Good Day
Abilene
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Abilene's All Kind Animal Initiative has received 221 animals between Sept. 1 and 9 and is asking locals to adopt or foster pets to relieve shelter overcrowding—staff are urging community members to check its website for available animals and help ease the strain. The shelter is reaching out as it struggles with space and exhausted resources. KTXS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday night a fire in Haskell destroyed Rick Phemister's home that housed his hat shop—burning almost everything inside—while his business survived and he called the fire department immediately after smelling strong chemical fumes as he fled the blaze. KTXS
DRINK NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On the afternoon before September 11, the Abilene Country Club hosted its annual lunch to honor local heroes. Sheriff Danny Jimenez received the Melvin Martin First Responder Award — an honor presented by retired Police Chief Melvin Martin to remember the 9/11 tragedy. KTXS
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A new sports complex is being built in Abilene with ten full-size soccer fields and a First Financial Clubhouse set to house AYSA and other sports organizations—fields will open Sept. 27 and the clubhouse will debut later this fall to boost youth sports and local business. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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