Aug. 31-- Laboring through the night: Crown Cork & Seal worker can appreciate his job | Postal Processing Center worker delivers | WTU employee get a charge from his work

Aug. 31-- Doug Williamson column: Triopoly is heading toward stardom.

Aug. 31-- Business notebook: A compilation of news about employees

Aug. 31-- J.T. Smith column: Federal Land Bank merger effective on Sept. 1

Aug. 31-- New business strategies: Outsourcing 'lesson' is still being learned

Aug. 31-- Widening the world: Internet is having an impact on rural communities

Aug. 30-- Washington Pipeline Column: Oil industry analysts play down idea of glut

Aug. 30-- J.T. Smith column: Willie Nelson and friends slate Farm Aid '97 for Oct. 4

Aug. 29-- May cut down number of uninsured motorists: Commissioner approves lower auto insurance down payments

Aug. 29-- Big Mac lookalike: Burger wars sizzle at Burger King sets sights on McDonald's

Aug. 29-- A gourmet chef's challenge: Spicing up Chili's fare

Aug. 29-- J.T. Smith column: Grain sorghum board to hold statewide director elections

Aug. 29-- Doug Williamson column: What is this wacky stock market doing?

Aug. 28-- Sporting goods store: Academy changes mind again, plans to open

Aug. 28-- Thank casual Fridays: Defining 'acceptable' workplace attire can be tricky

Aug. 28-- Finding day care: Business caring more about child care

Aug. 28-- Managing your career: A company crisis could be your chance to make your mark

Aug. 28-- Business Profile: Furniture store building began operation as car dealership

Aug. 28-- Paul Tulenko column: Begin your journey to independence

Aug. 28-- Meat is big seller: Horse thieves won't be hanged, but law is tougher after Labor Day

Aug. 28-- Business Q & A: Cutting the length of meetings

Aug. 28-- J.T. Smith column: Fire ant research provided among new Sept. 1 laws

Aug. 27-- Timing is bad: Argentine beef beats back ban.

Aug. 27-- J.T. Smith column: A wide array of insects are attacking cotton crop

Aug. 27-- Brian Bethel column: The Internet: Tune in and chip out?

Aug. 27-- Survey reveals: Increased energy revenues fueling rise in exploration spending

Aug. 27-- Doug Williamson column:

Aug. 27-- Jeff Crossman column: Software can archive your life -- and lots more

Aug. 26-- J.T. Smith Column: Texas Country Clean Up Crew in Munday on Wednesday

Aug. 26-- Higher Education: Book: Richer students choosing public schools over private colleges

Aug. 26-- They Don't Want the Beef: Hudson Foods says seeking buyer for beef plant

Aug. 26-- Doug Williamson Column: Businesses in Abilene to cut back on staff in final quarter

Aug. 24-- Petroleum industry: Oil, gas drilling at highest level since Gulf war

Aug. 24-- Geek speak: Familiarize yourself with the jargon before you shop for a computer

Aug. 24-- Business Notebook News and announcements of interest to the local business community

Aug. 24-- Ace explorer: NASA, NOAA hope to issue warnings of solar storms with a $110 million observatory

Aug. 24-- Doug Williamson column: RRC moves to Bank One

Aug. 24-- J.T. Smith column: Texas and Virginia cattlemen slate superb bull sale for Abilene

Aug. 24-- Business is booming: South 14th becoming retail magnet

Aug. 23-- J.T. Smith column: Thousands of milk price petitions to be presented

Aug. 22-- Doug Williamson column: Look out for Texas High School Sports

Aug. 22-- J.T. Smith column: China may be a supplier of grain

Aug. 22-- Giving Texans a place to turn: Bomer names health pool board

Aug. 21-- Evil weevil: Boll weevil eradication forces lick wounds, prepare for South Texas fight

Aug. 21-- Nancy Michaels column: How to keep the cash flowing

Aug. 21-- Workplace questions and answers: Coping with an office complainer

Aug. 21-- Shareware reviews: When gamblers have nothing to lose

Aug. 21-- Washington Pipeline Column: Petroleum demand hits two-decade high

Aug. 21-- Financing education: Using IRAs for college gets low grades

Aug. 21-- J.T. Smith column: Farm Credit reports growth in first half of year

Aug. 21-- Soil moisture still mostly good: Some 100-degree readings remind folks it's summer

Aug. 21-- U.S. has most loss: How much does software piracy cost?

Aug. 21-- Carol Kleiman Column: When office sweethearts decide to split, women usually end up with a sour deal

Aug. 21-- Marketing your business: Testimonials can be effective in attracting new customers

Aug. 21-- Managing your career: Managing your time in real-world chaos takes real planning

Aug. 21-- Health food experiment: Wal-Mart seeks healthy profits in nutrition

Aug. 20-- Local economy: City's jobless rate dips to 4.4 percent

Aug. 20-- Doug Williamson Column: Something educational, something fun for your browsing pleasure

Aug. 20-- No regrets, no apologies: USDA state director resigns after offending Washington

Aug. 20-- J.T. Smith Column: Texas cattle on feed up sharply from year ago

Aug. 20-- Brian Bethel Column: The push and pull of the Web

Aug. 19-- J.T. Smith Column: Farmers Market in Baird as long as weather permits

Aug. 19-- That's Good News, Right? Fed unlikely to raise interest rates - now

Aug. 19-- Apple and Education: Schools optimistic about Apple's renewed focus on education

