On March 26, 2020, the City of Abilene and health officials from Hendrick Healthcare System announced the first positive test result for COVID-19 in Abilene. The COVID-19 coronavirus had cast its shadow over the community even earlier. Two weeks prior, as Spring Break concluded, public schools announced closure, first temporarily and later indefinitely. A disaster declaration … [Read more...]
Cooking Up Confidence
City Light Academy offers food service skills and employment potential All good cooks know that a great dish starts with ingredients that mix well together, and that same logic can be applied to a successful culinary arts school. That recipe for success is what got First Baptist Church’s Culinary Academy off to a good start when the first students donned a chef ’s … [Read more...]
Not Just Horsing Around
“Horses are therapeutic for children, and we’ve known that for a long time.” That’s the summary from Lora Jones at Hendrick Home for Children. Hendrick Home for Children has had horses on its property since it opened in 1939. More specifically, horses have a distinct role beyond recreation as part of therapy programs in and around Abilene and the Big Country. These hoofed … [Read more...]
A Blue Christmas for Abilene Kids
By Lance Fleming Photography by Rickey Brown A few years ago – in the midst of the storm of “Community vs. Cops” that raged in many parts of the United States – Megan Allred decided to do something in her hometown to help foster trust between the community and its police officers. As the girlfriend of an Abilene police officer, she went to the APD spouses’ group … [Read more...]
10 Christmas Gifts That Support Abilene Businesses
Let’s all just be perfectly honest with each other. Everyone loves the idea of supporting local businesses. The idea of shopping small is noble and romantic. But when it comes down to it, in the middle of the holiday rush, when you are feeling burnt out and uninspired it can be so tempting to just order up an Amazon best seller. So, for all our benefits I’ve devoted my blog … [Read more...]