Photography by Dave Hedge and Laura Seaton. You don’t have to go far from Abilene to find houses located on sprawling plots of land with horses, livestock, wildlife and unending views of the horizon. Take a peek at the unique homes, architecture, decor and surroundings of three ranches around Abilene and in the Big Country area. The McCullar 4M ranch … [Read more...]
A Look Inside: Play Faire Park
By Wendy Kilmer Photography by Laura Seaton Family bonding, live music, a relaxed atmosphere and a focus on the basic human impulse to play. Those priorities are at the heart of Texas’ oldest continuously operated miniature golf course and its owner of the last 23 years, Chris “Doc” England. History In 1947, the location on North Second Street was a … [Read more...]
A Look Inside: The Historic Paramount Theatre in Abilene TX
The Historic Paramount Theatre of Abilene TX has made its way into the hearts of Abilenians for generations. We take a look inside. By Rebecca Hargus Photography by Doug Hodel A hallmark of the Abilene art scene, the Paramount Theatre has made its way into the hearts of Abilenians for generations. Its opulence, grandeur and rich history are undeniable and have made the … [Read more...]
A Look Inside: Hendrick Medical Plaza
A Look Inside: Hendrick Medical Plaza By Rebecca Hargus Photography by Doug Hodel Walking into the lobby of Hendrick Medical Center’s newest facility on the south side of Abilene, patients are greeted with a postmodern metal sculpture and abstract birds that seem to be gliding overhead. Park benches and pots overflowing with plants are strategically placed, inviting … [Read more...]
Haunted Abilene
By Loretta Fulton Photography by Beth Dukes Don't believe in ghosts? Well, don't be so sure. Your own hometown may have been haunted before it even existed. Thirty years before the city was founded, an apparition was said to have appeared to soldiers stationed at a new fort just north of present-day Abilene. One legend holds that while soldiers were sitting … [Read more...]