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Abilene Decommissioned Missile Silo is Dive Spot for Many Scuba Enthusiasts [VIDEO]
Growing up here in Abilene, home of Dyess Air Force Base you see and hear some pretty cool stories about our military. One of which is does Dyess have nuclear missiles or not? That I’ll leave for debate later. The other is about our local missile silos. In high school I heard all kinds of things about the missile silos most of which scared me.
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Mama Duck and 8 Babies Try To Cross Busy Four Lane Highway [VIDEO]
A mama duck and her 8 babies needed to cross the highway and the quickest way was straight across; 4 lanes of busy highway traffic!
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Abilene Retailers Join Fashion’s Night Out September 6th [VIDEO]
Fashion’s Night Out. I keep getting invites to events here in Abilene but I keep seeing it on Facebook, TV, magazines and I’m still confused as to what it really is. My curiosity sent me to the web to find out about this event, that apparently is turning 4 this year. Where have I been the last 3 years?
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Will This New Pedal-less Concept Bicycle Make It To Market? [VIDEO]
When someone comes up with a new idea for an existing product it’s supposed to be better than the original idea. However, sometimes someone comes up with a concept that is just a little too off beat to go unnoticed even if it seems to be taking a step backwards. The latest concept in bikes is one without pedals and well, just about everything else.
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Message in a Bottle Found After 98 Years Adrift at Sea
Many people have written a note, stuck it inside an old bottle and set it on a journey at sea. Sometimes those are never found, who knows where they end up, but on occasion they are found, read and shared with the world. Especially if they happen to be 98 year old messages.
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Important Tailgating Tips to Remember This Football Season [VIDEO]
Well it looks like football season is about to get kicked off and that means tailgating parties will be planned as well. So I’ve got a few tips to help make your tailgate party better than the next guys.
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Cyclist Lance Armstrong Gives Up Fight Against Anti-Doping Allegations; Should He Be Stripped of Tour de France Titles? [POLL]
Lance Armstrong is a 7 time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor. He’s been fighting doping allegations for years. The Anti-doping committee has never been able to prove anything against him. They now say he will be banned from competing in the sport and will be striped of all 7 titles.
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Brain Eating Amoeba Linked To Tap Water and Neti Pots?
There always seems to be something to worry about; now it’s your tap water. Actually this is especially pointed at those who use neti pots to clear their sinuses. Two people in Louisiana last year were killed by primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) and the CDC is warning against the use of tap water with the neti pots.
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"Thundershirt" for Dogs Keeps Them Calm and Relaxed During Thunderstorms [VIDEO]
Some dogs have a very bad anxiety problem when it comes to thunderstorms or loud noises. Luckily (or not) around here we don’t have a lot of storms but when we do they are usually pretty intense with thunder and lightning. I know my little chihuahua likes to crawl under the bed when storms pop up, my other dogs don’t seem to might the noise too much. I saw this advertise the other night and though what a great idea if it really works. It’s called the Thundershirt, and it’s suppose to keep your dog calm and relaxed during storms.
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Nike’s Newest Shoe Will Retail for $315: Will You Buy Them? [VIDEO]
Nike has always had the pulse of the athlete. In the mid 80′s they had basketball king Michael Jordan indorse his own line of shoes, Air Jordans, that sold for about $65. Now LeBron James has his name on the latest line of Nike shoes; LeBron X Nike Plus and the price tag is only $315.
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The Back to School Texas Tax Free Weekend Starts Today
Can you believe we are talking about back to school already? It’s not even the end of July yet but before you know it, it will be time to start shopping for school supplies and clothing for the new year. Texas tax free weekend is one month away and is a great way to save a little money while getting the things you need.
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Where to Find Back to School "Stuff the Bus" Supply Donation Boxes in Abilene
It’s now August and that means Back-to-School. Hard to believe it’s right around the corner but school will start in about 3 week; August 27th for both Abilene & Wylie ISD. Everyone will need school supplies but sometimes money can be tight and folks could use a little help. That’s where “stuff the bus” locations can provide some relief.