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Stained Glass: Décor, History and Spiritual Symbolism

September 25, 2017 Leave a Comment

Stained Glass: Décor, History and Spiritual Symbolism

By Loretta Fulton Photography by Beth DukesBrilliant colors and religious images illuminated by sunlight are familiar sights to church-goers everywhere. Abilene has an abundance of magnificent stained glass windows, some in historic church buildings or saved from demolition and installed in new worship spaces. The city’s three church-affiliated universities all feature … [Read more...]

A Look Inside: The B1 Bomber

July 17, 2017 Leave a Comment

A Look Inside: The B1 Bomber

By Lance FlemingPhotography by Beth DukesThe first thing one notices about the B-1 bomber is its immense size and power.The sleek plane that has been part of the United States military stands 34 feet tall from the ground to the top of its tail, and it stretches to 146 feet in length. When the wings are swept all the way forward, the wingspan tops out at 137 … [Read more...]

A Look Inside: Wind Turbines

May 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

A Look Inside: Wind Turbines

By Bailey LeRoux Photography by Beth DukesIf you’ve been on a road trip through West Texas, you’re bound to have seen at least one of two important structures: the pump jack and the wind turbine. Both produce energy and both exude a certain mystery for those of us uninvolved in the industry. Fasten on your safety helmets, because we are taking a highly-anticipated look … [Read more...]

A Look Inside: May Farm

March 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

A Look Inside: May Farm

By Wendy Kilmer Photography by Laura SeatonBrenda May says she and her family are city folk. Yet Brenda shares her home and land with more than 150 animals.May Farm in Hawley is well known by almost anyone in the area who has had children in the last 30 years. A favorite school field trip location and a traveling petting zoo have made it a staple among Abilene … [Read more...]

A Look Inside: Candies by Vletas

February 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

A Look Inside: Candies by Vletas

By Wendy KilmerPhotography by Dave Hedge As darkness falls and starry-eyed sweethearts drift off to sleep on Valentine’s eve, the lights are on and the night looms long at Candies by Vletas in downtown Abilene.Hand dipping more than 17,000 fresh strawberries into their chocolate coating over a two-day period requires extra hours and stamina. It isn’t for … [Read more...]

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