Hawley News

Two men were killed in a Jones County fire early Sunday morning, Jones County Justice of the Peace Marlon Smith said this afternoon.

The Jones County Appraisal District has received a number of frantic phone calls since property appraisals were mailed last week.

By Kristi Hsu Tuesday, June 3, 2008 A number of Big Country high school seniors didn't graduate with their peers this year -- although some of them were allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies -- ...

"This Place Matters" theme for the Preservation Month of May celebration certainly applies to the five Texas State and National Register listings in the town of Blessing. via The Daily Tribune

“I think the Lord might be telling me something”

Daniel Walton with O'Bar Wrecker Service hooks up a tractor trailer that was blown over by the high winds at a rest area on Hwy. via Abilene Reporter-News

“They'll bring people in and show them the fireplace that they helped build, for example. ... Instilling a sense of pride like that is so important.”

Jarren Easley starts the welding equipment for the installation of a gate at the new baseball field at Hawley High School. via Abilene Reporter-News

Cooper choir: The Cooper High School Choir left Abilene at 11 a.m. Thursday for a trip to Europe. via Abilene Reporter-News

Alaskan tour bus: The Mall of Abilene will host a Holland America Line Alaska Explorer Coach from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. via Abilene Reporter-News

County: The Coleman County Commissioners, along with County Judge Jimmie Hobbs, County Clerk JoAnn Hale and County Treasurer Kay LeMay, met Monday for the last meeting of 2007 and were given gifts and thanks by ... via Abilene Reporter-News

There was a major traffic accident near Hawley this morning. There were three vehicles involved in the crash and it happened about 10:15 this morning, just south of Hawley, on U.S. Highway 277. via KTAB KRBC TV

“It's a team effort, and what we do makes a difference”

Reporter-News photo by Nellie Doneva Charles Baker is minister of music at Calvary Baptist Church, where he leads a children's choir program. via Abilene Reporter-News

“I try to have everything ready”

Hawley retiree always ready to lend a hand By Charles G. Anderson Sr. Special to Reporter News Friday, December 28, 2007 Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Barbara Lambert's Christmas spirit extends ... via Abilene Reporter-News

Dry and windy conditions across the Big Country played a part in at least five grass fires Tuesday afternoon. via KTAB KRBC TV

“If they can get a gift certificate, that will give them a better chance to get off on the right foot with their new best friend.”

It's one thing to return a Christmas gift that was the wrong size or color -- but what do you do when the present under the tree turns out to be a kitten or puppy?

Area animal shelters don't want adopted animals to become unwanted surprises this holiday season, and they are asking families to consider giving adoption gift certificates instead.

The gift certificates, usually good for one year, allow recipients to choose their new friend and reduce the chance that a pet will wind up back in the animal shelter because of incompatibility. Read more

A fast moving grassfire threatened at least six homes in Jones County early Friday afternoon. via KTAB KRBC TV

“I've been in bands since I was 12, and I'm making it work.”

Hot Hot Heat vocalist/keyboardist Steve Bays couldn't be happier to return to the road, and it shows. via Quick

Officials in Jones County continue to search for 40-year old escapee Billy Joe Kleiner. via KTAB KRBC TV

Frame by Frame: A Pirate's Life for Me Thanks to Johnny Depp's famous Jack Sparrow, it's a pirate's life for James Ramsey. via Abilene Reporter-News

Initial reports show a Jones County inmate working on a roadcrew along Highway 277 in Jones County walked away from the worksite early this morning. via KTAB KRBC TV

For decades, the Six White Horses have represented Hardin Simmons University and Taylor County. via KTAB KRBC TV