Eagles back in familiar territory Nov 15, 2008
On the same field last year in the playoffs, Chadron State was able to win a three-overtime contest against Abilene Christian ... In past years, the Eagles have played in a southern super-region with games against West Texas A&M, Abilene Christian and Southwest Missouri State. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Trustees spent public cash on jewellery, iPods:auditor Nov 15, 2008
Abilene Reporter-News, Texas - Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. The Irish Times - Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. (National Post)
West rallies past Carroll Nov 14, 2008
That sends them to the Region I tournament on Friday at McMurry University in Abilene, where Plano West (34-6) will play Amarillo in a semifinal at either 6 or 8 p.m. Carroll ends its season at 35-8 ... But the seniors took over, and West now faces a trip to Abilene. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Defensive coordinator Copeland steps down Nov 13, 2008
I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. " justafan wrote on Nov 11, 2008 12:42 PM:" it's far past due for copeland to step down " pm37 wrote on Nov 11, 2008 2:34 PM:" Yes, he is a good man who loved the kids he coached. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
College basketball: UTPB women shoot for improvement under new coach Nov 13, 2008
Nov. 24 ABILENE CHRISTIAN 5:30 p.m. ... Feb. 7 ABILENE CHRISTIAN 2 p.m.. (Odessa American, TX)
Runners Stumble Just Shy Of State Berth Nov 13, 2008
Fredericksburg Standard Online. Posted: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 - 03:39:48 pm CST. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Volunteers Circulating Petitions Nov 13, 2008
FPL Energy owns the Horse Hollow Wind Energy Center near Abilene. This week, officials from Concho and Runnels Counties, both south of Abilene, said some local land owners have been contacted by Hilliard about negotiating land easements. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Gillespie County On Power Lines Nov 13, 2008
The potential private line could bring electricity from wind farms owned by FPL Energy near Abilene. We don t need three different lines coming all over when the line that Public Utilities supports is enough to bring the electricity down, Roeder said. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
More of this story Nov 12, 2008
Todd retired from the military in 1996, and began what has now become his personal mission to honor those who have served their country interviewing World War I and World War II veterans on behalf of the Eisenhower Library in Abilene, Kan. I ve done about a thousand interviews so far. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Proposed tax on visiting athletes revisited Nov 12, 2008
The Abilene Reporter-News in Texas reported that the California tax board estimates it takes in $100-million (U.S.) per year from the "jock tax," as it is known. But in Indiana, where there are just two major professional teams, the Indianapolis Star recently estimated visiting NFL players paid about $492,000 to the state in 2007. (Globe and Mail)
UMHB Men's Soccer Places Five On ASC All-Conference Teams Nov 12, 2008
Green, a junior defender from Abilene High School, was another top defender on the back row for the Cru this season and also served as a team captain for UMHB.This is the second All-Conference honor for Hernandez. Baker,Crabill, Dollins and Green are all making their first appearance on theASC All-Conference Teams. (KWTX.com, TX)
WTAMU Tandem of Flemming, Brock, Receive Lone Star Conference Honors Nov 11, 2008
Flemming, a sophomore from Mesquite, Texas (Naaman Forest), was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week, sharing the honor with Abilene Christian s Bernard Scott. After not playing on the offensive side of the ball for the better part of three games while nursing a broken hand, Flemming returned to the starting lineup with a vengeance, recording his third 100-yard rushing performance of the season when he blitzed Tarleton State for 127 yards and two TDs. (Gobuffsgo.com)
West Texas A&M Hosts Lone Star Conference Volleyball Tournament This Week Nov 11, 2008
Action starts on Thursday at 12 p.m. with No. 3 Abilene Christian against No. 6 Angelo State followed by No. 2 Tarleton State versus No. 7 Texas Aerce at 2:30 p.m., No. 4 Midwestern State against No. 5 Texas Womans at 5 p.m. and No. 1 WTAMU versus No. 8 Central Oklahoma at 7:30 p.m. ... Thursday, Nov. 13 Match 1: No. 3 Abilene Christian vs. No. 6 Angelo State, 12 p.m. Match 2: No. 2 Tarleton State vs. No. 7 Texas Aerce, 2:30 p.m. Match 3: No. 4 Midwestern State vs. No. 5 Texas Womans, 5 p.m.... (Gobuffsgo.com)
