Get your dose of #eventstobescene and check out these awesome local Halloween and Fall 2022 celebrations! Fall is here, and Abilene has plenty for you and the family to do this time of year. Check out these Halloween and Fall activities in Abilene! Sep 10, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Matera Gardens Fall Vendor Market Join us for the Matera Gardens Fall Vendor Market on … [Read more...]
How to Accessorize for the Summer
Accessories make an outfit. Yanell Rieder, owner of Casa Authentique, knows how to provide just the right glitz, glam, and function to her customers. “Accessories are like art,” Yanell said. “You could have a beautiful room and it wouldn’t be complete without art.” Whether it’s to add a pop of color, or for a functional use, accessories can be the perfect … [Read more...]
Punch Up Your Patio
Outdoor living spaces come in all shapes and sizes. Maybe your apartment has a cozy patio. Perhaps your home has a gracious front porch with a perfect view for watching West Texas sunsets. Or maybe you have a pool to cool off in when the summer really heats up. Whatever the case may be, each space has potential. Instead of overlooking your outdoor spaces, think of them as … [Read more...]
For the Love of the Land
Agriculture Family of the Year reflects on decades of farming Ask Bryan and Kathy Caton the best part about farm life and they answer like true West Texans, with short, to-the-point answers straight from the heart. “Being your own boss,” is Bryan’s West Texas answer. “I love wheat harvest,” is Kathy’s. Their dedication to farm life was celebrated in February during … [Read more...]
Steering the NCCIL: Director Blends Work and Play with Love of Stories
Molly Bellah and her children have found their “happy place,” and it’s the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature in downtown Abilene. The children’s picture book museum has captured their hearts. “Long before I was hired, my kids and I loved visiting the NCCIL,” Bellah said of her twins, Greer and Ford, 8. “They love immersing themselves in books and … [Read more...]