Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
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🏘️ Community
Last Wednesday, local churches marked Ash Wednesday by giving parishioners an ash cross on their forehead — a tradition that signaled the start of 40 days of reflection before Easter.
The Texas Farm, Ranch and Wildlife Expo returns for its 26th year on Feb.
19 and 20 at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The event will feature over 200 agribusiness vendors, live demos, panels, and continuing education from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, and admission is free.
🎓 Education
A Fortune report from last month shows many college students are struggling with basic reading; an ACU English professor said social media + ChatGPT might be contributing to the problem, and his department offers support for students who need help.
🏥 Health
Abilene’s Environmental Health Division inspected local restaurants from Feb.
9–13 and found scores ranging from a perfect score at Dollar General + ratings as low as 79 at Little Ninja, with issues like improper food temperature and sanitation being corrected on site.
🎉 Abilene Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Abilene Idol at the Paramount Theatre
7-10 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Proceeds benefit Chorus Abilene — A delightful night of local talent competing in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
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