Mailbag: What pitchers are on radar? Nov 11, 2008
-- Mike C., Abilene, Texas ... -- Emily C., Abilene, Texas ... -- Mike C., Abilene, Texas. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Class 5A-2A Playoff Dates and Locations Nov 10, 2008
Abilene (10-0) vs. Mansfield (6-4) Friday 7:30pm Tarleton Memorial Stadium, Stephenville ... Canyon Randall (8-2) vs. Abilene Cooper (6-4) Saturday 1:00pm Lowrey Field, Lubbock ... Lubbock Estacado (3-7) vs. Abilene Wylie (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Saturday Grande Communications Stadium, Midland. (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Buffs To Host Central Washington in NCAA Division II Football Playoffs Nov 10, 2008
The winner of the game advances to the second round to play against top seed ACU, Nov. 22, in Abilene, Texas ... Abilene Christian (10-0) 2. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Velazquez Leads WT Efforts at NCAA Regional Cross Country Meet Nov 9, 2008
The top three finishers in the men's division were from Abilene Christian ... Abilene Christian won the team scoring, followed by Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Cherono Qualifies for Nationals With Fifth-Place Finish at Regional Meet Nov 9, 2008
Abilene Christian's Winrose Karunde placed first, individually, with a time of 20:45. 6, Missouri Southern's Kimi Shank placed second with a time of 20:53. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Volleyball: Marcus to face East for regional berth Nov 9, 2008
Marcus (32-12) will play Plano East for a berth in the Region I tournament that takes place in Abilene next week. Marcus has reached the regional tournament once in 1995. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Undefeated Peppers Pride to race or breed in '09? Nov 8, 2008
"It's just been unbelievable," said Allen, a 62-year-old restaurant owner from Abilene, Texas. "It's just been the highlight of everything.". (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Lady Buffs Prominent on LSC Women's Soccer All-Conference List Nov 8, 2008
Abilene Christian s Crissy Lawson was Goalkeeper of the Year, while Defensive Player of the Year accolades went to UCO s Alli Miller and MSU s Kelsey Hill was named Freshman of the Year ... Goalkeepers- Crissy Lawson, Abilene Christian; Patricia Nardy, Northeastern State ... HONORABLE MENTION: Forwards: Ashton Morris, Central Oklahoma; Lacy Alexander, Texas A&M-Commerce; Brandie DeBacker, Angelo State; , West Texas A&M; Jordan Reese, Abilene Christian; Dani Watson, Northeastern State;... (Gobuffsgo.com)
Eight Challengers Emerge To Texas House Speaker Nov 8, 2008
Keffer, 55, is a pro-business Republican who represents a large swath of rural Texas between Fort Worth and Abilene. The good-natured iron foundry executive pokes fun at his own malapropisms but critics say he mishandled a 2006 tax overhaul that had to be patched up in subsequent legislation. (KWTX.com, TX)
16 arrested in gambling sting Nov 8, 2008
The Abilene attorney said the machines they used were based on the same program used by McDonalds in its Monopoly sweepstakes, and federal investigators from Midland opined that the program was legal early last year. "I've never seen any decision by any court saying that they were illegal," Boone said, even though he said he was not aware of the seizures until he was told by the Odessa American late Friday afternoon. (Odessa American, TX)
Three Buffs Named to 2008-09 CoSIDA Academic All-District Football Team Nov 7, 2008
Offensive Line, Sam Collins, Abilene Christian University, 3 ... Kicker, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian University, 3. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Events calendar Nov 7, 2008
Armiger just released her second album, "Believe," on Cold River Records, and she set a record on Music Row last year with her first single, "17 In Abilene," landing the highest chart debut for a solo independent artist since 2003. Her current single, "Unseen," is climbing the country charts. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Eagles to face Wichita Falls in first round Nov 6, 2008
Headley said BCA will likely have to travel to a neutral site in Abilene or Brownwood should it advance to the second round. This season marked the second time BCA has posted a perfect regular season in the past four years. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Football (6) Nov 6, 2008
Abilene Christian (3) 9-0 627 2. 3. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Blue Wave compete in Big Spring Nov 6, 2008
