Shay Hill

Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers got their start right here in Abilene when they won a talent contest held at Hardin-Simmons University. They, of course, went on to a very successful country music career that garnered many awards including a Grammy. Now Larry Gatlin is back with a musical written and starring the man himself.

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They are far from home doing a job to keep the rest of us safe here at home. Sometimes they have a bit of downtime and that leads to some creativity. I'm speaking of our military serving overseas.

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Actress Amy Locane-Bovenizer is best known for her role on "Melrose Place" received a 3 year sentence Thursday for vehicular homicide, a charge she was convicted of in November 2012.

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In honor of February being Black History Month the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) will present their 2nd annual Sunday's Best Gospel Fest. You will hear a wonderful selection of gospel music from some of Abilene's best artists and church choirs.

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The Oscars will be presented on Sunday, February 24th but on Saturday, the 23rd you can make your way to he Abilene Civic Center for "Lights,Camera...the Oscars" presented by the Abilene Philharmonic. They will be accompanying guest artists Michele Ragusa and Sean MacGlaughlin.

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The students of the newly formed Hardin-Simmons Bachelor of Fine Arts program will present "Hello, Dolly!" this Thursday, February 14th thru Sunday, February 24th. You don't want to miss this popular Hollywood and Broadway production.

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They say you can't really understand a person until you've walked a mile in their shoes. Well you best not try to understand Granger Smith because he's doing a lot of walking. Granger Smith has walked 200 miles in his 'boots' and will add another 100 miles to those boots this coming April with the 3rd annual Boot Walk.

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If you are looking for something fun to do this might be it. For those of us 21 and over this would be a fun, romantic little get away. Actually you can go just with your beloved but you can get a group together to go as well. Enjoy some great company, wonderful music and delicious wine. Oh, and you get to ride a train too!

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If you have kids you know how fast they grow out of their clothes. You also know that it's possible to spend a small fortune on those clothes and toys. Dittos for Kiddos is Abilene's oldest and largest children's consignment sale and their is not much you can't find or afford.

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A wedding day is special. All of your family and friends gathered to see you take vows of commitment with the one you love. Generally the father gives the bride away and has a special 'father-daughter' dance at the reception. However, when you've lost your father earlier in the year the day can be bitter-sweet.

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It's supposed to be the 'happiest place on earth' so why does everyone always cry when they are told they are going to Disneyland? This little girl is absolutely adorable. Her birthday is a week away but her parents give her a backpack filled with all kinds of goodies....all the things you need for a road trip.

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So today is college signing day for those high school students with athletic abilities deserving of scholarships. I think this kid might just skip all of that and go pro; or maybe he will be a Harlem Globe Trotter instead.

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