Long before Blaise Regan was elected to Place 3 on the Abilene City Council, he was doing his best to tout the city and to build it. A Wylie High School graduate, Regan went to Texas Tech University for a bachelor’s degree and then to St. Mary’s Law School in San Antonio for a law degree. But as soon as those goals were achieved, he headed home. Election to the city council … [Read more...]
Icon Grooming Studio
Just like with any good beauty shop, you never know who you’re going to run into at Icon Grooming Studio. It might be Brittany or Abbey or Samantha or Kamri. Or it might be Abi (short for Abilene) or Piper or Gus or Roxy. Or it might be a combination of all of those. The ones on a leash or sitting patiently while getting a new hairdo might be Abi, Piper, Gus, Roxy, or … [Read more...]
Abilene Author: Lisa Camp
Lisa Camp has taught art in Texas schools for over twenty years. She thought about the lessons she was teaching her students that she wanted to teach her own children. Life lessons. Lessons like “Nobody is better than anyone else, and we should all chip in,” and “Many hands make light work.” She remembered how her Cooper High School English teacher, Cindi Yaddow, helped her … [Read more...]
Leeks 3 Ways
“What are leeks?” I didn’t learn about leeks until I attended culinary school. Leeks are a mild-tasting member of the onion family. They grow upright in stalks instead of bulbs, and are white and light green at the bottom, darkening into a deeper green at the top. Leeks can be a great way to add extra, yet subtle flavor to your spring side or lent dishes. I hope you will … [Read more...]
Gardening in West Texas: A Beginner’s Guide for the Not-So-Green Thumb
Gardening in West Texas can be a rewarding experience, even for those who consider themselves beginners. The arid climate, scorching summer temperatures, and limited water supply, however, present unique challenges. In this guide, Todd Hooper, the General Manager at Garden World for 27 years, and Beth Hamaty, a Master Gardener, share their knowledge with easy and practical … [Read more...]