Good Day
Abilene
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents gathered outside the courthouse on Wednesday to observe a moment of silence honoring fallen officers and service members—along with their families. Speakers stressed that the community will continue to remember their sacrifice. KTXS
- ➤ Downtown parade route is revised to start on Pine Street at North First, proceed north on Pine, turn left on North 5th and finish south on Cypress, letting spectators enjoy multiple vantage points plus KTXS will stream the parade live at 6:30 p.m. today. KTXS
- ➤ A truckload of donated food arrived at 11:00 a.m. yesterday in Abilene at the Food Bank of West Central Texas event + volunteer teams began packing boxes to fight food insecurity as part of the nationwide America Gives initiative. KTXS
- ➤ Abilene Gives, the final annual fundraiser hosted by the Community Foundation of Abilene, raised $2.26 million for local nonprofits today. The event reflects a strong commitment to community support. Abilene Reporter News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Abilene officers held a ceremony honoring fallen law enforcement before National Police Week to remember local colleagues and recognize community support. FOX West Texas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Abilene Environmental Health Division inspected local eateries from April 27 to May 1 and reported scores ranging from perfect at Starbucks and United Supermarkets to low at Towne Place Marriott amid issues such as a mold-like substance on oranges—issues sometimes corrected on site. Abilene Reporter News
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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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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.
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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.
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Parkside Live at The Big Country Beer Garden
8-11 p.m. — The Big Country Beer Garden — Ticket required — Dance the night away with local favorites Parkside bringing the party to Abilene.
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Fleetwood X - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the nostalgic sound and style of Fleetwood Mac performed live by America's premiere tribute band.
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Finding Nemo Jr. Performance
Time not specified — Abilene Community Theatre Inc — Ticket prices not listed — Experience a magical student-led production of Finding Nemo Jr. with talented young performers.
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~ Carl Jung
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