Several retired Abilene physicians have found a second career in winemaking. Take it from four local health professionals – winemaking is not for the faint of heart. Dan Munton, Vince Viola, Ed Brandecker and Roberta Kalafut Brandecker can attest to that. The Brandeckers are retired. Dan is retired from full-time practice but still monitors neurosurgeries remotely from … [Read more...]
Abilene’s Golf Master
Charles Coody reflects on career, love for golf Charles Coody says he still remembers it as if it were yesterday. His uncle, Roland Kelley, took the aspiring young golfer from West Texas to Fort Worth to see Ben Hogan play in the Colonial National Invitational golf tournament in 1950 at Colonial Country Club. Hogan, a native Texan and one of only five players to win all … [Read more...]
Form & Function
Rebekah Haynes creates calm out of chaos through home organization business One Abilene mom of four realized her home wasn’t operating at its best, and neither was she. “I love to have my house orderly,” she said. “I function better that way. But with four young kids, the reality is, I can’t do that on my own.” Enter home organizer and Abilene native Rebekah … [Read more...]
Enchilada Spaghetti Squash
The arrival of spring brings one of my favorite Saturday morning adventures: a visit to the local farmer’s market or a local farm to pick out fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s always so refreshing to see the bright variety of colors of the produce after the dreary winter months. This savory and south-of-the border-inspired recipe will satisfy spicy taste buds and is a great … [Read more...]
Abilene’s Oldest Restaurants
Three local restaurants have been serving Abilene for nearly nine decades Drive around just about any area of Abilene and you’ll likely see a new restaurant in some phase of construction, to go along with all the others that have opened in recent years. But many Abilenians have the addresses of the city’s three oldest restaurants committed to memory and stop by as often as … [Read more...]