Good Day
Abilene
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After several dogs contracted canine pneumovirus, PARC closed its dog intake for two weeks to help halt the spread of kennel cough (emergency cases will still be accepted and affected dogs are receiving treatment). KTXS
- ➤ Abilene United Supermarkets and Market Street are donating 4,800 pounds of apples to the Food Bank of West Central Texas this week using the Take a Bite Out of Hunger program—helping feed underserved communities. United stores in Texas and New Mexico will donate over 50,000 pounds of apples through the initiative. KTXS
- ➤ Nearly 200 local nonprofits are taking part in Abilene Gives 2025, a 12-hour online event hosted by the Community Foundation of Abilene to raise money and awareness. The event runs today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and includes contests to help nonprofits earn extra funding. KTXS
- ➤ The Budweiser Clydesdales will visit Dyess Air Force Base during the Western Heritage Classic — marking their second appearance on base — to meet airmen and their families. KTXS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 70-year-old man from California died when his Nissan Kicks left the road and hit a tree on I-20 near mile marker 292 in Abilene around 10:50 a.m. Sunday—police are investigating the fiery crash after witnesses and fire crews attempted to save him. KTXS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ One year ago, a drunk driver struck a Kia Spectra on FM 18 in Baird, killing 18-year-olds Layni Potter and Madison Buchanan and 16-year-old Ryan Bilby—she was speeding at 100 mph while intoxicated and faces charges for Intoxication Manslaughter. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Branch Library offers a Therapaws program where therapy dogs help young readers feel more comfortable as they learn to read, and the initiative aims to lower reading anxiety while boosting skills. FOX West Texas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The race for Place 5 on the Abilene City Council ended with no candidate securing a majority as Kyle McAlister received 2,591 votes and Miguel Espinoza got 2,237 votes while Cynthia Alvidrez received 377 votes—forcing a runoff scheduled for June 7th. KTXS
- ➤ Abilene City Council will meet on Thursday to discuss lowering the speed limit to 20 mph near Wylie West Elementary as part of a public hearing to amend the local Municipal Code—specifically Chapter 18 on Motor Vehicles and Traffic. KTXS
SHOP NEWS
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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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Abilene: Tales of Home
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Free entry — Historian Jay Moore shares engaging and humorous tales about Abilene, Texas, connecting locals with their rich history.
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