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Most Famous Landmarks in Abilene

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 02 May 2013 04:07:20 +0000

Abilene has a lot of “historical landmarks” many of which have played a roll in shaping the American landscape. Some of our landmarks are still used today, while others have either disappeared over the years or are in bad disrepair. One landmark building that played a key roll in Abilene’s growth and success is the [...]

Best Places in Abilene to Get Your Spring Gardening, Landscaping, and Outdoor Decor Supplies

Chaz — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:40:16 +0000

Spring is on it’s way, which means, soon, the grass will come out of dormant, flowers and trees will be blooming, and water bills start to go up. It also means more insects will start coming around. So, it’s time to start thinking about getting all of the supplies you need for gardening and landscaping. [...]

Best Places For A Kid's Birthday Party In Abilene – Shay's Top Five

Shay Hill — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:00:10 +0000

I don't have kids of my own but I have plenty of friends with small children. Sometimes they have birthday parties at their homes, however, when the kids get older they need something fun and with more room than they often have. Here are some places I found that are great for kid's birthday parties here in Abilene.

Low on Cash and Looking for Cheap Entertainment in Abilene? Here Are 5 Things You Can Do

Chaz — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:01:40 +0000

If you're low on cash and looking for cheap ways to have fun in Abilene, I got you covered. Here are 5 ways you can still have a little fun in the key city that won't break your pocket book. Photo By Chaz 1 Disc Golf Disc Golf, played just like golf but [...]

Retail Stores We Wished We Had In Abilene – Shay's Top 5

Shay Hill — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:00:49 +0000

I know we are supposed to "buy Big Country first" but sometimes there are things you just can't get here. Going to Dallas to shop because of the variety is always fun. So I surveyed my co-workers and together we came up with some businesses we wished we had here in the big country so we wouldn't have to drive 3 hours. See if y

Best Disc Golf Courses in Abilene

Chaz — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:00:24 +0000

A few years ago, I started playing disc golf – a game played like golf, but with plastic discs and baskets instead of balls and holes. From the very first throw I made, I was hooked. Since then, I have made it a point to play at least once a week if not more. It’s [...]

Best Places to Find Antiques in Abilene – Shay's Top 6 [UPDATED]

Shay Hill — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:00:23 +0000

I'm not knowledgeable about antiques all that much but I've been noticing that it is BIG business and there is lots of money to be made and beautiful artifacts to be had. I had an aunt and uncle that were antique seekers and they had a huge selection of glass items. You would walk into [...]

Best Places To Find Christmas Trees In Abilene – Our Top 7

Rudy Fernandez — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:21:07 +0000

From the classic traditional to the strangely unusual, that is what I discovered while looking for the best places to purchase a Christmas tree. While no two retailers were alike, I discover that each retailer had something different and unique to offer. For example; only one retailer offers custom flocking while all the others don't, [...]

Best Bars in Abilene to Sneak out to During the Holidays – The Painman's Picks

Frank Pain — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:00:16 +0000

The Holidays are great because we get that rare chance to see family and friends that we normally don't see during the year. But, let's face it, there's only so much time we can spend with our family, during the holidays, before we need to decompress a bit. So, for those of you looking for [...]

Worst White Elephant Gifts Ever – The Painman's Top 5

Frank Pain — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:00:49 +0000

Each year we get dragged into going to a Christmas party or two and each time we're forced into a "white elephant" gift exchange. Most of the time we take home a crappy (yet funny) gift.

You know what a white elephant gift is, right? It's an anonymous gift exchange and according to Wikipedia

In its most basic form, the gameplay is as follows: Each participant supplies one wrapped gift. Participants determine in what order

Instagram Your Football Pictures and Use Our Hashtag to Upload Them to Our Website

Frank Pain — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:34:48 +0000

From pee-wee to pro, it’s time for another thrilling season of football. So, when you’re at the game, simply Instagram a picture or two and include our special hashtag and voila…it’ll automatically upload to our website. Pretty cool, huh? We already have an Instagram album for your ‘Abilene’ area pictures using #abilenerocks. Now, with your [...]

Who are the Hottest Male and Female TV Personalities in Abilene? Did Your Favorite Win?

Frank Pain — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:11:17 +0000

Abilene truly has great local news delivered daily by KTXS, KTAB, and KRBC. Not only are these TV personalities well educated and great at their jobs, but we also host some of the best looking people in TV here in Abilene. Recently, we asked who you thought were the hottest female and male TV personalities in Abilene and we here to announce the winners.

The Worst Weather Days in Abilene History – Our Top 6

Rudy Fernandez — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:17:16 +0000

Photo by NOAA Photo Library/Getty Images

It's been said of the weather in Abilene, If you don't like it, wait five minutes it'll change. With that said, one question comes to mind, what are the single worst weather days that we've experienced? The Hottest, coldest, rainiest, snowiest, windiest and finally stormiest.

Photo by Bert

Who Has the Dirtiest Job in Abilene?

Frank Pain — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:30:37 +0000

A sign that I'm getting old is that when the weekend approaches I now think of what I'm going to watch on TV as opposed to what bar or party I'm going to. Well, as I was thinking about catching up watching Dirty Jobs (my DVR has about 10 episodes I haven't seen) then I started thinking how many of those 'dirty jobs' you see on the show exist in the Abilene area.

How to Make Tropical Habanero Garlic Salsa – Cooking with Frank Pain

Frank Pain — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:32:51 +0000

It's no secret that I love to cook. Finding time to cook is another story. But cooking is definitely one of my favorite hobbies. I enjoy preparing just about anything from appetizers to entrees; from Mexican to Cajun to Italian to American. My only real downfall in the kitchen is the lack of enough beer and the ability to prepare a great dessert.

The 5 Strangest and Coolest Things I Found on Abilene Craigslist – Week of April 16th

Frank Pain — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:20:27 +0000

I'm still fairly new to the whole Craigslist thing but the more I spend on it, the more fascinated I grow with the site. Honestly, all I've ever heard were the horror stories about the site with the scams and such. But, I guess that stuff can happen anywhere. So, I decided go dig deeper into what was on Craigslist in the Abilene area and boy did I find some interesting items.

Paperboy, Mario, and Techmo Bowl – The Best of #favevideogame

Frank Pain — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:30:39 +0000

First came Myspace, then it was Facebook, and now it’s Twitter. That’s right, if you’re not on Twitter, then you’re life isn’t complete. One of my favorite features about Twitter is the HashTag and from time

What Do People in Abilene Google the Most? Kony 2012, NCAA, Hunger Games and More

Rock 108 Staff — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:00:59 +0000

Thanks to search engines like Google, no longer do people in Abilene have to spend hours of time in the library searching for information on Kony 2012, NCAA, Hunger Games, American Idol or ABC. With just a couple of keystrokes, that information is right in front of your eyes. Heck, you're probably clicking on the links I just provided for those 5 topics right now. How do I know that? According to Google Insights, those are 5 of the most searched terms by people in the Abilene area.

Best Pizza in Abilene – Chaz's Top 10

Chaz — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:55:51 +0000

Pizza is the capital of 'Munchville' in my book and I think most people would agree with that. From birthday parties to simply not wanting to go home to cook dinner, pizza is good for any occasion. Here in Abilene we have a plethora of pizza places that can cook up some great pies. So, let's take a look at where you can get some of the best pizza in town...in no particular order.

5 Ways to Blow $1,000 in Abilene

Frank Pain — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:55:02 +0000

What would you do if you just won $1,000 just for liking a Facebook page? That can actually become a reality if you like our Seize the Deal page. So, if you won the money, how would you spend it? Here are 5 ways to blow $1,000 in Abilene.