DECEMBER '97 ARCHIVES
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Dec. 31-- 1997
in Review: Through a rear-view mirror
Dec. 31-- Eye
on West Texas: After 90 days, dog is found
Dec. 31-- Colleges
Empty During Holidays: Not a lot of people found on campus
these days
Dec. 31-- GOP
Ambitions: Washburn files for county chairman
Dec. 31-- Deatherage
Makes It Official: Deputy running for JP again
Dec. 31-- Medicare
the Cause: Ballinger losing two physicians, clinic
Dec. 31-- Arson
Suspected: Historic Charlie Blanks building partially
destroyed
Dec. 31-- Up
All Night: New Year's Eve activities for youngsters
Dec. 31-- Senate
Fight: Area Democrats looking for someone to run against
Haywood
Dec. 31-- Three
Cheers: Clyde cheerleader wins national title
Dec. 30-- Preventing
the Run: Statewide campaign reaches out to youth who run
away from home
Dec. 30-- Cross
Plains High Arson: Building will have to undergo extensive
repair
Dec. 30-- Local
Filings, Announcements: Deatherage in JP race .... Browder
to announce Wednesday .... Washburn to run for County GOP chairman
Dec. 30-- Big
Spring Incident: Officer injured in realistic 'gunplay'
Dec. 29-- Calling
911: Locals don't abuse the system
Dec. 29-- Recycling
Tires: Stamford tire recycling business not following
state 'retirement'
Dec. 29-- Keep
in Touch: Looking ahead at legislation that affects vets,
retirees
Dec. 28-- Over
the top again: Goodfellows reaches goal
Dec. 28-- In
death of former Abilene man: Family still waiting for
justice
Dec. 28-- For
delivery of cocaine: Former Brownwood sports star sentenced
to prison
Dec. 28-- Home
flooded by backed-up sewer: City of Snyder sued for negligence
Dec. 27-- Winter
wonderland: Snow falls just in time to qualify for white
Christmas
Dec. 27-- Day
after shopping: Holiday gifts bring many returns
Dec. 27-- Hi,
ho; hi, ho: Many find themselves working on day after
Christmas
Dec. 26-- A
Helping Hand: Salvation Army feeds the hungry, lonely
and homeless
Dec. 26-- Quiet
Day: Firefighters enjoy 'home-cooked' meal Christmas
Dec. 26-- Election
'98: More filings in the area
Dec. 26-- Pedestrian
Fatality: Man truck, killed by two vehicles
Dec. 25-- Angels
of mercy: Abilene couple delivers pins
Dec. 25-- Election
'98: Judge seeks re-election
Dec. 25-- 'Silent
Night': Famous song a perennial favorite
Dec. 25-- 'Desert
Romance' fund-raiser: Stenholm says he paid his own way
Dec. 25-- From
our e-mail: Letters to Santa
Dec. 25-- Suspected
holiday arson: Homeowner accused of starting fire to collect
insurance
Dec. 25-- Dublin
police force: New chief assumes duties
Dec. 25-- Christmas
Eve panic: Last-minute shoppers look for right gift
Dec. 25-- Jingle
bolts: Engineering firm has ornament-making contest
Dec. 25-- To
Nu-Dell: Stempel sale approved
Dec. 24-- Election
'98: Area election filings
Dec. 24-- Holy
night: Churches celebrate Christmas with special services
Dec. 24-- Finding
his calling: Merkel native joins city attorney's staff
Dec. 24-- Area
News Roundup: Speed limits to be considered ... Survivor
of Scurry wreck improves ... Munday alderman resigns ... Stephens
County commissioners award bids ... Three sentenced in Erath County
Dec. 24-- Scheduled
for January: Vote on Comanche jail expansion expected
Dec. 24-- Volunteer
Center of Abilene: Director resigns
Dec. 24-- Texas
Commission on Jail Standards: Eastland jail needs expansion
Dec. 24-- Ken
Ellsworth column: A former thief returns Christmas lights
Dec. 24-- No
local fires reported: Recall issued for dangerous Christmas
lights
