By Wendy Kilmer Prevention, maintenance and treatment to keep your pet in tip-top health might not require as much work as you thought. New technologies, best practices and other healthcare advances are continually helping pets stay healthier while saving you time and effort. If you haven’t had a conversation with your pet’s healthcare provider lately, here are a few topics … [Read more...]
New on the Scene: The Green Room
959 N. Second Street@thegreenroomabilene By Wendy KilmerPhotography by Beth Dukes The PeopleCrystal Skaggs, ownerHolly Isaacson, general managerShona Plante, head bartender Crystal Skaggs was a paralegal just a year and a half ago. But she knew she needed a change, a chance to explore creative work. That creative work took the form of a fresh … [Read more...]
How to Train Your Doggo
By Sarah Carlson Loving, friendly, protective, playful – dogs inherently have many traits that make them great companions. But obedient? That can take some work (and a lot of patience) to develop. Dogs want to learn and follow commands, but they need their humans to help make the process enjoyable for both parties. It’s best for a dog to start basic obedience … [Read more...]
Avionics Airman carries on family legacy
Story and photography by Airman 1st Class Susan Roberts Not every person in the military can claim to have multiple relatives who have served or are currently serving in the military. Airman 1st Class Kyle Guthrie a technician in the 7th Component Maintenance Squadron B-1B Lancer avionics back shop, is fourth generation military. His parents, grandfathers and … [Read more...]
Dyess airmen return from deployment
By Staff Sgt. David Owsianka, Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter and Wendy Kilmer The completion of two deployments from Dyess Air Force Base resulted in long-awaited homecomings and happy reunions this spring. The airmen and aircraft of the 317th Airlift Wing returned Jan. 18 from a deployment to Afghanistan, and the airmen of the 7th Bomb Wing returned March 11 from a … [Read more...]