Abilene Local News – Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

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Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Kids tested an artificial snow polymer at Grace Museum yesterday at 12:00 p.m. CT as a preview for STEAM programs coming May 18 at Heritage Square. The polymer — originally created to clean spills in hospitals — transforms into soft granular pieces when mixed with liquid. Abilene Reporter News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Abilene State Park faces rising conservation issues as visitors leave painted rocks, debris and damage trees that provide shelter for wildlife. Superintendent Craig warned that such actions + small plastics can harm trees by weakening their natural defenses. KTXS

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The Abilene City Council is discussing a proposal to develop an RV park on Elmdale Road to meet the housing needs of data center workers amid growing tech development in the Big Country + council members plan to review proposals as the discussion continues. KTXS

ABILENE EVENTS

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ABILENE REAL ESTATE

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ABILENE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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