Mimi Schultz’s detective name is Bubble 0-7. That’s because bubbles are her favorite work equipment. As a child life specialist, she turns kids’ toys into tools and medical procedures into child’s play. In honor of Child Life Month in March, a display at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth asked “Where … Continue Reading
The Swenson House
Close your eyes and envision a wide open prairie with a lone two- story mansion rising above the pastureland, a magnificent sight in any … Continue Reading
Abilene Influencers: Darrin Black
Background & Bio Born and raised in Oplin, Texas and a 1984 Clyde graduate, Darrin Black’s Big Country roots run deep. After high school, … Continue Reading
A Place To Build: Abilene’s Maker Space
Benton Hanner was determined not to spend any money on his 5th grade roller coaster project. With recycled cardboard, foam and the use of a 3D … Continue Reading
The Art of Restoration
Whether it’s a 1930s automobile in need of total restoration, an antique timepiece that won’t tick, a piece of fine furniture that’s lost its … Continue Reading
Financially Wise At Any Age
Neither age nor perceived lack of funds should be an impediment to achieving financial freedom – just ask 17-year-old Cole Patterson, whose foray into the world of finance began in the second grade in the form of … Continue Reading
Picnics with Panache
The picnics I remember from my youth consisted of peanut butter sandwiches, Cheetos and Little Debbie brownies in our backyard or a nearby park. There was nothing lovely or romantic about them; it was simply a quick … Continue Reading