Reporter-News Archives NOVEMBER '97 ARCHIVES January ... February ... March ... April ... May ... June ... July ... August ... September ... October ... November ... December Nov. 30 -- Family abducted: Abilene couple searching for grandchildren Nov. 30 -- Not pledging support for GOP speaker: Hunter seeking Republican majority for House Nov. 30 -- 'Tis the season for politics: Season of primary battles, rematches opens Wednesday Nov. 30 -- Reporter's Notebook: The news behind the news Nov. 29 -- Baptists Split: Local pastors react to conservatives separating from BGC Nov. 29 -- Big Retail Day: "What the heck? Let's shop!" Nov. 29 -- Flight Handled Normally: American Eagle co-pilot suffers chest pains Nov. 29 -- No Age Limit for Drugs: Sweetwater grandmother busted for cocaine Nov. 29 -- Phone Romance: Fast food meeting results in love at first sight Nov. 28 -- Sentence still to be set: Brownwood bombmaker pleads guilty Nov. 28 -- At the Mall of Abilene: Abilene Area Pecan Show more than doubles last year's entries Nov. 28 -- Stempel Manufacturing: Decision due on disposition of company Nov. 28 -- Manufactured home gutted: Abilene man dies in Thanksgiving Day fire Nov. 28 -- Conflict with playoffs: Trails of Lights start in Sweetwater Nov. 28 -- Coordinated by Veterans Service Office: Community Thanksgiving meal draws crowd Nov. 27 -- AIDS in the Big Country: Local statistics buck international trend Nov. 27 -- Area news roundup: Hospital trustees agree to help hire grant writer ... San Angelo man accused in assault of Ballinger girl ... Runnels County Courthouse to close on election day ... Big Spring narrows search for police chief ... Cisco sets bid date for vehicles ... New publics works director to begin Jan. 1 ... Rotan city councilman resigns ... Santa Anna police chief returns to work Nov. 27 -- Dyess' 7th Medical Group: Local community vital to base medical services, new commander says Nov. 27 -- Rejects all points of appeal: Judge lifts Kitchens' stay of execution Nov. 27 -- No specifics given: Woman sues JP and county for sexual harassment Nov. 27 -- Happy Thanksgiving: Abilene residents offer reasons to give thanks Nov. 27 -- Roby millionaires: Lotteryville, U.S.A. -- not so rich, but not as deep in debt Nov. 27 -- Elderly woman threatened: Burglary accomplice sentenced to eight years in prison Nov. 26 -- Taylor County commissioners: Commissioners approve bomb threat procedures Nov. 26 -- Third largest manufacturer pulling out: Coleman loses another major employer Nov. 26 -- Back on duty: Rosoce police chief cleared in shooting Nov. 26 -- Commissioners refuse to raise salary: Shackelford County constable threatens lawsuit Nov. 26 -- Abilene City Council: Council closes street to accommodate church Nov. 26 -- Blasts Reporter-News coverage of library issue: Developer calls on city to sell controversial property Nov. 26 -- Bottom line anxiety: United Way probably will fail to reach goal Nov. 26 -- Area news roundup: Big Spring post office changing addresses ... School trustees agree to land purchase ... Laredo agent hired by Coleman ... Early school construction running behind ... Rule gin fire claims five trailers ... Council upholds firing of police officer ... Work on library to proceed ... County clerk to retire ... Trial of accused murderess probably to take place early next year ... Ranger accepts flood insurance Nov. 26 -- Merkel High graduate: Abilene woman to seek treasurer's post Nov. 26 -- Holiday travel: Heaviest traffic day the one before Thanksgiving Nov. 26 -- Thanksgiving salute: School district honors retired educators Nov. 25 -- Against the Trend: Crime drops nationwide, but Abilene's rate rises Nov. 25 -- Mauro Stumps Here: Underdog optimistic about unseating Bush Nov. 25 -- Big Spring Included: Veterans hospitals facing massive makeovers Nov. 25 -- Helping Others: Goodfellows campaign kicks off Nov. 25 -- Alleged Beating Death: Attorney answers lawsuit against Comanche County Nov. 25 -- AISD School Board: Bids ordered on six new classrooms Nov. 25 -- The Looming Water Wars: Officials hope to boost area's clout concerning new plan Nov. 25 -- Abilene Clean and Proud: Executive director leaving for WTRC position Nov. 24 -- Get the Net: Checking e-mail perks