Good Day
Abilene
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Abilene resident Susan Steele said construction on Cypress Street has removed accessible parking spots and broken sidewalks that make it hard for handicapped people to get around—she described how these issues complicate her daily work routine. Steele hopes the City will soon take steps to fix these access problems. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wylie ISD in Abilene has added the Angel Protection System to protect students by linking existing cameras with local 911 dispatch—so officers can quickly respond if a threat is detected. The district also trains its 800 staff and makes building safety upgrades every summer to keep schools secure. KTXS
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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.
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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.
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Big Country 40th Annual AA Conference
6 PM – 10 AM — Abilene Convention Center — $30 — Celebrate recovery and fellowship in the spirit of community at this annual gathering.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
~ Albert Einstein
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