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Send us Fan Mail What Is It? Leadership Abilene, a program of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, began in 1979 and strives to expose participants to the many services, resources, organizations and businesses that make Abilene unique. Each month (of the nine-month program) the group will attend presentations, tour facilities and interact with representatives from local businesses, non-profit organiza...

Send us Fan Mail Cinco De Mayo will be celebrated in grand style in downtown Abilene. Participants in the parade will line up at 5:30 pm and the parade starts at 6:00 pm. Therwe will be several bands on hand Ballett Folklorico de Alvaro Munoz, , La Nsistencia Nortena,Alma de Nuestras Raices . Food Trucks will be on site along with other business owners exhibiting their products.  Proceeds from the...

Send us Fan Mail Kneikha Jernigan-Shanahan uses prayer, meditation and art to help her through some of the most difficult times in her life. In a presemtaion at the 1117 Studios and Gallery on February 23, 2024 Ms. Shanahan also known as Lady K explained how covid, divorce and depression led her to art. In this podcast we expand the conversation that was started at the 1117 Studios and Gallery. Su...

Send us Fan Mail Kevin and Khristian a father and son share their journey as it centers aroud autism. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated  1 in 36 children  and  1 in 45 adult...

Send us Fan Mail Crane's Craft BBQ at the Historic Wagon Wheel Dance Hall in Tye, Texas, bordering Abilene, is a culinary gem that pays homage to the Lone Star State's rich history and vibrant culture. Established in 1958, the Wagon Wheel Dance Hall has been a beloved institution, fostering a sense of community and celebration throughout the decades. This iconic venue has borne witness t...

Send us Fan Mail Cynthia Lampkin , co-chaiperson of the Abilene Woman's Club fundraising project discusses why this fundraiser is important. The fundraiser is called Movie Mania and a fashion show has been build around that theme. Individuals will be modeling clothes that replicate what favorite actor or actress wore in different movies. Tickets are $50.00 each whic includes a meal, a great s...

Send us Fan Mail Amber Monroe, is the artist and creator of a coloring book that celebrates the beauty of diversity, body positivity, and the unique features of African-American women. Each page is a representation of the unique beauty founded in shared experiences as diverse women. From the intricately drawn hairstyles to the carefully crafted features and nuances, to the inspiring affirmations,...

Send us Fan Mail Henry Flint is a man that talks openly about God probably more than anyone else I know in Abilene. It's always praise the Lord or some phrase similiar to that. He is the founder of KVVO 94.1 Abilene's One and Only Black Gospel Station. At one time Flint would have been one of the least likely people to find a Gospel station.  God and the gospel was far from his mind. Fli...

Send us Fan Mail Introduction I must confess that the idea to write this book was not my own. Church members and friends over the years have been asking me to pull together some of the prayers that I’ve been led to write and pray during worship services, Wednesday night dinners, Bible studies, and other times when God’s people have gathered. I confess that I questioned how seriously to take this r...

Send us Fan Mail Calvin Davis, district director of the Small Business Adminstration discusses how the Small Business Adminstration  (SBA)works.  If you are in business or thinking about starting a business this podcast could be very helpful. A successful business owner must have a strong belief in themselves and the task before them. Calvin tells the story of his mother, she did not own a busines...

Send us Fan Mail Floyd Miller visited with Kay Berry aiong with Beverly and Lou Voit about Doug Montgomery performing at The Paramount to benefit The Abilene Woman Club, Inc. The event is Thursday November 2nd staring at 7:30 pm. Tickets maybe purchased online or by calling the Paramount. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Organization is something that has always come natural to me. I work well in spaces, both physical and virtual, that have some type of functional order that is efficient to me. Life as a military spouse, with two small children, and 2 high-energy boxers, things in my space can get very hectic, very quickly. However, because cluttered space often leads to a cluttered mind, I find m...

