Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
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🎓 Education
Abilene Christian University announced that Dr. Mark DeHart, who has over 36 years of nuclear industry experience, will lead the new graduate program in nuclear science and engineering at the Onstead College of Science and Engineering—this Ph.D. program is expected to launch in 2026 or 2027.
🎉 Abilene Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
Blue October Concert
7-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — $39 - $99 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Blue October as they perform live in concert.
Abilene: Big Country NCA Cheer/Mascot Camp 2025
1 PM – 12 PM — Hardin-Simmons University — $175-$390 — Cheer and mascot enthusiasts gather for a four-day camp full of fun and learning.
🏠 Abilene Real Estate
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