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Abilene Quilters' Guild is a community of enthusiastic and talented quilters of all skill levels! Becoming a member is a great way to make new friends and share your love of quilting! Join us at our next monthly meeting! Visitors are always welcome!

A history of Cinco De Mayo.

Abilene’s Newest Communication Podcast hosted by Queen Claudine Williams & Bryan Okeei’f aka DJ Draco, Shining a Spotlight on Diversity and Cultural in West Central Texas #AUCPodcast #Urban #Diversity #Culture #AbileneUrbanConnection- CatWalk Media Group production #Abilene #Texas www.abileneurbanconnection.com

Since 1983, Pregnancy Resources of Abilene has served approximately 60,000 women and their families by providing pregnancy testing, material support and community referrals. In 2004, the organization added ultrasound exams to free services already offered. “Learning 4 Life” education program was launched in 2011, and a Licensed Professional Counselor was added in 2017. Holly Joiner is the executive director of Pregnancy Resources of Abilene. She says the center became a resource for Reproductive Grief Care by providing training and resources to the professional community, and adding in-house grief services for clients. They also offer pregnancy option consultation, pre-natal consultation and education, practical needs assessment, baby supplies, abuse screening, post-partum depression screening and intervention, spiritual support, and peri-natal hospice.

This is a timely interview with Abilene Police Chief Mr. Marcus Dudley Jr. This was a collaborative effort with KVOO 94.1 Wildfire Radio Network, the West Texas Tribune and Its Everything West Texas.At this very moment the relationship between citizens and the police are front and center in the minds of most US citizens. We all have our opinions about the things we see on television.I thought this would be an appropriate time to introduce our new Chief to the citizens of Abilene and to also find out what his plans are to keep the citizens and his officers safe.

Mike has served the nation and his community in an exemplary way. After high school Mike was drafted into the service. He was a marine and he received the Purple Heart from injuries received in Viet Nam. After he completed his military service, he returned to Abilene and he held several jobs. In 1979 he went to work for the Texas Workforce Commission. He retired in 1999. After his retirement he started to volunteer in the community, serving on numerous non-profit board and committees. He also started the web site HispanicAbilene.com where he covered committee organizations, mainly Hispanic events, for 12-14 years. In 2012 he started the web site ArroyoCatclaw.com to archive the 100s of photographs that were taken during his time with HispanicAbilene.com.He currently serves on the Hispanic Heritage Display committee, Habitat for Humanity of Abilene, McMurry College Education Advisory board, The Swenson House Historical Society, Military Order of the Purple chapter, and he is a Texas Veterans Commission commissioner.

The Taylor Jones Humane Society is a place where animals are cared for with love and compassion.Melissa Oneill does an excellent job of explaining why the shelter exist.

Memorial Day is a sacred and solemn holiday. It is the day that we remember men and women that paid the ultimate price for their country. In this episode the names of several men are mention that Parker or Miller were affiliated with directly or through associations.Robert J Griggs Jr. He was a Korean War Era casualty on August 12, 1950. He served with honor in the United States Army.On 27 October 1967, Specialist Four Evaristo Martinez III was serving with A Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Quang Tin Province, South Vietnam. On that day, SP4 Martinez was killed in action after sustaining wounds from small arms fire.2nd Lt. William Robert “Bill” Reese, 24, of Abilene, Tex., killed Feb. 14, 1968, near Ca Lu in fighting at “Valentine’s Ridge.” He was among six killed by a direct hit from an enemy mortar.CPT Otha Lindsey Poole, he had enlisted in the United States Army. Served during the Vietnam War. Poole had the rank of Captain. His military occupation or specialty was Rotary Wing Aviation Unit Commander. Service number assignment was 5421450. Attached to 44th Medical Brigade, 68th Medical Group, 45th Medical Company. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Captain Poole experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 5, 1969. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through hostile action, air crash on land. Incident location: South Vietnam, Long Khanh province. Poole was from Hempstead, Texas.During this episode Parker recites his poem "Where was the Band" As we celebrate Memorial Day let's remember freedom is not free. Many men and women have paid the ultimate price for what we enjoy today.

Juneteenth is an outgrowth of Gen. Gordon Granger arriving in Galveston, Texas on June 19th, 1865 and announcing that the slaves were free. This announcement was made 2 years earlier to the rest of the Country.Dee Moore, who currently serves as the President, of The Abilene Black Chamber talks a little about the Chamber, Juneteenth and some of the benefits of attending the celebrations.Every citizen of Abilene and the surrounding communities are invited. Moore believes the celebration could be a catalyst for better understanding between neighbors.

Josh Haynes, owner of Abilene Motors Magazine LLC has certainly overcome the odds and he's continuing to rise. Josh lost both of his parents at age 3. He attended 5 different high schools. His life has had a series of disruptions despite all of the challenges Josh managed to graduate from McMurry University. He has also started several business.Josh's ultimate goal is to give hope to those around him. If you are looking for hope this podcast might be a good starting place