Good Day
Abilene
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City may invest over $100M in park renovations to update playgrounds, splash pads and walkways for safety and accessibility. Abilene leaders will tour parks soon — choosing projects that best serve families and community growth. KTXS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local entrepreneur Rhonda Reyes opened Tables of Sundries, Abilene's first board game lounge, this past December at River Oaks Village (3301 S 14th Suite 28). The lounge offers over 200 board games, themed game rooms, a kid play area, and rental options for small events. Abilene Reporter News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Abilene Regional Airport held a ribbon‐cutting ceremony on Tuesday morning to launch nonstop flights to Houston and Denver. The city is working with DCOA to boost the economy - Denver flights run twice daily, Houston flights daily with plans for an extra, and nonstop service to Phoenix starts in June. KTXS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vitalant is hosting a blood drive at Shannon South to help ease the current blood shortage. Linda Grace (a Vitalant representative) explained that donors can quickly make a difference. FOX West Texas
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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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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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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.
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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.
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ArtWalk: Flower Faire
12-4 p.m. — Center For Contemporary Arts — Free entry — Celebrate spring with art vendors, food trucks, and festive activities for all ages.
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Abilene Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner
6 PM – 12 AM — 201 Mesquite Event Center — Tickets required — Celebrate wildlife conservation while enjoying a lavish banquet.
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