The meet included District 4A teams Abilene Wylie, Andrews, Big Spring, Fort Stockton, Monahans, and Pecos. The swimmers that competed in Big Spring were seniors Jordan Oglesby, Andrew Ureta, Nati Salamanca, and Kyle Wardlow; juniors Max Galindo, Megan Ramirez, Jenny Reyes, and Kalan Thomas; sophomores Juanita Martinez, Ricardo Mendoza, and Sabrina Santos; and freshmen Josiah Burzynski, Michelle Cervantes, Bailey Cox, Sara Hernandez, Taylor Nelson, Sara Ramirez, Kara Tyree, and Alexis... (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Choosing Obama: Why 4 voters switched from McCain Nov 5, 2008
Republican Kelly Townsend, 50, saw only McCain-Palin yard signs around her neighborhood in Abilene, Texas. Her town and family are strongly conservative, said Townsend. (Fresno Bee)
Odds not in Lions favor Nov 5, 2008
" crv wrote on Nov 3, 2008 8:59 AM:" Not the head coach, but a new defensive coordinator. Coach Freeman has done sooo much for this team, athletic department, athletic facilities, and the Brownwood community. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
Wolves defeat Dragons, headed back to state Nov 5, 2008
That was evident Friday and Saturday in Abilene as West had to play four consecutive top 20 opponents, three in the top 10, yet didn t win by a score of less than 10-5 along the way ... The Wolves defeated No. 20 Coppell, 10-0, and No. 8 Lubbock Coronado, 10-5, Friday before facing No. 5-ranked Abilene in Saturday s semis ... Despite the match being in Abilene s neck of the woods, West controlled from the outset and advanced to the finals, 10-4. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
West Texas A&M Remains Fourth in Division II Football Regional Poll Nov 4, 2008
Other Lone Star Conference-member institutions listed in the rankings are Abilene Christian (No. 1), Tarleton State (No. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Mailbag: Any plans to upgrade bullpen? Nov 4, 2008
-- Brad M., Abilene, Texas. I like them both and would be interested in trading for both as long as it didn't take one of the Rangers' top pitching prospects. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Lady Buffs To Host Lone Star Conference Women's Soccer Championships Nov 3, 2008
The 2:30 p.m. game pits No. 4 Central Oklahoma against No. 5 Abilene Christian ... No. 4 Central Oklahoma vs. No. 5 Abilene Christian, 2:30 p.m.. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Thursday Longhorn Sports Page Nov 1, 2008
The junior quarterback is a West Texas native, for starters, having played his high school ball just south of Abilene at Tuscola Jim Ned. McCoy played his last high school game at Lubbocks Lowrey Field, and several of his hometown friends are now students at Texas Tech. (InsideTexas.com)
Wolves, Wildcats ready for regionals Nov 1, 2008
West will be the odds-on-favorites to do so as the Wolves enter the Region I Tournament, which is today and tomorrow in Abilene, as the No. 1 team in the Texas Tennis Coaches Association state poll ... The No. 3, 4 and 5 teams in the state, El Paso Coronado, Southlake Carroll and Abilene, respectively, are all in Region I as well ... El Paso Coronado is strong on the boys side, Carroll has good balance and Abilene and Lubbock Coronado, No. 8 in the state, are both solid on the girls side. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Deaf Action Center Boys Summit at Rangers Ballpark Nov 1, 2008
Presently, the staff at Deaf Action Center continues to implement the most comprehensive range of programs and services available to the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Community, more than 30 years after the creation of the DAC. With offices in Abilene, Dallas, Longview and also serving the Nacogdoches area, Deaf Action Center is considered a benchmark service provider, both nationally and internationally, and maintains its original mission of eliminating barriers, and making a positive difference in... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Walters: College football's epicenter pinned at Dallas Oct 31, 2008
Abilene, 182 miles westThe Division II school where the daddies of Longhorns Colt McCoy and Jordan Shipley once played is minding just fine, thank you. Abilene Christian has won all eight of its games by at least 17 points and has the nation's top scoring offense (51. (MSNBC -- Sports)
WT Soccer Garners Academic All-District Honors Oct 31, 2008
The Lady Buffs return to action on Oct. 31 as they travel to Abilene, Texas for an LSC showdown with Abilene Christian, kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the Lone Star Conference tournament, with the top six teams making the field, while the Lady Buffs, who are currently second in the standings, are hoping to host the LSC tournament. The Buffs finish out regular season play on Nov. 5 and Nov. 9 as they host their last two home games against Eastern New... (Gobuffsgo.com)
