Reporter-News Archives JULY '97 ARCHIVES January ... February ... March ... April ... May ... June ... July ... August ... September ... October ... November ... December July 31 -- After breaking down his motel room door: Brownwood man arrested on drug charge July 31 -- Budget workshop: Commissioners wait to make some budget decisions July 31 -- De Leon school district: New principal's resume looks like grade book July 31 -- Proposed I-10 corridor: Final freeway hearing to be held July 31 -- First Abilene attorney to head section: Abilene lawyer to head state bar section July 31 -- AJRA/National Finals Rodeo: Junior riders compete and relax July 31 -- Burned attempting to stop suicide: Sheriff has no regrets over decision July 31 -- Damage estimates top $100,000: Wind storm tears up town July 31 -- Lawsuit lost: Jury decides former State School psychologist not a whistleblower July 30 -- Marijuana bust: Three jailed after search reveals drugs, stolen property July 30 -- Constable seeks raise, but: First day of county budget hearings uneventful July 30 -- Three others sought: Suspect in burglary ring arrested July 30 -- Area news roundup: Brownwood fire victim dies ... De Leon man charged in burglary ... Merkel officials seek recycling grant ... Storm in Rochester causes injury July 30 -- Has been in jail three times already: Man sentenced to 20 years for delivery of cocaine July 30 -- De Leon middle school: Superintendent builds new school addition July 30 -- Back to back: Border Patrol makes drug busts July 30 -- In 1990 Ranger slaying: Hennington gets 48 years for murder July 30 -- Ken Ellsworth column: On shooting a really big gun July 30 -- Playing a waiting game: Area firefighters bracing for start of grass fires July 30 -- Blames computer problems: Izzard fails to file finance reports on time July 30 -- Making disciples at home: Mission Merkel takes gospel to backyard July 30 -- Taken to Lubbock Hospital: Sheriff and prisoner burned by drain cleaner July 30 -- Texas State Photographer for 1997: Benjamin photographer honored by Texas Legislature July 30 -- Hoping to catch up on duties: Commissioners approve help for treasurer July 30 -- Increasing patient load: VA clinic to expand, relocate July 29 -- Target is 2002: Stenholm says balanced-budget deal is what he's been waiting for July 29 -- Chicken Lickin' Good: Ma Allen's in Sweetwater is a 'madhouse' on Sundays July 29 -- Was Scheduled to Speak Here: Retirement may mean Gen. Fogleman won't be visiting Abilene July 29 -- Headed to Mercer: HSU director, professor leaving July 29 -- Taylor County: Commissioners start budget process July 29 -- State School Lawsuit: Psychologist seeking $5 million in court July 29 -- Victim was Investigator: Clyde man gets probation for stealing $5,000 from car July 28 -- Purchases Scaled Back: City's equipment fund almost depleted July 28 -- North 6th and Hickory: Downtown accident sends two to hospital July 28 -- Oak Creek Lake: Jet ski accident injures teen-age girl July 27 -- Area News Roundup: Coleman man killed in motorcycle accident ... Pickup driver dumps load in accident ... Accident near Blackwell sends two to hospital ... Brownwood man seriously burned in fire July 27 -- At Abilene State Park: Butterfly enthusiasts take part in first-ever count July 27 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Long life is a lengthy string of truck stops July 27 -- Reporter's notebook: The news behind the news July 27 -- Suspects in custody: Cross-country ride in stolen cars ends in Sweetwater July 26 -- Texas State 4-H Horse Show: Breckenridge student to return to help run show July 26 -- Air Force morale: Pilot concerns not new at Dyess July 26 -- Vehicle impound expansion rejected: Council approves budget July 26 -- Abilene city budget: Equipment replacement fund nearly empty July 26 -- Prairie Dogs: Game to benefit children July 26 -- Out of the frying pan: Firefighting cadets to begin training July 26 -- Wrap-up report: Lawmakers say Legislature performed well July 26 -- Select group: Area students win National Merit Scholarships July 26 -- Convenience store burglary-arsons: Arson suspect under investigation for similar crimes