Reporter-News Archives SEPTEMBER '97 ARCHIVES January ... February ... March ... April ... May ... June ... July ... August ... September ... October ... November ... December Sept. 30 -- Chamber Banquet Speaker: Air Force Vice Chief of Staff praises Abilene-Dyess partnership Sept. 30 -- Outstanding Citizen of the Year: Wayne Roy of the Reporter-News given award Sept. 30 -- Happy Birthday Again: Dyess accepts anniversary gift from Abilene community Sept. 30 -- Big Brothers/Big Sisters: Is there a future for the agency or not? Sept. 30 -- TEA Grant: Region 14 gets $1,387,434 Sept. 30 -- Gun Expert: Author provides tips for owning handguns Sept. 30 -- McCall Running: Comanche County prosecutor seeking appeals post Sept. 30 -- Hantavirus Survivor: Merkel teen coming home a celebrity Sept. 30 -- West Central Texas Oil and Gas: Officers elected Monday night Sept. 30 -- "Brownwood Bomber": Selcer named in 4-count federal indictment Sept. 29 -- Known for 'Jesus Saves' sign: Pleasant Grove Baptist celebrates 50th anniversary Sept. 29 -- Accidental electrocution: Colorado City man dies Sept. 28 -- Eastland City Commission: Eastland commissioners spend reserve funds Sept. 28 -- One-car rollover: Fort Worth man dies in accident Sept. 28 -- Dyess Air Force Base: New Visitors Center and Memorial Park to be dedicated Monday Sept. 28 -- How they voted: How Texas legislators voted recently Sept. 28 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Tigers and Sahawe Dancers attract Pow Wow crowds Sept. 28 -- Reporter's Notebook: The news behind the news Sept. 28 -- Campaign financing: Stenholm one of Top 50 PAC recipients in House Sept. 28 -- Rudy Izzard: Stenholm critical of challenger's campaign filings Sept. 28 -- Noodle Fest: Small town keeps festive spirit going Sept. 28 -- Dublin schools: School bond issue passes Sept. 27 -- Area news roundup: Albany lowers tax rate ... Trustees OK $31,000 computer bid ... Passenger hurt in rollover ... Sexual assault charge filed Sept. 27 -- With local oilman: City settles eminent domain dispute Sept. 27 -- For security reasons: FBI office moves Sept. 27 -- Federal grand jury: Two men indicted for rape Sept. 27 -- Condition upgraded to guarded: Merkel teen diagnosed with hantavirus Sept. 27 -- Cattleman's Roundup for Rehab: More than 100 cattle expected for roundup Tuesday Sept. 27 -- Big Country education: Area school enrollments hold steady from '96 Sept. 27 -- STEP: Ticket program raises questions Sept. 27 -- Lack of funds, interest: Tye Chamber of Commerce to close doors Sept. 26 -- Abilene City Council: Boyd Building wins funding Sept. 26 -- Still in critical condition: Merkel teen emerges from coma Sept. 26 -- Eliminates benefit for Dallas businessman: Stenholm rewrites tax measure Sept. 26 -- Area news roundup: Dublin votes Saturday on new high school ... Shackelford budget up slightly ... Hospital district budget set at $335,000 ... School tax rate up nearly 15 centsx Sept. 26 -- Cross-town rivalry: Cousins to match team spirits in the big game Sept. 25 -- Rex Andrew: JP seeks cameras in courtroom for hearing Sept. 25 -- The other cross-town rivalry: Band prepare to face off Sept. 25 -- Avoiding publish or perish: ACU Press aims for popular market Sept. 25 -- Area news roundup: Hospital backs nursing contracts ... Hospital financial picture improving ... Kingsbery to resign as Santa Anna judge ... Sprint ordinance gets first reading ... County offers $25,000 for store venture Sept. 25 -- Judge Ely: Police suggest avoiding street Friday night Sept. 25 -- Cisco City Council: Cisco water-sewer woes total nearly $1.6 million Sept. 25 -- 'Candle in the Wind 1997': CD flying off local shelves Sept. 25 -- Dispute with LULAC: Court upholds ruling in Roscoe discrimination suit Sept. 25 -- Stop Alcohol Violations Early: Project hopes to SAVE teens from alcohol abuse Sept. 25 -- Body found in Shackelford County: Murder of Clyde man committed in Callahan County Sept. 24 -- Memorial service: Dyess remembers fallen comrades Sept. 24 -- Area news roundup: