Kaitlyn Shaw, a born and raised Abilenean, has always been a dreamer, a goal setter and a go-getter. Her plans were initially to start a profession in the medical field, but the timing of her enrollment into nursing school and the pandemic lined up just right and left her feeling like she got it all wrong. Between online courses and the stress that medical personnel were … [Read more...]
Women with Vision: Vera Dawn Walker
Vera Dawn Walker’s story is one of tenacity, resourcefulness, and confidence, but might not have ever been told were it not for a Facebook post and a hunch. In 2019, after the passing of her ex-husband, Vera Dawn’s nephew Kerry Lee Walker, Amelia Jane Eldridge and two family members were tasked with cleaning out the contents of his home on the Walker family farm in Clyde … [Read more...]
Abilene Author: J.M. Irving
Reading did not interest J.M. Irving as a child. But when his mother told him to imagine the written story as a movie, his mind opened to the magic of books. From then on, J.M. not only read but also wrote and dreamed of becoming a published author. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, he drew inspiration from our world’s collective experience to write and … [Read more...]
1117 Studios & Gallery
Walk into 1117 Studios & Gallery at that same address on Walnut Street and immediately be transported to a different world. It’s the world of Stephanie Prosser, an Abilene artist whose murals and commercial signage are literally all over town, and her husband, Tim Prosser, a photographer and videographer. It’s best to let Stephanie describe her 1117 Studios & Gallery in … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Breakfast: Starting Off the Sweetest Day!
Valentine’s Day brings back fond memories of trading those funny little cards and candies with classmates. I remember being so excited the year I got to hand out the cards that included suckers instead of just plain old cards! Valentine’s, like a lot of other holidays, has taken on a whole new look. People decorate and seem to go all out celebrating-planning elaborate dinners, … [Read more...]