up Aunt Jackie, age 95 Nov. 24 -- Rallying Support: Child support enforcement Parents rally around dissatisfaction with attorney general's office Nov. 24 -- The Texas Poll: Texans think Mexico getting more out of NAFTA Nov. 24 -- Abilene City Council: Highland closing, unknown library proposal on agenda Tuesday Nov. 24 -- AISD School Board: Recognition, construction are on the agenda Nov. 24 -- Traffic Fatality: Local man, 30, dies in wreck Nov. 23 -- Political wasteland no more: More Abilenians appointed under Bush Nov. 23 -- Will be used to fight drugs: Drug money confiscated in Mitchell County Nov. 23 -- Stretching the Christmas spirit: Goodfellows hope to surpass goal Nov. 23 -- Sponsored by Hendrick Medical Center: Health resource center opens at Mall of Abilene Nov. 23 -- Missing for two months: Runaway reunited with family Nov. 23 -- Responding to 911 call: Big Spring man killed by Roscoe police officer Nov. 23 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Find dog, get $2,500 Nov. 23 -- Reporter's Notebook: The news behind the news Nov. 22 -- Area news roundup: HPU trustees postpone theater building decision ... Coleman city manager, municipal judge announce retirement plans ... Dublin City Council votes to pay attorney ... Dublin school board to pay drill team expenses ... Trooper makes second drug bust ... Auditors give hospital board good news ... Erath County jury indicts woman for theft by deception ... Sweetwater receives loan approval Nov. 22 -- For mishandling clients' cases: Former Taylor County judge disbarred Nov. 22 -- Will be considered in future, though: Colorado City misses out on another prison Nov. 22 -- Man threatens suicide: Standoff ends peacefully in Brownwood Nov. 21 -- Visit part of network promotion: Exchange teachers gives American system top marks Nov. 21 -- Alcoholism in college: Local universities already dealing with drinking problems Nov. 21 -- Abilene City Council: Members approve refinancing bonds Nov. 21 -- Area news roundup: Eastland County bridges to be replaced ... Fisher hospital district authorizes cumulative voting ... Wreck victims conditions updated ... Nepotism law prevents rehiring of police chief Nov. 21 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Time flies for 100 year-old man Nov. 21 -- Cooper player to attend game: Abilenian still critical after wreck Nov. 21 -- Apprehended in Abilene: FBI says accused bank robber confessed Nov. 21 -- Tried to burgle convenience store: Man pleads guilty to foiled burglary Nov. 21 -- Despite financial incentives: Master teacher concept unpopular in Big Country Nov. 21 -- Bankruptcy judge rules: Stempel Manufacturing cannot use company funds to hire PR firm Nov. 21 -- First for area town: Ground broken for new Hawley bank Nov. 21 -- Golden Deeds award: Beckham recognized for service to others Nov. 20 -- Prompted by child's death: Eastland passes helmet law Nov. 20 -- American University in Cairo: Abilene native named president Nov. 20 -- Cooper High School: Player's father still critical after accident Nov. 20 -- Harrowing day: Three injured, one killed in unrelated I-20 accidents Nov. 20 -- Missing Abilene teen: Reported sighting turns out to be false lead Nov. 20 -- Dublin: City Council to consider reappointing police chief Nov. 20 -- Another winner forced to split winnings: Third area lottery winner dies Nov. 20 -- Planner tells TIF group: Most top projects for downtown Abilene can be completed soon Nov. 20 -- Faces federal charges: Suspect bank robber arrested Nov. 20 -- For death of son: Mother sentenced to life in prison Nov. 20 -- Precinct 2 position: Jail maintenance supervisor wants to run for county commissioner Nov. 20 -- Suspected of being top area dealers: Drug sting results in arrest of six Brownwood residents Nov. 20 -- Involved in car crash: Teen sentenced to serve time in jail for assault Nov. 19 -- Area news roundup: Baird schools receive good audit ... Abilene man still in critical condition ... Bike helmet law passes first reading ... Eastland County Jail fails state inspection ... Eastland OKs grant work for park development ... Stephenville investigating criminal mischief Nov. 19 -- Debate tournament: Area students take honors; three qualify for state Nov. 