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Abilene
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center holds its annual Fall Medication Cleanout today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1674 Pine St—where residents may safely drop off unused or expired medications and sharps. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Wylie ISD teachers resigned after posting controversial comments about the shooting death of political activist Charlie Kirk — district officials confirmed. The district stressed its social media policies to uphold a safe learning environment for students and staff. KTXS
- ➤ Arrow Ford is donating a new Ford F-150 to the AISD LIFT Center Automotive Program that gives students hands-on training with Ford technology—this move will boost opportunities for future service technicians. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Thursday's Abilene City Council meeting, city leaders approved a purchase of a little over $1 million to enhance cybersecurity — bringing the total spent to about $3 million. Cybersecurity expert Sai Huda said the new equipment will help remove backdoors from past attacks and urged residents and officials to update passwords and activate multifactor authentication — measures that will check future vulnerabilities. KTXS
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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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Fall Abilene Sunset Market
5-10 p.m. — Abilene Farmer's Market — Free entry — Enjoy a spooktacular evening with candy, games, and costume contests at the Sunset Market.
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