Steel Dragon RC will be hosting an event at Coot's Piano Bar (formerly Firehouse Bar & Grill) to benefit Abilene area VFW's in need of financial assistance.
The 33rd annual 'TET Reunion' will be at the Taylor County Coliseum's Display Building. Enjoy food, drinks, displays, memorabilia and a 'USO' type show.
The vocal band 'Home Free' released two music videos that honor our Nations Veterans. The first is a Lee Greenwood classic and the second is a Christmas song.
Veteran's have a special place in all our hearts and they should all be honored as heroes. December 17th a wreath laying ceremony will be taking place not only here in Abilene but at over 500 veteran cemeteries simultaneously nationwide.
Our military veterans have given so much of themselves to protect us that it seems impossible to repay them. Here are a few businesses that will be offering special Veteran's Day discounts.
Tim McGraw recently surprised a group of active duty and retired U.S. Veterans at an Outback Steakhouse in Chicago over the recent Memorial Day weekend. This isn't the first time either, during the Thanksgiving Holiday of 2012 the Grammy award winner Tim McGraw dined with our nations veterans at the Nashville TN. steakhouse.
The grand opening of the new VA clinic in Abilene is taking place Monday January 9th at 10:30am. Helping with the ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies is Congressman Randy Neugebauer, the Congressman will be the featured speaker too. The new bigger VA facility is located at 3850 Ridgemont Drive in the old Toys-R-Us building.