Send us Fan Mail Is there someone you need to forgive and you know it, but yet you have not followed through. Have you ever heard someone talk about a hurt from 50 year ago, and it sounds like something that just happen yesterday. They just don't seem able to let it go. Well there is more going on that we can not see. Dr. Gray who is not a neuro-scientiest has done some research in neuroscien...

Send us Fan Mail Sheryl Etter and Susie Dyck are leaders in the Upside Down Club of Abilene a 501c-3 non-profit that advocates for individuals with Down Syndrome. Cheryl and Susie each has a child with Downs Syndrome. Their story is so powerful and they tell it in a way that connects. This is worth listening too if you have a special needs child or not.  I think any parent will be able identify wi...

Send us Fan Mail Dee Moore, president of the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce recently attended (TAAACC) Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce Convention in Pflugerville, Texas. In this episode she discusses what's happening on the local level as well as the state and national level as far as black chambers are concerned. Apart of that discussion is the Business Navigato...

Send us Fan Mail This interview with Mr. Robin Calloway Walls is very similiar to a conversation that you might have with a friend or neighbor sitting on the back porch or at a coffee shop. It covers several subjects but the theme always centers around positive ideas and solutions. An amazing conversation with a man that use to spend a lot of time " in the streets". Mr. Walls focus at th...

Send us Fan Mail Abbey has a passion for working with the youth that live in the Big Country.  Abbey has taken her experiences and channeled them in a positive way to help young people. I would encourage you to listen to this this interview. I believe it can help individuals no matter where they ma be in life.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On Monday, July 10, 2023, 56 strangers boarded a bus in Dallas, TX committed to declaring and embodying a message Christians are rarely known for promoting. Over the course of eight days, they traveled 3,222 miles to Washington, D.C., and back to ensure the nation knew of our commitment to nonviolence and love in a world bent toward division and violence. Two of those individuals...

Send us Fan Mail Jessie Davis sees his work as a ministry. He believes that individuals that can grasp that concept will have a more rewarding career and a  richer life. As a CEO/Business Owner, are you ready to live out your spiritual calling to the marketplace? Are you asking yourself, "How do I transform my business into God’s ministry for His purposes?"  Join an Action Group! In mont...

Send us Fan Mail A memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers will open in San Angelo on July 28. The founder of the San Angelo NAACP Buffalo Soldier Memorial announced that the grand opening and dedication of the memorial is set for July 28-30. “We have planned and raised funds for just over a year, and we are now ready to make the memorial a reality,” said Sherley L. Spears, founder of the memorial. After...

Send us Fan Mail Mickell and Ava Jones, are a mother daughter team that created a journal to bring mothers and daughters closer together.  In this podcast you will hear why it's important to have great relations with parent and child. This fun filled podcast will give you several ideas you can use to build those stong relationships. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Freddie Collins purpose in researching this sbject is to show the POWER that is behind the visible words of cretion. We read the bible and see the visible things that God created. ( The aquatic kingdom, the plant kingdom, the animal kingdom and man. We actually can't fanthom the power  of what we can't see. Mankind with God's intelligence, has learned the essence of...

Send us Fan Mail  The Prison System and Re-entry As of December 31, 2019, the number of prisoners under the jurisdiction of Texas correctional authorities was 158,429 located in 61 state prisons and held in custody of private prisons or local jails. State operated facilities had a staff of 35,000 employees and a budget of $3,287,273,079. The Community Corrections System As of December 31, 2019, Te...

Send us Fan Mail The Top 50 Plus banquet honors the top students in Taylor County. Shirley Olson, president of the Southwest Rotary Club discusses the history of the banquet and what to expect this year. The banquet was first held May 3rd, 1960 at the Windsor Hotel in Abilene, Texas. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Paul Fabrizio, is professor of political science at McMurry University. Dr. Fabrizio is a much sought out individual when it comes to politics whether it be on a nationail, state or local level. Dr. Fabrizio does not endorse a particular canidate. His message however should encourage us all to continue to do research on the canidates and then vote for the one that might be mos...