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Abilene
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers and donations to keep serving Big Country seniors in Abilene (a vital service) and invites community members to contact the program for details. FOX West Texas
- ➤ Abilene hosts three free events this weekend: the Kennel Club Dog Shows and Trials at the Taylor County Expo Center from Friday to Sunday, the Heritage Square grand opening on Saturday with a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting at Lincoln Lawn, and the weekly Farmers Market downtown on Saturday morning. Abilene Reporter News
- ➤ Local leaders and nonprofits are working to address homelessness and tight housing as new data centers push rents higher. Officials say more housing will be developed over the next year and partnerships must continue (Blaise Regan noted). KTXS
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star named Jenny Harper as chief executive officer Tuesday, effective immediately. With 20+ years at the nonprofit, she will lead mentoring programs in six Texas markets while expanding community partnerships, according to the board chair. KTXS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Demolition crews began dismantling the heavily damaged KTXS-TV studios nearly one year after a June 8, 2025 microburst ruined key infrastructure — debris removal will take weeks as the station continues broadcasting from temporary facilities. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ AT&T donated laptops today at Dyess Elementary School on Jennings Drive to help bridge the digital divide. The donation, made with the Mentoring Alliance, is part of a statewide effort that has provided over 23,000 computers since 2021 and will expand nationally. KTXS
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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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