During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, people coped with their newfound downtime in a variety of ways. For Crystal Saling and Amanda Copeland, the shutdowns allowed the two friends to turn their mutual love of fashion into a business opportunity. Crystal and Amanda, both liaisons for long-term acute care at Hendrick Medical Center, said their online boutique, … [Read more...]
Home Away From Home
Even before their paths crossed in Abilene, Debra Morotini and Chelsea Lawler were connected. Morotini retired in 2008 as a chief master sergeant after a 30-year career in the Air Force. Her specialty was aircraft maintenance. Lawler is a senior airman at Dyess Air Force Base, where she has been stationed for three years. She is a fuel systems mechanic for the C-130J cargo … [Read more...]
Moose Mountain Coffee and Roastery
A new face on the SoDA District’s landscape, Moose Mountain Coffee and Roastery, is more than a place to get a great cup of coffee – although patrons can definitely get a great cup of coffee. “We want our guests to have a different experience than they would going to a regular coffee chain,” said Lindsey Cotton, who along with her husband Ben, celebrated their grand opening … [Read more...]
Magnolia and Oak
Chase and Samantha Dennis had a vision. As parents of preschool-aged boys living in Houston, the couple saw stores catering to children that were more than simply places to buy apparel and accessories – they were gathering spaces for parents and kids alike. So when the family moved to Abilene in 2020, they wanted to create a similar type of establishment that went well … [Read more...]
The Majestic
Located on Pine Street, this coffee shop may be new in downtown Abilene, but it serves up a deep history in its building and its brews. The Majestic was formerly located at the Hallows, a coffee shop and cocktail bar, further north on Pine Street. During the coronavirus lockdowns, owner Sam Wolfe decided to split the coffee shop from the cocktail bar and open the Majestic with … [Read more...]