From marathons to school boards to small businesses, these firefighters never stop serving By day–and by night–they are all firefighters when on duty, but they all have time off and they spend it in unusual ways. Meet Brent Jordan, Jay Louder, Taryn Riden and Ben Callis. Brent and Jay are with the Abilene Fire Department. Taryn and Ben are members of the 20-plus crew that … [Read more...]
Feel Worth, Fuel Purpose, Find Hope
How Youth Voice, a Local Nonprofit, is giving back to the Abilene Community Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. –Margaret Mead Ben Siburt and Carin Ezzell are thoughtful and committed, and when they were faced with an opportunity to make a difference, they did. … [Read more...]
Beyond the Badge: Where Trust, Skill and Loyalty Meet
Within the Abilene Police Department, there is an elite group that don’t wear badges or carry weapons. These are the members of the Department’s K9 unit and are astute, intelligent and willing to stand on the front line of danger. More than “just dogs,” these animals are highly trained officers, using their powerful noses, finely honed instincts and fearless dedication to … [Read more...]
Uniting for Children and Change: A Family’s Journey Through Foster Care
On a Sunday morning in October of 2019, the Boyd family did their typical Sunday routine and found themselves in the audience at Beltway Church. That Sunday, however, ended up being anything but typical for the family as they left the building feeling a nudge that couldn’t be dismissed or set aside. Jason and Megan Boyd, along with their two young children, Jay and Natalie, … [Read more...]
Every Child Has a Chance
Most of us have a general knowledge of the foster care system, but what most people cannot fully understand is how a child feels, and how being removed from home, family and community can be traumatizing when placed in foster care. Children need a sense of security, safety, and permanence to thrive. They also need a sense of belonging and an adult they can trust who can … [Read more...]