A new decade is officially upon us, and whether you’re feeling nostalgic or excited for a fresh start, it’s time to ring in 2020. From a laid-back evening watching movies at the beloved Paramount Theatre to an evening of champagne and sparkles, your AYP marketing subcommittee has rounded up some of the most fun ways to spend your New Year’s Eve locally in Abilene. Paramount New Year’s Eve Film “When Harry Met Sally” December 31 7:30 pm $7 for adults, $6 for students, seniors,

Name: Timber Barkley Where do you work? The United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. I am also an "On Call" Environmental Specialist for the Center for Toxicology and Environmental Health based out of Kemah, Texas. What is your Job Title/What do you do? As a Program Technician in Taylor and Callahan counties, I assist the farmers in applying for our National FSA programs. As a Rapid Responder I travel to environmental disaster cleanup sites and monitor the

Name: Matthew Broyles Where do you work? First Baptist Church What’s your job title/what do you do? Pastor to College Students and Young Adults Where are you from? Earth, TX If you’re not from Abilene, how long have you lived in the area and what brought you here? I’ve had three stints in Abilene: I was born here, but moved when I was five. I attended Logsdon Seminary at Hardin-Simmons from 2008-2012. My current job brought me here, and I’ve been here for almost two years. Wh