Good Day
Abilene
Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tickets are on sale now for storm chaser Reed Timmer’s presentation at Abilene’s historic Paramount Theatre — he will share his storm expertise on September 20 with tickets starting at $15 — and the event promises a night of adventure. KTXS
- ➤ Residents near Lake Stamford report that potholes have made the roads nearly undriveable—Caitlyn Patterson said she and her husband often leave 20 minutes early to avoid damage. Locals expect officials to repair the roads soon. KTXS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Abilene police extradited a 21-year-old man accused of murdering 46-year-old Ramiel Sanders at the Cedar Creek Apartments in South Abilene and booked him into Taylor County Jail after he was captured in North Carolina where he had been on the run since February. KTXS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Abilene's historic Paramount Theatre is hosting three showings of Seussical the Musical this weekend—today at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Two additional performances are scheduled for next weekend. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Abilene councilman Blaise Regan has proposed a central hub to concentrate homeless services and close the three-mile gap between current resources like Love and Care Ministries and the Salvation Army—he said the idea is still in the brainstorming phase and must address concerns from nearby businesses and residents. KTXS
SHOP NEWS
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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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Della Rose Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — Potosi Live — Check local listings for cost — Experience the eclectic sounds of Della Rose, a local duo blending country, rock, and Americana.
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