By Allison Bredemeyer Photography by Beth Dukes Just five days after her fourth birthday, Ivy Rose Evans was diagnosed with Stage V bilateral Wilms Tumor. Cancer. The word no parent ever wants to hear became a harsh reality for Ted and Allicyn Evans, and they plunged into the nightmare of … Continue Reading
Ask the Experts: Mental Health
By Wendy Kilmer A broken bone, a fever, digestive distress or even a yearly checkup easily warrant a visit to a professional without too … Continue Reading
Health Topics: Advances in Animal Care
By Wendy Kilmer Prevention, maintenance and treatment to keep your pet in tip-top health might not require as much work as you thought. … Continue Reading
New on the Scene: The Green Room
959 N. Second Street@thegreenroomabilene By Wendy KilmerPhotography by Beth Dukes The PeopleCrystal Skaggs, ownerHolly Isaacson, … Continue Reading
How to Train Your Doggo
By Sarah Carlson Loving, friendly, protective, playful – dogs inherently have many traits that make them great companions. But obedient? … Continue Reading
GarageBand Woodstock
By Haley Remenar This year marks 50 years since the original Woodstock and 10 years since Abilene began celebrating its own special music festival: GarageBand Woodstock. Musicians who played at Abilene dance … Continue Reading
Service Dogs
By Haley Remenar Photography by Beth Dukes The first day of school can come with excitement and anxiousness for any kid. But what about for a child with high-functioning autism? For Emma McDaniel, the … Continue Reading
Avionics Airman carries on family legacy
Story and photography by Airman 1st Class Susan Roberts Not every person in the military can claim to have multiple relatives who have served or are currently serving in the military. Airman 1st Class Kyle … Continue Reading
Dyess airmen return from deployment
By Staff Sgt. David Owsianka, Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter and Wendy Kilmer The completion of two deployments from Dyess Air Force Base resulted in long-awaited homecomings and happy reunions this spring. The … Continue Reading