Alex Terrell Russell grew up in Abilene, attending Wylie schools through middle school, until she moved to Nashville with her mom. She began college at the University of Tennessee but transferred to Texas Tech University and graduated in 2014. She had a political science internship lined up in Fort Worth when her grandmother, Abilene restaurant owner Sharon Riley, sat her down … [Read more...]
Clyde Morgan
By Sarah Carlson Photography by Doug Hodel Stepping into the Abilene office of Clyde M. Morgan, M.D., is like stepping back in time. Even its exterior gives that away: dark brown brick, avocado green wood trim and mosaic tile accents reflecting 1960s chic. It hasn’t changed a lick, but then again, you get the feeling its proprietor hasn’t, either. Morgan has … [Read more...]
Fake Your Way Through Car Maintenance
By Brady Sloane Photography by Jennifer Nichols I'm nearing the 20-year mark on being a car owner, but it wasn’t until quite recently that I decided to take the time to understand what is going on under the hood. It turns out many drivers don’t know a significant amount about the machinery they drive. While not all of us need to be expert car buffs, understanding … [Read more...]
Beat the Bikini-season Blues.
What do bikini season and almonds have in common? They’re both about to be a big part of your life. Swimsuit season is here, and for some of us, that may inspire a diet adjustment. If you feel like your exercise routine hasn’t fully prepared you for wearing that tiny swimsuit you bought as motivation two months ago, the fault could very well be the amount of sugar in … [Read more...]