Good morning, Abilene.

The BBB serving Abilene and the Big Country warns local creative professionals about an overpayment scam using fake job offers and contracts, and advises freelancers to verify all opportunities and wait until funds clear (scammers may ask them to forward extra money) to avoid losses.

The Abilene Zoo is hosting Zippity Zoo Day on Saturday, July 18 as it celebrates its 60th anniversary with free family-friendly activities including yard games, animal encounters, crafts, trivia, cake and ice cream.

Visitors will also meet Grover the giraffe during scheduled sessions.

At Texas State Technical College’s Abilene campus (TSTC), students train in safe power restoration skills for outages caused by storms.

The program’s classroom and field lessons prepare graduates to meet growing energy demands with certificates or associate degrees.

Craig Bessent retired from Wylie ISD after 46 years in education and pioneered school safety programs; he will continue training first responders and advising on safety measures in upcoming sessions in Abilene.

Abilene children learned business skills at the Children's Business Fair held Saturday at the Mall of Abilene, where young entrepreneurs sold handmade goods and set prices to explore money management — parents said the event boosted their confidence and taught real-world lessons.

The empty White House mansion (a longtime local landmark) on Buffalo Gap Road draws curiosity in Abilene.

Champions Church plans to restore the property into its permanent home with renovations that meet commercial codes.

Jerry Seinfeld Live in Abilene

7 p.m. — Abilene Auditorium At Abilene Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

Abilene Kulture Con 2026

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Abilene Convention Center — Free for 18 and under — Experience a vibrant fusion of business, art, and culture with live entertainment and more.