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Saturday, August 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ Steve Van Horne, an Abilene man, was arrested on April 14 for driving without a valid license and using a fake plate, and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is suing him for running an unlicensed daycare at 588 Ambler Ave—state inspectors reported he refused to let them enter while he drove children from another location.  KTXS

HEALTH NEWS

  • ➤ Dr. John Turner warned that CDC data shows vaccine rates for children have dropped as the new school year nears, with more parents questioning the vaccine schedule. He emphasized the importance of sticking to the proven vaccine routine — which has helped prevent many illnesses.  KTXS

SPORTS NEWS

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

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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