Good Day
Abilene
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army has opened a warming shelter in Abilene to provide a safe, heated space for community members facing cold-weather conditions. Residents in need may contact the organization for service details. FOX West Texas
- ➤ Abilene listed warming shelters during the storm. City Light Community Ministries at 1441 N. 4th St. is open Mon, Wed, Fri 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m., Love and Care Ministries at 233 Fannin St. is open Mon-Thu 6 a.m.-4 a.m., and Salvation Army at 1726 Butternut St. operates overnight 4:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m. Abilene Reporter News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wylie ISD officials are working with local partners to monitor early morning road conditions as cold weather spreads across the Big Country. They will update families if conditions change — students attend school as normal tomorrow. KTXS
- ➤ Arrow Ford Motors honors teacher Katie Hodges at Clyde Intermediate School through its Teacher Tribute program, celebrating her 19 years of service. Students praise her for making classes engaging + inspiring them to learn. KTXS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Big Country chapter of the Red Cross is urging residents to prepare for an expected winter storm over the next couple days by opening shelters that will offer cots, blankets + hot meals and basic supplies; locals are advised to download the emergency app for area-specific weather alerts. KTXS
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Paramount Cabaret Under the Stars: Love on 42nd Street
7-10 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket includes performance and food — Experience an enchanting evening with Broadway's most beloved love songs under the stars.
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The Killer Dueling Pianos
8 PM — Fun Town RV Event Center — $19.50 — Enjoy an entertaining night of live dueling piano performances in Abilene.
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Kolby Cooper Live
7-11 p.m. — Potosi Live — Ticketed event — Experience the heartfelt storytelling of Kolby Cooper, a rising star in Texas country music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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