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First came Myspace, then it was Facebook, and now it’s Twitter. That’s right, if you’re not on Twitter, then you’re life isn’t complete. One of my favorite features about Twitter is the HashTag and fr

Thanks to search engines like Google, no longer do people in Abilene have to spend hours of time in the library searching for information on Kony 2012, NCAA, Hunger Games, American Idol or ABC. With just a couple of keystrokes, that information is right in front of your eyes. Heck, you're probably clicking on the links I just provided for those 5 topics right now. How do I know that? According to Google Insights, those are 5 of the most searched terms by people in the Abilene area.

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Abilene got it's first automatic car-wash system in the mid 1950's, it was the 'Westwood Robo-Wash' that was located at 3889 N. 1st Street. Today there are a dozen automatic car-washes, below are my top 5 from Abilene.
 

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Did you know that chips and salsa are the official state snack of Texas? It was proclaimed such back in 2003. Chips and salsa are perfect for any occasion, and below are my top 5 from Abilene.

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From family to rodeos to class reunions, there are many reasons people visit Abilene on a daily basis. For those looking for some good lodging on your next visit, here’s a list of the best hotels in Abilene.

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2011 was a big year for all of us, including our website. Below are the Top 10 most visited pages from this past year.

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As the movie Friday Night Lights suggested, Texas is home to the best High School Football in the world. The fact still remains that, when it comes to high school football, Abilene is home to some of the best teams the Lone Star State has to offer. T

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A peppy jingle with a catchy melody can make or break an advertising campaign. Occasionally, an advertising Jingle will resonate with the public so well that it remains in our hearts and minds for years or even decades. R

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The Abilene area is home to many unique buildings. Many, that are in a sense, timeless. They're also buildings that have their own character; they seem to almost speak for themselves. Uniqu

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Abilene and/or West Texas is not without its share of scary (whether true or not) ghost stories and urban legends. Only a few are very popular. The most heard of story is the Lady Ghost Of Fort Phantom. I ser