Good Day
Abilene
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Free square dancing lessons are held every Sunday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Abilene Mall. Organizers say the events help community members of all ages join in and learn fun dance moves. KTXS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Matter Neuroscience has launched The Party Line, a payphone art installation (outside Seven and One Books) linking Abilene and San Francisco to spark friendly conversations until mid-February. KACU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday (Jan. 28), Merkel ISD coaches and students built an igloo on campus to showcase their creativity, and a timelapse video captured the process. KTXS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After days of freezing weather, local plumbers warn homeowners that hidden pipe damage in walls, garages, and crawl spaces may cause bursts when faucets show no water; residents should check for leaks as temperatures slowly rise. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials report that road conditions have improved as snow melts and essential services return to normal, with trash pickup resuming Wednesday and the regional airport open for travel while crews monitor slick spots on bridges and shaded areas. 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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Monster X Tour
1:30-11:30 p.m. — Taylor Telecom Arena — Tickets from $71 — Experience the thrill of Monster X Tour with jaw-dropping stunts and entertainment.
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