilene Reporter-News
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North Plains Electric Offers Free Trip to Washington, DC for Area Teenagers
The Board of Directors of North Plains Electric Cooperative, Inc. has authorized the sponsorship of a speech contest among students attending school in the Cooperative's service area. Two winners of the Government-in-Action Youth Tour contest will be awarded an exciting all-expense-paid trip to Washington, DC, June 12-20, 2008.
This contest is open to any boy or girl, age 15-19, who attends school (either public, private or home taught) in the North Plains Electric Cooperative service area. Students must be either a sophomore, junior or senior in high school. Schools considered to be in NPEC's service area include Booker, Canadian, Darrouzett, Follett, Gruver, Higgins, Perryton and Spearman. Read more
Book Review: 'Rangers at Dieppe'
Dieppe is a synonym for disaster, yet it remains a footnote in most World War II histories. via MySanAntonio.com
Weather Affects Dream Vacation
“So this is our vacation, our hotel room”
Monday, December 10, 2007; Posted: 5:23 p.m. While some fear they'll miss work or a wrestling match, others fear their dream vacation may remain just that. via KSBI Oklahoma City
Arts Entertainment Brief Nov. 25-Dec. 1 for Missy
Vince Vance & The Valiants will "Rock in the Holidays" Thursday at Midland Center, Main Street at Wall Street downtown. via Midland Reporter-Telegram
Winter Storm May be Coming; Road Condition Numbers
A winter weather system is expected to move through the Thanksgiving weekend. If you wake up Wednesday morning and see the sun shining, don't be fooled. via MyHighPlains.com
Small producers may be hard hit by tighter lending standards
Major producers can use their future production as collateral for loans. However, smaller companies with riskier portfolios that don't have the production are susceptible to being hit hardest in the ... via MyWestTexas.com
A man wrecks and dies after police say, he took a curve too fast. It happened on Highway 60 south of Canadian. via MyHighPlains.com