Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Salvation Army is collecting food and monetary donations to provide its annual Thanksgiving meal and expects to serve between 400 and 500 people; organizers need about 55 more turkeys plus boxed dressing, green beans, fried onions, corn, and desserts.
Drop-offs go to 1726 Butternut St (volunteer registration at Salvation Army Abilene).
🎭 Culture
Judee Carrillo has recreated Andy’s room in her Abilene home with more than 450 Toy Story items, is still hunting about 39 more pieces, and sources or custom-makes rare toys so her grandchildren can enjoy the collection in the future.
🎓 Education
Bangs High School agricultural sciences teacher Caleb Gamblin was named 2027 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year on Oct.
16 and says he will use the honor to spotlight fellow educators and promote character-focused teaching.
Kiewit Corp. donated 14 tool kits this semester to Texas State Technical College diesel students to help cover equipment costs, giving two kits to students at each of TSTC’s seven campuses (including Abilene and Sweetwater); Kiewit plans to donate more kits in 2027.
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