A pair of calipers is used to measure Hailey Moore's masterpiece during the bubble gum blowing contest Tuesday at the West Texas Fair & Rodeo. Hailey, 12, took Best in Show for her 6½-inch pink air pillow.
Edwin Gongora, a gemologist appraiser at Busch Jewelers, took time to add the annual Christmas sparkle to the entrance of the shop on Monday, November 26, 2012. Gongora decorates the Live Oak trees every year, this week he's just in time for the City Sidewalks parade downtown today.
Children bask in bubbles on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at during Artwalk & Cajun Fest.
Abilene High White EagleJordan Bullock screams as he is propelled down the field with the Gray Warbird defense on his tail during the Abilene High Champions Football Game Friday, May 24, 2013 at Shotwell Stadium.
Rusty Viles racks rakes leaves in the front yard while taking a break from repairing lawn-mowers Wednesday, November 21, 2013. Viles, 65, earns money with lawn-mower repair work along with odd jobs. The home he rents is in poor condition and not well insulated. Viles said he will rely mostly on his electric blanket to keep warm this winter.
Wancele Pritchett, left, and Darlene Carmack study the details in each landscape painting Friday, November 15, 2013 during a reception for "The Best of Texas," art show at Jody Klotz Fine Art gallery. "The Best of Texas," will be open Saturday, November 16, 2013.
Lucy Locke, 6, walks shows off her "Toothiana," outfit during the William Joyce costume contest Thursday, June 12, 2014 at the Elks Art Center.
Riders from team "Propaganda," and "La Karina," bunch up while pushing toward the goal during a chukker in their championship polo match Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Musselman Brother's Lazy 3 Ranch in Albany.
Jim Ned High takes the field for their game against Albany High Friday, September 6, 2013 at Jim Ned High School.
Vietnam Veteran Arden Jackson sis in the observation deck of the BNSF Railway passenger train during the BNSF Railway veterans express train ride on Monday. "I haven't been on a train since about 1962," Jackson said. He was one of about 140 people including veterans and Gillette public officials to take a free train ride to honor American troops. The train traveled from Gillette to Kendrick, Wyo. and back in about three hours.
Jordan Mathis, 10, left, shakes hands with his opponent, Lizzie Bryce, 8, before starting their game during the 17th annual Abilene Scholastic Chess Tournament Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Taylor Elementary School.
Wylie's Vocal Point members sing "Santa Baby," to Bernie Taylor during the annual Red Hat Angels Christmas gala Friday, December 13, 2013 at the Abilene Woman's Club.
Twins Orus, left, and Otis Stokes have spent their entire lives side by side in Brownwood. They are 86 years old and have worked at their auto body shop, Stokes Brothers Garage, since 1941. Their shop is located on the corner of Main and West Mayes streets, the brothers are proud to say they learned about mechanics on their own. They say the secret to their longevity is hard work.
Cousins, Dylan Fountain,14, left and Joey Smith,15, at the annual Redneck Games in East Dublin, Ga. on Saturday, July 5, 2008.
