Good morning, Abilene.

Emergency Medical Technicians in Rising Star received new protective gear funded by a five thousand dollars grant and an anonymous donation—this equipment is specially measured for women to help protect against hazards during emergencies and will last about 10 years to boost responder confidence.

Maxwell Municipal Golf Course in Abilene is up for sale; the city posted a $1.3 million bid that requires local school district teams to practice there & interested bidders may view the property this Thursday from 10-11 a.m.

Rachel Beasley—a Wylie Special Education Teacher—saved her husband's life when he fell into a mirror at their shop and cut his arm by using her 'Stop the Bleed' training and wrapping a dog leash as a tourniquet until paramedics arrived and he went into surgery.

A local family turned its grief over Zachary's suicide into a mission of hope by planning the Out of the Darkness Walk next month to boost mental health awareness in Abilene — Hailey Shirley said she remembers her brother as kind and caring.

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.

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.

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.

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.