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Sunday, November 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Abilene Public Library is receiving a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of the Carnegie Libraries 250 Special Initiative that honors the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — the award recognizes the library’s historic link to a 1906 Carnegie grant that built its first branch.  KTXS

EVENTS

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  • The Nutcracker Ballet

    8-10 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Cost Info Not Specified — Experience the magic of Abilene Ballet Theatre's holiday classic with a beloved tale of Clara and her Nutcracker.

    Sat, 11/22/25

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  • 22nd Annual Turkey Trot

    8:00-9:59 a.m. — P.E. Shotwell Stadium — Proceeds benefit local charities — Kick off the holiday season with a community run for fitness and fun.

    Thu, 11/27/25

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  • Celebration Singers Christmas Concert

    7-8 p.m. — Boone Family Theatre — Suggested donation of $10 — Experience the joy of Christmas with choral performances from the Celebration Singers.

    Fri, 12/5/25

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  • A Christmas Story Screening

    2-3:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — $7 for adults, $6 for students/seniors/military/children — Relive the hilarious holiday adventures of Ralphie Parker as he dreams of the perfect Christmas gift.

    Sat, 12/6/25

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  • Annual Christmas Concert

    7:30-9:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Free admission — Celebrate the holiday season with festive music performed by the Abilene Community Band.

    Tue, 12/9/25

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  • Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

    4:30-9 p.m. — The Pour House — Ticket required — Don your ugliest Christmas sweater and join a festive pub crawl filled with games, contests, and holiday cheer.

    Sat, 12/13/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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~ Thomas Jefferson

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