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Abilene Regional Medical Center’s – Healthy Woman Presents Speaker Dale Smith Thomas April 18th

 

Abilene Regional Medical Center's, Healthy Woman, is celebrating their 5th anniversary on April 18th. The evening of events will feature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and guest speaker Dale Smith Thomas.

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Chaz Explains Why Having Separate Bank Accounts is One Key That Has Made His Marriage Successful

When it comes to marriage, or any type of long term relationship, money can be the root of some pretty jacked up arguments as far as managing your finances together. He spent this, she spent that, it's a vicious cycle that a lot of couples go through. One way that has helped my wife and I, is that we separate bank accounts.

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Is Political Correctness Leading Us to Lower Our Standards?

An article caught my eye today and as I read it I was amazed at how 'political correctness' is destroying our society. It seems you can't have your own thoughts, feelings, actions, or even aspire to do great things because it might hurt someones feelings.

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The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show, “Elvis Lives” is Coming to Abilene April 16th

After an intense search for the best Elvis tribute artist in America, four winners were announced. Now those four winners of the prestigious 'Ultimate Elvis Presley Tribute Artist Competition' are touring together, as they portray the King of Rock and Roll at various stages in his career. From the young Elvis recording in Memphis at Sun Records to the G.I. Blues era  to the Las Vega high roller to the black leather 'Comeback Special Elvis of '68' to the touring Elvis clad in white jumpers. This unique Broadway/Vegas style show is coming to Abilene in April.

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Shay’s Favorite Team During March Madness is the Duke Blue Devils

There's just two days left to make your picks for this year's NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament. I love this time of year but it's also very stressful for me. I have a tendency to sit in front of the TV yelling and that's just not good. I made my first round picks yesterday and now have to narrow it down to my sweet sixteen, final 4 and finally my Champion! See, I'm already stressing now.

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Merle Haggard and Randy Rogers Band to Co-Headline ‘Outlaws & Legends Music Fest’ March 22 and 23 [UPDATED]

Many have wondered if it would even be possible to match the star power of the 2nd Annual 'Outlaws & Legends Music Fest' this past March. With the announcement of country legend Merle Haggard and the Randy Rogers Band to an already stacked lineup for the 2013 show, it's safe to say that the self-proclaimed "biggest 1-day, 1-stage event in Texas" just got bigger. This year's event will benefit the Ben Richey Boy's Ranch.

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The NCAA March Madness Will Cost America’s Business’ Over $100 Million Dollars

The NCAA's (National Collegiate Athletic Association) March Madness (men’s college basketball tournament) is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The NCAA is a non-profit organization that is raking in the cash, $10.8 billion to be exact. However, America's Business' will loose over $134 Million dollars because of the March Madness Tournament. The loss is due to loss of worker productivity in the first two days of the tournament alone. But is it happening here in Abilene or the Big Country?

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Center for Contemporary Arts is Accepting Early Registrations for July CarWalk in Downtown Abilene

The Annual CarWalk hosted by the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA) is coming to downtown Abilene July, 11th 2013. While you might think it's a bit early, the CCA is trying to get car owners and classic car enthusiasts to sign up early and get their assistance in helping organize this years CarWalk/ArtWalk. This years theme is "Where the Rubber Meets the Road."

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The Budweiser Clydesdales are Coming to the Western Heritage Classic in Abilene May 9-11

Those "Gentle Giants" more commonly known as the "Budweiser Clydesdales" are coming to Abilene to the Western Heritage Classic May 9-11, at the Taylor County Expo Center. The best place for West Texans to get their first view of the famed Budweiser Clydesdales will be at the 'Western Heritage Parade' at 6:30 p.m. on May 9th as they pull the Budweiser wagon through the streets of Downtown Abilene.

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Abilene Band ‘Far From Nothing’ Do Their Version of the ‘Harlem Shake’ [VIDEO]

Just when you think you've seen all of the Harlem Shake videos, an Abilene metal band has stepped up to the plate to do their own version of the dance craze. Ladies and gentlemen, it's 'Far From The Harlem Shake'. Prepare to laugh your butt off!

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Shay Visits the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas

I told you last week that I visited the Texas A&M for the first time in 17 years. I was with my boyfriend and his 13 year old son, neither of whom had ever been to College Station. It was fun to show them around; once I found my bearings. One particular place I wanted to show off was the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

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Nominate a Local Athlete of the Week

Townsquare Media Abilene is proud to salute our outstanding local athletes who excel on and off the field, with their athletic accomplishments as well as scholastic.

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