Good Day
Abilene
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After the Abilene Police Department raided CBD House of Healing, officers seized thousands of illegal items and a vape device—later tested by NMS Labs in Grand Prairie and found to contain over 1% Delta-9-THC, above the legal limit. KTXS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Enoch Wills is a 10-year-old Abilene native who taught himself guitar by listening to Hank Williams in his dad’s truck. He practices his music for fun—playing both country tunes and hair metal—and performs at local nursing homes. KTXS
- ➤ Today, groundskeepers at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo reset stalls and wet arenas for animal shows—ensuring the event runs smoothly for crowds arriving for the final show this weekend. Junior steer superintendent Steve Estes said the team uses weekends to clean facilities thoroughly—preparing for a busy fair run. KTXS
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents in an alley near Victoria Street are facing growing health risks as trash piles up behind a home while a family member has been hospitalized (raising worries about safety for kids walking to school). Local resident Anjelica Gary said that despite repeated cleanup efforts, syringes and other hazardous waste continue to appear and she is urging the city to take action soon. KTXS
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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.
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Round-Up for Rehab Abilene Cattle Sale
11 AM – 3 PM — Abilene Livestock Auction LLC — Support for West Texas Rehabilitation Center — Premier auction with music from legends Red Steagall and Jake Hooker.
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2025 Statewide Quail Symposium
12:30 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Abilene Convention Center — $100 — Discover expert insights on quail management, habitat improvement, and hunting gear at this engaging symposium.
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Texas Tailgate Sale
9:30 AM – 11:59 PM — Alliance Auto Auction Abilene — Free entry — Explore 400 vehicles from top dealers and win exciting prizes including Cowboys game tickets.
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Grain Theory Oktoberfest Downtown Street Party
5-10 p.m. — Grain Theory — Free entry — Celebrate Oktoberfest with adoptable dogs, live music, food trucks, and games at this family-friendly street party in downtown Abilene.
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