Local canine companions take on key roles in therapy and patient care By Sarah Carlson Photography by Beth Dukes The patient was unresponsive – had been for weeks – but that didn’t stop Revan. Val Petronella’s Doberman, a licensed therapy dog, practically dragged her to the hospital room. There, Revan walked directly to the bedside and nudged his snout under … [Read more...]
10 More Date Night Activities in Abilene
Are you looking for things to do in Abilene? It’s official date your spouse week! (Or valentine’s day for all you single people out there.) For all our local Abileneians running dry on creative date ideas, we have another round of 10 Date Night Activities in Abilene. It’s time to mix it up, ladies and gentlemen. Here are 10 more date night activities in Abilene for those of … [Read more...]
A Look Inside: Candies by Vletas
By Wendy Kilmer Photography by Dave Hedge As darkness falls and starry-eyed sweethearts drift off to sleep on Valentine’s eve, the lights are on and the night looms long at Candies by Vletas in downtown Abilene. Hand dipping more than 17,000 fresh strawberries into their chocolate coating over a two-day period requires extra hours and stamina. It isn’t for … [Read more...]
10 Things to Do in Abilene for New Year’s Eve
I know it’s not quite Christmas yet but I’m already thinking about what we are going to do for New Year’s Eve! There so much pressure to have a good time ringing in the New Year, it can sometimes feel like nothing lives up to the hype. Some people have traditions centered around this specific festive holiday but my family's New Year tradition is always that this particular … [Read more...]
A Generous Helping of Community
One of Abilene’s largest holiday events, H-E-B’s Feast of Sharing serves up warm food, holiday spirit and community togetherness. By Wendy Kilmer Ham, green beans, rolls and pie? Coming right up. Holiday music? Done. Festive décor? Got it. A group of happy guests, chatting and eating? Check, times 1,000. Yes, Abilene’s Feast of Sharing has all the elements … [Read more...]