It might be a sweltering Friday night in early September or a crisp autumn night in late October--it doesn’t matter. It’s Friday night and every high school stadium light in the state of Texas is turned up full blast, shining spotlights on the Cougars, the Eagles, the Buckaroos, or maybe the Blizzards and the Pied Pipers. Welcome to Friday night, Texas style, home of “Friday … [Read more...]
Abilene Influencers: Kelly Jay
Kelly Jay is known in Abilene by the sound of his voice. He has been on the air at various radio stations since moving to Abilene in 1981. He started at Rock 108, then moved to KEAN in 1987. There he met Doc, another radio host, and the two have been on air together ever since. Now they have a morning show on country music station KBCY (99.7). Nine years ago, Kelly started his … [Read more...]
Bundles of Hope
Kate Drake and David Nicholson were homeless, addicted to drugs and had to give up their twin babies to foster care. With help from the foster parents who took in their kids, they fought for recovery. Today they have their twins back and they have their lives back. Most parents would likely agree that children are a gift from God – but how many can call them literal … [Read more...]
Double Vision
Graduating from high school and heading to college is an exciting and scary time. Add in a pandemic, and the final moments of high school become that much more precious and memorable. Three sets of twins from Wylie High School and Abilene High School will graduate in May. We’ll follow them as they reflect on their high school memories and look forward to starting their adult … [Read more...]
Abilene Influencers: Mark Hewitt
An Abilenian since he was 13 years old, Mark Hewitt attended Lincoln Junior High and Cooper High School. After a brief time playing baseball at Ranger Junior College, he moved back to Abilene and met his wife on a tennis court. Through her influence and encouragement, his life began to change and he began serving in several ministries at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church. After a … [Read more...]