Good Day
Abilene
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Westminster Presbyterian Church and the IRC launched New Roots Garden on May 2 to offer 11 garden boxes for local refugees to cultivate produce and reconnect with familiar farming skills—helping them build new roots in Abilene. Abilene Reporter News
- ➤ Abilene's main library is moving 280,000 items to Heritage Square, where an expanded children’s area (including a themed forest room) will serve community members; the new location will reopen Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. KTXS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ USPS announced a rate increase effective July 13 that will raise a Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents and adjust other mailing prices by about 4.8%, a change aimed to sustain operations; local residents who rely on post office boxes should be ready for these adjustments—plan ahead. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New government documents released Friday reveal a UFO sighting near Abilene on Jan. 1, 1948 — witness A. Schroeder saw a bell-shaped blue-green glow low on the western horizon briefly at 1:25 and 1:30 a.m., with the object reappearing five minutes later. KTXS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Western Heritage Classic held its first Top Dog Competition at the Taylor County Expo Center on May 9, where cattle dogs showcased herding skills — Derk Robinson and his border collie Gus won the contest. Abilene Reporter News
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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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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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~ Rita Mae Brown
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