Good Day
Abilene
Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ J & M Sweet Shop, Abilene's newest ice cream shop, released a video tour that offers locals an inside look at its flavors and design. Viewers can watch the video online to see what makes the shop a fresh treat for the community. Abilene Reporter News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cisco College partners with Abilene ISD (a local school district) to let high school seniors earn nursing certifications before graduation. The college plans to offer a BSN by Spring as it works to ease the local nursing shortage. KACU
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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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24K Magic: Bruno Mars Tribute Show
7-8 p.m. — Potosi Live — $30 and $57 — Experience the electrifying energy of the #1 Bruno Mars tribute band while supporting a scholarship fund.
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TLCA Eagles Spring Market
4-7 p.m. — Elm Creek at Wylie Subdivision — Support local vendors — Enjoy a fun shopping experience with student and local vendors for Mother’s Day weekend.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is a single-player game. You compete with your previous self.
~ Naval Ravikant
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