Good Day
Abilene
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A winter storm disrupted flights at Abilene Regional Airport over the weekend, with about 16 cancellations (official count) and the first post-storm flight taking off Monday at 2 p.m. as crews prioritized safety for stranded travelers. KTXS
- ➤ Traveler James Postell, who walked from Pennsylvania and is passing through Abilene, shared his tips for staying warm amid freezing temperatures and heavy snow. He has used local shelters — the Salvation Army and Love & Care Ministries — for food and shelter while urging residents to treat the homeless with care. KTXS
- ➤ In Abilene today, firefighters used a dollhouse (a model home) to show how closing doors and windows can slow fire spread by controlling airflow, urging families to be prepared for emergencies. KTXS
- ➤ Road conditions improved on major highways after the Texas Department of Transportation cleared them, but city officials reported hazardous conditions this morning at intersections as thawed ice refroze (caution remains essential) and urged drivers to reduce speed. KTXS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ January is firefighter cancer awareness month and Abilene firefighters are reminded of long-term health risks from toxic chemicals. The fire department uses plymovent systems — pipes that remove fumes — and decontamination measures to lower exposure. KTXS
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Improved road conditions are letting residents resume workouts at Crunch Fitness (a 24-hour club) after slick roads hindered safe access over the past days. General Manager Tyler Rodriguez said the gym had closed only for severe weather, with locals expressing relief over a safe return to their fitness routines. 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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