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Abilene
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Abilene will host its 10th annual Cinco de Mayo parade on May 5—lineup starts at 5:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 6 p.m. while offering food trucks, vendors, music, and dancing to celebrate local community tradition. KTXS
- ➤ The Treehouse Safe Exchange & Training Center in Abilene offers supervised visits for noncustodial parents + on-site custody exchanges that ease family transitions. It also provides parenting education + resources and now accepts donations ahead of Abilene Gives on May 6 to support future services. KTXS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Abilene police indicted Antonio Pena on a murder charge after he allegedly gave fentanyl to Michael Henderson, who died from toxicity caused by meth and fentanyl as an autopsy confirmed. KTXS
- ➤ An Abilene man is indicted for causing a motorcycle race crash on Pine Street last year that left Braydon Shockley dead—police said the crash occurred when the accused lost control and hit a street sign. KTXS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Abilene Gives on May 6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. will support the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature as it funds free Family Fun Saturdays and weekly school tours for local classrooms. The event will turn small donations into big moments for the arts and literacy in the Big Country — nurturing creativity in our community. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A team of four students from Grape Creek will soon travel to Texas Tech University in Lubbock to compete in a state wool judging contest. FOX West Texas
- ➤ Abilene Christian University earned a Military Friendly School designation for the 2025-26 academic year after being evaluated on graduation rates, job placement, and other key performance metrics by veteran-owned company Viqtory — a distinction that will be recognized on August 26 when the new school year begins. KTXS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ April was a very wet month in Abilene. Rainfall at the Abilene Region Airport totaled 5.98 inches — more than 4 inches above normal — making it the 8th wettest April on record and pushing the year’s total 1 and 1/2 inches above normal while the average temperature ranked as the 23rd warmest. KTXS
SHOP NEWS
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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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KCDConcert! 2025
2-5 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Children 5 and under free — Experience an enchanting afternoon of dance as Key City Dance Co. presents their 5th annual recital 'Under the Stars'.
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