Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
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🏘️ Community
Today marks the 34th anniversary of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Residents can place nonperishable food items near their mailbox for collection during regular mail delivery, with donations benefiting local pantries + helping fight food insecurity.
💼 Business
The Taylor County Expo Center reserved 100 hotel rooms for Western Heritage Classic guests this weekend in Abilene to ease high costs; Executive VP Rochelle Johnson said even reduced prices remain too high for some and the center will continue booking room blocks for future legacy events.
🎭 Culture
Abilene welcomes the return of the Western Heritage Classic — a rodeo event celebrating cowboy culture and expected to boost the local economy.
The Western Heritage Classic kicked off Thursday with a downtown parade, and rodeo events in Abilene will continue through Sunday.
🏛️ Government
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his office is investigating school districts over laws requiring the display of donated Ten Commandments and votes on prayer time.
Abilene ISD said it fully cooperates (holding a record Feb. 9 board meeting) and remains compliant with the law.
🎉 Abilene Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Abilene Cheer and Mascot Camp 2026
June 8-11 — Hardin-Simmons University — Athlete: $385, Coach: $315 — Participate in a fun and engaging cheerleading camp themed 'UNITE!'
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