The name alone–Ultré ZX–sounds exquisite and exotic, like something you just have to own. People in the boating world took notice when Tigé Boats’ Ultré ZX was named winner of three major awards in 2025–Boating Magazine’s Boat of the Year, WakeWorld’s Innovation of the Year and Boating Industry’s Top … Continue Reading
Every Shot Matters
Jim Ned senior Corban Nix has turned disc golf from a family pastime into a path toward Junior Worlds and possibly a collegiate future. Corban … Continue Reading
Abilene Zoo 60th Anniversary Celebration
The Abilene Zoo is an oasis in the zoo desert of Texas. The closest zoos are located in Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso and Oklahoma City. In … Continue Reading
Patriotic Snow Cone Cupcakes
It's nearly America's 250th birthday, and you've got to have cake to celebrate a birthday! I decided to go with making patriotic cupcakes, and … Continue Reading
At the Table with the Founding Fathers
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, flags seem to wave a little higher, traditions feel a little deeper and it’s only … Continue Reading
Pasta 3 Ways
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad My niece, Trudi Henry, shared this recipe with me as we planned a family summer get together. Luckily, I had all the vegetables fresh from the garden. This Vegetable Pasta Salad is … Continue Reading
Abilene Author: Stephanie Ellison
As a child, Stephanie Ellison struggled to dream about a bright future because her world was so dark. If she had, her dreams probably wouldn’t have been as good as her present reality–a solid marriage with five … Continue Reading