FOOTBALL (27) Oct 30, 2008
Abilene Christian (5) 8-0 628 2. 3. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Baylor Golf Ranked 7th Oct 30, 2008
Freshman Joakim Mikkelsen (Drammen, Norway) and senior Bill Allcorn (Abilene, Texas) kept the Bears in the hunt for the tournament title during the final round Tuesday. Mikkelsen was Baylors top individual performer, finishing tied for sixth overall at 2-over 215. (KWTX.com, TX)
The Ensign Group, Inc. Acquires Four Skilled Nursing Facilities Oct 29, 2008
The four facilities are Northern Oaks Living ilitation Center, a 96-bed skilled nursing facility in Abilene, Texas, Wellington Place Living ilitation Center, a 140-bed skilled nursing facility in Temple, Texas, Salado Creek Living ilitation Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in San Antonio, Texas, and Northbrook Nursing ilitation Center, a 70-bed skilled nursing facility in Willits, California. About Ensign(TM) The Ensign Group, Inc.'s operating subsidiaries provide a broad spectrum of... (PR Newswire)
Sect elder convicted of child sex assault Oct 29, 2008
ABILENE, Texas - A religious sect's elder who molested a girl under the guise of checking her for cervical cancer faces up to life in prison ... He is accused of having more than 20 wives, performing polygamous weddings and forcing about 40 children to work jobs at his 44-acre compound in rural Clyde near Abilene ... Several defense witnesses testified that the accuser had told them the allegations were untrue, the Abilene Reporter-News reported in Tuesday editions. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Educator resigns after allegations Oct 28, 2008
He was an elementary pe teacher and according to the Abilene Newspaper he did not have his teaching degree, some alternative ceritication program. Anyway, he didn't have anything to do with the football team. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
Three Lady Buffs Earn LSC Cross Country All-Academic Honors Oct 28, 2008
Joining Hartsfield and Rapstine on the all-academic squad are Abilene Christian s Winrose Karunde, sophomore nursing major from Nyeri, Kenya; Southwestern Oklahoma s Stefanie Jones, senior Pharmacy major from Fort Smith, Ark,; Tarleton State s Kymberlee Trnka, senior Exercise & Sports Studies major from Caldwell, Texas and Midwestern State s Hassie Sutton, sophomore Exercise Physiology major from Keller, Texas Karunde was also named as Academic Runner of the Year. The Lady Buffs next outing is... (Gobuffsgo.com)
High School Football Poll Released Oct 28, 2008
Hewitt Midway 7-1 26 - Others receiving votes: Edcouch-Elsa 17, Denison 8, Friendswood6, Dripping Springs 6, Ennis 4, FW Dunbar 4, Texarkana 3, SulphurSprings 3, Schertz Steele 2, Abilene Cooper 1, Alice 1 ... Abilene Wylie 6-2 57 7 9. (KWTX.com, TX)
Educator resigns after allegations (473) Oct 27, 2008
Students, parents and some teachers have known for two years. The school chose not to address the issue last year when it was brought to their attention. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
TPI Week 9 West Texas Rankings Oct 26, 2008
2) Abilene Cooper (5-3) ... 1) Abilene Wylie (6-2). (The Insiders -- Texas Prep)
Midwestern State Tops Lady Buffs in OT, 3-2 Oct 26, 2008
The Lady Buffs close out the regular season on the road as they travel to Abilene Christian on Oct. 31, kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Followed by a trip to San Angelo, Texas for a match against the Lady Belles of Angelo State on Nov. 2. (Gobuffsgo.com)
WTAMU Places Eighth at LSC Cross Country Championship Oct 26, 2008
Abilene Christian won the team championship, tallying a near perfect score of 17 points as they had five of the top six placers in the 7,700-meter race. Abilene Christian junior Daniel Maina crossed the tape in a time of 23:32 to earn individual medalist honors. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Lady Buffs Take Second at LSC Cross Country Championships Oct 26, 2008
Central Oklahoma, Abilene Christian and Angelo State rounded out the top six teams. Southwestern Oklahoma, Tarleton State, Eastern New Mexico, Texas Aerce, Texas Asville and Southeastern Oklahoma finished in seventh through 12th place, respectively. (Gobuffsgo.com)
ECISD bands fall out Oct 26, 2008
Their program was titled The Rise and Fall of Rome. Related Stories/Links. (Odessa American, TX)
Golf: Permian in the hunt of West Texas Boys Classic Oct 25, 2008
