Alex Terrell Russell grew up in Abilene, attending Wylie schools through middle school, until she moved to Nashville with her mom. She began college at the University of Tennessee but transferred to Texas Tech University and graduated in 2014. She had a political science internship lined up in Fort Worth when her grandmother, Abilene restaurant owner Sharon Riley, sat her down … [Read more...]
Abilene Influencers: Tim Smith
Background & Bio Tim Smith was born and raised in Abilene, and he and his wife, Pam, met as students at Mann Middle School. He graduated from Abilene High in 1987. After earning a degree in political science and spending some time in Houston, he and Pam returned to Abilene 16 years ago. He’s worked as probation officer and as a project manager with Pearson Digital … [Read more...]