Good Day
Abilene
Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents near the Lancium Project say construction is disrupting their country living with early morning noise and heavy truck traffic—making simple tasks like riding horses or checking mail unsafe. Longtime neighbor Arlene Mendler, who has lived in the area for over 30 years, expressed concern that bright security lights and constant equipment noise are changing the community’s way of life. KTXS
- ➤ Walmart is partnering with the Salvation Army + Red Cross to help flood victims this week. FOX West Texas
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house in the 1900 block of Oak Street burned down just before 2 a.m. Thursday—firefighters said they received reports of squatters and no one was hurt as the vacant property became a total loss. KTXS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge in Amarillo recused himself from a case after inmate Donald Ray McCray sent a letter threatening his life by mailing white powder while serving time in an Abilene prison—case responsibility was reassigned to Judge James Wesley Hendrix in Lubbock. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Abilene City Council halted a proposal to tighten BYOB rules downtown due to business concerns about burdensome permit requirements—council members plan to revise the language and review current ordinances to address security issues without negatively impacting other venues. KTXS
- ➤ On July 10, industry leaders, law enforcement, and elected officials discussed the Big Beautiful Bill and its impact on West Texans — the roundtable was broadcast live on KTXS for local viewers to follow the unfolding legislative changes. KTXS
SHOP NEWS
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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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July Membership Meeting – Navigating Tough Conversations
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Texas Midwest Community Network — $20 — Gain valuable insights on navigating tough workplace conversations with confidence and clarity.
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Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the multi-talented Vicki Lawrence in a humorous showcase of her iconic characters and storytelling.
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Kulture Con Grand Opening
11 AM – 6 PM — Abilene Convention Center — Call for pricing — Experience a day of games, entertainment, and networking at the grand opening of Kulture Original.
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Oak Ridge Boys: American Made Farewell Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy an unforgettable night with timeless country hits from The Oak Ridge Boys.
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