Good Day
Abilene
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday, Feb. 17, United Supermarkets and Market Street donated 1,000 socks to the Abilene Salvation Army under the 'Apples & Pears on a Mission' drive, which uses a portion of Rainier Fruit sales proceeds to support local homeless neighbors. Abilene Reporter News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New federal guidance affirms students’ right to pray in schools and Hardin-Simmons University boosts its faith traditions with regular chapel services + annual lawn prayers, while President Bruntmyer said the move supports religious freedom for all students. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Abilene Police Department is holding a free training class for Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events that teaches the ADD (Avoid, Deny, Defend) strategy to help civilians act quickly in a crisis. Check APD or social media for quarterly sign-up details. KTXS
- ➤ Clyde Mayor Stephen Steele is seeking to rename a portion of FM 18 as the Brileigh and Kyler Dailey Memorial Highway (honoring the siblings killed earlier this month in a train collision) while working with county, state, and railroad officials; residents may submit their views at City Hall. KTXS
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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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Almost St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
4:30-9:00 p.m. — The Pour House — Tickets required — Celebrate St. Patrick's early with games, contests, and festive cheer throughout downtown Abilene.
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Outlaws and Legends Music Festival - 2 Day Pass
6:00 PM – 12:15 AM — The Back Porch of Texas — $268 - $299 — Enjoy a weekend of live music from top artists at this exciting festival in Abilene.
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