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Abilene
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Abilene’s weekend is full of events. On Friday at 12:30 p.m., Chasing Dreams Ranch has a ribbon cutting. Saturday brings a children’s art exhibit, bakery and plant shop openings, and Sweetheart Market at 4 p.m. Sunday features tailgate grilling at Primal Brewing and Superbowl viewing at Potosi Live (with deals). KTXS
- ➤ Mama Bears Beauty Supply and Salon celebrated community and culture in Abilene — inviting residents to share in a local event that highlighted familiar traditions. FOX West Texas
- ➤ The Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene launched its multi-day Celebration Warm Up on Wednesday, offering horse riders training, practice pens, and classes to prepare for upcoming shows including Celebration of Champions and NRCHA World's Greatest Horseman. Riders from across the U.S. are taking part + newcomers are welcomed. KTXS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Abilene is competing for a Star-Spangled Texas mural as part of a contest hosted by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages — local residents may vote online to decide which of ten Texas cities wins a mural celebrating America's 250th birthday. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eula Elementary’s Wendy Gerngross is honored by Arrow Ford Motors as this week’s Teacher Tribute for her inspirational teaching. Students praise her for making learning fun + nurturing a close-knit school community. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Abilene drivers have encountered new potholes following last week’s freeze, causing many to carefully navigate streets like Grape while repairs continue. City crews plan to fix 90% of these potholes within 48 hours + they ask drivers to be patient with the repair trucks. 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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