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  • In this first episode, Corey introduces what Get on the Bus is all about and plays the first set from the show that got him hooked on the Dead.
  • This interviews looks at the lives of African Americans in the 1930's that helped shape Abilene. It touches on the success they enjoyed and also some of the challenges. Penns is hoping that the Curtis House Cultural Center can be a tool that unites the community.This interview really is an invitation for you to go to the Curtis House and actually feel and to see what the life of a black person was like in Abilene.
  • Michele Daniels is letting nothing stop her. After graduating from Texas Women's University with a degree in accounting she got her dream job. After a couple years in the job she was diagnosed with dyslexia. Dyslexia and numbers is not the best combination.She was also diagnosed with ADD about the same time . She went back to school and trained to be a physical therapist. Things were going well until she begin to lose her sight.Today Michele is legally blind but it has not stopped her. She has started her own business. Michele gives advice and hope to the downtrodden, and those dealing with depression because of their situation. Michele said that she just want to pay it forward. You can learn more about her business by calling 325 261 0465 or go to her website Mydailychoice.com/MLDaniels.
  • Connie Smith tells her story of having eye surgery. It's something that happens every day somewhere. Connie was so grateful for the results that she received.
  • Dr. Paul Fabrizio is a professor of political science at McMurry University. Dr. Fabrizio is a much sought out individual when it comes to politics whether it be on a national, state, or local level.
  • The Top 50 Plus banquet honors the top students in Taylor County. Shirley Olson, president of the Southwest Rotary Club discusses the history of the banquet and what to expect this year.The banquet was first held on May 3rd, 1960 at the Windsor Hotel in Abilene, Texas.
  • The Prison System and Re-entryAs of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Texas correctional authorities was 158,429 located in 61 state prisons and held in the custody of private prisons or local jails. State-operated facilities had a staff of 35,000 employees and a budget of $3,287,273,079.The Community Corrections SystemAs of December 31, 2019, Texas's community corrections population was 367,753 under probation and 109,159 under parole.The data is from the Texas 2019/National Institute of Corrections.Andre highlights what his program does to help those coming home. Andre is also justice impacted.
  • Freddie Collins's purpose in researching this subject is to show the POWER that is behind the visible words of creation. Collins's purpose for speaking on this subject is to give God the credit and to GLORIFY HIS NAME.
  • A memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers will open in San Angelo and the celebration will be on July 28th-30th. The memorial team will introduce the community to the one-of-a-kind memorial that gives honor to the four Black regiments who served the country in the U.S. Army after the Civil War.
  • Mickell and Ava Jones, are a mother-daughter team that created a journal to bring mothers and daughters closer together.
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