Shay Hill

This is the 24th annual Celebrity Hunt which benefits Abilene's DRI (Disability Resources Inc.) organization. For 22 years the hunt was known as Big Country Celebrity Quail Hunt. However, with a declining quail population the hunt takes in more than just quail these days.

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This past year Texas A&M chose to join a new conference in the SEC which means they do not play the University of Texas (t-sips as we like to call them) any longer. This seems to have upset some folks, to the point that they have put a bill into motion for it to become a law that the two teams have to play each other. Should our legislators be using their time and office to write laws about college football games?

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Sometimes you can talk until you are blue in the face and your parents just DO NOT understand. You could have the answers to World Peace or the Mid-East Crisis or even try to save the President from some inauguration fiasco (like Beyonce lip synching)

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A couple of weeks ago I posted a blog about the best ghost drive-thru prank. Well the guy is at it again. If you work in the fast food industry don't be surprised if he shows up in your drive thru. The reactions still crack me up. Especially when the clerk walks away, comes back and he

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There are two upcoming singing auditions here in Abilene; Abilene Idol and Outlaws and Legends Singer/Songwriter competitions. I thought it might be beneficial to post this video with some tips from a professional on how to prepare for an audition. 

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For those who love to sing and want to try out for the Abilene Idol 2013, auditions will be coming up soon. The proceeds from the event will also be going to a great cause; the Chorus Abilene youth programs. There will only be 15 final spots available and those finalists will get to perform at the Paramount Theatre.

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I'm sitting at home last night when this piece on Jimmy Kimmel catches my attention. Jimmy sends a 'reporter' out to ask people their thoughts about the Super Bowl. They are asked about the score, specific questionable plays in the game, the half time show and more

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Here in Abilene we have huge and annoying flocks of crackles, in Israel they are seeing flocks of starlings. These birds have been showing up lately in near the town of Netivot in southern Israel. The birds have been absent from the region for almost 20 years.

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Self defense moves are a must know in our society. There are some very simple tips that could save your life. Knowing how to use your voice in an assertive manner can catch an assailant off guard. Then there are some simple moves to know if someone is coming at you with a knife or gun. I found a video demonstration of some of these moves to help you stay safe.

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Dude Perfect is just that. He makes super long shots of footballs and basketballs straight into the goal. He can make a super shot from the top of a football stadium right into a basketball goal hundreds of feet away. He called on Texas A&M Football sensation/freshman Heisman Tro

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The world of sports always has some interesting players and even more interesting names at times. Half the time I can't even pronounce or spell the names. Think Steelers player 'Roethlisberger' or Duke basketball coach 'Krzyzewski' (I copied and pasted that by the way)

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Girl Scout cookie season is here and some of you may be looking for those little boxes filled with yummyness (it's a word, look it up). Many troops will be setting up in front of businesses around town for your convenience

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