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Abilene
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Abilene woman, Keighvoucia Lamb, was arrested Tuesday, April 29 in a South Abilene neighborhood on charges of aggravated assault and false report to police—she faces three counts of aggravated assault and one count of false report with a $272,000 bond—her brother Ivonyai Lamb remains at large. KTXS
- ➤ Tye police filed a second-degree felony aggravated assault charge against 20-year-old Nathan Newlin after he hit a firefighter with his car in March while driving past a barricade on I-20 during a car fire response, and he also faces charges for minor in possession, drug possession, failure to yield, disregarding a traffic device, and disregarding a police officer. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Abilene ISD will honor more than 50 top senior students at three ceremonies held at Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science, Abilene High School, and Cooper High School. The ceremonies will take place on May 23 and May 24 — with Cooper High on May 23 at 8 p.m. and the events at ATEMS and Abilene High on May 24 at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. KTXS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rainfall raised water levels in local lakes by Wednesday evening; Lake Stamford rose 6/10 of a foot to become full—above its conservation pool—while Lakes Brownwood and Coleman remain above their pools and western lakes stay much lower. KTXS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hendrick Health will host a free Wellness Fair on May 3 at the Mall of Abilene from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate its 100th anniversary—attendees will see live demos like the da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system and hear presentations on topics including digestive health, bladder care, cancer prevention, and bone and joint health. KTXS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Heidi Wachtel, a former firefighter and Division I athlete, founded Greater Than Three Outreach (an adaptive sports and rehabilitation program) to offer athletic opportunities for those with mobility loss in Abilene. The organization has grown quickly and will raise funds during Abilene Gives to cover costly sports equipment. KACU
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Rain - A Tribute To The Beatles
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Abilene Convention Center — $49-$69 — Experience the magic of The Beatles with this vibrant tribute performance.
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Big Country CASA’s Superhero 5K Fun Run
9:00 – 10:30 AM — Williams Performing Arts Center — Entry fee details not specified — Participate as a superhero to support children in need during this fun run.
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Paramount Laughs: Beningo & Boronkay
7-10 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — $19 - $29 — Enjoy a night of clean comedy with Andy Beningo and Bill Boronkay bringing laughter about family and marriage.
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Jake Hooker & The Outsiders Concert
10 PM — Taylor County Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Get ready for an evening of country music with Jake Hooker & The Outsiders.
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Etched in Embers Live Concert
8 PM - 2 AM — The Zone — $6.25 — Enjoy an electrifying night with Etched in Embers, fresh off their tour with Papa Roach and featuring local bands.
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Buffalo Gap Flea Market
11:00 PM - 10:59 PM — Buffalo Gap Flea Market — Free entry — Explore a variety of unique items at this leading local flea market.
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Lockjaw Concert
7-8 p.m. — The Zone — Ticket prices unknown — Experience the Monster Inside Texas Tour with top Texas bands in an electrifying live performance.
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Chamber Best Practices
9:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. — Texas State Technical College in Abilene (Downtown Campus) — $50/person incl. Resources and Lunch — Learn valuable strategies to enhance your business practices in the local community.
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Flying Bison Home Opener
7-11 p.m. — Walt Driggers Field — Free entry for kids under 3 — Kick off the 2025 season with giveaways and exciting baseball action as the Flying Bison face off against the Joplin Outlaws.
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Texas West Area Assembly Spring 2025
May 30 - June 1 — MCM Eleganté Suites Abilene — Pre-registration required — Connect and collaborate to preserve our legacy with a community-focused assembly.
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