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Abilene
Wednesday, August 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Despite the challenges posed by ongoing construction on Cypress Street, downtown Abilene businesses like Flower Boss are adapting and flourishing, looking forward to the beautification and improvements the project will bring. KTXS
- ➤ Parents, teachers, and students in Wall participated in a prayer walk aiming for a safe and healthy school year. FOX West Texas
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Earthquakes in West Texas prompted the relocation of San Jacinto Elementary students to Reagan Elementary due to safety concerns from structural damage. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Taylor County plans to raise household taxes to expand emergency services, providing more funds to volunteer fire departments. KTXS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Abilene Environmental Health Division's weekly food safety inspections uncovered a variety of health code violations ranging from minor to severe across several establishments. Abilene Reporter News
- ➤ Lil' School House daycare in Buffalo Gap implements indoor activities and modifies outdoor play to safeguard children's health during extreme heat conditions. KTXS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Water Valley Wildcats have returned to playing 6-man football after a brief period competing in 11-man formats. FOX West Texas
TRAVEL NEWS
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PRCA Rodeo at Taylor County Coliseum
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Latin Dance Night: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a lively night of dancing featuring Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Reggaeton at this free 18+ event.
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