Amazing campus. My…read moredaughter decided on ACU to pursue her studies in Kinesiology and perhaps later work in sports medicine. So, the family piled into the car and drove up from Houston to visit Abilene and the university. All I can offer is what I saw from the tour and that's "wow!" This is a faith oriented campus for sure, we knew that and it was alone a good cause to make this the place to send our most treasured. Yet, it is underscored with a modern campus with technically advanced facilities. Everywhere you go on campus you will find high art in technology, religion and social interaction. I know I should go on, but my words will not do this campus the justice it needs. We visited UT, TT; but my daughter was firm in wanting to go to ACU. After making the visit to Abilene I learned that my daughter had matured and was making wiser decisions than I ever made at her age.

For an Institution that opened its doors in 1906 with 25 students enrolled, they seem to be doing…read morepretty good. One of Abilene Texas top Schools.

Friday 08/07/26 2pm : Toy Story 5. Party of 2. There was a lot of popcorn on the floor. An empty…read moreicee cup on a bench. The restroom was out of paper towels and had one stall OOO. I was kinda disappointed in the staff. It looked like what I assumed it should look like at 5 or 6 pm. I was wrong. Saturday 08/08/26 3:35 party of 2: Spider Man. The theater was packed. There was so much popcorn all over the place. The restroom had 5 stalls OOO. Friday: when the movie was over the carpet was swept. The cup was gone. And the towels were restocked. Saturday: when the movie was over: it was just messier. My takeaway? People are gross, filthy, inconsiderate animals.

I went to those theater this weekend afternoon to see of Master of the Universe, expecting a calm…read morelittle afternoon escape from the unrelenting rain. Instead, I walked into what felt like a mall on tax‑free weekend meaning it was lively, loud, and full of folks with the same idea. Thankfully, I'd already bought my tickets through Fandango, so I was able to breeze past the ticket line like a dream only to be snatched back into reality when it came to the concession line! Now, the concession line... that's where the plot twist happened. One single‑file line moving slower than traffic on a Monday morning. I took one look, decided my peace was worth more than popcorn, and headed straight to my seat. Like a bad Monday morning, I decided I'll just go in later for the popcorn. The auditorium itself was clean and comfortable, which I appreciated. But then I met the D‑BOX seats...the $20‑per‑person motion seats I'd splurged on for both me and my husband. Let's just say they looked a little "experienced". Worn enough to make me pause and have a quick internal conversation with the Lord praying that I didn't leave with anything that I didn't come with. Luckily though, I did go prepared in long sleeves and pants. But here's the surprise: while those seats looked like they had been around the block more than a few good ole times, they WORKED like they understood the assignment. Once the movie started, they shook, tilted, and rumbled. It felt like a mini amusement‑park ride, and honestly, it made the movie even better. Despite their "well‑loved" appearance, they delivered a fantastic experience to the point I considered having a cigarette afterward...except I don't smoke, so I left with a satisfied grin!

As a new practicing doctor of physical therapy following graduating from Hardin-Simmons, I felt…read moreextremely well prepared for the NPTE exam and working in the clinical setting. Professors and staff facilitate a successful learning environment and provide excellent opportunities to develop skills and techniques. Opportunities that make this program stand out and promote a higher standard of care in a clinical setting include the following: partnership with Joni and Friends, Wheels for World, Friday on site clinic, Medical Mission outreach in Abilene, clinical observations with other medical disciplines, hosting continuing education courses and encouragement to attend the national conference. The faith based and mission focused nature of the program develops empathetic, caring, knowledgeable, patient centered and skilled clinicians. Overall exceptional experience and highly recommend! Brittney Swanson PT, DPT HSU DPT Alumni '18

Looking for a wedding venue? There truly are not enough…read morewords to thank Thomas for everything he did for us during our wedding. From the moment we started working with him, we felt supported, cared for, and completely at ease. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming at times, but Thomas had a way of making everything feel manageable and calm. On our wedding day, he was everywhere we needed him to be without us ever having to ask. He handled every detail with so much professionalism, kindness, and genuine care. Because of him, John and I were able to be fully present and soak in every moment instead of worrying about logistics. That is such a priceless gift on a day you can never get back. What stood out most was how much heart he put into his work. We never felt like "just another event." He truly cared about us, our families, and making sure our day was everything we hoped it would be. By the end of it all, Thomas didn't just feel like our venue coordinator -- he felt like part of the day itself and honestly became a friend. He danced with me and our guests, celebrated alongside us, and brought such a fun, positive energy to the entire evening. Looking back, I can honestly say I had the BEST team ever, and Thomas was such a huge part of that. We are beyond grateful for the role he played in one of the most important days of our lives. Thank you, Thomas, for helping create memories we will cherish forever.

It was a nice afternoon in Abilene when my girlfriend and I explored the historic Grace building…read moreand visited the Grace Museum. We got in a little after noon to see new exhibits that had genuinely just opened for the season that day. The museum is very quiet and, thanks to road construction, a little confusing to get to, but it is worth the drive and adventure. As we arrived, we noticed that a wedding was being set up in their courtyard and event space, and we were in awe of how cute the space was for a wedding. On the first floor was the Gail Norfleet collection, where we were amazed by these multi-layered plexiglass paintings that added depth to her floral pieces and recreated rooms. It is such a unique style. Gail's use of color is quite impressive. On the second floor sat the other two new exhibits. The first was Focus on Photography: Selections from the Permanent Collection, which includes a diverse and vast collection of still images printed on numerous materials such as gelatin, inkjet, tintype, and metal, giving each image a unique display. As a photographer myself, this was my favorite exhibit. My girlfriend's favorite was the Cindi Holt collection showcasing colorful, prairie-inspired pieces. Other areas included the play zone that has the tower challenge and the history exhibits on the third floor focusing on downtown Abilene and the Texas railway. I'm excited to return to the Grace Museum next time I'm in Abilene when new exhibits are on display. What a cute and small museum! RIYL: The Tower Challenge or feeling so much cooler than everyone else because you're being enriched at a museum

The facilities and grounds are so nice along with the new cafeteria. Amazing people, especially…read moreBilly who works for the Cafeteria. She is so nice and welcoming!

Clean, popcorn fresh and warm, and comfy seats. Watching Bring Her Back on a Sunday at 2:30 and…read moretheater is not crowded. It was comfy, and don't forget your jacket, a little chilly. Very clean theater and seats. Thank you

Old school theater! We all have become spoiled with heated seats and loungers. Something about…read moreseeing a movie in an old school theater that makes it more exciting! The team working were amazing and informative. I will visit this movie theater again!!!