Good Day
Abilene
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Abilene Zoo prepared for the recent freeze by setting up heated indoor exhibits and extra propane heaters — measures aimed at ensuring animals such as sloths are visible in the new Caribbean Cove. Staff, including keepers and maintenance, worked daily to care for the animals amid icy conditions. KTXS
- ➤ A brief snowfall today lets families in Abilene enjoy sledding, snowball fights and snow angels while school is canceled, and residents urge careful driving on slick roads (a rare winter treat). KTXS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Monks Coffee Shop closed early Friday and remained closed all day Saturday and Sunday last weekend when a winter storm disrupted local businesses. The shop is slowly returning to normal operations while keeping employee safety as its top priority. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT crews are patrolling and treating icy roads in Abilene and the Big Country, and officials warn that slick spots on bridges and low areas may return tonight as temperatures drop. Motorists are urged to slow down and allow extra travel time. KTXS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Stray dogs and cats face life-threatening cold, so local advocates at Abilene Stray Animal Program offer emergency shelter and food. Residents are encouraged to provide temporary shelter or donate supplies + help protect these vulnerable animals. 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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K-POP WARRIORS Live Show
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Taylor County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience stunning choreography and the vibrant energy of K-Pop hits live on stage.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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