Dec. 24-- Recognized
for selfless acts: Nurse helps others first
Dec. 24-- Forecast
is dry 'till weekend: Don't bother dreaming about a white
Christmas
Dec. 24-- Puzzling
circumstances: Police investigating death of man found
in south Abilene
Dec. 24-- OKC
bombing trial: Local residents pleased, though not elated,
over verdict
Dec. 23-- Local
Merger: WTU's parent company merging with American Electric
Power
Dec. 23-- WTU
Reaction: Local employees optimistic about 'great opportunities'
Dec. 23-- Born
in 1923: West Texas Utilities Timeline
Dec. 23-- Matta,
Taylor County: Harassment lawsuit to be tried in federal
court
Dec. 23-- Another
Hat in Ring: Precinct 2 commissioner's race has new entry
Dec. 23-- Local
Charities: Abilenians have ample opportunity to give this
season
Dec. 22-- Brushing
Up: Artist paints mural in bank basement around the clock
Dec. 22-- Merry
Christmas: Homesick airman spends Christmas holidays cheering
others
Dec. 22-- Goodfellows:
Retired couple needs help for great-grandchild
Dec. 21-- Cowboys
Christmas Ball: Cowboys and ladies fill Pioneer Hall
Dec. 21-- Goodfellows
campaign: Circumstances force family to seek aid
Dec. 21-- Hawley
Christmas horse: Hand-crafted rocking horse raises money
for Toys for Tots
Dec. 21-- New
shape of Texas welfare: Requirement takes welfare applicants
by surprise
Dec. 21-- Butternut
Area Business Association: Merchants rally to rid area
of gang symbols
Dec. 21-- Ken
Ellsworth column: Syrup making times were sweet
Dec. 21-- Frightful
weather: Rain fails to dampen holiday shopping
Dec. 20-- Cross
Plains school fire: Suspects released from detention,
but expelled from school
Dec. 20-- Roscoe
schools: Judge awards attorney fees in voting rights case
Dec. 20-- In
Colorado River: State not overly concerned about mercury
level
Dec. 20-- Victim's
husband attacks defendant: Coleman man gets life for rape
Dec. 20-- Council
splits in vote: Dublin hires police chief
Dec. 20-- Coping
with Christmas: Combining old and new holiday traditions
in blended families
Dec. 20-- Wylie
High School junior: Teen accident victim dies
Dec. 20-- Election
'98: Area election filings
Dec. 20-- Comanche
County: Committee recommends jail be expanded
Dec. 20-- Where
there's a will: Dublin drill team to be at Cowboys game
-- somehow
Dec. 20-- xxx:
xxx
Dec. 19-- Southwest
Regional Fly-in: Experimental aircraft to come to Abilene
Dec. 19-- To
benefit Abilene Zoo: Merchant offers Beanie Baby for auction
Dec. 19-- Colorado
City student: Accident survivor improves
Dec. 19-- Could
Plano incident happen in Abilene: Centers try to protect
students but can't be totally secure
Dec. 19-- Comanche
County: Commissioners and citizens debate speed limits
Dec. 19-- Cross
Plains school fire: Rebuilding plans still indefinite
Dec. 19-- Ken
Ellsworth column: Bulldozer Santa on the road again
Dec. 19-- Collecting
food for Food Bank: Local Attorney General's office beats
out other state agencies
Dec. 19-- Former
county judge: Judge dismisses bankruptcy appeal
Dec. 19-- Merkel
Justice of the Peace: Another candidate files for position
Dec. 19-- Prosecutor
says ruling politically motivated: New trial granted for
trio convicted of organized criminal activity
Dec. 19-- Austin
Express: City Council approves airline's lease
Dec. 19-- Taylor
County commissioners race: Statler files for Precinct
4 position
Dec. 19-- Hard
decisions: United Way falls short, allocations to be trimmed
Dec. 18-- Airport
Development Board told: Regional jet service could begin
in1988
Dec. 18-- Homecoming
