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Abilene
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Upside Down Club of Abilene hosted the iCan Bike Camp—held at the Abilene Youth Sports Authority gym this week—to give children with disabilities a chance to ride a bike; research shows over 80% of children with Autism and 90% with Down syndrome rarely experience biking. KTXS
- ➤ At Hendrick Regional Blood Center, donations have dropped 30% from last year and the inventory of all blood types is low—residents are urged to visit the center at 1701 Pine St. during business hours to take part in the Pint for a Pint event that offers a pint of ice cream, while Hendrick Medical Center will host a blood drive June 24th-26th from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. where donors receive a t-shirt and Crumbl Cookie. KTXS
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After serving Abilene with coffee and kindness for years, the owners of Ounce Coffee announced they are selling the shop to focus on family following a personal loss. The shop will remain open until a new owner is found—special offers are paused starting tomorrow to help cover ongoing medical costs. KTXS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Friends of the Library is holding its 36th annual book sale at the Abilene Convention Center today until 7 p.m.—on Saturday it is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday a bag-o-books sale will let patrons take as many books as they can for $6 per bag. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FM 1082 near Lake Fort Phantom Hill is closed again due to a surface failure—TxDOT said drivers are diverted to Neas Road while a contractor works on repairs with reopening expected in a few weeks. KTXS
- ➤ On June 20th, the bridge on North 12th above Catclaw Creek had a hole that forced the road to close — local residents voiced anger on social media over repeated temporary patches instead of a long-term fix — and city officials have yet to provide further details. KTXS
SPORTS NEWS
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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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