Saturday, January 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local nonprofits, including Love and Care Ministries and the Salvation Army, are preparing to provide shelter, warmth, and meals to the vulnerable as a cold front approaches Abilene, Texas. KTXS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Abilene Fire Department is investigating a house fire that occurred early on January 3, 2025, causing an estimated $25,000 in damages. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Abilene ISD plans to launch the Building Brighter Futures initiative, focusing on school culture, student-to-teacher ratios, and advanced academics, based on community feedback from the Pathways to Possibility series. Abilene Reporter News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Eddie Howard is retiring, with a new appointee set for January 7. FOX West Texas
SPORTS NEWS
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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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