queen: First fatal accident in decades shocks Colorado
City schools
Dec. 18-- Christmas
bonus: Gas prices drop to unseasonable low
Dec. 18-- Taylor
County judge: Hamilton to seek re-election
Dec. 18-- Condemned
killer William Kitchens: Judges denies motion for new
trial
Dec. 18-- Accused
of taking marijuana for pay: Judge declares mistrial in
case of local lawyer
Dec. 18-- Taylor
County commissioners: County retirement plan will not
include judges, DA
Dec. 18-- Roby
millionaires: TV program to be delayed
Dec. 18-- Cites
need for new direction: Assistant DA formally enters race
for boss' job
Dec. 18-- For
having sex with 15-year-old: Merkel man given probation,
ordered to pay child support
Dec. 18-- Three-pronged
attack: Police step up efforts to reduce holiday crime
Dec. 18-- Area
news roundup: Coleman Medical Center directors receive
healthy audit report ... Hay presence contributes to damaging
fire ... City donates to Head Start ... Search for Eula principal
narrows ... Erath County election filings
Dec. 17-- Area
news roundup: Baird trustees hire auditor ... Brownwood
City Council approves construction ... 30-year terms set in drug
cases ... Colorado City youth released ... Comanche County commissioners
to hold public meeting ... Runnels County judge files for re-election
Dec. 17-- Released
to parents' custody: Colorado City juvenile charged with
retaliation
Dec. 17-- Development
Corporation of Abilene: Board approves offering assistance
to mystery company
Dec. 17-- Emergency
session required: Eastland city commissioners approve
water rate increase
Dec. 17-- Goodfellows
campaign: Families begin 'shopping' for children's presents
Dec. 17-- Incidents
probably unrelated: Body identified as man involved in
earlier drive-by shooting
Dec. 17-- On
bomber training sites: Dyess officials hear from Snyder-area
residents
Dec. 17-- Feared
abducted: Missing Brownwood woman returned safely
Dec. 17-- National
Center for Children's Illustrated Literature: Children's
art museum to receive a home
Dec. 17-- Quanah
Parker trial: Probationer says lawyer accepted marijuana
as payment
Dec. 17-- Taylor
County: Commissioners consider order regulating sex-oriented
businesses
Dec. 17-- Good
news, bad news: School district expects to lose money
on playoff games
Dec. 17-- Associate
justice of the 11th Court of Appeals: Attorney announces
campaign for position
Dec. 17-- Cancer
claims life: Roby lottery organizer dies
Dec. 16-- Stamped
Out: Post Office survives busiest day of the year
Dec. 16-- Fly
the Competitive Skies: Two airlines begin flight service
to Austin in January
Dec. 16-- Former
Assistant D.A.: Quanah Parker to face marijuana for services
charge
Dec. 16-- Abilene
Men Guilty: Drive-by shooting lands two in prison
Dec. 16-- Wylie
School Board: Internet access to all campuses by next
year
Dec. 16-- Hosch
Honored: Wylie ISD names library after late principal
Dec. 16-- City
Council Advance: City to benefit from Freight Warehouse
change
Dec. 16-- Testing
the Air: Dyess seeks input on proposed training range
Dec. 16-- Discovered
in Culvert: Man's body found near Clyde
Dec. 16-- Goodfellows
Charity: Contributions need to increase substantially
to make goal
Dec. 15-- 490th
Civil Affairs Battalion: 'Care packages' prepared for
reservists ordered to Bosnia
Dec. 15-- Christmas
Tradition: AHS students donate stuffed animals to APD
Dec. 15-- "Time
Has Not Come": Stenholm adds opposition voice to
global warming reduction agreement
Dec. 15-- Wylie
School Board: Adoption of District Improvement Plan on
agenda