in Abilene July 25 -- Area news roundup: Temps around area hit unofficial 100s ... New IGA to be built in Clyde ... Cross Plains chamber honors volunteers ... Snyder man found guilty of sexual assault ... State rests in Eastland murder trial July 25 -- Texas Cushman Club: Scooter owners gather in Sweetwater July 25 -- Ken Ellsworth column: New post offices for Sylvester and others July 25 -- Abilene library branch: City council leases old Hasting's building July 25 -- Hardin-Simmons University: President appoints assistant for university relations July 25 -- Western trade cluster probably dead: Council rejects Leddy deal July 25 -- Perceive at threat to their business: Towing companies angry over budget proposal July 25 -- Texas State 4-H Horse Show: Competitor misses family support July 25 -- Misdemeanor charge of document tampering: Grand jury indicts Jones County sheriff July 24 -- Texas State 4-H Horse Show: Horseman needs little gear to control mount July 24 -- Summer time in the city: It's hot and going to stay hot July 24 -- Captured near Eastland: Employee takes the money and runs July 24 -- Area news roundup: Man acquitted of rape ... Adolescent's death a mystery ... Dublin cty manager files suit ... Trucker killed in accident involving cow ... Inmate testifies against accused murderer ... Middleton inmate injured in fall ... Injured Scout released from hospital July 24 -- Tribute became career: New staff judge advocate joins Dyess July 24 -- Deployment leaves unit short-handed: Dyess' ER replacement temporarily limited July 24 -- Shackelford County Hospital District: Board members meet with lawyers to discuss countersuit July 24 -- Win-win situation: Inmate labor benefits county, prisoners July 24 -- Victim calls him a 'jerk': Convicted molestor sentenced to eight years July 24 -- Swat school: Officers experience effects of tear gas, pepper spray July 24 -- Hendrick Medical Center: Hospital recognized for organ transplant efforts July 23 -- Area news roundup: Two still in hospital after fatal wreck ... Baird school board raises cost of lunches ... Eastland city commissioners to accept bids for street paving ... Brownwood to help Howard Payne pay debts ... Comanche man convicted on drug charges ... Work to begin on underpass in Sweetwater July 23 -- Texas State 4-H Show: Real life best practice for horse show July 23 -- Police department vacancies: Officers take exams for promotion attempt July 23 -- On Country Music Television: Music video shot here premieres today July 23 -- Fourth vote in seven years: Dublin voters to decide school bond July 23 -- Ranger man accused of murder: Judge rules trial not double jeopardy July 23 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Merkel native drew his way to Austin July 23 -- Three area people in group: LULAC representatives to meet with attorney general July 23 -- To replace the late Dan Garcia: County selects new VSO officer July 23 -- Property tax vote: Turnout slow and low for homestead break July 23 -- Abilene city budget: Debate over spending federal funds dominates budget workshop July 22 -- How Many Does It Take? City Manager's proposed budget adds more employees July 22 -- Local Government Spending: Former city manager's plan to "right-size" gone by the wayside July 22 -- City Council Advance: Bond election for new main library may be called for October July 22 -- Texas State 4-H Show: Lubbock girl wins all three equestrian jumping events July 22 -- One Suspect Turned in Another: 'America's Most Wanted' leads to arrests in Big Spring murders July 22 -- AISD School Board: District's TAAS results easily eclipse statewide averages July 22 -- Manslaughter Guilty Plea: Clyde teen admits to shooting friend last summer July 22 -- Two Separate Charges: Man gets 16 years for kidnapping July 22 -- Statewide Program: Local teachers will get cheap Internet access July 22 -- Categorizing Winged Creatures: Butterfly count is Saturday July 22 -- Brownwood, Snyder and Throckmorton: Area cities will have own local elections Aug. 9 July 22 -- ACU's 43rd Bible Teachers Workshop: Tomorrow's biblical leaders will come from teachers today, says speaker July 22 -- Guerra Leaving