Football season is here! The game, the band, the excitement, the team spirit, the halftime show, the friends - but once the game has started, one might be torn between catching up with said friends and actually watching the game. A great way to circumvent this is to have a tailgate party before the game. Hang … Continue Reading
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Extra Nice Pumpkin Spice Cookies
If you know anything about fall, you know pumpkin spice is THE flavor of the season. These pumpkin spice cookies are the perfect way to make it … Continue Reading

Fall Cocktails & Mocktail
Salt… it isn’t just for rims. Every great cocktail walks the line between too much and not enough. Too sweet, and it’s cloying. Too tart, and … Continue Reading

Watermelon “Cake”
Watermelon is a part of a lot of summer parties, and if you want a fun way to serve it at your next BBQ then you've got to try this watermelon … Continue Reading

Abilene Author: Lindsey Holt
The emotional range of books by author Lindsey Holt is astonishing, from two cute children’s books in her “Pup Series” to Bits and Pieces: A … Continue Reading

Abilene Influencer: Phil Crowley
The quality that Taylor County Judge Phil Crowley admires most about the people he serves is their willingness to help one another, either one-on-one or through volunteering. He can count himself in that group of … Continue Reading

Two Texas Originals: The Rise of the Chilton and Ranch Water
Texans have long reached for something quick and simple to provide relief from the summer heat. While plenty of cocktails are popular in Texas, only a handful get to call themselves Texan. The Chilton and Ranch … Continue Reading