When the Crane family moved back to Texas, they imagined a place with “cold beer, boots, country music and barbecue.” Today, that vision has come to life in Crane’s Craft BBQ at the Wagon Wheel—a place now proudly nominated for a 2025 James Beard Award, a food industry honor. The historic square dance hall has been transformed into a lively barbecue restaurant that has kept … [Read more...]
Ounce Coffee Company
“The best customer service ever. And great tasting coffee, too.” That’s just one of the many comments customers have left on Ounce Coffee Company’s Facebook page since it opened in Chimney Plaza Shopping Center on S. 27th St. The customer comment fits nicely with Kristen Ligon’s own assessment of the business that she and her husband, Jason, own. “We make a good cup of … [Read more...]
G3 Homegrown
It doesn’t get much more down home than G3 Homegrown, a local store with a far reach and generations of knowledge to draw from. The store is located at 4601 S. 14th St., but G3, as it’s known, also has a store in Tuscola, sells products in The Shop in Albany, has a store adjacent to Coleman County Processing and takes orders, including subscription boxes. The Gruns started … [Read more...]
Abilene Flying Bison Baseball Team
“Play ball!” For the first time since 2012, Abilenians can hear that command at a summer baseball league game, thanks to the new Mid-America League that opened play on May 23. The Abilene Flying Bison, one of six teams in the league, soared into action that night at McMurry University’s Walt Driggers Field against the Piney Woods TimberHogs from White Oak. With its rich … [Read more...]
Eye Spy Escape Room
“Oh, No! You’re Scheduled for the Wrong Surgery!” Don’t worry. It’s just a game–an escape from reality, actually. Welcome to Doc Savage’s Exam Room, one of two cleverly designed, fun-filled rooms at Eye Spy Escape Room, 1401 S. Danville Drive. Eye Spy, a creation of business partners Krista Hale and Alex Nicolato, opened in April 2023 and soon will expand to three rooms, … [Read more...]