City Government: Assistant to City Manager to Head Girl Scouts July 22 -- Ill Health Cited: Worthington leaving Harmony Family Services July 21 -- AISD School Board: Spring TAAS results to be released tonight July 21 -- Texas 4-H Horse Show: For mules, stubborness just may be a virtue July 21 -- Odometer Fraud: It costs consumers $4 billion each year July 20 -- Suffered from rare metabolic disorder: Inspiration for The House That Kerry Built dies July 20 -- World Championship Boer Goat Cookoff Cooks seek perfect method for producing tasty dish July 20 -- Old Settlers Reunion: Event recreates life of days gone by July 20 -- Abilene city budget: Cuts needed to keep tax rate stable July 20 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Monument keeps young man's memory alive July 20 -- Reporter's notebook The news behind the news July 20 -- Accident near Sweetwater: Scout dies in one-vehicle rollover July 19 -- Christian Scholars Conference Speaker grateful for dual roles July 19 -- Area news roundup: Albany contractor plans development ... Man found not guilty of attempted murder ... Committee to study feasibility of law enforcement complex ... Library renovations set to begin July 19 -- Cogdell Memorial Hospital: Work begins on removing asbestos July 19 -- Drove into Law Enforcement Center: Man gets nine years for criminal mischief July 19 -- For arrest in Dublin: City manager threatens suit July 19 -- Woman says she lied: Abilene man sentenced to prison for assaulting wife July 19 -- Federal grand jury: Breckenridge oilmen indicted July 19 -- Ruling to come later: Boy tells judge he lied about molestation July 19 -- Unexpected exit: Shackelford County librarian resigns July 19 -- Northwest Texas Hospital Association Stenholm talks about rural health to administrators July 19 -- Congratulations; it's a snake: Zoo welcomes new arrivals July 18 -- Cogdell Memorial Hospital: Company hired to remove asbestos hazard July 18 -- Area News Roundup: Defense to present case in attempted murder trial ... New state school superintendent named ... Jones County commissioners, sheriff reach compromise ... Tye City Council approves addition to museum July 18 -- Who'll give me $5?: City to auction surplus, unclaimed items July 18 -- Plan would help library proposal: Proposed budget would leave tax rate the same July 18 -- Possible switch to flat fee: Haskell County commissioners consider travel pay changes July 18 -- Ken Ellsworth Column: New Conrad Hilton exhibit in Cisco July 18 -- Missed his ride to the park: Missing child found playing at neighbor's July 18 -- Looking to the planets: Abilene native Pathfinder's webmaster July 17 -- Area news roundup: Baird City Council hires company to collect garbage ... Colorado City native to be school principal ... Jones County commissioners meet with sheriff ... Fall victim's condition not serious July 17 -- Unexpected relocation: Chamber of Commerce to move to old Windsor Hotel building July 17 -- Part of six-state probe: Investigators looking at Brownwood hospital July 17 -- Continental Express: Chamber officials trying to bring airline to Abilene July 17 -- Drug Abuse Resistance Education: Program's fate in hands of schools, commissioners July 17 -- Unusual hearing set to try to find truth: Boy recants testimony that sent father to prison July 17 -- KRBC sold: Abilene's oldest TV station to change hands July 16 -- Taylor County commissioners: Hazardous materials study planned July 16 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Roscoe resident another year older, still loves to visit July 16 -- Singing in the mud: Girls Scouts have 'ooey gooey' day at camp July 16 -- Area news roundup: Ranger to begin paying fines ... Man hospitalized after fall from scaffold ... Eastland ISD to purchase portable building July 16 -- In Colorado City: Grant to pay for airport renovations July 16 -- Announcement expected Friday: Colorado City considered for new prison July 16 -- Guns stolen: Police searching for thieves who broke into pawn shop July 16 -- City Council may override decision: TIF board approves loan to bootmaker July 16 -- Veteran's nursing homes: Area towns among those seeking homes