Dec. 31 -- J.T. Smith Column: New Holland makes machinery landmark in 1997

Dec. 31 -- Brian Bethel Column: Had any luck with that new Christmas gift, yet?

Dec. 31 -- Home Equity Loans in Texas: Great deal of interest shown in historic opportunity

Dec. 31 -- What Will Last, Too: Tecnological highlights of 1997

Dec. 31 -- The Economy: Consumer confidence surges to highest level since 1969

Dec. 30 -- J.T. Smith Column: Taylor County pecan growers shine at regional competition

Dec. 30 -- Software Giant: Justice insists Misrosoft is violating court order

Dec. 30 -- A Little Slow: Bonds prices dip in light trading

Dec. 30 -- Auto Incentives: New year, new deals; No letup in incentives seen

Dec. 28 -- High-tech conundrum: Microsoft strategy under attack benefits PC users

Dec. 28 -- Business notebook: News and announcements of interest to the local business community

Dec. 28 -- J.T. Smith column: Cotton gins were around long before Eli Whitney

Dec. 28 -- Nancy Michaels column: Tax write-offs

Dec. 28 -- Year in review: A hectic year for business, a time of financial stability for the average American

Dec. 28 -- The year in banking: Banks profited in a year of mergers, but angered some customers

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Dec. 27 -- J.T. Smith column: USDA credit guarantees to South Korea will boost cotton exports

Dec. 25 -- White Christmas: Abilene region's mega cotton crop worth $500 million

Dec. 25 -- Careers Column: Getting people to work together on the job

Dec. 25 -- J.T. Smith Column: The cotton loan program is a different game now

Dec. 25 -- Carol Kleiman Column: In this case, you don't want to recycle

Dec. 25 -- Privacy issues: Online databases agree to remove consumer's personal info on request

Dec. 25 -- Saying thank you: How to reward employees without breaking the bank

Dec. 25 -- Dealing for dollars: If you want a higher salary, you'll need to negotiate

Dec. 24 -- Brian Bethel column: Keeping drivers up to date will help computer function at its best

Dec. 24 -- Online cards: Online cards: When you care enough to send via Internet

Dec. 24 -- Browser battle: Microsoft disputes Justice Department's stance

Dec. 24 -- J.T. Smith Column: Christmas in the country was a mighty fun time

Dec. 23 -- J.T. Smith Column: Grazing leases becoming the clear trend in ranching

Dec. 23 -- Utility Mergers: Despite big flops, more utility mergers expected

Dec. 23 -- Oil Prices: Energy prices fall after Iraq signs aid plan

Dec. 21 -- Business reading: Personal finance books arrive with wealth of money-making secrets

Dec. 21 -- Some assembly required: Save the boxes and follow these tips in setting up new computer

Dec. 21 -- European currency policy: U.S. execs fear EMU instability

Dec. 21 -- NationsBank acquisition: Shareholders OK Barnett merger

Dec. 21 -- Nerd Bird: On the information skyway

Dec. 21 -- Business Notebook: News and announcements of interest to the local business community

Dec. 21 -- Areas near Abilene in decline: West Texas leading state's peanut boom as north-central Texas declines

Dec. 21 -- Small business advice: Money-making presentation tips

Dec. 21 -- Doug Williamson column: Howe, Richmond promoted at United Bank and Trust

Dec. 21 -- J.T. Smith column: Cattle barns are shutting down for the holidays

Dec. 20 -- J.T. Smith column: Applicators can reinstate certificates through CEUs

Dec. 19 -- J.T. Smith column: Let the rain come even if it gets messy this weekend

Dec. 18 -- Risk Management Agency changes: Federal rule changes would impact area cotton growers

Dec. 18 -- Slate: Microsoft's online magazine to charge subscriptions in 1998

Dec. 18 -- Getting Going: Getting Going: Finding the best stock-bond mix

Dec. 18 -- J.T. Smith column: Beefing up school lunches is good news for cattlemen

Dec. 18 -- If PUC agrees: TU customers may get rate decrease

Dec. 18 -- Questions about company keeping promises: Wall Street Journal allegations about Zoltek denied

Dec. 17 -- Brian Bethel column: Keep that hard drive virus free

Dec. 17 -- Good news: Fed leaves interest rates alone

Dec. 17 -- Key Energy Group: New Jersey firm to buy local drilling company

Dec. 17 -- Doug Williamson column: Some holiday sites and a few other interesting places to visit

Dec. 17 -- J.T. Smith column: Texas A&M takes American Royal Livestock judging

Dec. 17 -- USDA announcement: Boll weevil program slated to get $10-million boost today

Dec. 16 -- Doug Williamson Column: New businesses in town...

