Good Day
Abilene
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Operation: Stockshow—a nonprofit offering agricultural opportunities to special needs students—will host a Turkey Showdown from March 28 at 7:00 a.m. to March 29 at 8:50 p.m., with contests offering prizes such as a Benelli Super Black Eagle and Traeger Smoker in the Big Country. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol’s Abilene Composite Squadron launched several model rockets as part of the American Rocketry Challenge on Mar. 21 at a local field, using careful engineering and planning to reach a 750-foot target and gain hands-on STEM experience (thanks to a grant from First Financial Bank). KTXS
- ➤ Dr. Jason Morris, dean of the Honors College at ACU, returned from a two-week Fulbright-funded trip to Taiwan and met with more than 15 universities to explore study abroad options plus form new global partnerships for students. KTXS
- ➤ One parent at Merkel Elementary questioned the school's accessibility while dropping off her handicapped child, saying the long walk from the parking lot is difficult. District officials maintain that the campus is above ADA standards but note that a front ramp poses traffic safety issues & parking misuse is monitored. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The historic 1915 Taylor County Courthouse (111 years old) reopened after an extensive restoration, hosting the Commissioner’s Court on Tuesday, March 17 in Abilene. Abilene Reporter News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local groups are working to protect vulnerable residents as spring heat raises temperatures in Abilene and the Big Country; Love & Care Ministries is gathering supplies and volunteers later today. KTXS
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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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