Haskell County News

Two El Paso men were arrested Friday in Haskell County on suspicion of possession with intent to distribute more than 500 pounds of marijuana.

Two Haskell County businesses have experienced some changes recently. Daylight Donuts in Haskell is now Texas Burrito, and the Tower Drive-In Theatre in Rule has a new owner and now offers shrimp at the ...

Corn for grain varied from fair to good condition to a total loss from hail in some fields, according to Texas AgriLife Extension Service reports.

Life was hard for Mae Lou Yeldell when she was young, but the 83-year-old's faith and perseverance have been rewarded.

YAHOO! Around the Big Country 06.22.08 Saturday, June 21, 2008 ABILENE Dinner and a show: "Let Us Entertain You," a dinner and entertainment will be 7 p.m. Friday at the Abilene Woman's Club at 3425 S. 14th St.

A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

By Celinda Emison Friday, June 6, 2008 High winds caused significant roof damage to several homes in Rotan, downed tractor trailer rigs and power lines in Nolan County and fueled wildfires in southwestern ...

Some said it couldn't be done, but those who believed in the idea of a new library for Haskell County persevered.

“Ours is a really good shelter, and we've ridden many storms out down there before”

By Celinda Emison Sunday, May 18, 2008 TORNADO DEATHS So far this year, 22 killer tornadoes have struck the United States, making this already the seventh deadliest year since 1950. via Abilene Reporter-News

If our pretty Gov. Rick Perry's childhood home in Haskell County were to be split apart by eminent domain for the big highway, would he still be singing this song? With no regard for his fellow Texans and no ... via Abilene Reporter-News

“It's because of their unwavering dedication that Texas agriculture is the $100 billion powerhouse it is today.”

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples and the Texas Department of Agriculture recognized 102 farms and ranches at the 33rd annual Family Land Heritage ceremony April 4 in Austin. via Abilene Reporter-News

Cisco Trash-Off: The Cisco Trash Off will begin with participants meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Hilton in Cisco for distribution of trash bags and pickup tools. via Abilene Reporter-News

“I'm so old, I had to put suspenders on my bra!”

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“Either way, it's not going to be good”

The city of Aspermont is in hot water for allegedly pumping -- but not paying for -- water from Haskell County. via Abilene Reporter-News

“John McCain is the only one runnin”

Forty miles and a political time warp away from Sen. Barack Obama's Fort Worth rally, aspiring author Gov. Rick Perry addressed a much cozier Dallas crowd Thursday night.

At a signing party for his new Boy Scout book, On My Honor, Perry told about 300 book shoppers that he wants to defend the Scouts' honor, morality and virtue against those who would reduce the Scouts' principles to a 'shapeless form of relativity.'

Afterward, he frowned at Obama's message.

'Hope?' he said, rolling his eyes. 'I'm for hope.' Read more

Melvin and Margie Fannin were selected as Man and Woman of the Year at the 54th annual Rule Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Tuesday night. via Abilene Reporter-News

A search for extraterrestrials has focused on the Erath County towns of Dublin and Stephenville today as investigators from the Mutual UFO Network were to be in the area. via KTAB KRBC TV

MHMR chili cook-off: Members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 3188 donated $6,000 -- proceeds from Saturday's Chili Cook-off -- to benefit West Texas Centers for Mental Health and Mental Retardation's ... via Report news

Diabetes support: The Jones County Diabetes Support Group will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Anson Activity Center. via Abilene Reporter-News

Bob Smith secures a line Thursday on one of his Christmas decorations around the Haskell County Courthouse in Haskell. via Abilene News-Headlines