Sharon’s Barbecue 781 US, E. Highway 80 250 Antilley Road sharonsbarbecue.comSharon Riley opened her classic barbecue restaurant in 2005. Based on customer requests, she quickly realized that catering would be an important part of her business, so five years ago she built a state-of-the-art catering kitchen right next door to her original restaurant.When Elaine … [Read more...]
Everyday Heroes: Sergio Aguillon
Sarah Millsap’s errand to stop and pick up some Cherry 7UP for her uncle seemed simple enough. But four grocery stores and two convenient stores later, it became apparently more complex.In a final attempt, she called the United Supermarket on South 14th Street where she talked to grocery manager Sergio Aguillon and decided to tell him the whole story behind her request: her … [Read more...]
Abilene Loves: Barber Shop
The Kings Barbers173 Walnut St.www.thekingsbarbers.comOld traditional barbershop values and style set apart The Kings Barber and have defined a business that Abilene loves.Kingslee Allen opened The Kings Barber two years ago after quitting her full time job to attend NeeCee’s Barber School and begin a new career. Opening her own shop was her goal from the … [Read more...]
Abilene Loves: Electrician
Long Electric Co. 781 US, E. Highway 80 longelectric.coLong Electric Co. is a local family owned business with deep roots in Abilene. It is the oldest continuously-owned electrical contractor in Abilene. Long Electric came into being when Kenneth O. Long bought out Mr. Plowman’s share of Plowman/Long Electric in in 1951 and has been providing excellent, expert … [Read more...]
A Day In the Life: Chamber of Commerce President Doug Peters
By Loretta Fulton Photography by Beth DukesBen, Lillian and Alice get Doug Peters’ attention bright and early on any given morning.From there, his schedule looks like he grabbed a handful of activities – from a seminar at Dyess Air Force Base to a pie eating contest – tossed them in the air and watched where they fell on his day planner.Other than exercising the … [Read more...]