During the holiday season, Abilene transforms into a Hallmark movie set. Small businesses decorate their storefronts, local coffee shops have festive flavors, and the whole city comes together for the City Sidewalks Christmas parade. Despite Abilene’s large population, this city functions as a small town. Neighbors know each other by name and small businesses thrive. The … [Read more...]
D&W Underground
Don’t expect a flight of stairs descending underneath D&W Underground at 1201 S. First Street–expect much more. You won’t be disappointed, even if you thought you might be headed for an underground adventure. Instead, the “underground” name refers to the vibe the interior exudes, with its restored tile floors and walls and spaces filled with reminders of the … [Read more...]
Beauty Plug TX
Jetquetta Glacken did not always dream of working retail. She was content staying home raising her daughters and earning money from her rental properties. Her oldest was about to start her senior year at Cooper High School. Her other daughters were middle school-aged and preschool-aged. Life was full and busy. But when her cosmetologist-cousin Ayanna Williams suggested they … [Read more...]
Hats Off to Fall Fashion
There are lots of ways to spice up an outfit, but nothing makes a statement quite like adding a hat. With fall just around the corner, we snagged some items from local boutiques, hat companies, and from a simple sweep of a current wardrobe to show you just how quickly one simple accessory can add some flair to more traditional styles. Whether you are dressing casual and … [Read more...]
Giving Back In Grief
How One Local Family Created a Lasting Legacy During Their Darkest Days There are moments in life that leave you different than you were before, and you know you will never be the same. Experiences that change who you are at your core and shape who you will be forever moving forward. Shelley and Marshall Pinkston faced one of these life altering moments in September of 2018 … [Read more...]