The Abilene Zoo is home to a diverse array of animals from around the world, each with its own unique story to tell. From the towering giraffes that gracefully roam the savannah exhibit to the playful primates that swing through the trees, the zoo provides a window into the wonders of wildlife. With a focus on conservation, education, and hands-on experiences, the zoo offers … [Read more...]
Oak Street Shoppe
Drive through Abilene’s SoDA District and you’ll see an attractive array of restored and repurposed historic buildings. That description perfectly fits the beautiful building at 149 Oak St., which houses Oak Street Shoppe. Except that the building and the store aren’t that old, certainly not historic. Oak Street Shoppe opened in April 2024 following an extensive demolition … [Read more...]
New Zoo Animals: Uno, Milan and Winston
The Abilene Zoo is home to a diverse array of animals from around the world, each with its own unique story to tell. From the towering giraffes that gracefully roam the savannah exhibit to the playful primates that swing through the trees, the zoo provides a window into the wonders of wildlife. With a focus on conservation, education, and hands-on experiences, the zoo offers … [Read more...]
Crane’s Craft BBQ at the Wagon Wheel
When the Crane family moved back to Texas, they imagined a place with “cold beer, boots, country music and barbecue.” Today, that vision has come to life in Crane’s Craft BBQ at the Wagon Wheel—a place now proudly nominated for a 2025 James Beard Award, a food industry honor. The historic square dance hall has been transformed into a lively barbecue restaurant that has kept … [Read more...]
Ounce Coffee Company
“The best customer service ever. And great tasting coffee, too.” That’s just one of the many comments customers have left on Ounce Coffee Company’s Facebook page since it opened in Chimney Plaza Shopping Center on S. 27th St. The customer comment fits nicely with Kristen Ligon’s own assessment of the business that she and her husband, Jason, own. “We make a good cup of … [Read more...]