Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Members of Abilene gathered to honor U.S. Army veteran Steven Louis McCarley with military honors during an unaccompanied burial on Thursday, Aug.
7 at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery — ensuring he was not laid to rest alone.
🎭 Culture
Archival video shows Harold Christian (died 10 years ago) singing for customers by the demolished Harold’s BBQ building as the community bids farewell to a cherished local landmark.
The demolition, which occurred earlier this week, marks the final goodbye to an icon that once filled Abilene with music and flavor.
🏛️ Government
Oncor has asked regulators to review its 765-kV Dinosaur-Longshore transmission line plan aimed at boosting power supplies while concerns grow among Big Country residents.
The Public Utility Commission will assess routes and public input — service is planned to begin in 2029.
🏥 Health
Abilene parents are preparing for the new school year by weighing which immunizations to give their children.
Under Texas law, students must receive certain vaccines unless exempt, and local experts say parents should study their options (per Senate Bill 12) before signing school forms.
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