Located near Hardin-Simmons University, the Lasso Lounge is a short-term rental that pays tribute to the HSU cowboys and the pioneer legacy of Abilene. But until recently, the one-bedroom apartment was a garage filled with trash. “It was basically a hoarder house,” said Brett Stewart, the owner of the … Continue Reading
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Off Your Beaten Path – Far Southside
As creatures of habit, most of us have consistent daily routes. From home to work and back, we rarely branch outside of our routine, even for … Continue Reading

Falling with Style: Professor Stays Fit with Skydiving
Staying fit can be a challenge as years pass on, but not for Abilene Christian University Bible professor Larry Henderson, whose love for God, … Continue Reading

The Power of Play
Children with Disabilities Enjoy Rose Park's New Playground With the opening of the new all-inclusive playground at Rose Park last fall, … Continue Reading

Abilene Influencer: Pearl Merritt
Even before May 2022, Pearl Merritt knew Abilene was a special place, but the events that unfolded for 12 days beginning May 17 sealed the … Continue Reading

Seven and One Books
People have been committing their thoughts to paper (or stone, or papyrus, etc.) since the beginning. But in this digital age, the joy of reading can sometimes get lost. That’s why Arlene Kasselman, owner of … Continue Reading

Love Beyond Borders: An International Love Story
Sometimes a married couple might have so many differences, it can feel like they came from different countries. But what happens when a couple actually is from different countries, with different languages and … Continue Reading