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Abilene
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Gap is hosting the 43rd Annual Chili Superbowl and Brisket Cookoff—an event featuring the world's largest chili pot that has raised over $2 million for the Ben Richey Boys Ranch. The cookoff took months of planning with costs reaching up to $7000 on ingredients and will offer plenty of chili this Labor Day weekend for local fans making the short drive from Abilene. KTXS
- ➤ Abilene Absolute Recovery Solutions will host an event for Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 429 N Judge Ely Blvd, and the community will hear speakers, see a Narcan demonstration, enjoy live music and food trucks plus family-friendly activities and a candlelight ceremony to honor those lost to overdose. KTXS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Drivers on Labor Day weekend faced heavy traffic and near-miss incidents—one traveler said a box truck driver distracted by his phone nearly caused a crash, prompting the Texas Department of Public Safety to boost enforcement to curb accidents. This step aims to ensure safer driving during the busy travel period. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Abilene Christian University will receive high-assay low-enriched uranium from the Department of Energy to support its NEXT Lab nuclear research project—testing a 1-megawatt molten salt reactor system known as Natura MSR-1 in partnership with Natura Resources. The DOE is finalizing contracts and will deliver the fuel by the end of the year. KTXS
SEASONAL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR One of our top fall decor picks is this true-to-life fall foliage garland. It’s perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more. The Buy
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West Texas Fair & Rodeo 2025
10 PM – 4 AM — Abilene, TX — Free entry — Experience over 115 years of tradition with off-road vehicles and elite athletes at this iconic Texas fair.
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Falling for Fall: Our Favorite Early Autumn Decor Picks
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
- This true-to-life fall foliage garland is perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more.
- Add these pumpkin-shaped “Hello Fall” coasters to your dinner table or coffee bar.
- Pet + autumn lovers, this embroidered ”Happy Pawtumn” hand towel may be your favorite find of the season.
- Sprinkle these cute ceramic ghosts around the house for an understated nod to Halloween.
- Create a beautiful autumnal tablescape with this burlap runner + best-selling set of assorted mini pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
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