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A Blue Christmas for Abilene Kids

November 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

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

December 12, 2016 Leave a Comment

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...]

A Generous Helping of Community

November 28, 2016 Leave a Comment

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...]

Working On Christmas

November 2, 2015 Leave a Comment

The familiar scenes of Christmas – lazy mornings, squeals of joy from children glimpsing Santa’s deliveries, family members bustling in the kitchen to prepare a meal… and the car engine revving to head off for a day of work. In some retail jobs, emergency responders and a handful of other professions, Christmas day is just that. Another day.   Holly Irvin is a … [Read more...]

Generous Gifts

November 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

Abilenians open their hearts to others at Christmas By Wendy Kilmer   With the perspective of Thanksgiving still fresh, and in the spirit of the gift-giving still to come, a sense of generosity, like many homes, glows a bit brighter than usual at the holidays. For many Abilene families, that spirit of service is part and parcel of the Christmas season – a tradition of … [Read more...]

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