Dec. 15-- Around
the Big Country: News and scheduled events from the area
Dec. 14-- At
ACU: Musician honored for service to students
Dec. 14-- After
extended chase: Suspects in disturbance captured
Dec. 14-- West
Central Texas Interlocal Crime Task Force: Retiring commander
kept force going in early years | New
commander plans to keep low profile
Dec. 14-- Lack
of water a problem: Fire leaves Clyde family homeless
Dec. 14-- Coleman
school district: Voters approve bond issue
Dec. 14-- Allegations
of misconduct: DA's campaign hangs over motion for new
trial
Dec. 14-- Ken
Ellsworth column: 'Your Seat is Waiting' nears wait's
end
Dec. 14-- Taylor
Jones County Humane Society fund-raiser: Pets turn out
to give wish lists to Santa
Dec. 14-- Stephenville
man charged: Trial begins Monday on 12-year-old murder
Dec. 13-- At
emergency meeting: Cross Plains school trustees to get
second opinion on fire damages
Dec. 13-- Drive-by
shooting: Two found guilty of aggravated assault
Dec. 13-- Estate
proceeds: Howard Payne set to receive $1 million gift
Dec. 13-- Failure
to render aid: Judge throws out indictment
Dec. 13-- Hardin-Simmons
University: Grads urged to build on successes
Dec. 13-- Abilene
City Council: City secretary's raise exceeds maximum
Dec. 13-- At
the former Air Force base: F-4 Phantom to go on display
in Big Spring
Dec. 13-- Area
news roundup: Lake Brownwood to be monitored ... Rotan
library gets grant for web page ... Remodeling estimates vary
Dec. 13-- Election
'98: Area election filings
Dec. 13-- Eight
to join Abilene Fire Department: Training Academy graduates
nine cadets
Dec. 12-- On
the wings of angels: Local businessman sends message of
sympathy to Kentucky residents
Dec. 12-- Pilot
error but: Identity of pilot in fatal B-1B crash remains
mystery
Dec. 12-- Abilene
City Council: Council approves restoration of former railroad
baggage building
Dec. 12-- Stephens
County grand jury: Breckenridge escapees indicted
Dec. 12-- Coleman
school district: Bond election expected to draw heavy
turnout
Dec. 12-- Cross
Plains school fire: Coaches: Arson charges unfairly taint
whole team
Dec. 12-- Faces
challenge from assistant DA: District Attorney announces
re-election bid
Dec. 12-- Water
leak the cause: Street collapses beneath truck
Dec. 12-- City
of Abilene: Human resources specialist named top employee
Dec. 12-- Ken
Ellsworth column: Dancing in Anson in black taffeta
Dec. 12-- Mistaken
for deer: Hunter shot by son
Dec. 12-- Says
he'll be full-time judge: Mabry challenging Hacker for
family court post
Dec. 12-- Election
'98: Area election filings
Dec. 10-- Area
news roundup: Anson schools get good audit report ...
Ballinger woman disappears ... Brownwood woman indicted for murder
... Smith named Big Spring police chief ... Man found near I-20
probably died of a heart attack ... Asbestos removal contract
awarded ... Stephenville City Hall dedication is Thursday ...
Board approves $19.75 million in bonds
Dec. 11-- Area
news roundup: Albany teen injured in rollover ... All
day kindergarten approved in Breckenridge ... Big Spring City
Council quashes yard parking law ... Winds fan Callahan grass
fire ... Lot donated for new fire station in Cisco ... Fire damages
Coleman home ... Colorado City city manager gets council approval
... Colorado ISD board seeks local coaches ... Dublin hires new
city attorney ... Watts resigns as Gorman police chief ... Mitchell
County commissioners approve combined primaries ... Roby lottery
organizer improving ... Santa Anna hires second policeman ...
