Recruiting: Whitehair Wanted To Keep Playing Nov 18, 2009
Date: Nov 13, 2009 One of the top offensive line prospects in the state of Kansas is Abilene's Cody Whitehair. The 6-5, 305-pound Whitehair is already attracting plenty of attention but the coaches interested will have to watch video and/or settle for watching him play basketball as Abilene bowed out of the Kansas high school playoffs last week with a 24-8 loss to Rose Hill. (RamsInsider.com)
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Cats land 2011 tackle. Cats land 2011 tackle. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sports hall of fame hires new director Nov 7, 2009
They met while Hayes was living in McPherson and operating a sports magazine out of his basement and maintained the relationship when Hayes started the hall of fame in Abilene. I ve helped him out on a few projects over the years, Bechard says. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Approximately 500 contestants expected for annual Ranger Rodeo Nov 6, 2009
McDonald of Abilene, Kan. is a current student at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Mizzou Tennis Dominates Jayhawk... Oct 26, 2009
Besides Mizzou, other teams at the KU Invitational were host Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State, New Mexico, Arkansas State, University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), and Abilene Christian University. A Bracket - Freshman won three matches to claim a spot in the A Championship match. (Mutigers.com)
Alva football players in college Oct 18, 2009
In addition to Jay Nu ez at Pittsburg State (Kansas) and Mitchell Gale at Abilene Christian (Texas), who have been mentioned for their achievements in the Alva Review-Courier recently, the Alva Goldbugs have three other graduates also playing college football. Tyson Gale is the only Goldbug we know of who is currently playing NCAA Division I football. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Eisenhower's heart remained with Kansan home Oct 18, 2009
ABILENE, Kansas -- The 1909 edition of the Abilene High School yearbook included a tradition of the age -- a class "prophecy," in which a member travels in time and writes of his classmates in years to come ... Yep, someone in the Abilene class had a premonition and, possibly to everyone's surprise, Edgar Eisenhower failed to fulfill it ... He was born in Dennison, Texas, where his father took the family for a few years after his Abilene store failed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bed dispute centers on pillow fight Oct 6, 2009
Dear Abby Jeanne Phillips Dear Abby: "Pillow Talk in Abilene" (July 24) had to have been written by my husband, Dick. I went looking for him and asked if he had written to you. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Sports Spasms Sep 24, 2009
The Storm was bounced by Abilene Christian last Saturday by a 31-14 count, a game in which Alva red shirt freshman Mitchell Gale made an appearance at QB for ACU and completed 1 of 2 passes for seven yards. The Rangers still don t appear to have all the kinks worked out of their offensive and defensive systems, but they re working on it. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Treaty Energy moves HQ to Houston Aug 18, 2009
has relocated its corporate headquarters from Abilene to Houston. The decision to move to Houston was made in anticipation of rapid growth, according to Randall Newton, Treaty Energy s chairman and chief executive officer. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Abilene: Where Porn Fought the Law and Porn Won Aug 16, 2009
In 2003, one of them arrived in the fabled cowboy town of Abilene ... But Abilene terminus of the great longhorn cattle drives, boyhood home of Dwight D. Eisenhower fought back. (Time.com)
Oxford Men Complete 4,500 Mile Race in Model T Aug 5, 2009
They also took the time along the way to visit some national attractions such as the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kan. and the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum in Leavenworth, Kan. (Voices, CT)
Lions Camp: Players To Watch, Battles, & More Jul 26, 2009
the Titans' administrative assistant/coaching, had played for Randy Allen at Abilene Cooper High, before Allen went to coach Highland Park High. Loggains had seen Stafford play at Highland Park. (LionsFans.com)
Greyhound trainer honored with spot in Hall of Fame Jun 21, 2009
That dog is in a lot of pedigrees today, said Gary Guccione, director of the National Greyhound Association in Abilene, Kan. He s probably in, I would say, 60 percent of the bloodlines. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Freedom Team Salute at D-Day 65th Anniversary National Commemoration Jun 6, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thousands of people from across the nation will converge in Abilene, Kansas from June 5 7 to participate in the 65th Anniversary National Commemoration of the D-Day invasion ... The weekend schedule also includes a Veterans Salute parade on Saturday through downtown Abilene. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Can We Talk' premiers Friday Jun 5, 2009
