27, 1919, grew up south of Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School. He married Velma Crider in 1942, and served in the Navy during World War II. ... More »

2009 O'Brien Quarterback Award Finalists Announced

November 23, 2009 • by NCAAfootball.net

Keenum, the junior quarterback from Abilene, Texas, led the No. 23 Houston Cougars past Memphis last Saturday in the Cougars' hunt for the Conference USA ... More »

AHS drama team performs for Great American Smokeout

November 19, 2009 • by Abilene Recorder Chronicle

The Abilene High School drama team performs skits at the local schools to educate children about the dangers of smoking. On Wednesday, Nov. ... More »

Winning pardons all

November 17, 2009 • by Washington Post

When the Bengals drafted Abilene Christian running back Bernard Scott last April with the last pick of the NFL draft's sixth round, some Cincinnatians ... More »

Pair of Cowgirls on All-County Team in 2009

November 21, 2009 • by Abilene Recorder Chronicle

By CHRISTIAN D ORR The Abilene High School volleyball team experienced one of its best seasons ever, placing fourth in the Class 4A state tournament and ... More »

Area standouts come up big for Red Raiders

November 22, 2009 • by Abilene Reporter-News

With former Abilene High quarterback Taylor Potts leading the Tech offense to 549 yards and five touchdowns, the Tech defense didn't need to be perfect. ... More »

Falling state revenues equals funding cut for schools

November 11, 2009 • by Abilene Recorder Chronicle

Schmidt also recognized great seasons for Abilene High School football, cross country, volleyball and girl's tennis teams and the recent musical production ... More »

Rural India Gets Chance at Piece of Jobs Boom

November 12, 2009 • by New York Times

They record nights spent in Abilene, Tex., deliveries in Kansas City and breakdowns in Salt Lake City, all of which the workers decipher and enter into a ... More »