Good Day
Abilene
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 26th Annual Mission Thanksgiving will be held on Friday, Nov. 21 at Arrow Ford in Abilene from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Donation drives will also take place at Love & Care Ministries in Merkel, Clyde, and Anson to collect food, clothing, and other essential items. KTXS
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Abilene is calling for last-minute donations of Thanksgiving side dishes— they have only about a third of what is needed and need items such as green beans, corn, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and rolls. The nonprofit has secured turkeys and local partners to serve over 500 meals— donations can be dropped off at 1726 Butternut St. through the day before Thanksgiving. KTXS
- ➤ The Cypress Street project is nearing completion as workers installed sidewalks last week opposite Grace Museum and began digging utility trenches for the future Pedestrian Plaza — which will be finished with grass, a fountain, and shelter-like pavilions. The improvements are set to enhance local streets with safer and more attractive public spaces. Abilene Reporter News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Abilene man Ace Herd stopped to help a flipped car on US 83 on Nov. 15 around 5:30 p.m. and while rescuing a trapped woman and child his parked motorcycle was hit by another driver + he said he has no regrets since saving lives matters more than his bike. KTXS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Abilene’s 15th Outlaws and Legends festival will take place on March 20 and 21 at the Back Porch with headliners ZZ Top and Cody Jinks along with many regional acts. The festival will feature new venue improvements — an upgraded parking lot, six VIP suites and a swim-up patio area sponsored by Four Ten Whiskey. KTXS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Abilene seeks to renew its permit to discharge over a million gallons of effluent water into a low-circulation cove at Possum Kingdom Lake—this plan has raised environmental concerns among local leaders and state officials. A contested case hearing with TCEQ is scheduled for Nov. 19 to allow citizens to present their views on the potential impacts. KTXS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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