Good Day
Abilene
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kairos ministry holds biannual weekends at French Robertson Prison to help inmates find hope through shared meals and conversations. The program also offers Kairos Outside retreats at Lueders to support women with incarcerated loved ones (volunteer-run) and build community trust. KACU
- ➤ Today, the Children's Advocacy Center marked Child Abuse Prevention Month by planting hundreds of pinwheels (a visual cue to spot signs of abuse) to remind residents to stay watchful. The ceremony reinforced the importance of community vigilance. FOX West Texas
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Star Trading Co., a downtown Abilene staple since 2004, will see a change in leadership as longtime owners Carol and Glenn Dromgoole plan to retire once a new buyer is found. The shop has served loyal locals and international visitors for over two decades. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central student Sofia Rudolph earned a softball scholarship and will join Dean College this August. Her achievement makes her family & fans proud. FOX West Texas
- ➤ A Hardin-Simmons University mechanical engineering student in Abilene expressed excitement about NASA’s Artemis II mission on Wednesday and noted the critical moments at liftoff & Max Q while saying he hopes to join SpaceX as a propulsion technician. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Texas THC regulations restrict smokable hemp sales, impacting local retailers + consumers. State officials will enforce updated guidelines that may cause businesses to adjust inventory and pricing. FOX West Texas
- ➤ Yesterday, city official Snyder proposed a playful city name change as an April Fools' joke to engage Abilene residents in volunteering for an upcoming clean-up event, officials said (volunteer sign-ups open soon). FOX West Texas
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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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5K Run & 1 Mile Walk – Heirs to the Throne
9 AM – 3 PM — Redbud Park — Registration required — Family-friendly run and walk to support local mentorship programs and retreats.
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Toadies Live at Potosi
7-10 p.m. — Fun Town RV Event Center — All Ages — Experience Toadies performing their new album 'The Charmer' crafted with the legendary Steve Albini.
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Bob Dylan Concert
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Abilene Convention Center — Tickets on sale Dec 12 — Experience the legendary Bob Dylan on the final stop of his U.S. tour showcasing his iconic songwriting.
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Big Country CASA’s Superhero 5K
9-10:30 a.m. — Williams Performing Arts Center — Registration required — Race to support CASA and enjoy a superhero-themed fun run.
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