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Friday, August 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • Duwayne Purdue was arrested for breaking into a DK Alon convenience store in Trent three times in 2023 to steal cigarettes—surveillance video linked him to all incidents and he is now in Taylor County Jail.  KTXS

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Teacher Tribute returns as Abilene schools reopen to honor educators chosen by student nominations. Marketing director Allison Alvarez of Arrow Ford said the program will surprise teachers who help guide students to become future leaders.  KTXS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Fri, 8/29/25

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The first draft of anything is garbage.

~ Ernest Hemingway

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