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Saturday, January 24th, 2026

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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Abilene mechanic Bradley Conaway from My Mechanic advises drivers to check antifreeze & battery, inspect tire tread, use room temperature water to clear windshield ice and let engines warm up before driving in cold weather. He warns neglecting these steps could leave drivers stranded.  KTXS
  • With a cold snap expected, local farmers say feeding cattle and covering chicken coops with hay will help protect livestock from frigid weather. Jimmy Wylie of Jackson Bros Feed and Seed + local resident Pedro Chavira share these tips to prepare animals for the coming cold.  KTXS

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Meteorologist Ryan Shoptaugh (FOX WEST TEXAS) says a winter storm is moving across the Big Country and Concho Valley, and Abilene residents should prepare for icy conditions today.  FOX West Texas

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Abilene residents are advised to keep products out of cars when temperatures drop into the teens until Tuesday (Sunday night low is 3 degrees) to avoid damage to beverages, instruments, eyeglasses, eggs, and batteries; experts also suggest keeping fuel tanks at least half full to prevent fuel line freezing.  Abilene Reporter News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 2/13/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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