July 15 -- Expo Center: Superlative adjectives mark new covered arena July 15 -- Just in Case There's No Case --: Summoned jurors urged to call ahead first July 15 -- Getting Rattled: Snake bites come with the territory hot weather -- July 15 -- Show Me the Money: Tax Appraisal District has gotten excellent response to list of claimants July 15 -- Dyess Park: Last day to reserve brick paver July 14 -- Cold, Hard Cash: Central Tax Appraisal District may owe you money July 14 -- Man Missing in Baird: Search ends with Alzheimer's patent found near Fort Worth July 14 -- Wylie School Board: Number crunching begins for upcoming budget July 14 -- Police Report: Convenience store robbery suspect nabbed July 13 -- Race Relations in Abilene: Episodes of conflict happen far less than they once did July 13 -- Slavery Apology: Stenholm: "It never hurts to apologize" July 13 -- 17th Christian Scholars Conference: Three-day workshop begins Thursday at ACU July 13 -- Apostolic Convention: Saturday's march aimed at showing right avenue to take July 13 -- Reporter's Notebook: Of Burma Shave and organs July 12 -- Four-year-old Boy Found: Missing lad was just on his way to his aunt's July 12 -- 10 Years Total: HSU student given deferred adjudication for sex with 15-year-old July 12 -- Semi-Automatic Handgun Found: Bond reduction denied for man charged in drive-by shooting July 12 -- Body Found: Missing Sweetwater trucker had run off road July 12 -- $25 Million Loan: Boll weevil foundation to get boost in arm July 12 -- Bicycle Training School: Police, medical agencies get special instruction July 12 -- Charlie Still Anti-NEA: Stenholm votes against last-ditch effort to save funding July 12 -- Seven-Year Timetable: Stenholm appointed to committee working on balanced budget July 11 -- Controversial Approval: Council OKs added cost to renovation of T&P Freight Warehouse July 11 -- More Council News: Non-profits warned not to expect help in the future July 11 -- Library Bond Issue: Council directs city staff to begin preparing for October election July 11 -- Saudi Arabia Accident: Air Force officer from Stamford dies overseas July 11 -- Possible Hijacking: Search for missing Sweetwater truck driver continues July 11 -- Need for Speed?: Speed limit addressed at public hearing July 11 -- Apostolic Assembly: Street witnessing is focus of Hope Crusade July 11 -- Abilene State Park Program: Youngsters learn about nature and wildlife July 10 -- And That's News: Albany doesn't want its MTV July 10 -- The Junior Olympics: Rain doesn't dampen 1,400 Junior Olympians July 10 -- Losing Weight? Diet-drug combo still has support locally July 10 -- Western Trade Cluster: Bootmaker may be the anchor if assistance package completed July 10 -- Ambassador for the Fans: The Chicken tumbles into Prairie Dog game tonight July 10 -- Raising Tax Exemptions: Last day to register to vote in Aug. 9 election July 10 -- National Endowment for the Arts: Stenholm reaffirms support for its elimination July 10 -- T.A.N.S.T.A.A.F.L.*: Sweetwater gets $5,000 endowment because of America Great Race award July 9 -- Here Comes the Sun: ACU getting solar panels for Technology building July 9 -- Not So Fast: Base closing plan draws opposition from key lawmaker July 9 -- A Call in Vein: Blood center low on blood, especially type 0 July 9 -- Taylor County Commissioners: County's three-ton old Card-Veyer given away July 9 -- Technology Town Hall Meeting: Cost of fiber-optic hook-ups discussed July 9 -- Tax Increment Financing Board: Proposal rejected that would eliminate site work at T&P Warehouse July 9 -- Zoo School: Learning about animals keeps youngsters busy during the summer July 8 -- City Council Advance: Renovation of T&P Freight Warehouse could be a hot topic July 8 -- City Council Part II --: Library bond issue to be discussed Thursday as well July 8 -- Result of an Arrest: Suit filed against Taylor County Jail July 8 -- Reaching Out: Buffalo Gap benefitting from 'extended local calling area' July 8 -- Base Closings: Will Senate call this week for more to be shut down? July 8 -- JPs AWOL?: Both justices off to serve God and Country July 7 -- Seeing It All: Obstacles are few for