Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Abilene Zoo kicked off its annual Boo at the Zoo celebration this weekend, featuring costume contests, animal encounters, trick-or-treating, and a petting zoo throughout October — the festivities will run until Halloween Day, Oct.
31.
🎭 Culture
The House of Horrors returns to Doc’s Bar & Grill this Halloween season—offering two haunted attractions with family-friendly options, including a Scaredy Cat Hour on Saturdays and a Zombie Hunter Maze on Sundays.
It operates on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to midnight with tickets starting at $15.
🎓 Education
Abilene native Kylie Cockerham is turning a former daycare building on Portland Ave into Bloom and Belong Learning Center, a childcare facility set to open in November.
The center will serve newborns through school-age children while introducing a different culture each month & emphasizing safety.
🏈 Sports
Hardin-Simmons defeated McMurry 48 to 17 in a college football game in Abilene — extending its winning streak to 12 with key turnovers.
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