They met at an open-mic night downtown and hit it off right away "” and no, this is not another ring-by-spring story. Andrew Holmes, an Abilene native, and Jonathon Hester, from Brigham City, Utah, both performed that night and ended up jamming on the street together. Fast forward a couple years and the duo are now gearing up for their first ... [Read More…]
Student aids in downtown gallery renovation
A design student is helping renovate ACU's downtown gallery in an attempt to resurrect the building's past façade. Carlos Mejia, junior interior design and pre-architecture major from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, was hired to help redesign the front of 1131 N. 2nd St. to make it resemble its 1918 appearance. "Since the client has a very clear idea ... [Read More…]
Buffalo Gap cancels apocalyptic event
The third annual Buffalo Gap Historic Village Zombie Run has been canceled and will no longer take place March 28 as scheduled. The event, originally based on the national Zombie Run called Run for Your Lives, consists of 50 volunteers dressed as zombies. Hundreds of runners each wear a belt with orange flags while running from the zombies ... [Read More…]
IRS pummels La Popular with tremendous tax liens
The Internal Revenue Service recently filed tax liens amounting to $1.48 million of back taxes against La Popular Bakery & Cafe No. 1/Ricardo Arias, per IRS documents. The IRS filed three notices of tax liens against the restaurant and Arias on Feb. 4. Another notice was filed Sept. 2. The Abilene Reporter-News obtained documents which said ... [Read More…]
Meek bloodmobile comes to campus
The Meek Blood Center bloodmobile will visit campus Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to continue a blood drive that was interrupted by inclement weather. The bloodmobile was originally supposed to be on campus earlier this month but was forced to delay the drive due to the icy conditions in early March. "At the fall blood drive we saw 57 donors, ... [Read More…]
Abilene vehicle impound auction set for Saturday
The Abilene Vehicle Impound is having their first vehicle auction of the year at 10 a.m. Saturday. The impound has been hosting auctions since the mid-'80s as an alternative to letting impounded cars rust away. Impound coordinator Janice Holden said she sees the impound lot and this auction as beneficial options for damaged and/or abandoned ... [Read More…]
Mary’s Paleteria: Ice pop culture
Mary's Paleteria is a splash of color to anyone traveling down the bleak South Treadaway Boulevard. Between an abandoned gas station and a gravel road, Mary's bright pennant flags and painted tropical murals can't be ignored. Mary's is the only paleteria in Abilene, serving a variety of Mexican inspired delights, including paletas. A paleta is a ... [Read More…]
Neon Parrot Lounge squawks local sounds
The Neon Parrot Lounge is determined to revive the live music scene in downtown Abilene and provide a platform for blossoming local artists. The Neon Parrot Lounge purposely evokes memories of an old-time jazz club or speakeasy. The live music venue is located on Pine Street in the Majestic building, one of the oldest buildings in historic ... [Read More…]
Local music store serves as vessel for music and community in Abilene
For three years, The Record Guys has been off of Leggett and South 7th. The music shop sits on the corner with a big red text banner and the words "Records, tapes, record players." The shop is stocked with piles and stacks of organized vinyl records and cassette tapes, an ode to the history of music. Old fashioned bar lights hang from the ceiling ... [Read More…]
Zombies to invade Buffalo Gap Historic Village
The running dead will invade Buffalo Gap March 28 for the fourth annual Buffalo Gap Historic Village Zombie Run. The 5K run attracts hundreds of participants from all over the state. Runners begin the race with three flags on their waist and attempt to make it to the finish line unscathed by zombies with at least one flag remaining. Anyone is ... [Read More…]