19 -- Taylor County commissioners: Taylor County Expo Center projects in line with overall budget Nov. 19 -- Praised by state Rep. Bob Hunter: Robertson Unit Prison celebrates five-year anniversary Nov. 19 -- To oppose David Counts: Big Spring businessman announces run for state representative's office Nov. 19 -- Could face life in prison: Mother convicted in death of son Nov. 19 -- Local office receives several calls: FBI checking leads on bank robber Nov. 19 -- Amarillo Economic Development Corporation: Stempel, McGuires impede sale of former Coleman firm Nov. 19 -- West Central Texas Council of Governments: Jones County judge elected president Nov. 19 -- Colorado City: Mattie Woods Lane dedicated Nov. 19 -- Make A Wish Foundation: Nine-year-old leukemia victim receives computer Nov. 19 -- Teacher certification: Change of position catches local educators off guard Nov. 18 -- Dumpster Baby Trial: Stevens admits she lied, but denies killing Nov. 18 -- Dyess' Readiness Exercise: Nothing to do with Iraq, general says Nov. 18 -- 52 Points Behind: Mauro begins underdog campaign for governor Nov. 18 -- Wanted by the FBI: Metroplex robber may be in Abilene area Nov. 18 -- Replacement Artillery: Sweetwater gets it own cannon Nov. 18 -- Traffic Accidents: Nolan, Mitchell County highways deadly Nov. 18 -- Stable Condition: Missing Winters man found in hospital Nov. 18 -- Hospital Chaplain Speaks: Life's view can become clearer with God in the picture Nov. 18 -- City Council Advance: Taxpayers to save money with next meeting Nov. 18 -- Book Week: Second-graders at Bowie Elementary participate in "bookwalk" Nov. 18 -- Debate Tournament: Area students take honors Nov. 17 -- Icy weather claims victim: Tech student dies in accident Nov. 17 -- National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame: Family makes halls of fame a habit Nov. 16 -- First Flight: Air ambulance crews are ready to go at a moment's notice Nov. 16 -- Visiting Thailand: The Pacific: It's still as wide as ever Nov. 16 -- Eye on West Texas: Old store is as changeless as stone Nov. 16 -- Educational Visit: U.S. Secretary of Education here Monday Nov. 16 -- Reporter's Notebook: El Nino coming to town Nov. 16 -- Icy Roads: Weather caused several accidents Saturday Nov. 16 -- Toys for Tots: Motorcycle riders hold rally Saturday afternoon Nov. 16 -- Scripps Howard Texas Poll: Governor has highest rating in more than a decade Nov. 15 -- Reducing base trash: Dyess recycling program yields benefits, not profit Nov. 15 -- Abilene Zoo: Giraffe fund drive goes national Nov. 15 -- Accused of forcing female inmates to have sex: Former Brownwood jailers charged Nov. 15 -- Precinct 2 justice of the peace: Third person announces election bid Nov. 15 -- Hardin-Simmons University: Vice president announces resignation Nov. 15 -- Year-end review: Stenholm praises, criticizes budget agreement Nov. 15 -- Cost of living increase: Stenholm says he'll reject raise unless re-elected Nov. 15 -- Charles Stenholm claims: Dyess construction veto shows weakness of new presidential power Nov. 15 -- Thought involved in store thefts: Texas Ranger seeks charges against gypsies Nov. 14 -- Big Brothers/Big Sisters: Organization taps Janet Ardoyno to be new director Nov. 14 -- Glenn Dromgoole bids farewell: Editor begins new phase of life Nov. 14 -- Ken Ellsworth column: A brighter Christmas in Baird Nov. 14 -- Apparently started in trash can: Apartments damaged in fire Nov. 14 -- 'Prescription for the Next Step': Noah Project extends protections against family violence Nov. 14 -- Newly elected to office: Shackelford constable seeks pay increase Nov. 14 -- Trial recesses until Monday: Cousin testifies mother admitted killing son Nov. 14 -- Taylor County Extension Program Council: Smith and Lawrence honored at annual Extension meeting Nov. 14 -- Area news roundup: Big Spring City Council passes parking ordinance ... Breckenridge names top citizens ... Reward offered in Brownwood High School fire ... Coleman job help program opens ... New trooper makes drug bust ... Hamlin school receives exemplary rating Nov. 13 -- National League of Cities: Abilene's historical preservation efforts recognized Nov. 13 -- Car catching: Dragnet designed to save lives Nov. 13 -- In attempt to quiet child: Police testify mother admitted smothering son Nov. 13 -- City Commission backs development corporation: Amarillo vows: no more Stempel stings Nov. 13 -- Colorado City matriarch: Mattie Woods Lane due formal dedication Nov. 13 -- Area news roundup: Kent County man sentenced for manslaughter of former wife ... Injury to elderly person charges filed in Cisco ... School board seeks technology grant ... Nolan County enacts burn ban Nov. 13 -- Over library campaign flier: Hundley responds to ethics allegations Nov. 13 -- State Board for Educator Certification: Teachers vent frustrations at certification proposal Nov. 13 -- Abilene teen ran away from home: Parents' nightmare continues as son still missing Nov. 12 -- Defense secretary's recommendation: Stenholm favors base-closing proposal Nov. 12 -- Veterans Day celebration: Colorado City cannon warmly welcomed home Nov. 12 -- Community Foundation of Abilene: Leaders answer question of what makes community great Nov. 12 -- Dublin police force: Chief shoots self in foot Nov. 12 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Old jail tells its own stories Nov. 12 -- Talking about the hard decisions: Pastor encourages parents to consider organ donations Nov. 12 -- Optimist club fete teens: Students honored during Youth Appreciation Week Nov. 12 -- Clinton's agenda: Fast-track failure sign of White House problems, Stenholm says Nov. 12 -- Coleman County legislator State representative honored for service Nov. 12 -- During Veterans Day dinner: Professor takes 'tour' of Camp Barkeley Nov. 12 -- Area news roundup: Vote prevents Ranger homeowners from purchasing flood insurance ... Anson seeks computer grant ... Clyde school board sets bond election date ... Breckenridge escapee slips away again ... Merkel City Council drops fee from water bill Nov. 11 -- Fund-raising Efforts: Veterans War Memorial Project waiting to take flight Nov. 11 -- Local, area veterans activities: A comprehensive listing of events honoring veterans Nov. 11 -- Dumpster Baby Murder Trial: Jury selected in trial of local woman, 20 Nov. 11 -- Baptist Convention: Local, area residents OK'd for board membership Nov. 11 -- Sidney Crash Update: Investigating team arrived Sunday Nov. 11 -- Putnam Death Suit: Trucking company claims car driver responsible Nov. 11 -- Wylie School Board: Outstanding student, former principal recognized Nov. 11 -- AISD School Board: Classroom expansion considered Nov. 11 -- Out of Class: Police cadets tackle traffic Nov. 11 -- Taylor County Commissioners: Burn ban extended Nov. 11 -- Base Closings: Cohen: More base closures, cuts and consolidation needed Nov. 11 -- Full Plate Cited: McCaleb decides not to run for NLC office Nov. 10 -- Federal Ruling: Killer East must be re-sentenced within 3 months Nov. 10 -- Keeping Current: Training, education critical for local law officers Nov. 10 -- Wylie School Board: Name for intermediate library to be considered Nov. 10 -- AISD School Board: Administrative overview of early childhood education programs on agenda Nov. 9 -- Charity with a motor: Some nonprofits looking for a few good wheels Nov. 9 -- Dyess construction: Congress moves one step closer to restoring funds Nov. 9 -- Reporter's Notebook: The news behind the news Nov. 9 -- How they voted: A look at how Texas legislators voted on key issues Nov. 9 -- Accused of murder: Mother to stand trial for death of infant son Nov. 9 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Eastland celebrates turning 100 Nov. 8 -- In alleged beating death: Family files suit against Comanche County, lawmen Nov. 8 -- Applying logic to logistics: Dyess Express on the road to success Nov. 8 -- Charges each party $3 a month: Domestic relations office fee draws criticism Nov. 8 -- Deputy saves sleeping couple: Fire endangers homes near northwest Abilene Nov. 8 -- Texas Forest Service warns: Extreme fire danger continues for Big Country Nov. 8 -- Graduate of the school: Howard Payne inaugurates new president Nov. 8 -- Brown, Mills counties: Counties may trade juvenile offenders for adult prisoners Nov. 8 -- Takes position in Kentucky: Philharmonic director resigns Nov. 8 -- Quality Inn owner: Prominent businessman dies in wreck Nov. 8 -- Seeking