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...]
GarageBand Woodstock
By Haley Remenar This year marks 50 years since the original Woodstock and 10 years since Abilene began celebrating its own special music festival: GarageBand Woodstock. Musicians who played at Abilene dance halls in the 1960s will reunite on the stage at the Abilene Convention Center for the 10th annual GarageBand Woodstock. Started by Charles and Kathy Taylor and … [Read more...]
Service Dogs
By Haley Remenar Photography by Beth Dukes The first day of school can come with excitement and anxiousness for any kid. But what about for a child with high-functioning autism? For Emma McDaniel, the first day of 2nd grade at Merkel Elementary School wasn’t as hard as previous years, because she had her service dog, Zoe, by her side. “When she gets overwhelmed, … [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...]
The Farris Family
Taylor County’s 2019 Agriculture Family of the Year By Wendy Kilmer Photography by Beth Dukes Mary Beth Farris grew up near Chicago and envisioned herself settling down somewhere around Cape Cod. Her husband, Danny, admits to experiencing culture shock when moving from the rolling, piney hills of Northern Louisiana to West Texas. But today both say they can’t imagine … [Read more...]