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...]
Burgers 3 Ways
As the air turns crisp and weekends fill with football and back to school buzz. Burgers are the ultimate crowd pleaser for tailgates, weekend dinners and fall gatherings. Grilling season needn’t end when the leaves fall. Many people move their burger-making indoors, using cast-iron skillets or stovetop grills. Fire up your imagination with variety of patties - beef, turkey, … [Read more...]
From Family Home to Community Treasure: The Legacy of Swenson House
A familiar and much-loved Abilene landmark, the Swenson House has played host to fundraising events, receptions, photo shoots and even ghost tours. But before it became a public treasure, it played perhaps its most important role – home. The Legacy of William Gray Swenson The home’s past is as storied as the couple who raised their family there. William Gray Swenson … [Read more...]
Abilene Author: Clayton Brooks
Living a hardscrabble childhood prepared Clayton Brooks well for the future and even led to a couple of books about his life. In fact, his dad’s own life was the stuff of movies. He escaped from a prison chain gang in Georgia and made his way to Texas, where he started a second family. Clayton was the youngest of five children. “We lived in shacks in the middle of cotton … [Read more...]
Howdy Media: Building Brands with Strategy, Story & Soul
In downtown Abilene, an unassuming yet sophisticated media studio is quietly reshaping the digital landscape of West Texas. Howdy Media, founded in 2023 by Daron Pacheco, is more than a video-production firm—it’s a content strategy hub infused with a small-town feel while delivering big-city results. A 2022 graduate of Hardin-Simmons University, the seeds for Daron’s … [Read more...]