Let Me Call You Sweetheart The origins of Valentine’s Day are a bit hazy. Some say it originates with St. Valentine, a priest martyred during the month of February in the third century for marrying young lovers. February was also the month when a pagan festival of fertility took place. February, it seems, … Continue Reading
Peacock Patio Bar
Have you discovered Abilene’s newest hangout on Hickory Street and North 6th Street? Like the unique bird that inspired the name, the Peacock … Continue Reading
Comforting Chicken Pot Pie
If you know me, you know that when my people are sick, hurting or needing to be loved on, I feed them! It’s just what I do. I love cooking for … Continue Reading
Chike Factory Tour
“Chike: Energizing and Empowering Potential” That’s the slogan of a company nestled along the south side of Interstate 20 just east of the … Continue Reading
Finding Community in Abilene
Addie Wilson moved to Abilene in November 2021 from Philadelphia, where she had tons of friends and was engaged in work and social events. … Continue Reading
Abilene Influencer: Downing Bolls
Most people don’t have a clue what a county judge does on a day-to-day basis, but the current Taylor County Judge, Downing A. Bolls Jr., will tell you that there are no “typical” days. Each day brings something … Continue Reading
Belt Buckle Distillery
History lessons aren’t often found at the bottom of a bottle, but at Belt Buckle Distillery, every sip tells a story. The name itself is a tribute to Abilene being the “buckle of the Bible belt,” said co-owner and … Continue Reading