JUNE 1997 ARCHIVES
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June 30 -- Cowboy
poet: Teen spins rhyming yarn better than the rest
June 30 -- Supervised
romping: Summer recreation program offers alternative
for children at home
June 30 -- Some
good news, some bad: Cancer survivors gather to learn
latest news, draw inspiration
June 29 -- Cashing
in on Texas' popularity: Abilene becoming stop for bus
tours
June 29 -- Ken
Ellsworth column: A car that's too good to resist
June 29 -- At
Abilene State Park: Amateur radio operators contact the
world
June 29 -- Would
allow prayer in schools: Stenholm now favors religious
freedom amendment
June 29 -- Reporter's
notebook: Items from the Reporter-News staff
June 29 -- Texas
Cowboy Reunion: Hostess and sponsor ready to greet visitors
June 28 -- Area
news roundup: Big Spring reward grows ... New extension
agent begins work in Callahan County ... Coleman hospital financially
well ... Drive-by shooting nets prison term ... Jury sentences
man to 10 years probation
June 28 -- After
recent flooding: Stenholm tells Eastland County residents
not to expect federal aid
June 28 -- Moving
to Graham: Haskell principal resigns
June 28 -- In
Mitchell County: Grand jury clears pair in death of traveling
companion
June 28 -- For
molesting stepdaughter: Abilene man sentenced to 20 years
in prison
June 28 -- 'The
Odyssey of Jeremy Jack': AHS thespians teach young students
about life
June 28 -- In
wake of Supreme Court decision: Local law enforcers plan
to continue background checks
June 27 -- Obtained
from search of student's dorm room: Judge rules evidence
inadmissable
June 27 -- Area
news roundup: Hobbs man killed near Big Spring ... Houston
man sentenced for his part in theft ... New Mexico man sentenced
for transporting marijuana ... Wreck victim in stable condition
June 27 -- Two
5-year-olds: Child accidentally shoots relative to death
June 27 -- Abilene
City Council: Homeowners win fight against zone change
June 27 -- Storefront
branch library: Council tables proposal for S. 14th location
June 27 -- House
of Yahweh: Cult leader's wife delighted with magazine's
portrayal
June 27 -- Accused
of lying during divorce proceeding: Businessman convicted
of perjury
June 27 -- Road
rally: Great Race of antique cars arrives in Sweetwater
June 27 -- Physician-assisted
suicide: Supreme Court decision correct, some Abilenians
say
June 26 -- Area
news roundup: Helicopter vandalized in Big Spring ...
June 26 -- Foresees
decrease in entitlement spending: Budget director says
Clinton, Congress will probaby produce a budget
June 26 -- In
response to flooding: Red Cross opens office in Eastland
June 26 -- Plan
to replace him at prison ready: Longtime Abilene physician
Irby Fox dies
June 26 -- Against
changing Lt. Governor's powers: Abilene was model for
state water plan, Fraser says
June 26 -- U.S.
Conference of Mayors: McCaleb encouraged by president's
speech
June 26 -- After
summer rains: Many area lakes at record levels
June 25 -- Area
news roundup: Jones County may institute DARE program
...
June 25 -- Abilene
ISD: Funds requests generate discussion at board meeting
June 25 -- Former
Abilene city manager: Blagg working for Dallas MHMR
June 25 -- Taylor
County commissioners: Development program report main
item in short meeting
June 25 -- Ken
Ellsworth Column: Old cars and the people who love them
June 25 -- Rain's
aftermath: High water causing, solving problems for area
residents
June 25 -- One
strike and you're out: Housing authority adopts zero-tolerance
policy
June 25 -- Continuing
trade with China: Stenholm votes with majority
June 25 -- One-vehicle
rollover: Former Cooper football player killed in accident
June 25 -- Abilene
Police Department: Deputy chief steps down Monday
June 25 -- Jurisdictional
problems may complicate case: Trucker charged with kidnapping
after cross-country nightmare
June 25 -- Was
there a cover-up of the Roswell crash: Abilenians believe
the truth about UFOs is out there
June 24 -- City
Councils Advance: Council to consider Library Review Panel's
recommendation Thursday
June 24 -- Too
Much Rain: Brownwood man dies in area flooding
June 24 -- "Reasonable
Doubt" Issue: Killer Moody to get another hearing
June 24 -- AISD
School Board: What to do with computers on campuses?
