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Abilene Influencer: Pearl Merritt

February 27, 2023 Leave a Comment

Even before May 2022, Pearl Merritt knew Abilene was a special place, but the events that unfolded for 12 days beginning May 17 sealed the deal. Merritt and her husband were among the victims during the 12 days that it took firefighters to contain what became known as the Mesquite Heat Fire in western Taylor County. They lost their house near View in the ordeal but escaped … [Read more...]

Abilene Influencer: Downing Bolls

December 27, 2022 Leave a Comment

Most people don’t have a clue what a county judge does on a day-to-day basis, but the current Taylor County Judge, Downing A. Bolls Jr., will tell you that there are no “typical” days. Each day brings something different, whether on the judicial side of the job or the administrative side. As of Dec. 31, Bolls will retire, keeping a promise he made when first elected as … [Read more...]

Abilene Influencer: Brian Nagy

October 10, 2022 Leave a Comment

Being head golf professional for two major courses leaves little time for outside activities, but Brian Nagy finds a way. He is the head golf professional for both courses operated by the Abilene Country Club, the older one on Treadaway Boulevard and the newer Fairway Oaks course. That’s a full-time job by any measure, but Brian is dedicated to serving the community as well. … [Read more...]

Abilene Influencer: Talan Cobb

August 22, 2022 1 Comment

August 10, 2021, should have been one of the happiest days in Talan Cobb’s life, and it was to an extent. That day, Talan was introduced as the new market president for the West Central Texas region of Big Brothers Big Sisters. There was plenty of joy the day Talan was introduced, but it was mixed with a fair share of sadness. She was stepping into the position that had been … [Read more...]

Abilene Influencer: David Miller

June 20, 2022 Leave a Comment

Born in Fort Worth and a graduate of Fort Worth Brewer High School, David Miller was bound for Baylor University when he got a scholarship offer to play tuba in the Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy Band. As a preacher’s kid, he needed the money and accepted the offer, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Jim, who also played tuba in the Cowboy Band. At … [Read more...]

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