Located on Pine Street, this coffee shop may be new in downtown Abilene, but it serves up a deep history in its building and its brews. The Majestic was formerly located at the Hallows, a coffee shop and cocktail bar, further north on Pine Street. During the coronavirus lockdowns, owner Sam Wolfe decided to split the coffee shop from the cocktail bar and open the Majestic with … [Read more...]
Spill the Tea
Tea shops are popping up all over Abilene, and they’re serving more than your typical Texas sweet tea. From tropical fruits to bittersweet chais, the flavors are wide-ranging and the options are nearly limitless. And you can either drive through for a quick sip or stop in for a long talk with a friend. According to Dictionary.com, “tea” is slang for “gossip or other personal … [Read more...]
Gameday Spirit & Style
While this year’s football season is looking to be back to normal, that doesn’t mean we have to stick to the same old gameday T-shirt. Some of us are ready to be out amongst crowds again, maybe rocking some bolder eye shadow and a dress or cowboy boots. You can still show off your style while showing your school spirit this fall. Now don’t get us wrong, a simple T-shirt and … [Read more...]
Soak It In: Bathroom Design for Kids
Designing a bathroom for kids is a fun challenge. It gives you the chance to blend practicality with whimsy, durability with fun. You design for the moment, but plan for years to come as your kids grow. Your kid’s bathroom might also serve as the bathroom your guests use. If this is the case, it’s worth the extra effort to make sure the space serves both purposes equally well. … [Read more...]
Road Trip to Baird
While Abilene is full of activities to do, there’s lots of shopping, eats, and adventures awaiting in surrounding towns in the Big Country. A short car ride of an hour or less can take you to the hidden treasures of our community. Consider Baird, a city that formed from a railroad stop in 1880. It became the county seat of Callahan County in 1883. Today it features a few unique … [Read more...]