During the holiday season, Abilene transforms into a Hallmark movie set. Small businesses decorate their storefronts, local coffee shops have festive flavors, and the whole city comes together for the City Sidewalks Christmas parade. Despite Abilene’s large population, this city functions as a small town. Neighbors know each other by name and small businesses thrive. The … [Read more...]
Gift Guide 2023
It’s almost Christmas time, so let the shopping fun begin! Whether you need gifts for the young or young at heart, local Abilene businesses have a wide array of products and selections that will surely be the perfect gift to put under your tree. We have put together a few of our favorite gifts from a few Abilene businesses that we hope will help as you check off each name on … [Read more...]
Abilene Influencer: Tim Farrar
You could say that Service is Tim Farrar’s middle name. It isn’t really, of course, but the word is on his business card: Food Service Regional Supervisor, United Supermarkets. Tim’s service goes far beyond that, extending deep into the community beginning in 2006 when he started a three-year term on the American Red Cross board of directors. He has followed up with service … [Read more...]
Italian Sausage and Butternut Squash Soup
My home has become the holiday hub for my family, and I love it! Thanksgiving and Christmas bring my sister and brother-in-law from Tyler and Emily and Johnny from Dallas to Abilene. Every bed in the house is full and someone is always looking for a bite to eat. I try to meal prep and have lots on hand so that I don’t have to spend all my time in the kitchen. The crowd usually … [Read more...]
Barn 89
Farms and ranches dot the Big Country landscape. Country folk drive to the thriving metropolis of Abilene for the conveniences of healthcare, shopping, and entertainment. Likewise, city folk drive to the country to get away from the daily hustle and bustle. And on one of these well-traveled back and forth roads is Barn 89. For many years, this big red barn on FM-89 was a fancy … [Read more...]