Baird sets $2 million school bond vote for Nov. 8 ... School tax up in Gorman ... Sommers named new chief ... Stephens County adopts a lower budget ... County offers $25,000 for store venture ... Eastland lowers tax rate a bit more Sept. 24 -- Considered good investment: DCOA renews contracts with four organizations Sept. 24 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Cisco's lively and talkative "retired" preacher Sept. 24 -- No challenger yet: Haywood launches re-election campaign Sept. 24 -- In medically induced coma: Teen becomes suddenly ill Sept. 24 -- Enhanced services for mentally retarded children: MH-MR to begin new service; ends relationship with CVCC Sept. 24 -- Two Abilene ISD teachers honored: Region 14 announces Regional Teachers of the Year Sept. 23 -- It's the Math: Property tax reduction won't happen for many Abilene homeowners Sept. 23 -- LULAC vs. Roscoe: Appeals court orders judge to reconsider attorneys' fees Sept. 23 -- Former Woods Property: Harmony Family to open nonprofit psychiatric hospital Sept. 23 -- Where are the Books? Local woman airs library complaint on Oprah Sept. 23 -- Air Force Stand-down: Dyess focuses on safety during Air Force stand-down Sept. 23 -- Aldersgate Children Helped: Costa Rican girl to get face-saving surgery Sept. 23 -- City Council Advance: Boyd Building back on the agenda Sept. 23 -- Downtown Too Small? Festival of Americas a surprising success Sept. 23 -- Wally Schirra Here: Former astronaut tells crowd to take care of Spaceship Earth Sept. 22 -- Nicole Brown Simpson: Victim's sister calls for action against domestic violence Sept. 22 -- Debt Clock: Stenholm uses prop to show how quick national debt grows Sept. 22 -- Dyess Memorial Service: Crew members of Friday's fatal B-1 crash to be remembered Sept. 22 -- Fatal Wreck: Tuscola women dies in Merkel accident Sept. 21 -- Deadly B-1 crash: Crew members had ties to Dyess Sept. 21 -- Stephens County jail break: Escapees caught in Arkansas Sept. 21 -- Ken Ellsworth column: The round house riddle is resolved Sept. 21 -- Southern Gospel Music Association: Gospel music growing in popularity Sept. 21 -- How they voted: Votes by Texas Congressional members in recent weeks Sept. 21 -- Abilene Public Library: Woman on campaign for new library Sept. 21 -- At local VFW post: Candlelight ceremony commemorates POWs Sept. 21 -- Happy Birthday: Snyder quints turn one Sept. 20 -- Area news roundup: Help sought on rodeo arena ... 4 youths caught at Baird ... Coleman leaders tour Comanche jail ... Expansion plans progressing in Eastland ... Eastland hospital tax is lowered ... Mitchell development board receives high honor ... Tye City Council approves funds for track improvement Sept. 20 -- Butterfly migration: Monarchs should flutter through Abilene soon Sept. 20 -- 'Expo Drive': Play Street may get new name for its new look Sept. 20 -- 'Jenny Jones': Treasurer chooses talk show over conference Sept. 20 -- West Central Texas Auto Task Force: State cuts funding for group Sept. 20 -- 7 months after move to Amarillo: Stempel Manufacturing files bankruptcy Sept. 20 -- Hispanic Heritage Month banquet: Affirmative action helps minorities succeed, speaker says Sept. 20 -- Jones County sheriff dispute: Brown steps aside in Wedeking case Sept. 18 -- Area news roundup: Baird turned down for sewer grant ... Council names annex after former councilwoman ... Cross Plains trustees keep same tax rate ... Winder pact not valid, council insists ... Murder indictment returned in 11-year-old case ... Carlton appointed to Hamlin hospital board ... Parked truck takes dive off bridge ... Merkel school board sets tax rate Sept. 18 -- Gordon Longhorn Classic: Chuck wagons circle up for cookoff Sept. 18 -- Reagan Elementary on the 'Net: Students send president nutritional message Sept. 18 -- Crime Victims: Center cuts ties with MH-MR Sept. 18 -- National Disaster Medical System: Funeral director serves 'activation' on Guam Sept. 18 -- Knockers Bar and Grill: Restaurant's owners sought by police Sept. 