Good Day
Abilene
Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Abilene ISD is preparing for potential changes as Senate Bill 10—awaiting Governor Greg Abbott’s signature since June 1—may require all public classrooms to display a durable Ten Commandments poster measuring 16 inches wide by 20 inches tall. KTXS
- ➤ The United Way of Abilene launched its Built by Books Campaign to boost early childhood literacy in Sweetwater — providing free, age-appropriate books each month to children from birth to five years old. Dr. Cathy Ashby said the program partners with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to help every child in Nolan County get a strong start in reading. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Abilene City Council approved nearly $1 million to boost cybersecurity after a recent cyberattack disrupted city servers—IT Director Troy Swanson detailed that the funds will restore critical systems and reinforce protections against future incidents. KTXS
- ➤ At Monday’s council meeting, the discussion on the Tye Volunteer Fire Department’s future was cut short after Councilmember Arp questioned the agenda item—leaving residents worried about the department’s fate. Mayor Pro-Tem Moore assured that the department is not being disbanded and said the council will revisit the issue soon. KTXS
- ➤ Abilene City Council confirmed the June 7 runoff election results on June 16 with Miguel Espinoza winning the Place 5 seat by over 58.24% of the votes — the local business owner and community advocate will take his seat immediately after running on a platform focused on economic growth, infrastructure improvements, and increased civic engagement. KTXS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month as local health experts encourage residents to learn about Alzheimer's disease, support those affected and take steps to protect brain health — early signs include memory loss, language problems and challenges with thinking and reasoning. KTXS
SHOP NEWS
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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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Walk with Noe 3K/5K Event
8 AM – 12 PM — Abilene Christian University — Participation fee required — Walk or run for a good cause in this annual community event.
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Breakthrough Basketball Attack & Counter Camp
N/A — Mon, Jul 7 – Wed, Jul 9 — Abilene Youth Sports Authority (AYSA) — Registration required — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and expert coaching in an empowering environment.
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Back to the Future - Film Screening
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Paramount Theatre — $7 for adults, $6 for students, seniors, military, and children — Experience the sci-fi classic where time travel takes center stage.
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