Good Day
Abilene
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Family stores donated 3,240 pounds of apples to Concho Valley Regional Food Bank through its Take a Bite Out of Hunger campaign, continuing an annual effort to support local food resources. FOX West Texas
- ➤ After years of renovation that began with demolitions in early 2024, GV Daniels and Sears Recreation Centers reopened yesterday with ribbon-cutting ceremonies held at 1:30 p.m. at GV Daniels (532 W. Washington St.) and 2:15 p.m. at Sears (2250 Ambler Ave.). KTXS
- ➤ Promise Room offers free prom attire to Big Country high school students facing financial hardship. The community initiative provides dresses and tuxes to help students celebrate prom without added cost. KTXS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Capital One 'Chuck' blimp landed at Abilene Regional Airport when low clouds forced a stop after covering the women’s final four in Arizona. It will resume its flight to Tennessee once conditions clear+. KTXS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mekenzie Davis of Kulture Original, whose colorful store in the Mall promotes unity and faith, will host the annual Kulture Con (Aug. 1 at the Abilene Convention Center) featuring vendors, live entertainment and giveaways. Abilene Reporter News
- ➤ Ranger College hosts The Wall That Heals, a traveling Vietnam memorial featuring a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and an education center. The exhibit runs today through April 26 at 1100 College Circle in Ranger — volunteers will guide a law enforcement and motorcycle procession at the opening. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents can shop tax-free for emergency supplies from Saturday, Apr. 25 until Monday, Apr. 27. State officials say qualifying items including portable generators (under $3,000), emergency ladders and first aid kits are available with no purchase limit. KTXS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Access to Breast Health for Texans program now offers free Bexa breast exams to people 18 and older in West Texas rural areas today at community centers (churches, boutiques) instead of intimidating hospitals. It will expand to Midland-Odessa by July while providing quick results, including same-appointment ultrasounds if needed. KACU
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Big Country Veterans Expo and Car Show
9 AM - 2 PM — Taylor County Coliseum — Free entry — Discover essential resources for veterans while enjoying a fun car show.
-
Jay Moore: News from Abilene
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Tickets $12 — Enjoy an evening of storytelling and laughter with historian Jay Moore as he shares tales from Abilene.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Abilene
Welcome to the Good Day Abilene, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Abilene, Texas community. If you like the Good Day Abilene, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Abilene.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Abilene and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Abilene
A free Abilene community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayabilene.com/sitemap