June 23 -- Stormy
weather: Winds destroy Comanche County home
June 23 -- Abilene
ISD: Trustees to continue technology discussion
June 23 -- Great
American Race: Vintage car rally coming to West Texas
June 22 -- Ken
Ellsworth column: Blackie, a running, working, praying
canine machine
June 22 -- In
Colorado City: Prison's presence spurs home construction
June 22 -- In
Merchant Park: Shopping area manager champions northside
library branch
June 22 -- What
you see ... : New city manager straightforward in style
June 22 -- Reporters
Notebook: Personal weatherman ... Lady Justice gains a
few pounds ... Slip of the lip could sink commissioners ... Reporting
the world's end
June 22 -- First
day of mission school: United Methodist Women focus on
Brazil
June 21 -- Jones
County trial: Acosta gets 10 years probation
June 21 -- Area
News Roundup: Clyde City council appoints new leaders
...
June 21 -- Prosecutors
had asked for life: Father given 50 years for abuse of
children
June 21 -- About
100 emloyees affected: Pride Refinery to end Abilene operations
next year
June 21 -- House
of Yahweh: Magazine explores local cult
June 21 -- Pride
Refinery shutdown: Employees not surprised by announcement
June 21 -- After
hocking copier for some real money: Parolee arrested on
charges of counterfeiting
June 20 -- Cop
Stop: Carport increases police visibility in community
June 20 -- Ken
Ellsworth Column: Horseman rides gently into Sweetwater
June 20 -- For
Project COOL: Anson problem solvers win world title
June 20 -- Tax
Increment Financing District Board approves renovation
financing plan
June 20 -- Dies
saving child's life: Woman's heroics come as no surprise
to friends
June 20 -- Would
make reactivating the 13th Bomb Squadron easier: Senate
expected to agree to funding Dyess squadron facility
June 20 -- Molester's
sentencing hearing: Testimony reveals details of abuse
June 20 -- Jones
County trial: Jury finds Acosta guilty of murder
June 20 -- More
than a play: Albany greets the Fort Griffin Fandangle
June 19 -- Area
News Roundup: Baird City Council votes to repair roof
...
June 19 -- Girl
Scout Councils of Texas: Three area women honored
June 19 -- The
buzz on mosquitos: Health department gearing up to battle
pesky pest
June 19 -- Lieutenant
Governor's race: Perry announced intention to run
June 19 -- Accused
of Comanche Pharmacy burglary: Former patrolman aquitted
on burglary charges
June 19 -- Convicted
of fondling stepdaughter: Abilene man given probation
June 19 -- Jones
County murder trial: Witnesses recant statements given
to police
June 18 -- Area
News Roundup: Albany school board may seek new renovation
bids ...
June 18 -- Keep
Texas Beautiful: Abilene earns environmental award
June 18 -- Rest
of city returning to normal: Storm cleanup swamps recycling
center
June 18 -- Development
Corporation of Abilene: Organization contribute to Dyess
lobbying effort
June 18 -- Abilene
Police Department: Berry promoted to deputy chief
June 18 -- Sought
by restaurant near Dublin: Supporters, opponents express
views on liquor application
June 18 -- Ken
Ellsworth column: Chancellor's humor is timely
June 18 -- On
way to Army reunion: Ranger Hill wreck kills Abilenian
June 18 -- Punishment
still to be set: Stepfather found guilty of fondling charge
June 18 -- Hardin-Simmons
University: Music prof appointed VP of planning
June 18 -- National
League of Cities: McCaleb seeks second vice presidency
June 18 -- Ware
Unit: Colorado City prison already full
June 18 -- Taylor
County Commissioners: Bid for juvenile detention center
accepted
June 17 -- Third
Time's a Charm Roy McDaniel named city manager
June 17 -- Southern
Baptist Convention: Disney boycott talk not as exciting
as in past years
June 17 -- Lights
Out Stormy weather knocks out power
June 17 -- Back
in Business Baird City Hall opens next door
June 17 -- Roundball
After Hours Late Night Basketball program begins fifth
year
June 17 -- Stepfather
Charged Indecency trial goes to jury
June 16 -- Call
for Fathers: Being the best dads they can possibly be
June 16 -- AISD
School Board: From wish list to budget waiting list
June 16 -- Stormy
Development: Baird's City Hall "calls" for help
on its own
June 15 -- Not
busiest day, though: Father's Day brings visitors to prison
June 15 -- Ken
Ellsworth column: College president was a non-shooting
player
June 15 -- Sweetheart
deal?: Legislators quietly raise pensions 8 percent
June 15 -- First
in 4 years: Congress may receive raise
June 15 -- For
volatile situations: SWAT team rarely used but ready if
needed
June 15 -- SWAT
training: Drills mirror reality to prepare officers
June 15 -- Trying
to save a child: Cisco woman drowns
June 15 -- Summer
weather: Storm full of light but little punch
June 14 -- Plus
90 days in jail: Abilene man gets probation for throwing
car part at police officer
June 14 -- Town
changes name to celebrate: Dublin Dr Pepper bottler celebrates
106th birthday
June 14 -- Killed
two women while DWI: Colorado City man heading to prison
June 14 -- Mike
Middleton: Hamlin hires former sheriff to be police chief
June 14 -- Won't
be reinstated: Former Hamlin teacher settles with school
June 14 -- Museums
of Abilene: New executive director hired
June 14 -- In
stabbing death: Stamford teen's sentence reduced
June 14 -- Federal
Court sentences: Cocaine possesion brings six-year sentence
June 14 -- No
serious injuries: Storm surprises Nolan County town
June 14 -- xxx:
Three sent to hospital after accident ... Task force receives
grant ... Reservoir application denied
June 14 -- Flag
Day: Flag-burning ceremony will retire flag
June 14 -- McVeigh
Sentence: Death penalty simple justice, many believe
June 14 -- Texas
Association of X-Offenders: Program calls on former inmates
to help each other stay straight
June 13 -- Reunion
at Westbrook: Band will seek the rhythm once again
June 13 -- Area
news roundup: Big Spring man sentenced ...
