memorial day

Over the three day weekend I decided I would go easy on all the BBQ foods the family was throwing down by eating smart. Or at least I thought I was being smart.

Knowing the difference can save you a little embarrassment.

Memorial Day weekend is on the way and that means some stores will be open, with big sales, and some will be closed.

The Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene is looking for volunteers to help put flags on all the headstones at the cemetery, Memorial Day.

BBQ-ING on holidays is a must in my book.Here are a few ideas that might bring a little smile to your guest's faces during this Memorial Day.

Whether it's a day at the lake, or a backyard party, here are some things to do in Abilene on Memorial Day.

Holiday's like Memorial Day, July 4th, Veterans Day bring about great patriotic songs; some of which are forgotten until the holiday. Here are a few of songs that will get you into that patriotic mode.

I sure love it when our family comes together to celebrate whatever occasion may be at hand. Good food, lots of love, plenty of laughter and we can guarantee the celebration will move into the silly department in short order. Memorial Day was a great time to be had by all. I spent it with many of my relatives some of whom have served in our great Nations awesome Military and some that are still se

With all that is going on all weekend long I had a real dilemma. What to do this weekend? I've been invited to participate in several activities like, barbecue at the lake with friends, doing the "Movie Hopping" with a couple of my kids, camping at the state park with some of my scouting friends or back yard barbecuing with the in-laws. All of the a fore mentioned are great to be doing b

Jacob Reicheneker is the beneficiary of this awesome Memorial Day Music Festival. Jacob made news in West Texas when he was injured in a four-wheeler accident and was paralyzed and needs a special wheel-chair lift van to be able to start putting his life back to some form of normalcy. I want to help by bringing attention to this event. First off bring your coolers, It's in Buffalo Gap at the Trail

In honor of Memorial Day, and all the barbecuing that will take place during the three-day weekend, we've compiled a gallery of handmade aprons from craft site Etsy that are sure to let everyone know who's boss of the grill. - Contributed by Jeremy Taylor