By Wendy Kilmer Prevention, maintenance and treatment to keep your pet in tip-top health might not require as much work as you thought. New technologies, best practices and other healthcare advances are continually helping pets stay healthier while saving you time and effort. If you haven’t had a conversation with your pet’s healthcare provider lately, here are a few topics … [Read more...]
New on the Scene: The Green Room
959 N. Second Street @thegreenroomabilene By Wendy Kilmer Photography by Beth Dukes The People Crystal Skaggs, owner Holly Isaacson, general manager Shona Plante, head bartender Crystal Skaggs was a paralegal just a year and a half ago. But she knew she needed a change, a chance to explore creative work. That creative work took the form of a fresh cocktail concept … [Read more...]
How to Train Your Doggo
By Sarah Carlson Loving, friendly, protective, playful – dogs inherently have many traits that make them great companions. But obedient? That can take some work (and a lot of patience) to develop. Dogs want to learn and follow commands, but they need their humans to help make the process enjoyable for both parties. It’s best for a dog to start basic obedience … [Read more...]
GarageBand Woodstock
By Haley Remenar This year marks 50 years since the original Woodstock and 10 years since Abilene began celebrating its own special music festival: GarageBand Woodstock. Musicians who played at Abilene dance halls in the 1960s will reunite on the stage at the Abilene Convention Center for the 10th annual GarageBand Woodstock. Started by Charles and Kathy Taylor and … [Read more...]
Service Dogs
By Haley Remenar Photography by Beth Dukes The first day of school can come with excitement and anxiousness for any kid. But what about for a child with high-functioning autism? For Emma McDaniel, the first day of 2nd grade at Merkel Elementary School wasn’t as hard as previous years, because she had her service dog, Zoe, by her side. “When she gets overwhelmed, … [Read more...]