Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
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🏘️ Community
By Sept. 16, the Food Bank raised over $68,000, enough to supply about 340,000 meals in its Million Meal Challenge running through Sept.
30. It will host a Life of Pie drive on Saturday, Sept. 19 plus a food drive at 5505 N. First St. on Sept. 26.
The Food Bank of West Central Texas raised over $68,000 as part of its Million Meal Challenge this month, providing about 340,010 meals so far versus last September’s $53,000 total.
It will offer free pie on Sept. 19 and Hunger Action Month shirts on Sept. 26 at designated locations.
Top police K-9 teams from across the country will meet in Abilene Sept.
20-25 for the US Police Canine Association National Field Trials, competing in obedience, criminal apprehension, suspect and evidence searches. The event gives local residents a firsthand look at police training (and community safety) in action.
🎭 Culture
Abilene Beer Summit returns on Saturday, Sept.
26 (2 p.m. to 6 p.m.) at Frontier Texas, 625 N. First St. The event will feature 35 breweries offering 135 craft beers, live music by Roger Creager and The Huser Brothers, food vendors and various ticket options.
🌲 Environment
Texas Parks and Wildlife classified Lake Fort Phantom Hill as fully infested with zebra mussels on Sept.
1; the invasive species was first noted last summer near Abilene, and water crews are checking pump facilities to protect the city’s drinking water (the lake supplies up to two-thirds of it).
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