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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Abilene Rotary celebrates top seniors at 64th annual banquet
ABILENE, Texas () — The Abilene Southwest Rotary Club hosted its 64th annual Top 50+ Senior Banquet Thursday night at the DoubleTree Hotel. This long-standing tradition honors more than 50 of the area's brightest seniors for their academic achievements as they prepare to graduate and embark on new adventures. Keynote speaker Dr. Heather Thompson, an interdenominational speaker, shared words of wisdom with the soon-to-be graduates. She offered what she called the three pieces of advice she wishes someone had given her at their age to the 102 seniors honored at the event. Each student was recognized by name, celebrating their hard work and accomplishments throughout high school, representing various Taylor County schools. Former Taylor County Judge Downing Bolls closed out the evening with a heartfelt benediction: 'May the Lord bless you and keep you.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
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Man shoots, kills daughter in their home, sheriff's office says
A man is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed his daughter. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Shortly before 1 a.m. Monday deputies were called to a house on 6th Avenue in Sycamore Township for an unresponsive woman, according to our news partners at WCPO. Her sister, who had just returned home, found her near the front room and attempted CPR, a public information officer for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office told WCPO. TRENDING STORIES: Deputies, medics respond to reported shooting in Clark County Firefighter arrested on prostitution, drug charges Car break-in victim takes back gun, holds down suspect until officers arrive, police say The victim, identified as Heather Thompson, 24, was taken to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. Deputies later found Franklin Thompson, 64, nearby. According to the sheriff's office, Franklin is Heather's father and lives with her at the home. He was charged with one count of murder and is currently booked in the Hamilton County Jail, according to online jail records. Further details were not released. We will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