June 13 -- Abilene
City Council: Ambulance company withdraws application
June 13 -- Rio
Grande Conference United Methodists: Bishop tells members
church in transition
June 13 -- The
Freight Warehouse: TIF board to scale back renovation,
seek grants
June 13 -- Only
one to pass TAAS: Exchange student going home with high
school diploma
June 13 -- Ken
Ellsworth column: Dublin makes a place for a new museum
June 13 -- Abilene
ISD: Students helping fix up district campuses
June 12 -- African
adventure: Trip turns to nightmare for Abilene couple
June 12 -- Area
News Digest: Gas leak closes highway ... Eastland man
injured in accident ... Robber gets maximum sentence ... City
Council votes to fill vacancy ... Temporary grocery opens in Clyde
... Winters physician reprimanded
June 12 -- Money
magazine: Abilene drops in magazine's rating of cities
June 12 -- A
month after quitting Abilene post: Lambert hired as city
manager of The Colony
June 12 -- Visit
to Fort Hood: Civic leaders get taste of Army life
June 12 -- It's
a SNAP: Police department kicks off neighborhod program
June 12 -- Lack
of planning?: State to have two amendment elections
June 11 -- Area
news digest: City Council approves funding police programs
June 11 -- Setting
the baseline: Sunday rains teach city officials lesson
June 11 -- After
weekend storms: Lakes benefitting from runoff
June 11 -- Was
to die next month: Judge postpones Kitchens execution
June 11 -- Ken
Ellsworth column: Zebra zone in Zephyr
June 11 -- For
the disabled: Parking placards set to expire
June 11 -- Robertson
Unit: New warden began career in classroom
June 11 -- Impact
of reform: Area leaders hear about dramatic welfare changes
June 11 -- TIF
board: Warehouse renovation bids come in over budget
June 11 -- Taylor
County commissioners: County treasurer's evaluation improves
June 11 -- Apparent
arson: Anohter Skinny's destroyed by fire
June 11 -- Road
resurfacing: County residents complain about commisioner's
timing
June 11 -- Texas
High School Rodeo Association Finals Streetman girl named
rodeo queen
June 10 -- Watching
the Skies: More rain would cause more flooding quickly
June 10 -- Specialized
Care Facility: Veterans nursing home could be built near
Big Spring
June 10 -- Wylie
School Board: Bids for additional classrooms to be considered
in a few months
June 10 -- AISD
School Board: Several campuses to undergo face-lifts in
near future
June 10 -- Abilene
City Council: Ambulance competition issue to be dealt
with Thursday
June 9 -- "Not
a Lot Done": This Legislative session didn't get
highest marks from locals
June 9 -- Lots
and Lots of Rain: Elm Creek floods, Buffalo Gap inundated
again
June 9 -- From
Horse Shoes to Bracelets: Rodeo runs in the Jameson family
June 9 -- AISD
School Board: One more technology consultant to give input
June 9 -- Wylie
ISD Board: Additional classroom project nearing
June 9 -- Potential
Students: Local colleges use summer camps as recruitment
tools
June 9 -- Ordination
Ceremony: Methodist conference announces new appointments
June 8 -- Epidemic
slowing: AIDS-related deaths decline in Taylor County
June 8 -- Abilene
Improvement Corp.: Organization really just tool to gain
tax credits
June 8 -- A
chance to fight back: Homeowners to see appraisal reforms
June 8 -- Newsbytes
San Angelo City Council meetings to be televised ... Hey, school's
out
June 8 -- Summer
on campus: Camps good PR for local universities
June 8 -- Ken
Ellsworth column: A library that defines library
June 8 -- United
Methodist conference: Speaker urges protection of children
June 8 -- Texas
High School Rodeo Association Finals Contestants to showcase
rodeo talent
June 8 -- Capitol
Scorecard How area legislators voted in the past week
June 8 -- High-tech
treatment: Cancer center equipment has sci-fi look, serious
purpose
June 7 -- Area
news digest: Fire destroys Mitchell county store ... Clyde
city leaders quit
June 7 -- Clyde
