Background & Bio Gamez worked with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for about a year but otherwise her entire career has been at Workforce Solutions, beginning at age 21 as a temp working the front desk. “I’ve had almost every job possible, done a little of everything,” she said. In 2016, at age 26, … Continue Reading
Day in the Life: Police Dog
On certain days, the life of Barco the police dog is just like the life of the pooch next door. He gets to nap, eat, exercise, catch another … Continue Reading
Home Sweet Home Projects
A drive around Abilene’s neighborhoods makes clear that not all the effects of the recent pandemic are negative. Abilene yards and homes are … Continue Reading
Fruits of Their Labor
Several retired Abilene physicians have found a second career in winemaking. Take it from four local health professionals – winemaking is not … Continue Reading
New on the Scene: Abilene Fresh
KEEPING IT FRESH Josh Casey founded Abilene Fresh to connect the Abilene community with fresh, locally-grown food. Operations began in 2020 … Continue Reading
Rising to the Occasion
On March 26, 2020, the City of Abilene and health officials from Hendrick Healthcare System announced the first positive test result for COVID-19 in Abilene. The COVID-19 coronavirus had cast its shadow over the … Continue Reading
Cooking Up Confidence
City Light Academy offers food service skills and employment potential All good cooks know that a great dish starts with ingredients that mix well together, and that same logic can be applied to a … Continue Reading