Abilene Christian University News

Share + Jul 4, 2009 1:00 am US/Central BEVERLY, Mass. 1 of 1 People wait in line to get into the Brooklyn Diversity Career Fair at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on March 31, 2009, in New York.

The phones in nearby cubicles going off like grenades. Finally, a ring at her desk.

Obesity rates among adults rose in 23 U.S. states over the past year and did not decline anywhere, according to a report from the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Texas languishes with the 14th highest rate of obesity in the nation.

The Fourth of July brings to mind barbecues, family and celebrating America's independence.

The Abilene Light The Night Walk, in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, will be held Aug.

Local YAHOO! Sears Methodist Center sale under consideration Originally published 11:28 a.m., June 30, 2009 Updated 11:28 a.m., June 30, 2009 Keith Perry, president/CEO of Sears Methodist Retirement System, announced today that SMRS is in negotiations for the sale of Sears Methodist Center campus to a private individual.

David and Cheryl Christian of Tuscola, TX are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Ann Christian, to Michael David Speegle, son of William and Kathy Speegle of Tuscola, TX.

Brain health is serious business, said Libby Connally, Regional Director of the Alzheimer's Association-North Central Texas Chapter in Abilene.

The bride graduated from Merkel High School and McMurry University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Abilene Christian University with a Masters degree in Nursing.

Theater YAHOO! Theater ACU Shakespeare Festival runs July 2-3 At a glance @1-Graphic head:Abilene Shakespeare Festival When: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 2-3. Pre-show lectures begin at 7:15. After the Friday performance, the cast and directors will engage the audience in a talkback for 20 to 25 minutes and answer questions.

Paramount Productions offers 'The Producers' At a glance @1-Graphic head:The Producers What: Musical comedy about two producers trying to earn a fortune by making a flop When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday Tickets: $20, $15, $12, $10. All seats reserved.

Reporter-News Photo by Ronald W. Erdrich Susan Sutton, right, laughs as her 2-year-old son Romello Martinez waves a garden hose around in his grandmother's front yard Thursday evening, dousing his sisters Miana, 6, at left, and Katalina behind her.

Clockwise, from front left, are Cullen McMillon, and his father Jeff, and his father Ron, and his father, J.T. "Jake" McMillon, who resides at The Oaks at Radford Hills nursing home.

Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Brad Ivey, 32, putts on the first hole of the disc golf course at Will Hair Park on June 13 during the fundraiser tournament for the upcoming Wild Hair tournament.

Dave and Kathy Hogan, of Abilene, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Kristine Hogan, to Garrett Lamar Smith, son of Rickey and Sandy Smith, also of Abilene.

Dress appropriately. Do not chew gum. Be early. Avoid slang. These are some of the interviewing tips included in the classroom portion of the Summer Training Employment Partnership that began Monday.

Those who might think that boxers, despite their quilted faces and vegetated ears, are like any other group of athletes might want to consider that rare has been the shortstop or quarterback or point guard who has ever conducted himself in the manner of one Randall "Tex" Cobb.

OCEANPORT, N.J.-- --CommVault News Facts - AUSTIN, Texas-- --Young Market Research has released the first issue of its Monthly Solar Cell Capacity, Shipment and Company Profile Database and Report.

The Alzheimer's Association is bringing Bill Bridgwater to town to present a free special seminar, "Living With Alzheimer's: Pre & Post Diagnosis," from 10:30 a.m. to noon on June 30.

The Juneteenth Committee's cake auction will be the place to satisfy your sweet tooth and help local students fulfill their dreams of attending college on Saturday, as dozens of donated sweets will be sold off.