Good morning, Abilene.

All Kind Animal Initiative is hosting its third annual gala – a 1920s casino night – on March 6 at 7 p.m. at the 201 Mesquite Event Center to raise funds for animal spay/neuter surgeries and transports, with only about 40 tickets remaining at $100 each.

Maxwell Municipal Golf Course will have its grand reopening on March 13 after extensive renovations update the clubhouse and fairways.

The city contributed up to $300,000 to fund upgrades including new clubhouse features, improved irrigation, and a new fence for local golfers.

The Presbyterian Medical Care Mission in Taylor County provides affordable care and free months of medication to uninsured and low-income residents, charging only $50 per visit so that manageable problems do not turn into emergencies; the Abilene Public Health District today also offers charity care, family planning, and cancer screenings.

The Abilene Environmental Health Division inspected restaurants from Feb-23 to Feb-27 and rated them from perfect to as low as 65.

The review noted issues such as unwashed hands and improper food storage that were corrected on site.

At Tuesday's State of Abilene event, city leaders and real estate experts said Abilene faces a critical housing shortage with fewer than 100 rental units available and rising costs for owners.

Mayor Hurt and officials are speeding up plan reviews and scouting developer-ready sites to boost future supply.

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.

Wade Bowen Live

7-11 p.m. — Potosi Live — $30 general admission — Experience the captivating country music of Wade Bowen with opener Caleb Sutton And The High Stakes.

2026 Steamboat Challenge

7:30-10:29 a.m. — Buffalo Gap Community Center — Save up to $10 — Conquer scenic hills in a timed running challenge featuring 5k, 10k, and half marathon options.