18 -- Claims roommate fondled him: Former student files suit against ACU Sept. 18 -- September scorcher: New high temperature recorded in Abilene Sept. 17 -- Cattleman's Roundup for Rehab: Son succeeds father as roundup chairman Sept. 17 -- GM suggests changes: Local auto dealerships to change hands Sept. 17 -- Taylor County commissioners: Commissioners move forward with costly software purchase Sept. 17 -- Wayne East decision: Jurors react to overturned death sentence Sept. 17 -- Eastland County: Judge rules against courthouse group in salary dispute Sept. 17 -- Ken Ellsworth column: The mystery of Albany's round building Sept. 17 -- A week before fall: Summer refuses to go away Sept. 17 -- Literacy Awareness Month: Businessman tells story of trip to literacy Sept. 17 -- Recruiting volunteers: Leaders must be willing to serve, expert says Sept. 16 -- AISD School Board: Trustees OK overhauled budget proposal Sept. 16 -- State Task Force: Jury pay could jump, unanimous verdicts may change Sept. 16 -- Mitch Williams: "Wild Thing" seeking relief from Stephenville City Council Sept. 16 -- Taylor County Commissioners: Proposals for criminal case management system to be considered Sept. 16 -- West Texas Fair and Rodeo: Best revenue-producing year since 1993 Sept. 16 -- Rehashing Differences: Looking forward makes Council/TIF Board kiss and make up Sept. 16 -- Sister of Nicole Brown Simpson: Denise Brown to address Noah fund-raiser in Snyder Sept. 15 -- AISD School Board: Hashing out specifics on the new budget continues Sept. 15 -- Volunteer Fire Departments: List of Texas Midwest communities receiving donations Sept. 15 -- Big Country Appreciation Day: More than 25,000 attend celebration at Dyess Sept. 15 -- $10,000: Reward offered for missing jewelry from fatal crash Sept. 15 -- Texas Association of Nonsmokers: Founder opposes major tobacco settlement Sept. 15 -- TIF Board: Meeting with City Councill should bring "peace" Sept. 14 -- Kenneth Cooper: Doctor promotes aerobics during visit Sept. 14 -- Court-appointed attorneys: Legal assistance an expensive mandate with few options Sept. 14 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Friends to assist woman who survived shooting Sept. 14 -- Reporter's Notebook: The news behind the news Sept. 14 -- University enrollment: Local colleges show growth Sept. 14 -- Volunteer firefighters: Departments bolstered by use of military surplus equipment Sept. 13 -- For sexual assault of stepdaughters: Abilene man sentenced to 10 years in prison Sept. 13 -- Baird City Council: Sheriff seeking Doppler radar Sept. 13 -- Shackelford County: Hospital district tax rate set Sept. 13 -- Not exactly what he asked for: Cantu can defend himself, judge rules Sept. 13 -- Charged with organized criminal activity: Trio to be tried as group Sept. 13 -- Coronado Nursing Center: Nursing home loses Medicare funding Sept. 13 -- Miss Rodeo Texas: Azle woman promotes rodeo to the public Sept. 13 -- West Texas Fair and Rodeo: Booth operators reap profits Sept. 12 -- Jones County: DA asks for sheriff's removal Sept. 12 -- Abilene Public Library: Library backers issue call to Abilene's leaders Sept. 12 -- Texas Lottery winner: Cisco woman wins $8 million Sept. 12 -- Abilene City Council: City denies waiver for subdivision Sept. 12 -- By Greater Abilene Kiwanis Club: Rookie Firefighter of the Year honored Sept. 12 -- Ken Ellsworth column: How to cure a gaping chicken Sept. 12 -- Area news roundup: Jury acquits woman of drug charges ... Fire burns mobile home Jones Appraisal District to set budget ... Area Head Start programs get boost ... Group forms Hawley Community Development Association ... TABC to grant Dublin liquor permit ... Breckenridge schools set tax rate ... Man gets six years for assault ... Merkel City Council approves budget ... CJC tax rate drops slightly Sept. 12 -- Would have cost county too much: Taylor County judge declines $5,000 raise Sept. 12 -- Suit against city of Throckmorton: Jury deadlocks on Throckmorton case Sept. 12 -- Abilene