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Abilene
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Abilene community members are gathering along local streets—watching the Christmas parade today as decorated floats and festive music bring holiday cheer to families. The event offers a fun way for neighbors to celebrate the season. FOX West Texas
- ➤ This week, local Salvation Army bell ringers volunteer near supermarkets to collect funds that will provide meals, gifts & winter gear for families in need, continuing a tradition that began in 1891. Volunteers with personal ties to the program work to support neighbors during the holiday season. KACU
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Linda and Gary Lightfoot, longtime community figures in Abilene, were found dead on Dec. 2 due to hypothermia after being reported missing, leaving behind a legacy that local law enforcement said impacted Taylor County’s sheriff’s department & community memories. KTXS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday night, downtown Abilene hosted busy Christmas events featuring a free 21st H-E-B Feast of Sharing, a lighting of the city tree + a brief parade on Walnut Street ending before 9 p.m. City officials say future parades will resume on Cypress once construction is completed. Abilene Reporter News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ AISD’s Homeless Education Program partners with Beltway Park Church to supply new shoes for students in need for the upcoming school year and holiday season. Donations can be dropped off at the AISD campus or Beltway Park Church. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TxDOT is launching its annual Drive Sober. No Regrets campaign amid rising holiday travel, urging drivers in Abilene to avoid alcohol and use safe ride options (like calling a cab or designating a driver) as law enforcement ramps up checks to reduce crashes. KTXS
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local expert Will Woods from Garden World in Abilene explained the best fir tree choices for the holiday season, noting that Douglas offers a strong pine smell while Nordmann and Noble promise longer freshness — and he observed a shift toward artificial trees as kids enjoy choosing their festive tree. KTXS
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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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Home for the Holidays Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre, Abilene, TX — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the season with performances from renowned artists like Peabo Bryson and Sheena Easton.
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Gallery Pop-Up Craft Event
2-4 p.m. — The Grace Museum — Free entry — Embrace the holiday spirit with a creative Christmas tree craft for all ages.
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