Abilene Cooper (375): Corey White, 81; Jonathan Keel, 97; Dalton Veal, 93; Luke Hamel, 111; Jackson Teal, 104. Medalists: Mitchell Chancellor, Permian, 82; Matthew Lopez, El Paso Cathedral, 87; Chase Ward, Permian, 89; Matthew Speer, Odessa High, 93; Julian Ybanez, El Paso Coronado, 95; Tommy Anderson, Odessa High, 112. (Odessa American, TX)
Wolves win ninth straight tennis title Oct 25, 2008
We re going to play Abilene, Walker said. These are the matches we need to play to get ready for [regionals. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Big 12 tests Oct 24, 2008
No. 16 Tarleton State (Texas) (7-1) at No. 2 Abilene (Texas) Christian (7-0) ... The skinny: Abilene Christian has its highest ranking since joining D-II from NAIA in 1981, propelled by a 52-35 win last week against then-No ... Worth noting: Last year's meeting, won by Abilene Christian 70-63, set conference records for combined points and yards (1,317). (USA Today -- Sports)
Golf: Permian, Odessa High co-host West Texas Boys Classic Oct 24, 2008
Other teams entered are El Paso Coronado, El Paso Cathedral, Beaumont Kelly, El Paso Franklin, El Paso Hanks and Abilene Cooper. Reader Comments Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Odessa American, TX)
Proposed N.D. wind farm one of world's largest Oct 23, 2008
At present, the nation's largest operating wind farm is a 736-megawatt project near Abilene, Texas, called the Horse Hollow Energy Center. Projects of 1,000 megawatts or more are on the drawing boards, said Christine Real de Azua, a spokeswoman for the American Wind Energy Association in Washington, D.C.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Training may be available for some Oct 22, 2008
The Texas plant closed because it was unable to produce a number of yarn variations that have become a staple in today's denim market, Freeman told the Abilene Reporter-News ... Snyder is about 76 miles northwest of Abilene and has a population of about 11,000 people. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
The SmackDown Countdown Oct 21, 2008
Not bad for a banker's son from Sweetwater, a Texas town that JBL claims is renown for its annual "Rattlesnake Roundup." (He still laughs at the time the Humane Society picketed the event;"We weren't cruel to the snakes. We just caught 'em and killed 'em.") Snakeskin, however, is no match for pigskin in Sweetwater; football is the town's prime pastime, and the sport that fueled two of JBL's three teenage aspirations ("playing football at Abilene Christian University, going pro, and becoming... (IGN PS2)
Briefs: UTPB volleyball, soccer Oct 21, 2008
Taking a break from the Heartland Conference schedule, the UTPB volleyball team will take on Abilene Christian at 7 p.m. tonight in the Falcon Dome. The Lady Falcons (16-11, 6-2) were swept the last time they played Abilene Christian, but UTPB is coming off of two Heartland Conference wins last weekend ... Abilene Christian (15-8, 3-4 Lone Star Conference) is coming off of a win over Texas Women s University on Saturday. (Odessa American, TX)
Mailbag: Picking up Blalock's option? Oct 21, 2008
Mailbag: Blalock's status for 2009. Mailbag: Blalock's status for 2009. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
John Wesley Hardin Oct 19, 2008
John escaped from custody before he could be brought to trial, killing one of his handlers in the process and joining a cattle drive down the Chisholm Trail to Abilene, Kansas ... Hardin met Hickok in Abilene where he was town Marshall ... They parted friends and later when John returned to Abilene he got into some trouble with some of his Texas pals and Hickok was forced to intervene. (Suite101.com)
Scott Runs #3-Abilene Christian Past #4-West Texas A&M, 52-35 Oct 19, 2008
Scott Runs #3-Abilene Christian Past #4-West Texas A35 ... Canyon, Texas Abilene Christian running back Bernard Scott rushed for 259 yards and accumulated 400 all-purpose yards to lead the #3-ranked Wildcats to a 52-35 defeat of #4-ranked West Texas A&M before 19,380 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Saturday night. (Gobuffsgo.com)
UMHB Men's Soccer Tops Louisiana College Oct 19, 2008
The UMHB men will now head to Abilene for a pair of ASC matches next weekend. The Cru will face Hardin-Simmons University for a 3:00 PM match on Friday before closing out the weekend with a 3:00 PM match at McMurry University on Saturday. (KWTX.com, TX)
Angelo State opens important stretch for Storm Oct 18, 2008
The 3-4 Rams are also licking wounds, having lost 51-7 to No. Abilene Christian University. ACU dealt SE a 59-10 loss earlier this season. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
