“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...]
Icon Grooming Studio
Just like with any good beauty shop, you never know who you’re going to run into at Icon Grooming Studio. It might be Brittany or Abbey or Samantha or Kamri. Or it might be Abi (short for Abilene) or Piper or Gus or Roxy. Or it might be a combination of all of those. The ones on a leash or sitting patiently while getting a new hairdo might be Abi, Piper, Gus, Roxy, or … [Read more...]
1117 Studios & Gallery
Walk into 1117 Studios & Gallery at that same address on Walnut Street and immediately be transported to a different world. It’s the world of Stephanie Prosser, an Abilene artist whose murals and commercial signage are literally all over town, and her husband, Tim Prosser, a photographer and videographer. It’s best to let Stephanie describe her 1117 Studios & Gallery in … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center
The Storybook Capital of America has a brand new castle fit for royalty and everyday folks to spend a night or two or just stop by for a drink and a meal. The DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center opened in July to much fanfare, befitting a project that was 30 years in the making. Since then, the sparkling new hotel has been the talk of the town. “The … [Read more...]