grocery store: Electrical malfunction caused fire
June 7 -- CME
church conference: Bishop reminds delegates to encourage
each other
June 7 -- Goree
High School: School's graduating class didn't need much
time to cross stage
June 7 -- Abilene
Public Library: City plans branch library in former bookstore
June 7 -- Some
areas flooded: Heavy rains bring wheat harvest to halt
June 7 -- If
it weren't for bad luck: Snakebit Fisher County family
improving
June 7 -- Death
ruled a homicide: Inmate's family files suit
June 7 -- Phone
company acquisition: Washington company buys Action Telcom
June 7 -- Preacher
tells United Methodists: God makes vessels valuable
June 6 -- Area
news digest: Accident victims conditions updated ... Big
Spring to receive $1.89 million credit ... Security tightened
at Howard County tax appraiser's office ... Cyclists ride to raise
blood donation awareness ... Hawley man injured in collision ...
Abilene man given probation in Jones County incident ... Weinart
man killed in accident
June 6 -- Annual
United Methodist conference: Bishop issues welcome, challenge
June 6 -- Clyde
fire: Grocery store burns down
June 6 -- Ken
Ellsworth column: Stormy wedding, successful marriage
June 6 -- Classic
duel expected: Perry, Sharp indicate interest in replacing
Bullock
June 6 -- After
three-hour meeting: Baird City Council reinstates city
marshal
June 5 -- Weekend
accidents: Wreck victims' conditions updated
June 5 -- Across
five counties: I-20 chase ends safely
June 5 -- City
Hall shuffle: City engineer to head new department
June 5 -- Abilene
High School: Party introduces new band director
June 5 -- Stephenville
City Council: Downtown Auto Park plans approved
June 5 -- Wheat
harvest: Farmers scramble to bring in the sheaves
June 5 -- Snyder
convenience store robbery: Texas executes killer of store
clerk
June 5 -- Baird
city marshal: Marshal's backer present petition to City
Council
June 4 -- Area
News Digest: Two remain critical after wrecks
June 4 -- Colorado
City: When will cannon come home?
June 4 -- Precinct
changes: Commissoners correct boundaries
June 4 -- Taylor
County commissioners: Jail expansion to go to bidders
June 4 -- Abilene
ISD: TAAS scores in the mail
June 4 -- Convenience
store robbery: Snyder killer set for execution
June 4 -- COPS
MORE: Abilene police receive grant
June 4 -- Greg
Parks: Former officer suing for back pay, reinstatement
June 4 -- Ken
Ellsworth column: The chancellor goes parasailing
June 4 -- Citizens
Library Review Panel: Panel formally completes work
June 4 -- 75th
Legislature: Local lawmakers found session frustrating
June 4 -- Conflict
of interest: Councilman's interest changed state law
June 4 -- Hendrick
Medical Center: Hospital still has no private police force
June 4 -- Program
ends Dec. 31: Stamford tire recycler uncertain about future
June 3 -- Home
on the Trailer Park: House of Yahweh's ex-wife plans to
open mobile home park
June 3 -- McVeigh
Trial: Abilenians applaud guilty verdict
June 3 -- Already?
Local, area lawmakers look forward to next session
June 3 -- More
Money: State employees get raises, though far less than
top leaders
June 3 -- Car
Wreck Updates: Victims remain hospitalized, two critically
June 2 -- Anson
Highway Fatalities: Two Abilene teens killed in wreck.
June 2 -- 75th
Legislature: Politicians get credit for "disappointing
session overall"Major legislation
June 2 -- Ken
Ellsworth Column: A hero is honored in Eastland
June 2 -- Case
in Point: Remnants of Hood scandal resurface in Taylor
County courtroom
June 1 -- They
could be stars: City considers televising council meetings
June 1 -- Abilene
City Council: Forum asks city to consider evening meetings
June 1 -- Hitting
the jackpot: Lottery winner give fire department new truck
June 1 -- Area
runoff elections: Bundick becomes new trustee ... Challenger
ousts incumbent
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