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Welcome Tim Walker! Our new editor and publisher for the Abilene Star!

14 November 2008, 1:01 am

Tim Walker

The Abilene Star is please to announce that we are starting the publication of our online daily newspaper. Our Editor has been selected, and we are proud to welcome Tim Walker to the paper! Tim will be covering the events and news in our region. Please check back daily for local news and updates on... Read More »

Ask Doug: How many Republican governors has Texas had? (Abilene Reporter-News)

8 March 2010, 9:54 pm

Q: How many Republican governors has Texas had?— AbileneA: Texas has had 48 governors, and six have been Republicans. They were: Rick Perry, George W. Bush , Bill Clements (on two separate occasions), Edmund J. Davis and Elisha M. Pease.The Lone Star State also has had a Unionist, Elisha M. Pease ... Read More »

Around Town 3/9/10 (Abilene Reporter-News)

8 March 2010, 8:31 pm

Columnist Sharon Randall to visitAward-winning writer Sharon Randall, whose column appears weekly in some 400 newspapers nationwide, including the Abilene Reporter-News, returns to Abilene to be featured in a special event at the Abilene Woman’s Club.The community is invited to attend the spring l... Read More »

Abilene Ruff Riders look to boost attendance (Abilene Reporter-News)

8 March 2010, 8:21 pm

Fewer people attended Saturday night’s Abilene Ruff Riders football game than the average number of fans who attended last season’s games, but the team’s new owners say they’re gearing up for a big year.About 3,130 people attended the season-opening game against the West Texas Roughnecks, wh... Read More »

A last-minute election filing flurry for Abilene City Council (Abilene Reporter-News)

8 March 2010, 8:21 pm

A crowded field emerged on the final day of filing for two Abilene City Council seats. Four new candidates came to City Hall on Monday afternoon to file for spots on the council before the 5 p.m. filing deadline.“I’m not surprised,” said Dennis Regan, a Place 6 candidate who faced the same sit... Read More »

AISD approves new Cooper track surface (Abilene Reporter-News)

8 March 2010, 8:21 pm

The board of trustees for the Abilene Independent School District approved construction projects at Cooper High School and Woodson Early Childhood Center and recognized two assistant principals who will receive awards from the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.In their regular meeting... Read More »

Matured Chiefs eye outright title (The San Angelo Standard-Times)

8 March 2010, 8:13 pm

SAN ANGELO, Texas —Nearly a year ago to the day the Lake View boys soccer team fell 3-2 in the 2009 season finale against Abilene Wylie.The game, played on March 10, capped a 4-13-1 season, including an 0-8 mark in District 7-4A.Fast-forward to tonight where the circumstances will be far different... Read More »

Abilene City Council race draws four new candidates (Abilene Reporter-News)

8 March 2010, 3:12 pm

Four new candidates came to Abilene City Hall this afternoon to file at the last minute to run for a spot on the City Council.Coffeehouse owner Stacey Scaief filed last month. That means a total of five outsiders have entered this year's race for two open seats. Filing for candidacy officially close... Read More »

Lake View vs. Abilene Wylie (The San Angelo Standard-Times)

8 March 2010, 11:14 am

SAN ANGELO, Texas —What: District 7-4A girls soccer season finale.When: 5 p.m. today.Where: San Angelo Stadium.Record: Lake View is 6-11-2 overall, 0-7 in district.Of note: The Maidens wrap up their season with their home finale against Wylie. Lake View seniors Samantha Fleming, Angelika Govea, Co... Read More »

Roughnecks Defeat Abilene 36-33 With Late Touchdown Off Blocked Field Goal (OurSports Central)

7 March 2010, 6:04 am

MIDLAND, TX. : The West Texas Roughnecks kicked off the 2010 regular season in exciting fashion by defeating the Abilene Ruff Riders on Saturday, Mach 6 by the score of 36-33.... Read More »

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