Ministerial Alliance: Wycliffe translator makes Bible accessible Sept. 12 -- West Texas Fair and Rodeo: Elementary students visit food and fiber show Sept. 11 -- Area news roundup: Colorado schools adopt tax rate ... Colorado City Council approves tax rate ... Cisco City Council adopts budget ... Hamlin budget falls, tax rate the same ... Eastland County Sheriff's department investigating burglaries ... Rotan City Counil sets tax rate Sept. 11 -- Charged with burglary of habitation: Suspect flees police, wrecks car Sept. 11 -- Wrote several times this decade: Eastland woman cherishes letters from Mother Teresa Sept. 11 -- Abilene ISD: Boundry re-alignment narrows gap between high schools Sept. 11 -- West Texas Fair and Rodeo: Businesses experience ups and downs during fair run Sept. 11 -- Mitchell County Hospital: Auditor praises board for controlling expenses Sept. 11 -- Museums of Abilene: Art exhibition's arrival delayed Sept. 11 -- National Merit Scholar semifinalists: Nine area students earn recognition Sept. 11 -- New law in effect: Lighting up on campus could bring fine Sept. 11 -- Suit against city of Throckmorton: Jury retires without verdict Sept. 10 -- Pair steal church van: Trio escape from jail in Breckinridge; 1 caught Sept. 10 -- For adult probation programs: Area counties snag grants Sept. 10 -- West Texas Fair and Rodeo: Llama shows expected to draw big crowds today Sept. 10 -- B-2 to make appearance: Big Country Appreciation Day features airshow Sept. 10 -- Candidate for attorney general: Pauken rips Morales during campaign stop Sept. 10 -- New concession: Prison employees fired up about designated smoking area Sept. 10 -- By Sam's Club: ACHS teacher tapped as teacher of the year Sept. 10 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Youth attains success showing longhorns Sept. 10 -- Possible new home of children's literature museum: TIF board agrees to buy Boyd Building Sept. 10 -- Taylor County commissioners: Commissioners conclude difficult budget process Sept. 10 -- For taking children from compound: Former House of Yahweh member placed on probation Sept. 10 -- Lawsuit against Throckmorton: Councilman testifies city understood supervisor couldn't perform duties Sept. 10 -- Colorado City memorial: Cannon may return by Veterans Day Sept. 10 -- Fund-raising event: Cooper band plans march in grocery store Sept. 10 -- County commissioners delay decision: TIF board to continue funding Cultural Affairs Council Sept. 10 -- Area news roundup: Anson school board denies permission for dance ... Antique dealer pleads guilty to drug charges ... Breckenridge City Commission adopts budget ... Mistrial ruled in murder trial ... Eastland County commissioners adopt budget ... Eastland School trustees set tax rate ... Ranger city tax rate set ... West Texas Lakes Trail requested Sept. 9 -- AISD School Board: More number crunching ordered for budget planners Sept. 9 -- No Retirement: Rodeo Clown Quail Dobbs is a legend at West Texas Fair and Rodeo Sept. 9 -- TIF Board: Children's art museum proposing to buy Boyd Building Sept. 9 -- Cogdell Memorial Hospital: Leasing issue disposed of in Snyder Sept. 9 -- Wylie ISD Board: School almost certain to be Class 4A next year Sept. 9 -- The Center: Texas State Technical College new multi-purpose facility officially opened Monday Sept. 9 -- Worker's Comp Trial: Throckmorton man says he endured public embarrassment Sept. 8 -- West Texas Fair and Rodeo: 'The Balloon Buffoon' can make anything Sept. 8 -- Keeping Food Safe: Prevalence of E. coli makes it a problem in fighting it Sept. 8 -- Mean, Destructive Pests: Gramm wants to declare war on the fire ant Sept. 8 -- Wylie ISD Board: Finishing touches expected to the district's budget Sept. 8 -- AISD School Board: Three alternative proposals to original budget to be revealed Sept. 7 -- Husband just released from hospital: Nolan County couple die in accident Sept. 7 -- Ken Ellsworth column: Round Top to be resurrected Sept. 7 -- Fast food health: Eating out a matter of trust Sept. 