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Friday, July 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The City of Abilene is converting the vacant lot that once housed the Abilene Reporter-News into a Pedestrian Plaza as part of the Cypress Street Improvement Project. The plaza will include a water feature & two pavilions with electrical infrastructure for events, & city officials expect it to be ready when the overall project finishes by the end of October.  KTXS

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Abilene City Council met this week to set the next budget and proposed raising property taxes to fund street repairs, new rec center staff, and seven additional police officers. Officials said the tax rate will change based on house value and may be adjusted before finalizing the budget in two weeks — the goal is to keep the increase as low as possible.  KTXS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • Perspectives 2025 Seeing Beyond the Diagnosis Conference

    8 AM – 3 PM — Region 14 Education Services Center — Free entry — A day of learning focused on resources for families, caregivers, and professionals.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • CRÜEligans Tribute Band Performance

    8 PM - 12 AM — Heff's Burgers — Free entry — Experience a rocking tribute to the legendary Mötley Crüe with CRÜEligans in a lively burger joint setting.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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