The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - Abilene, KS. June 5, 2009 Abilene, Kansas ... Carla Strand City-County Editor Friday, Jun 05, 2009 The sanctuary of Emmanuel Church in Abilene will be turned into a movie theater this weekend for the world premier of the family movie, Can We Talk. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sexton gets first offer Jun 2, 2009
Abilene Kansas two sport standout Curry Sexton started out the summer excited about attending the University of Wyoming football camp. After his performance there, he is even more excited now that he has been offered a chance to play for the Cowboys as a wide receiver. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tech company plans to add employees in New Braunfels May 25, 2009
AutoGas was based in Abilene, but had its research and development office in New Braunfels. Marriage of convenience. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
2009 NFL Draft Superlatives Apr 28, 2009
A few other notable selections for the Bengals were: CB (6th Round), Abilene Christian RB (6th Round) and DT (7th Round). Trent has a great frame, but he lacks elite speed and has to get stronger. (BearReport.com)
Where in the world?: Patton student takes 3rd at state geography bee Apr 17, 2009
Boyce, a Patton Junior High School eighth-grader, made it through classroom competitions, a school geography bee and a written test to qualify for the state bee, which was April 3 at the Eisenhower Center in Abilene, Kan. For his third-place win, Boyce got a check for 50 and a collegiate atlas. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Touch the Moon at Eisenhower Library, Kansas State U. Apr 14, 2009
HOUSTON, April 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Visitors will have the rare chance to touch a piece of a moon rock this week when the new NASA Driven to Explore traveling exhibit stops at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene and Kansas State University at Salina ... The exhibit will be open 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in Abilene and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in Salina. (PR Newswire)
Major awards for volunteerism, community spirit presented Apr 9, 2009
The Abilene Reflector-Chronicle - Abilene, KS. April 9, 2009 Abilene, Kansas ... Editor and Publisher Thursday, Apr 09, 2009 click to view gallery People who shared extraordinary community leadership, volunteerism and kindness were recognized during festivities of the 80th annual Abilene Area Chamber of Commerce banquet Tuesday night at Sterl Hall. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Indoor Football League: Roughnecks get season going in Abilene Apr 6, 2009
And now that Carter is set to make his first regular-season start as the quarterback of the Abilene Ruff Riders against Odessa at 7 p.m. today at the Taylor County Expo Center, Roughnecks head coach Chris Williams has been paying close attention to the athlete behind the big name ... But he didn't overwhelm Odessa in Abilene's 36-33 win in an exhibition game on March 30 at the Ector County Coliseum ... Abilene ran for 117 yards on 14 carries behind running back Carlos Alsup, who picked up 78... (Odessa American, TX)
Ann Metcalfe Price Apr 5, 2009
Born Jan. 21, 1943 in Abilene, Texas, she was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution in Lake Wales, and was a volunteer for the Lake Wales Arts Center. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ruth Metcalfe. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Compassionate Friends Bereavement Organization Recognizes 141 Compassionate Employers Nationwide Mar 3, 2009
Unionville Chadds Ford School District, Kennett Square; SOUTH CAROLINA: Maurice Stephens Financial Group, Myrtle Beach; McLaughlin Group Inc., Greenville; TENNESSEE: Dairy Partners, LLC, Decherd; Deloitte and Touche, Hermitage; ServiceMaster, Memphis; Town of Collierville, Collierville; TEXAS: Citigroup, San Antonio; Genecov Physician Group, PA, Dallas; Hallsville ISD, Hallsville; Keller Williams Realty, San Antonio; LakePointe Medical Center, Rowlett; Medical Center of Plano, Plano; Sign Tech... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok Mar 2, 2009
Wild Bill Hickok achieved fame during his own lifetime as the marshal of Abilene, Kansas ... Hickok was offered the position of marshal at Abilene, Kansas on April 15, 1871. (Suite101.com)
PASSING JUDGMENT: One QB impressed -- and one did not Feb 24, 2009
33) and Abilene Christian's Johnny Knox (4. 34). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Republic ranked No. 10 on national list Feb 13, 2009
It was followed by Abilene, Texas-based ; Santa Clara, Calif. -based ; Honolulu-based and Calif. (Louisville Business First, KY)