Out of the Mouth of Babes

If you ever spent any time around Officer Rodney Holder, you knew that servant was a fitting description. So too was beloved father, fun-loving co-worker, and friend. His death, besides being tragic, hit especially close to home with me. My brother is now a police officer in our city, and he now proudly tries to carry on the legacy Officer Holder left behind.

Thousands of friends and family members attended the funeral today, and thousands more found other ways to pay tribute. All of us tried to make sense out of something senseless, and tried to find strength during a time of great sadness. Ironically enough, the strongest person in the room was not one of Abilene's finest, but rather a 13 year old boy.

You can tell Kyler Holder is a Daddy's boy. He loved what his Dad did, he even used his Dad's call sign "Tom 23", to select scripture for his Father's funeral (Psalm 23, he said they sounded similar). It is abundantly clear that Rodney Holder was his family's foundation. So what would they do without him? Kyler Holder did what his Dad would have done in a tough situation. He picked himself up, dusted himself off, and showed strength that a thousand men couldn't muster. Nobody can replace what Rodney Holder did for his family or his community. But luckily enough, Kyler Holder has what it takes to be the new man of the house, with mom right by his side.

Panhandling For Cash

Many of us are fortunate enough to have never wondered...Where is my next meal coming from? The homeless in abilene face this question all the time. I wanted to find out what is it like to be a pan handler.I caught up with someone who is living the life...And took a walk in her shoes as well. My experience taught me to give, even if i don't know the motives of the people that are receiving.
Are they really hungry? Are they taking advantage of people's generosity?
It may be impossible to know, but i found that it's a risk a lot of people, are willing to take. What would you do?

A Heavy Dose of Perspective

I spent an hour doing something I never thought I would do. I experienced things that were new to me, and hopefully the challenges I faced will never happen to me again. I have a new outlook on those who face similar obstacles on a day to day basis.

On April 29th, be sure to watch KRBC at ten to see how my life changed forever.

Randy's Talkin Panties!

It's really not fair. My co-anchor Randy Turner has the best poker face in the world. Whether he's reading about renovations at the zoo or an underwear thief, Randy stays cool and collected. As for me...not so much. After Randy read the "Panty Thief" story on the ten o'clock news, I lost it. Have you ever had a case of the giggles that you just couldn't get rid of? It's as if no matter what you do, you aren't going to shake them? It happened to me on the news. That's one of the great things about Randy; what you see, is what you get. What I saw was Randy reading about a panty crook, and what I got, was nothing but laughs. Take a look. Oh and be sure to watch until the very end of the clip, that is when the laughter sets in!CLICK HERE

My New Life

I just got home from my Lasik procedure. What an incredible experience! I was a little nervous going in, but the people at the Abilene Eye Institute were great. The whole procedure, from being in the chair until I walked out of the office, was only about a half-hour. They fixed my vision problems that I have had since I was a child in 30 minutes! The actual process of correcting my vision was only 10 minutes per eye. It was quick, virtually painless, and an amazing experience. I am so happy and I can't describe how great it is to have a new "vision" on life.

Melissa's Thoughts on The Biggest Loser

Melissa Morgan came to the Krbc Studio's after we said bye to her Tuesday night on the biggest Loser. Here our some of her thoughts on being on a hit t.v. show and changing her life for the better.



Melissa writes....

"I am humbled and honored that KRBC has asked me to write a blog about my experience on The Biggest Loser. I will start with a short blog about being a contestant and over the next several weeks I will share some insider tips and tricks that you can use to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.


"Being on The Biggest Loser was the adventure of a lifetime. I mean, really, who ever thinks they will be chosen when they send in an application to a reality show. I certainly didn’t. I sent in an application and video for me and Lance beginning with Season 6 and we were finally chosen for Season 9.


"Being a contestant on the show was both horrible and wonderful at the same time. Obviously it was wonderful because I learned so much about nutrition and exercise. But at the same time it was horrible because I was being physically pushed farther than ever before.


"I met some of the most wonderful people and hope to continue those friendships well after the show has ended.


"If I had to choose one thing to be my legacy for the show, it would have to be patience. Anyone that watched the show knows that I struggled on the scale in weeks two and three. There was some speculation that I was “playing the game” given my zero net loss over those two weeks. I hope that my +1 in week six helps people realize that I was not playing the game, but rather I truly struggled with my weight. The “roller coaster” weight loss has continued since I’ve been home. However, I have to be patient and remember that if I give myself time, I will eventually see the number on the scale go down. During my time on the ranch and since I’ve returned home, I’m fortunate that I’ve lost nearly 60 pounds. That is a huge accomplishment and I am proud of each pound. For anyone else that struggles with the scale each week, don’t give up. If you are patient, you will see results."

No more Conan

Randy and I say bye to Mr. O'brien!

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