Good Day
Abilene
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city's splash pads will reopen April 18 at six parks, including Grover Nelson Park, Redbud Park, Arthur Sears Park, Stevenson Park, Scarborough Park and Coach James Valentine Park. The facilities will operate daily from dawn to dusk and use recirculated water to conserve resources. KTXS
- ➤ The city invites residents to clean up plots at Abilene Municipal Cemetery from April 13 to 17. After April 17, city staff will remove noncompliant items per cemetery policy (call 325-437-4625 for details). KTXS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Abilene, Bryan and Tyler have been announced as winners in a statewide mural competition for America’s 250th anniversary, with each city set to create a new public artwork reflecting its unique history + culture; the murals are expected to be completed ahead of Independence Day. KTXS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Expo Center of Taylor County has reserved a block of hotel rooms for visitors coming for the Western Heritage Classic running May 7 through May 10 + local university commencements amid rising housing demand from an AI facility. Executive VP Rochelle Johnson will detail plans in an upcoming interview. KTXS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials reported that more than 100,000 gallons of wastewater spilled into Buck Creek near Abilene, and environmental teams are checking water quality — measures to fix the problem are under review. FOX West Texas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 4, city crews began cleanup and disinfection after a sewer transmission line rupture spilled over 100,000 gallons of wastewater into Buck Creek near East Lake Road and Neas Road. Officials advised residents to avoid contact and boil water from private wells until testing was complete. KTXS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The annual Kirk Goodwin Run will be held mid-morning May 2 at Lunsford Trail to help fund treatment for Jasmine McCabe-Gossett, who faces autoimmune conditions — registration costs $15 and is open until April 20. KTXS
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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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2026 RHAA National Finals
10 AM – 10 AM — Western Heritage Classic — Entry fees apply — Watch some of the best ranch horses and riders compete for championship titles in Abilene, Texas.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a game of leverage. The more leverage you create, the more luck you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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