Good Day
Abilene
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Abilene readies for a lively weekend with events set from today through Sunday. Comic Con begins Saturday, May 30 at the Convention Center with panels, vendor hall and voice actor meet & greets while a reenactment of the Pine Street Shootout and the Sunset Market offer additional local fun. KTXS
- ➤ A local group is set to restore the historic Woodson Elementary School in Abilene with plans to preserve the building for future community use. The restoration project is in the planning stages, and details will be shared as they become available. FOX West Texas
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ IREN partners with NVIDIA to design AI-ready architecture for the Sweetwater data center campus in Fisher County — the project currently employs 300 construction workers and will grow through 2027 to create over 200 local jobs daily. KTXS
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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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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.
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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.
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