Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Abilene, Texas, parents are vigilantly monitoring their children following numerous incidents of a man attempting to lure kids into his vehicle and home in the Hampton Hills Estates area. KTXS
- ➤ In 2024, the Abilene Fire Department responded to over 18,000 incidents, with August and September being the peak months for emergency calls. KTXS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Abilene, Texas, a 25-year-old man claimed he shot a 47-year-old in self-defense, after alleging the victim threatened him and claimed gang affiliation. KTXS
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Chad Cooke Band Live at Heff’s Burger & Bar
Chad Cooke Band will perform live at Heff’s Burger & Bar in Abilene, providing an engaging evening of music.
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Car Auction Event in Abilene, TX
A live car auction in Abilene, TX featuring over 280 vehicles available for bidding, alongside opportunities for vehicle previews and a variety of auction bidding methods.
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus: The Musical
This engaging children's musical, based on Mo Willems' beloved Pigeon books, showcases the wily Pigeon as he takes on a challenge when the Bus Driver faces a crisis.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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