In May 2021, the Skatin Place will celebrate 25 years of providing family fun to Abilene. Although the town used to have several skating rinks back when skating was in its prime, only one rink remains and it’s still the site of birthday parties and social events. Jeff and Terry Groban purchased the Skatin Place in 1996, a few months after getting married. At the time, it … [Read more...]
Florence Posies and Honey & Fig Gelato
What began as a pop-up shop in a horse trailer has now blossomed into a modern gelato bar and flower shop in the heart of the SoDA District. Owned by Rachel Patten and her husband, Micah, Florence Posies and Honey & Fig Gelato has become Abilene’s newest family-friendly hangout spot. The shop opened in December, 2020, and features a gelato and coffee bar, a sprawling … [Read more...]
Kao Lounge
Whether you like visual art, craft cocktail art, or just good conversation with friends, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Kao Lounge, the SoDA District’s newest cocktail bar. The lounge is full of spots for photo ops, with local art on the walls, a huge mural on the back wall, and elegant, colorful furniture throughout the space. The drinks are also artistic, like the New … [Read more...]
Letters of Hope
Children in foster care write letters to senior communities Age is just a number, as the saying goes, and no one knows that better than the children of the Audrey Grace House at New Horizons foster care and adoption center - and the residents of the care facilities with whom they communicate via cards and letters. Despite attention from a loving and committed staff, … [Read more...]
Farm to Table in the Big Country: Chickens & Eggs
Don’t even think about cracking an egg or chicken joke around Chris and Brittany White. They’ve heard them all. And please don’t think about giving them any chicken-themed accessories. They have them all. Brittany and Chris started B&C Farm in Ovalo in 2018. They produce two products: pasture-raised chicken and eggs. The production is both physical labor and a … [Read more...]