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Abilene
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Parents at Miles Elementary spent hours decorating the school to celebrate the holiday season. FOX West Texas
- ➤ Local initiatives like the Salvation Army's Angel Tree and Home Instead's Be a Santa to a Senior seek to provide Christmas gifts to children and elderly in Abilene, Texas who might otherwise go without. KTXS
- ➤ Abilene invites residents to its annual holiday kickoff featuring a tree lighting, parade, and festivities downtown on Tuesday evening, with special events starting at 4:30 p.m. Abilene Reporter News
- ➤ Corsicana Avenue in Abilene will be closed for 2 to 3 months for rehabilitation, with locals viewing it as a minor inconvenience for long-term benefits. KTXS
- ➤ FOX West Texas interviews Monica Kelsey about Safe Haven Baby Boxes, focusing on their role in providing safe options for abandoning newborns anonymously. FOX West Texas
- ➤ Abilene's Meals on Wheels teams up with H-E-B for the 20th annual Feast of Sharing, serving more than 1,300 homebound individuals a free Texas-style holiday meal. KTXS
- ➤ The Little Caesar's Love Kitchen provided hot pizza to the food-insecure community in Abilene, Texas, through Love and Care Ministries, highlighting a widespread need. KTXS
- ➤ Abilene has been officially recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, reflecting its commitment to bolstering tourism and enhancing its reputation as a leading destination in Texas. Abilene Reporter News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Abilene experienced its second wettest November in history with 5.19 inches of rainfall, surpassing the 30-year average by 3.79 inches. KTXS
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The owner of Pack and Mail advises shipping packages early and packaging them securely to ensure they arrive on time during the holiday season. KTXS
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On-Site Tour of Highland Assisted Living
Experience a comprehensive on-site tour of Highland Assisted Living, focusing on exceptional care and engaging activities for seniors.
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35th Annual Christmas Lane Event
Experience a festive display featuring over 200 outdoor decorations and 100 indoor displays, including a large train exhibit and opportunities for Santa photos, with all proceeds benefiting local residents.
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Christmas Tea (in the Western Frontier)
An old-fashioned Christmas Tea complete with all the trimmings is offered twice: Sat and Sun Dec 7 and 8 in the Buffalo Gap Historic Village. Perfect for a girls' afternoon out or entire families to kick off the holiday season!
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Taste of Christmas
7 tasting stations throughout the historic Swenson House mansion featuring Christmas brews, punch, mocktails, and cocktails, paired with some of our favorite culinary treats of the season. A Live Choir will perform Christmas Carols on the Grand Staircase, door prizes will be given out, and there will be dancing on the patio.
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Louie TheSinger Live in Abilene, TX
Louie TheSinger performs live at Tequilas Night Club, marking his first appearance in Abilene, Texas.
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Hudson Westbrook Concert with Hunter Hicks
Hudson Westbrook, a rising talent in country music, will perform at Potosi Live alongside Hunter Hicks, showcasing original music influenced by his journey as a self-taught artist.
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ArtWalk Holiday Market at the Center for Contemporary Arts
ArtWalk is a monthly celebration featuring live art demonstrations, handcrafted art vendors, and local food and drink in Abilene's Downtown Cultural District.
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It's a Wonderful Life Screening
The classic 1946 fantasy-comedy film tells the story of George Bailey, whose guardian angel shows him the impact of his life's good deeds during Christmas time.
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Swenson House Christmas Mini-Tour and Family Photo Opportunity
The Swenson House offers a festive mini-tour featuring uniquely decorated Christmas trees and a family photo opportunity on the Grand Staircase.
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Aaron Watson Concert at Paramount Theatre
Aaron Watson will perform live at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, TX.
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Aaron Watson Live Concert
Country artist Aaron Watson will perform live at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, TX.
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