Dec. 16 -- J.T. Smith Column: Shedding more light on cotton can boost yields

Dec. 16 -- Convenience R Us: Toy registry makes a child's life a lot easier

Dec. 16 -- Monopolies R Us: Microsoft appeals injunction, offers computer makers a version of Windows without browser

Dec. 14 -- The saying is true: Big spenders find happiness has no price tag

Dec. 14 -- Christmas gift ideas: Thought-provoking, entertaining books on business and the economy

Dec. 14 -- Business in overdrive: The hungry Caterpillar

Dec. 14 -- Have an electronic Christmas: High tech gadgets always good gifts

Dec. 14 -- Child labor: Under baking sun, Texas' children pick and perspire

Dec. 14 -- Business Notebook: News and announcements of interest to the local business community

Dec. 14 -- Business analysis: OPEC looks for a long-term future

Dec. 14 -- J.T. Smith column: Captive supplies squelch bidding for cattle

Dec. 13 -- J.T. Smith column: "Texas Friendly" to help business folks be nicer

Dec. 13 -- Concerns over public perception: Beef industry trying to solve E. coli problems

Dec. 12 -- Looking to repeal earlier standards: Lawmakers considering flushing regulation calling for smaller residential toilet tanks

Dec. 12 -- J.T. Smith column: Webb says "star wars" technology can purify ag products

Dec. 12 -- Geographic information system: Taylor County USDA office one of nine in nation to try GIS

Dec. 12 -- No fines, however: Judge orders Microsoft to quit bundling Windows, browser

Dec. 12 -- Office of Management and Budget official: Administration to spend hundreds of millions to fix year 2000 problem

Dec. 11 -- Carol Kleiman column: Turnover among top managers increasing

Dec. 11 -- Rude clerks a top consumer complaint: Customer service works in all seasons

Dec. 11 -- Flying to Dallas: Finding a bargain fare takes work

Dec. 11 -- Nancy Michaels column: Setting goals can pay off -- high profile examples

Dec. 11 -- Urging farmers to participate: Perry says ag census helps give Texans more voice

Dec. 11 -- Work etiquette: Right technique can end phone problems

Dec. 11 -- Amy Lindgren column: Job-seekers are hoping for a little peace of mind

Dec. 11 -- J.T. Smith column: Clearing up confusion about Coggins test for equine

Dec. 11 -- Retention referendum: Area cotton farmers will soon vote on keeping weevil effort

Dec. 10 -- Brian Bethel column: Don't forget your hard disk needs care

Dec. 10 -- Special night: Big Country District FFA honors adults for support

Dec. 10 -- Despite consumer objections: Justice Dept. approves NationsBank purchase of Barnett

Dec. 10 -- Only source of farm information: Rick Perry in Abilene today to urge census cooperation

Dec. 10 -- Stempel Manufacturing: Judge approves sale of embattled furniture maker to Illinois firm mbmfw

Dec. 10 -- J.T. Smith Column: The time they robbed the Albany bank

Dec. 10 -- Claim to have planted virus: Hackers break into Yahoo, demand release of imprisoned comrade

Dec. 9 -- J.T. Smith Column: Texas irrigation conference is tomorrow in Lubbock

Dec. 9 -- FFA'ers Successful: Haskell and Snyder FFA advance teams to state

Dec. 9 -- Doug Williamson Column: Recycling Service looking for partners

Dec. 9 -- Super Bowl Ads: Volvo Trucks, Mail Boxes Etc. make big bets on lone commercials

Dec. 7 -- Business notebook: News and announcements of interest to the local business community

Dec. 7 -- An indispensable tool: Cell phones becoming more common outside business world

Dec. 7 -- Abilene Board of Realtors: McAlister named 'Realtor of the Year'

Dec. 7 -- J.T. Smith column: Abilene region has trio in key state and national ag posts

Dec. 7 -- Tax Report: Tax Report: A special summary and forecast of federal and state tax developments

Dec. 7 -- More to come: Texnews.com debuts new home page

Dec. 6 -- J.T. Smith column: Texas Independent Ginners opens an office headquarters

Dec. 5 -- J.T. Smith column: Expect the ag census in your mailbox soon

Dec. 5 -- A gallon of milk and a Pentium Pro please: Texas Kroger stores become first food store chain to offer computers

Dec. 5 -- Real estate watch: Low mortgage rates for the holidays

Dec. 5 -- The Property Report: That nice facade may hide a surprise

Dec. 4 -- Carol Kleiman column: Questions allowed and not allowed during job interviews

Dec. 4 -- Do your computer a favor: Routine care keeps hard drive going

Dec. 4 -- How much should you invest in stocks?: It all depends on goals and time frame

Dec. 4 -- Only downer is price: Abilene regional wheat prospects brighter after rain

Dec. 4 -- Small business advice: Repetitive stress can be costly to employers

Dec. 4 -- J.T. Smith column: Stallman re-elected president of Texas Farm Bureau

Dec. 4 -- Wire Networks, Inc.: Marleen McDaniel hit mother lode with Internet sites targeting women

Dec. 3 -- Holidays online: Wired shoppers expected to surge, but security worries remain

Dec. 3 -- Brian Bethel column: Video cards can liven performance

Dec. 3 -- Making the 'Net safe for kids: Online industry to help law enforcers monitor Internet

Dec. 3 -- J.T.Smith column: Bush calls agriculture the cornerstone of Texas economy

Dec. 2 -- Let the shopping begin: Most early shoppers were bargain hunters, survey finds

Dec. 2 -- J.T. Smith column: De la Garza wins Farm Bureau award