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John William Johnson – May 16, 1945 – Nov. 7, 2026
By Carlos Jimenez
Abilene woman recalls childhood memories near former Houston Elementary
Eli Thompson
Eli Thompson
Senior Reporter · Abilene, TX
Eli Thompson is a seasoned journalist with a focus on education policy and local school news. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, he worked at NPR's KUT as an education correspondent before bringing his expertise to Abilene Current. With 12 years of reporting under his belt, Eli is committed to shedding light on educational challenges and successes in the community.
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An Abilene woman reflects on childhood memories growing up across from the former Houston Elementary School, now destroyed by fire.
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