Good Day
Abilene
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas DPS released the names of flood victims from deadly July Fourth floods—including Abilene residents Joni Brake, Robert Brake, and Miriam Frizzell—as Kerrville officials noted two families are still looking for loved ones, with over 100 names in Kerr County and four in the Concho Valley showing the deep loss felt by the community. FOX West Texas
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Abilene police are investigating an attempted bank robbery at Western Bank in the 2500 block of Buffalo Gap Rd that occurred shortly after 2 p.m. Monday—officers are searching for a suspect while no injuries were reported. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ With school starting this week, residents and educators in Abilene urge drivers to slow down in school zones to keep children safe on their way to and from school—local officials emphasize enforcing speed limits and teaching kids to look both ways before crossing—while advising the use of hands-free phones for added safety. 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
The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
~ Stephen McCranie
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