Good Day
Abilene
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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
-
West Texas Fair & Rodeo
5 PM - 11 PM — West Texas Fair & Rodeo — Varies by activity — Experience thrilling rodeo action and a vibrant carnival atmosphere with delicious food at this beloved local fair.
-
The Princess Bride Film Screening
7:30-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — $7 for adults, $6 for students, seniors, military, and children — Experience a beloved fairy tale adventure as true love conquers all in this classic film.
-
Book Launch for 'Here We Go' by Ellie Hamby & Dr. Sandy Hazelip
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Seven and One Books — Book preorders available — Celebrate the release of a delightful new book by two beloved traveling grandmothers.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The best time to prepare for an emergency is when there isn't one.
~ Unknown
About Good Day Abilene
Welcome to the Good Day Abilene, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Abilene, Texas community. If you like the Good Day Abilene, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Abilene.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Abilene and across Texas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Abilene
A free Abilene community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayabilene.com/sitemap