Aug. 17-- Doug Williamson Column: Nominations being accepted for top citizen

Aug. 17-- J.T. Smith Column: Texas peanut crop predicted to be a bumper harvest

Aug. 17-- Farm Show: Hot fence is electrifying topic at Lowe's farm show

Aug. 16-- J.T Smith : Holt, Dudley, May honored by Ag Extension Service

Aug. 15-- Doug Williamson column: Home sales rise in Abilene

Aug. 15-- J.T. Smith column: Progressive Farmer holds free farm and ranch seminars at Lowe's

Aug. 15-- Texas Utilities: Merger effects vary by location

Aug. 15-- Cotton Turn Row meeting: Don't chase a late crop, Sansone tells farmers

Aug. 14-- Apple Computer changes: Jobs sends memo outlining 'egalitarian' cost-cutting measures

Aug. 14-- Format wars: Rivals announce differing DVD technology

Aug. 14-- Advice for small businesses: How to find well trained marketing personnel

Aug. 14-- Nancy Michaels Column: Mail order can be lucrative business

Aug. 14-- Washington Pipeline Column: Clinton proposal could curtail U.S. oil use

Aug. 14-- Business Profile: 50 years of making beautiful music

Aug. 14-- Agricultural impact: Record U.S. soybean estimate is two-edged sword in Abilene area

Aug. 14-- Pest eradication: Cotton producers vote against boll weevil program on High Plains

Aug. 14-- Preventing dead phones: Utility Commission approves pre-paid local phone service

Aug. 14-- J.T. Smith Column: Gentry takes global look at the big soybean picture

Aug. 13-- J.T. Smith Column: Fire ants to be hot topic at Eastland field day

Aug. 13-- Retail wars: Ward accuses Sears of trying to poach employees, receives temporary halt

Aug. 13-- Doug Williamson Column: A mystical, magical tour of the 'Net

Aug. 12-- J.T. Smith Column: Big Country Beef and Forage Conference is Thursday

Aug. 12-- Goin' South: Coleman ag agent to depart for Comal County

Aug. 12-- UPS Strike: Labor secretary urges UPS, Teamsters to resume talks

Aug. 12-- Greenspan's Decade: Fellow economists sing Fed chairman's praises

Aug. 10-- Doug Williamson Column: Business Opportunities Breakfast set for Aug. 18

Aug. 10-- Weekly Farm Report: Farmer cooperatives' income, volume on the rise

Aug. 10-- Consumer Protection: Moving in Texas will have added protection

Aug. 10-- By About $1 a Barrell: Oil price forecast dropped through 1998

Aug. 10-- Hackers Huddle: Computer hackers gather to repair image, exchange tips

Aug. 9-- Breakaway Bank: Eight bank officials quit new NationsBank branch, align with competitor

Aug. 9-- Think Again: New tax laws provide good reason to re-examine investments

Aug. 9-- Texas Down 6: Weekly rig count down by eight

Aug. 8-- Changing Hands: Harte-Hanks to proceed with newspapers/TV/radio sale

Aug. 8-- Why Save Apple? Apple Computer's enemies have reasons to save it

Aug. 8-- Teen Shoppers: Cool wins out over cash savings

Aug. 7-- Big Country Profile: Area casket store is one of few such firms

Aug. 7-- Washington Pipeline: Oil, gas producers come away with several gains

Aug. 7-- Pre-paid Phone Service: Utility Commission approves pre-paid local phone service

Aug. 7-- Saving You Money: Insurance tips for small businesses

Aug. 7-- The Way to Go: Corporate volunteers need '90s etiquette

Aug. 7-- Questions to Ask: Consultants ask: What is your company's dirty little secret?

Aug. 7-- Stunning News: Microsoft and Apple end bitter rivalry

Aug. 6-- Doug Williamson Column: Internet is not old hat for everyone

Aug. 6-- MacAttack Part ?: Apple preaches, but even the MacWorld choir is a tough sell

Aug. 6-- The '90s Watercooler? Companies devise policies about personal Internet use at work

Aug. 6-- Cyber Snitch: New parental software tracks kids on Internet without blocking sites

Aug. 6-- Easier Broadcasting: MCI, Progressive offer Internet broadcasting service

Aug. 5-- Automotive safety: Industry says air bag deactivation would raise deaths

Aug. 5-- Conservative plans for future: Boeing celebrates first official day of merger with McDonnell Douglas

Aug. 5-- Doug Williamson column: INCA Fire Alarms moves to new home

Aug. 3-- Helping Amoco profit: West Beaumont oilfield links city's past and future

Aug. 3-- How long will boom last?: Cattle's return to profitability tempered with caution

Aug. 3-- Message madness: Workers struggle to sort out problem of e-mail overload

Aug. 3-- Following lead of Toyota, Nissan: Ford holds, cuts '98 prices

Aug. 3-- Not just secretaries anymore: High profits from high-tech temps

Aug. 3-- Dime a dozen: Today, millionaires come cheap

Aug. 3-- Business notebook: Announcements of interest to the local business community

Aug. 2-- Privatizing welfare: State selects EDS to help design welfare computer system overhaul

Aug. 2-- Hoping to make up for years past: Valley cotton harvest under way

Aug. 1-- Furadan furor: Agriculture commissioner concerned about EPA pesticide denial

Aug. 1-- Federal budget deal's impact: Agriculture producers rejoice in reduction of 'death tax'

Aug. 1-- Truck stop: Flying J opens $5 million travel plaza in Tye

Aug. 1-- Last, best hope?: Jobs turns down offer to run Apple Computer

Aug. 1-- Dozens could be targeted: Further Columbia/HCA indictments appear imminent, federal officials say

Aug. 1-- NetChannel: Competitor complains to Justice Department about Microsoft's Internet-TV role