Whether it’s a cozy dinner party or a full-blown holiday celebration, hosting is always a balancing act—being present with your guests while also making sure their needs are met. If cocktails or mocktails are part of the plan, the secret to keeping things easy and enjoyable can be summed up in one word: preparation. Taking the time—whether it’s weeks in advance or just a … [Read more...]
Abilene Influencer: Pete Garcia
Pete Garcia loves being a part of people’s lives, no matter where they are–or at least wherever they’re listening to a radio. He is owner of La Voz 93.3 FM in Abilene and Wolf Country 107.1 FM and La Voz 1320 AM, both in Colorado City. He often tells people that being in the radio business, something he has done since he was 15, is the answer to a prayer because he loves it … [Read more...]
TurtleMan’s Burger Grill
Don’t let the sign out front fool you–TurtleMan’s Burger Grill has nothing to do with turtles. It has everything to do with owner Brian Heffernan and his obsession with drawing a cartoon-like “Turtle Man” that began when he was young. He even has the first one he ever drew in his restaurant, which opened Nov. 19, 2024. “I’ve been drawing him on everything since forever,” … [Read more...]
Change of Scenery
They warn you not to blink, but you did. One day you’re shuffling kids to ballet class or flag football and the next, they’ve grown up, moved out of the house and are ready to start life on their own. Suddenly, the house is way too quiet and their old bedroom is a relic of the past. Cue the waterworks! When kids move out of their childhood home, there are numerous … [Read more...]
Transitional Style: Building a Fall Wardrobe from Summer Staples
Summer lasts a very long time in Abilene. High temperatures can stretch all the way to December. Therefore, summer dresses and short sleeved blouses probably make up the majority of a woman’s closet here. But when temperatures do change (often suddenly), what can we reach for to add to our staple wardrobe to transition it with the weather? The Jean Jacket. Yes, obviously. … [Read more...]