wholesale rate: Dyess enters fight to buy electricity Nov. 8 -- Area news roundup: Baird voters to decide school bond issue ... Coleman County to honor state representative ... Suspects in Coleman murder re-indicted ... Fighter jet pilot identified ... Teen injured in wreck ... MHMR client found in Nolan County Nov. 7 -- Plane Crashes Near Sidney: Schoolchildren, town resident witness; pilot safely ejects Nov. 7 -- Abilene City Council: Flood control efforts along Elm Creek to be hard and expensive Nov. 7 -- Back Again: Colorado City cannon 'liberated' Nov. 7 -- Some Luck: Big Spring woman may have to give up half of Lottery winnings ... again! Nov. 7 -- In the Race: Democrat plans to seek Precinct 4 commissioners seat Nov. 7 -- Ken Ellsworth Column: Tax collector retires after 41 years Nov. 7 -- Tried as Adult: Teen pleads guilty to murder Nov. 6 -- The Day After: Who knows what happens now with the library? Nov. 6 -- Friendly Skies: Two new airlines could be coming to Abilene Nov. 6 -- Big Country Bridges: Aging but not dangerous Nov. 6 -- Bloody Metroplex Robbery: Abilene woman convicted of participating Nov. 6 -- Leadership Abilene: Group trying to do something for zoo's lonely giraffe Nov. 6 -- Captured in Roscoe: Trucker convicted of kidnapping, raping woman Nov. 6 -- Library Election Fallout: Man files ethics complaint about campaign handbill Nov. 6 -- Lake Brownwood Accident: Two recognized for rescuing boaters Nov. 5 -- Library Bond Election: Voters say no to funding new library See complete precinct-by-precinct RESULTS -- Nov. 5 -- State Amendment Election: Big Country voters reflect statewide trend Nov. 5 -- Taylor County Commissioners: Report on AIDS wonder drugs given by health department official Nov. 5 -- Bloody Metroplex Robbery: Abilene woman was highly involved in planning, gambling spree Nov. 5 -- Burn Ban Reinstated: Recent drought and early freeze the culprits Nov. 5 -- Ken Ellsworth Column: Christmas park to light the mesquites Nov. 5 -- Costly Fire: Caps resident loses home to fire Nov. 5 -- Greg Parks Suit: Federal judge files five-page order Nov. 5 -- Missing Missles: Truck driver gets 3-month sentence, $9,000 fine Nov. 5 -- KRBC Changes: Promotion of Bawcom announced Nov. 5 -- They're Number One: Jayton, Munday bands win state Nov. 4 -- Election Day: Citizens to decide if city gets a bigger library Nov. 4 -- Auto Insurance: Drop in rates won't affect Taylor county ... mostly Nov. 4 -- ACU Debate: Russian students travel America debating NATO, homeless Nov. 4 -- Winter Olympics: Abilene teacher wins trip to Japan; Coleman County alternate Nov. 4 -- Planning and Zoning: Highland Church of Christ wins commissioners' OK Nov. 4 -- City Council Advance: Update on creek cleaning due Nov. 4 -- Eastland Memorial: Hospital closer to having renovation funds Nov. 4 -- 4-H Awards: Gold Star recipients honored in Abilene Monday night Nov. 3 -- Mystery Shooting: Colorado City teen embraces life after mysterious shooting Nov. 3 -- ACU vs. Russia: Debate about the homeless on campus tonight Nov. 2 -- Constitutional elections: Home equity amendment an emotional issue Nov. 2 -- Area news roundup: Eastland voters have two elections ... Comanche County grand jury returns manslaughter indictment ... Area bands to compete at state marching contest Nov. 2 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Stunning rescue but few to watch Nov. 2 -- Library bond proposal: Questions about the library project answered Nov. 2 -- What leaders say: Community activists share thoughts on library Nov. 2 -- Reporter's Notebook: The news behind the news Nov. 1 -- Checking out teachers: Word of mouth as valuable as background checks Nov. 1 -- And checking out adult leaders: Youth organizations taking extra care to protect children Nov. 1 -- Secretary of the Army intervenes: Colorado City's cannon coming home? Nov. 1 -- After teacher's resignation: District files report wtih TEA Nov. 1 -- Implications uncertain: Judge dismisses request that DWI order be vacated Nov. 1 -- Still accepting pledges: United Way goal in sight as campaign ends Nov. 1 -- Area news roundup: Coleman burn ban extended ... Hospital board appoints EMS director ... 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