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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Western Heritage Classic runs from today to May 11 at the Taylor County Expo Center with family activities including the world’s largest Bit and Spur Show, a Chuckwagon Cookoff, Children's Stickhorse Rodeo and Ranch Rodeo. The event starts with a noon parade in downtown Abilene — featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cisco College will host its first graduation ceremony in Abilene at 6 p.m. May 12 at the Abilene Convention Center—celebrating the campus's 20th anniversary—and will honor 166 graduates along with 63 Dual Credit students, including a historic group from Holland Medical High School. KTXS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Prairie dogs at Red Bud park are being treated for mange by Big Country Wildlife Rehabilitation Center — the center uses frontline spray and NexGard with weekly checkups — and will do a follow-up treatment three weeks later. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday morning, May 7, officials held a ceremony at the Taylor County Courthouse to honor those who died in the line of duty nationwide—wreaths and flags were displayed to pay tribute to fallen officers. KTXS
- ➤ The City of Abilene halted scalping water from the Clear Fork of the Brazos River on April 21 when a broken pipeline forced the stop—even though water levels allowed pumps to operate. The city said scalping will resume after the repairs are complete. KTXS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and experts urge everyone to use sun protection like SPF 30 daily—brief outdoor exposure can cause UV damage in all skin tones. They recommend monthly self-checks and an annual skin exam to catch melanoma early. KTXS
- ➤ Hendrick Medical Center earned an A Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog that rates hospital safety—its leaders credit the grade to strict safety protocols and a dedicated team. KTXS
SHOP NEWS
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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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Blue October Concert
7-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — $39 - $99 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Blue October as they perform live in concert.
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