Stephenville pastor arrested on charge of indecency with child
Dec. 11-- Town
in shock: Merkel coach found dead at Nolan County ranch
Dec. 11-- Younger
sister testifies against him: Jurors sentence Dawson to
life for rape of wife
Dec. 11-- Texas
Works Career Fair: First welfare job fair gets positive
marks
Dec. 11-- Taylor
County's Republican Party chairman: Gill says he won't
seek third term
Dec. 11-- Election
'98: Area election filings
Dec. 11-- Drive-by
shooting trial: Accused shooter claims he is the victim
of a conspiracy
Dec. 11-- '97
graduate: Third youth charged in Cross Plains school fire
Dec. 10-- To
be sentenced next month: Man found guilty of assault but
not kidnapping
Dec. 10-- During
campaign stop: Bush says campaign to build on previous
work
Dec. 10-- Election
'98: Area candidate filings
Dec. 10-- Arson
investigation: Students accused of torching Cross Plains
school
Dec. 10-- Faces
life in prison: Jurors convict husband of raping wife
Dec. 10-- Drive-by
shooting: Testimony continues in double defendant assault
trial
Dec. 10-- Ken
Ellsworth column: The librarian is a doll
Dec. 10-- Children's
toys, presents destroyed: Fire causes severe damage to
home
Dec. 10-- Pennies
for Goodfellows: Wylie school leads effort
Dec. 10-- Harmony
Boys Home: Archer City facility to close
Dec. 10-- Doug
Worthington: Senator Hutchison leads tributes to former
Harmony leader
Dec. 10-- Same
case as Billie Sol Estes: Bangs attorney indicted for
conspiracy and tax fraud
Dec. 10-- Brownwood
ISD: Road games turn costly for Brownwood
Dec. 10-- Brown
County jail: Jailer convicted on charge of having sex
with inmate
Dec. 10-- State
Board of Education: State board member won't comment on
colleague's accusations
Dec. 10-- Taylor
County commissioners: County commissioners approve waste
agreement
Dec. 10-- Taylor
County election filings: Attorney to challenge Hacker
for 326th District Court
Dec. 10-- Tax
Increment Financing Board: Board recommends spending for
renovations of REA Baggage Express building
Dec. 10-- Wearing
two hats: Ranger police chief appointed city manager
Dec. 9-- Fair
Enough? Career fair to offer more than just job openings
Dec. 9-- Abilene
City Council: Members to consider half-million renovation
to Baggage Express building
Dec. 9-- Local
Digest: Governor in town today ... DA to seek re-election
Dec. 9-- Merry
Christmas! Local post office to answer letters to Santa
Dec. 9-- Wayne
East: Resentencing must begin by April 20
Dec. 9-- Drive-by
Shooting: Trial begins for accused shooters
Dec. 9-- Annuities
Challenge: Supreme Court order eases fears of charities
Dec. 9-- Brown
County Indictment: Estes released on bond
Dec. 9-- Freeway
Deaths: Picketers want City Hall to construct a fence
Dec. 9-- Rape
Trial: Woman describes how ex-husband used knife
Dec. 9-- 1997
Awards: Six outstanding conservationists honored in Albany
ceremonies
Dec. 9-- Kidnap
Trial: Victim explains why she went back to boyfriend
Dec. 9-- AISD
School Board: Annual external audit report "aced"
Dec. 9-- Local
Legislator: Hunter kicks off re-election campaign
Dec. 9-- After
the Fire: School goes on after Cross Plains fire
Dec. 8-- In
Trouble Again? Billie Sol Estes indicted in Brown County
Dec. 8-- Ken
Ellsworth Column: Aluminum cans glisten for Throckmorton's
Christmas
Dec. 8-- AISD
School Board: Hiring of internal auditor may be approved
Dec. 8-- Cross
Plains Blaze: High School fire labeled "very suspicious"
Dec. 7-- Ken
Ellsworth column: Hamlin man remembers Pearl Harbor
Dec. 7-- Life
on the Edge: Updating what happened to the main characters
Dec. 7-- Reporter's
Notebook: The news behind the news
Dec. 7-- Once
butt of jokes: B-1 has been reborn
Dec. 7-- Former
Coleman firm: McGuires resign Stempel positions
Dec. 7-- Area
school bond elections: Clyde, Eula defeat school bond
proposals; issues pass in Goldthwaite, Graham
Dec. 6-- Area
news roundup: Brownwood airport expansion aired ... Postal
cancellation to mark Eastland anniversary ... Murder charges dismissed
... Rotan City Council to review proposal
Dec. 6-- Honors
local businessman: Top DHS officer touts Texas Works intiative
Dec. 6-- Election
'98: Area election filings
Dec. 6-- CHANGES
helps inmates: Volunteers assist with Havins Unit program
Dec. 6-- Junior
Achievement of Abilene: New executive director named
Dec. 6-- Rural
health: Rotan hospital to open Jayton health clinic Jan.