Hardin-Simmons University blind graduate student July 7 -- Police Report: Burglars strike music lovers July 6 -- Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Not enough funds available in Texas for drug, alcohol treatment services July 6 -- All Stars: Abilene program is a model for state July 6 -- Other vehicle's occupants ran from scene: Wreck victims released from hospital July 6 -- Reporter's notebook The news behind the news July 6 -- On the 'Smithsonian': Abilene business featured on magazine's cover July 6 -- In one pocket and out the other?: Chances for tax cut improve, but public doubtful July 6 -- Seeking info on computer usage and needs: Technology committee to hold town hall meeting July 6 -- By GOP state executive committee: Tuscola woman named top volunteer July 6 -- Texas Midwest Soap Box Derby Racers seek to have cars in top condition July 5 -- Academic honor lists: Abilene Christian University | Hardin-Simmons University | McMurry University July 5 -- Fourth of July: Celebrations marked by parades, barbecue, ceremonies July 5 -- One-vehicle accident: Merkel woman seriously injured July 5 -- Plenty to cry over: Overturned truck spills milk cargo July 5 -- Texas Cowboy Reunion: Saturday schedule July 4 -- Charged with shooting at a man: Judge refuses to lower bond for accused gang member July 4 -- A different outlook: New citizens look forward to celebrating Fourth July 4 -- Temporary shutdown: Conquest Airlines suspends operations July 4 -- Texas Cowboy Reunion: Retired minister elected new president of Oldtimers Association July 4 -- The Fourth and fireworks: Area firefighters concerned about fires July 4 -- Area news roundup: Pair arrested on drug charges ... Cutting event inaugural event at new fair grounds arena July 3 -- Area News Roundup: Anson resident to celebrate 95th birthday ... Coleman City Council gives hotel/motel taxes to chamber ... Texas Cowboy Reunion schedule for Wednesday ... Stephenville adopts tough animal control ordinance July 3 -- Accused of killing inmate: State will defend, prosecute indicted guards July 3 -- Death of Jimmy Stewart: Actor once attended premiere in Abilene July 3 -- A place to research local geneaology: New library and rearch center to be dedicated Friday July 3 -- Make a Wish Foundation: Area children have wish granted July 3 -- Fourth of July: What's happening where in the Big Country July 3 -- Taylor County Juvenile Post-Adjudication Facility Construction begins on new juvenile detention facility July 2 -- Area news roundup: Anson school board to consider construction bids ... Brownwood MHMR hires new director ... Cisco pair busted in Eastland on drug charges ... Arrest of students may slow drug flow on TSTC campus ... Winters man to become Roscoe postmaster July 2 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Bison brisket goes down nicely July 2 -- On first day of National Parks and Recreation month: New Nelson Park playground dedicated July 2 -- Is it 627 or 672?: Callers confused by new prefix July 2 -- Asking for a penny more: Postal increase not worth fussing over, some locals say July 2 -- Only second time in two years: Indictments of guards rare occurrence July 2 -- Revelers urged to use common sense: Rains keep fireworks bans away July 1 -- Family dissatisfied: Investigators rule death an accident July 1 -- Area news roundup: New Howard County extension agent begins work ... Man in critical condition after accident ... Fire may have been caused by 3-year-old ... Widow sues Dublin, Erath counties over jail death ... Stabbing victim released from hospital July 1 -- Texas Cowboy Reunion: Preview party kicks off event July 1 -- New clean air standards: Rural areas could suffer, Stenholm says July 1 -- Living in Abilene: Hong Kong natives nervous about handover July 1 -- Three are more crowded, though: Area prisons slightly less crowded than state average July 1 -- Accused of murdering inmate: Grand jury still considering indictment of prison guards January ... February ... March ... April ... May ... June ... July ... August ... September ... October ... November ... December Today's Local News 1999 Local News Archives ... 1998 Local News Archives