If you’re causally strolling downtown, stop in and experience LEE & Co. DTWN Market at 401 Pine Street. The shop displays many one-of-a-kind finds in only 400 square feet of space. It’s “the little store with much, much more!” Pillows. Coffee. Flour. Snacks. Marshmallow roasting rods. Scented laundry detergent. Italian soaps. Charcuterie boards. The store opened on … [Read more...]
Mighty Hope Homes
For Paul and Ashley Herrera, their homebuilding company Mighty Hope Properties is much more than a business – it is the couple’s way of giving back to their community and making the dream of home ownership a reality for people who might otherwise not be able to purchase their own property. Paul said Mighty Hope Properties was founded on the belief that home ownership is … [Read more...]
Beauty From Ashes
Amid the rubble, Sabrina Cedars still stood. What began as a dream for Ashley Pyle on her wedding day has become the story of a miracle. “I wanted to have something to do with weddings after Cason and I were married in 2004. Weddings are magical and I knew I wanted to be a part of them,” Ashley said. “I just didn’t know how.” In 2018, on the land where they … [Read more...]
Off Your Beaten Path – Northeast Abilene
As creatures of habit, most of us have consistent daily routes. From home to work and back, we rarely branch outside of our routine, even for shopping and eating. Most of us have our go-to food pick-ups for Monday night or Saturday morning donuts. And while we may branch out a bit on the weekend, most of us don’t know what hidden gems await us in the rest of Abilene. In this … [Read more...]
For the Love of the Land
Agriculture Family of the Year reflects on decades of farming Ask Bryan and Kathy Caton the best part about farm life and they answer like true West Texans, with short, to-the-point answers straight from the heart. “Being your own boss,” is Bryan’s West Texas answer. “I love wheat harvest,” is Kathy’s. Their dedication to farm life was celebrated in February during … [Read more...]