Don’t you love Thanksgiving? There’s something traditional and straightforward about the holiday. You aren’t distracted with putting lights on the house, wrapping gifts, and reindeer like you are with Christmas. It’s all about one thing: food…and being thankful for the many blessings we enjoy of course! So here’s some tips for decorating the table, the place where everyone … [Read more...]
Road Trip to Baird
While Abilene is full of activities to do, there’s lots of shopping, eats, and adventures awaiting in surrounding towns in the Big Country. A short car ride of an hour or less can take you to the hidden treasures of our community. Consider Baird, a city that formed from a railroad stop in 1880. It became the county seat of Callahan County in 1883. Today it features a few unique … [Read more...]
#EventsToBeScene: Fall 2021 Edition
Get your dose of #eventstobescene and check out these awesome local Halloween and Fall 2021 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 14, 6 - 8 p.m. Fall Wreath Chunky Knit Workshop w/ Bear Hugg Join us for another intimate evening with Turana … [Read more...]
The Voices of Friday Night Lights
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...]