Rebekah Haynes creates calm out of chaos through home organization business One Abilene mom of four realized her home wasn’t operating at its best, and neither was she. “I love to have my house orderly,” she said. “I function better that way. But with four young kids, the reality is, I can’t do that … Continue Reading
Abilene Eats: Enchilada Spaghetti Squash
The arrival of spring brings one of my favorite Saturday morning adventures: a visit to the local farmer’s market or a local farm to pick out … Continue Reading
Test of Table Time: Abilene’s Oldest Restaurants
Three local restaurants have been serving Abilene for nearly nine decades Drive around just about any area of Abilene and you’ll likely see a … Continue Reading
Abilene Influencers: Alex Russell
Alex Terrell Russell grew up in Abilene, attending Wylie schools through middle school, until she moved to Nashville with her mom. She began … Continue Reading
From Farm to Turbine
Sweetwater woman reflects on leaving the family farm to become a plane mechanic during World War II A smile crosses the face of Jessie Lou … Continue Reading
Abilene Pickers
Abilene Pickers Local antique dealers refurbish items and refine their craft Whoever says antiques are boring hasn’t met Brian Hawkins. The junk enthusiast has, on more than one occasion, nearly risked his life … Continue Reading
Stone Owl Academy
Scholarship program to teach history and civics to high school students. If you look up at the stone on the third floor of the 1923 Abilene High School on S. 1st Street, you’ll see a stone owl carved into the … Continue Reading
Abilene Eats: Basil Shrimp Chowder
Nancy is the director of marketing, outreach and special events for Christian Homes & Family Services. She was on the original Abilene Scene team and is excited to be back helping with Abilene Eats. She loves … Continue Reading
Day in the Life: Home Builder
Day in The Life: Home Builder Building houses is not the only thing that Jon Loudermilk, owner of Homes By Design, works to create on a daily basis. “Being able to look at a home and realize there’s going to be … Continue Reading