5
Dec. 6-- Expanding
education: Area voters to vote on school improvements
Dec. 6-- District
70 seat in the Texas House: Big Spring businessman announces
campaign bid
Dec. 6-- Christian
Homes of Abilene's 35th anniversary: Former ballplayer
devotes time to adopted children
Dec. 5-- Daughter
of prominent family: ACU Outstanding Alumnus dies
Dec. 5-- Election
'98: Area election filings
Dec. 5-- xxx:
Some residents asked to move fence lines ... Lotto organizer improves
... Merkel Skinny's robbed ... Football fever cancels Munday event
... Eula man struck by car ... Construction begins on Roby water
line ... Search under way for new superintendent for Sweetwater
Dec. 5-- Ken
Ellsworth column: Friend of Eastland POW honored by Japan
Dec. 5-- During
Abilene stop: Gramm touts proposal to give Texas billions
for highway repairs
Dec. 5-- Extended
local calling: FCC action clears way for Haskell-Abilene
connection
Dec. 5-- Big
Country AIDS Resources: Board president outlines hopes
for Kiwanis club
Dec. 5-- Says
she's a bag lady: Wagonmaster 'pulling for Christ'
Dec. 5-- Sentencing
in teen's sexual assault: Jury hands down maximum sentence
Dec. 4-- Clarifications
and corrections:
Dec. 4-- Area
news roundup: Coleman City Council appoints city manager
... Early voting under way in Coleman school bond election ...
1908 courthouse cornerstone returned ... County commissioners
receive computer bids ... Lotto organizer's condition worsens
... Snyder police receive grant ... Stephenville adopts new city
logo ... Morgan named senior citizens director
Dec. 4-- Election
'98: Races for county offices begin
Dec. 4-- Administration
of tornado relief funds: State levels conflict of interest
charges against Cross Plains
Dec. 4-- 40th
Airlift Squadron: Dyess group returns from Persian Gulf
Dec. 4-- Area
election filings: Area election filings
Dec. 4-- May
lose part of arm: Deer hunter seriously injured
Dec. 4-- Precinct
1, Place 2 justice of the peace: Matta to seek re-election
despite lawsuit
Dec. 4-- Nearly
passed last time: Sweetwater seeks second toll-free vote
Dec. 4-- Sexual
assault of teen: Molester seeks probation but offers to
go to prison
Dec. 3-- Continuing
a tradition: Hardin-Simmons students adopt elementary
students
Dec. 3-- Area
news roundup: Brownwood may have to pay fees to TNRCC
... Commissioners approve request for prisoner restraint ... Brown
County sheriff recovers drug cache ... Governor signs proclamation;
clears way for veterans home ... Callahan County lifts burn ban
... Breck adopts 'dynamo' slogan ... Flagpole dedicated in Breckenridge
... Lotto organizer serious after surgery
Dec. 3-- Ken
Ellsworth column: Clyde students take on life saving curriculum
Dec. 3-- Playoffs
force schedule changes: In Breckenridge, Buck fever has
nothing to do with deer
Dec. 3-- Abilene
ISD: District to continue to charter buses
Dec. 3-- Cooper
player and father: Abilene family continues to recuperate
Dec. 3-- U.S.
representative race: Izzard kicks off second campaign
for Stenholm's seat
Dec. 3-- Sexual
assault trial: Victim's parents confess guilt over incident
Dec. 3-- Billie
Sol Estes: Abilene attorney says Estes' convictions should
be voided
Dec. 2-- Throckmorton
High School band: Dreams come true in Fantasy World
Dec. 2-- Bishop
reeling from revelation: Diocese of San Angelo missing
funds
Dec. 2-- Regularly
scheduled rotation: Dyess airmen leave for the Persian
Gulf
Dec. 2-- Coming
from Alabama: Publisher names new editor
Dec. 2-- One
of Roby's millionaires: Lottery winner faces brain surgery
Dec. 2-- Juveniles
suspected: Four Merkel business burglarized
Dec. 2-- Allows
new homes on Antilley: Commission approves zoning change
despite split vote
Dec. 2-- Pricing
changing as well: TCI announces lineup changes
Dec. 2-- Seduced
by older man: Victim describes relationship with 'sexual
predator'
Dec. 2-- Inaugural
ride: New trolleys avoid 'curse'
Dec. 2-- West
Central Texas Municipal Water District: Letter to be sent
to state board on water management plan
Dec. 2-- World
AIDS Day Memorial Service: Minister urges hanging onto
hope in face of disease
Dec. 1-- Group's
largest fund-raiser: Hospice tree-lighting commemorates
loved ones
Dec. 1-- O
Christmas tree: Finding that perfect tree and caring for
it
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