Good morning, Abilene.

Abilene’s sixth McDonald’s, planned for 3512 Old Anson Road, was approved in a planning report with an estimated construction cost of $1.85 million; its first sales are slated for Nov.

1. The new location received a Texas sales tax permit on Sept. 18.

TxDOT in Abilene reminds parents to keep children under 13 in the back seat as Child Passenger Safety Week continues until Sept.

26; free car seat safety checks are available year-round including an event Saturday at Star Dodge from 9 a.m. to noon + local specialists can assist.

Mister, a certified therapy dog, makes daily rounds in the Emergency Department at Hendrick Medical Center to give comfort to patients + staff every weekday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dallas Houston, a Hall of Fame radio broadcaster for the Brownwood Lions, is celebrated for calling Friday Night Football games at Gordon Wood Stadium for more than 50 years — KTXS will update his storied career soon.