Beyond Abilene’s city limits, small towns in the Big Country can have a lot to offer. And since you may not have time to do a weekend trip to a metro area, why not consider a day trip to a nearby town? Albany, Texas is a 36-minute drive away, and features entertainment, shopping, and restaurants for a family … Continue Reading
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Capturing the Wild: Abilene Couple Photographs Their Love of Animals
One of the Delony’s first dates was Scott taking Brandi Jo on a rattlesnake catching adventure at night. “That was when I knew she was the … Continue Reading

Refugees Grow Fresh Produce on Abilene Farm
The thought of plucking fresh veggies out of the ground or off the stalk brings a big smile to the face of Cyprien Kilulu, a refugee from the … Continue Reading

Seeds of a Legacy: How Bluebonnets Came to Buffalo Gap
Mesas in the background, Perini Ranch Steakhouse on the outskirts, and bluebonnets everywhere–it’s undeniably Buffalo Gap, Texas. Just as … Continue Reading

Abilene Influencer: Rochelle Johnson
Rochelle Johnson grew up in Faywood, New Mexico before coming to Abilene to attend McMurry College in 1982. Her childhood was spent on an apple … Continue Reading

Italian Cream Cake (& Cookies)
A party without cake is just a meeting. - Julia Child I believe the quote above to be the truest statement ever and whenever I start planning a party or shower the dessert is one of the first things planned. … Continue Reading

Something Old, Something New: A Guide to Wedding Showers of Today
Spring brings many things. Longer days, Little League Baseball, budding blossoms and showers. And no, I don’t mean rain showers. Spring ushers in Wedding Season and with it an array of wedding showers. Whether … Continue Reading