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Boutiques bring fresh fashion to Abilene

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There's no denying that Abilene is not the most fashion forward town. Chains are limited to Target and Ross. And customers seeking a younger, more unique look may feel discouraged by the lack of a large shopping mall. There is hope for these discouraged young people in the success of local boutiques. Over the years several Abilene residents have ... [Read More…]

Coming soon: Wildcat Cash

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If everything goes as planned, students will be able to use Wildcat Cash off-campus by Monday. Wildcat Cash, essentially usable Bean Bucks off-campus, is waiting for a pending written agreement and the delivery of equipment before it is available for students, and they don't anticipate any delays, said Lisa Flores, assistant director of Business ... [Read More…]

Battle of the Baristas: The search for Abilene’s best brew

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When someone mentions coffee, most of us perk up. But everyone has a different opinion on what makes the very best cup; is it a question of interesting flavors, premium beans, or quality craftsmanship? Trying to answer this question means visiting some of the most popular coffee shops in Abilene, as well as campus favorites. Here's a look at ... [Read More…]

Young Life hosts talent show fundraiser at ACU

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Young Life Abilene is hosting a talent show to help send special needs students to camp. Walker Johnson, senior health promotions major from Fort Worth, serves as a team leader and student staff member for the Abilene Young Life program. Walker describes the program as a Christian ministry dedicated to being present in the lives of ... [Read More…]

Abi-Haus makes farm-to-market table for a night

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Abi-Haus will be hosting a special dinner in which all the foods featured on the menu will be made only out of ingredients found at a local farm. Kerry Hedges, owner of the Slowpoke Farm, and Kyle Clemmer, Abi-Haus' chef, have been friends for quite a while and decided to team up and create Abilene's first ever farm-to-market dinner. "We just ... [Read More…]

Red Mango closed for unknown reasons

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Red Mango, located inside the United Supermarket on Judge Ely Boulevard, closed several weeks ago. The frozen yogurt and smoothie brand occupied leased space inside the supermarket. Eddie Owens, director of communications and public relations for United Supermarkets, said he couldn't give a specific reason for why Red Mango closed the ... [Read More…]

Abilene welcomes new restaurants, cafe

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Three new restaurants have opened in Abilene over the past six weeks. Franchises like Fuzzy's Taco Shop and McAlister's Deli have opened across town while the new, locally-owned The Coffee Shack on the Hill opened less than a mile from ACU campus. The new McCalister's Deli on Clack Street opened on Sept. 30 and was so busy the first month it ... [Read More…]

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