Good Day
Abilene
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Taylor County Coliseum, the annual Abilene Kennel Club Dog Show ran for three days—over 700 dogs from more than 130 American Kennel Club breeds competed. Abilene Reporter News
- ➤ Elmwood Funeral Home and Memorial Park is asking Abilene volunteers to place flags on veteran graves to honor them for Memorial Day. Volunteers should meet today morning at 8:30 a.m. at the park’s front entrance—covering 40 acres of graves in the cemetery. KTXS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gloria's Grill, a local burger spot that closed in March 2024 when the owners retired, will reopen on June 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — the restaurant remains at 228 Chestnut St. for its loyal customers. KTXS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 18, the City of Abilene was hit by a cyber attack that took several departments offline when a Russian group called Qilin reportedly stole 477 gigabytes of data and demanded ransom by May 27; officials said they will not pay and are working with cybersecurity experts to restore services + complete their investigation. KTXS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Abilene Community Theatre is celebrating 70 years with a performance of a popular 1970s show called Not Now, Darling. The event starts today with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 7:30 p.m.—director Gary Varner said the theatre plans to work with the city to build community ties and grow for many more years. KTXS
- ➤ Grupo Siggno will rock Potosi Live on May 30th at 7 p.m.—part of their 25th Anniversary tour in Abilene. The Tejano band previously entertained fans at the Taylor County Expo Center in September—promising a fun event for all ages. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ TSTC Abilene is expanding with a nearly finished 50,000-square-foot campus building funded through the Capital Construction Assistance Projects under Senate Bill 52 — the project costing about $30.4 million — to meet growing demand for trade workers by housing Diesel Equipment Technology, Electrical Line Worker and Management Technology, HVAC Technology and Plumbing and Pipefitting Technology programs. KTXS
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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Della Rose Live Performance
8 PM – 2 AM — The Ice House at LSDG — $10 cover — Enjoy a captivating blend of country, rock, and Americana from local duo Della Rose.
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Abilene Sip & Social
6-8 p.m. — Front Porch Coffee Co. & Bakery — Free entry — Connect, learn, and share in a supportive evening focused on special education resources.
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Seussical Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a colorful adaptation of Dr. Seuss' beloved characters in a magical musical journey.
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Decades Run 5K
12 AM — Abilene Christian University — Registration required — Participate in a fun run benefiting mental health services for local youth.
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