Good Day
Abilene
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers placed flags on fallen veterans' graves at Elmwood Funeral Home and Memorial Park on Friday morning to honor military service during Memorial Day weekend. Veteran firefighter Cliff Conn, who has helped for 20 years, and volunteer Fawn Wheeler, active for four years, led the tribute for lasting remembrance. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bill Enriquez will retire from the AISD School Board at the end of the month after decades advocating for vocational education. His efforts spurred the creation of the Leadership and Innovation in Future Technologies Center (LIFT) for technical programs. Abilene Reporter News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ As Memorial Day nears, the state insurance department advises Abilene residents leaving town to secure their homes and check their coverage. The agency recommends following these steps to help protect properties during the summer travel season. FOX West Texas
- ➤ The historic pool at Abilene State Park has remained closed due to renovation delays despite completed structural repairs & ongoing equipment replacements. Texas Parks & Wildlife officials secured a new contract in 2024 and are continuing repairs, leaving the reopening date undetermined. KTXS
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Farolito's, a longtime Abilene restaurant since 1936, is closing its doors and its property at 209 Cottonwood is now for sale for $500,000. The sale includes a well-known dining room—plus a large unused bar space and an attached home that once housed the family business. KTXS
-
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!'
-
Culinary Camp Junior A
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — The LIFT Center — $200 Non-Members | $175 Grace Members — Young chefs learn cooking basics while preparing meals to enjoy and share.
-
Nike Volleyball Camp at Abilene Youth Sports Association
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Abilene Youth Sports Authority — $399 — Hone your volleyball skills with expert coaching in a fun and engaging environment.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Abilene
Welcome to the Good Day Abilene, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Abilene, Texas community. If you like the Good Day Abilene, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Abilene.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Abilene and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Abilene
A free Abilene community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayabilene.com/sitemap