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Valley View Baptist Church celebrates 52nd anniversary
By Floyd Miller Valley View Baptist Church marked its 52nd anniversary with a celebration at the Abilene Convention Center on Oct. 17, featuring keynote speaker Roberta Thompson and remarks from the church’s longtime pastor. Rev. Andrew Penns, who has served as minister at Valley View for 38 years, reflected on his tenure, which included a…
Read MoreValley View Church to celebrate 37th year with Pastor Andrew L. Penns on Jan. 19
Valley View Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the 37th year with Pastor Andrew L. Penns service with the church. James L. Collins of Gladewater will assist in the recognition of the anniversary. The celebration will be Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. at the church home, 3564 Clinton St. in Abilene. The theme of the appreciation celebration…
Read MoreFuture bright for Abilene’s ‘Black Fortress’
By Clay Landen Harris In June, a group of Abilene residents, former students, and ambassadors from the African-American community gathered at the site of the Carter G. Woodson Elementary School. At the time they looked upon the dilapidated complex in north-central Abilene, they were unsure of what the future might hold for the historic…
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