7 -- Taylor County Veterans War Memorial: Support sought from local leaders Sept. 7 -- Reporter's Notebook: The news behind the news Sept. 7 -- West Texas Fair and Rodeo: Dogs take over Sept. 7 -- For young cancer patient: Friends put on special birthday party Sept. 6 -- Brown County grand jury: Suspected bomb maker indicted on multiple charges Sept. 6 -- Board of Building Standards: Builder's registration suspended Sept. 6 -- Abilene Downtown Association: Miniature caboose to represent organization during parade Sept. 6 -- Eastland County commissioners: No salary increases yet for Eastland officials Sept. 6 -- Jones County grand jury: New Hamlin murder indictment filed Sept. 6 -- Political action committee formed: Pro-library lobby files Sept. 6 -- West Texas Fair and Rodeo: Parade route changes because of star in street Sept. 6 -- Nobel winner dies at 87: Mother Teresa's life inspired Abilenians Sept. 6 -- Flew first lady to London: Munday man to attend Princess' funeral Sept. 6 -- Death of two Haskell men: Origin of deadly gas still a mystery Sept. 6 -- xxx: xxx Sept. 5 -- Albany Elementary School: Architect offers to resign from school project Sept. 5 -- Brown County commissioners: Constable requests more than $50,000 Sept. 5 -- Ken Ellsworth column: The last word on the brown cow controversy Sept. 5 -- Hamlin Memorial Hospital: Barnett hired as hospital head Sept. 5 -- Knox County opening: 7 seek sheriff's post in Benjamin Sept. 5 -- Funded by grant from Toyota: Cooper students in search of Abilene's bad roads Sept. 5 -- Friday's WT Fair schedule: Fair weather expected for Fair Sept. 5 -- Seven convenience stores hit recently: Police checking possibility robberies related Sept. 4 -- Area news roundup: Construction discussed by Baird ISD ... City Council approves 10 percent tax rate increase ... Brownwood school budget of $23 million OK'd ... Eastland chamber leader resigns ... Erath budget hearing delayed ... Comanche nurse fatally struck by pickup ... A park is coming to downtown Ranger ... Stephenville tax rate levied Sept. 4 -- United Way Day of Caring: Volunteers turn out in force to help local agencies Sept. 4 -- Claims ineffective legal counsel: Kitchens files another appeal Sept. 4 -- To run as Republican: Taylor County attorney to file for 11th Court of Appeals Sept. 4 -- Play Street near Shotwell Stadium: Section of construction on street nearly finished Sept. 4 -- Computer retailing giant: CompUSA announces new store for Abilene Sept. 4 -- No charges filed: Roofers nail alleged purse snatcher Sept. 3 -- Speaking as Taxpayers: Taylor County Budget Hearing Commissioners Hear from Arts Supporters Sept. 3 -- Never the Same: West Texas Fair & Rodeo starts soon Sept. 3 -- After 12 Years: Editor Glenn Dromgoole leaving newspaper Sept. 3 -- Hardin-Simmons Honorees: Hunter, Stenholm given honorary doctorate of laws degrees Sept. 3 -- Ken Ellsworth Column: Trees and cemeteries in Ballinger don't necessarily get along Sept. 3 -- Planning and Zoning: Commissioners OK land near on FM 707 for commercial, apartments Sept. 3 -- More Room for Vets: Abilene Community Based Clinic doubles capacity Sept. 2 -- Funds to benefit auto body class, yearbook: Cooper students to auction restored '56 Chevy Sept. 2 -- Taking a bite out of crime: Police leave reminders for forgetful car owners Sept. 2 -- One Great Day of Caring: United Way volunteers offer free labor Sept. 2 -- University News: McMurry to open Wellness Center ... Hardin-Simmons students attend Focus '97 ... HSU to present honorary doctorates to Stenholm, Hunter Sept. 1 -- Jaycees Labor Day Rest Stop: Helping road-weary travelers on a holiday Sept. 1 -- Brownwood Swarm: Killer bees did turn out to be Africanized Sept. 1 -- Chili Cookoff: More cooking than ever before Sept. 1 -- Cemetery Vandalism: Juveniles taken into custody January ... February ... March ... April ... May ... June ... July ... August ... September ... October ... November ... December Today's Local News 1999 Local News Archives ... 1998 Local News Archives