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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Catarino Flores seeks community support for Ricky's Promise to make and distribute at least 10 bags filled with necessities and Christmas cheer to homeless individuals in Abilene, honoring his late brother Ricky.  KTXS
  • Abilene's Cesar Chavez and G.V. Daniels Recreation Centers were demolished on December 10th for a $23 million upgrade to modernize the facilities.  KTXS

CULTURE NEWS

  • David Sedaris, a bestselling author and comedian with over 20 published works, will visit Abilene in 2025 for an event at the Paramount Theatre, featuring a book sale and signing.  Abilene Reporter News

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Texas is discontinuing car safety inspections from Jan. 1, posing challenges for local auto inspection businesses like TJ’s Auto Inspection transitioning to survive.  KTXS

HEALTH NEWS

  • A house cat in Abilene, Texas tested positive for rabies, prompting local authorities to issue health and safety guidelines.  KTXS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Aaron Watson Concert at Paramount Theatre

    Aaron Watson will perform live at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, TX.

    Fri, 12/20/24

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  • Aaron Watson Live Concert

    Country artist Aaron Watson will perform live at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene, TX.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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  • Turn Up with Big Tuck: Live Performance in Abilene

    Big Tuck, known as Freight Train Tuck, will perform live at Tequilas Night Club in Abilene, Texas, providing a vibrant atmosphere for attendees aged 18 and over.

    Fri, 12/27/24

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  • 2024 Winter Vault Classic - Indoor Pole Vault Meet

    The Winter Vault Classic is an annual indoor pole vault meet in Abilene, Texas, aimed at promoting the sport and featuring athletes from across the state.

    Sat, 12/28/24

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  • New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball

    A New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a jazz band, a beer and wine bar, and ballroom dance lessons in a festive atmosphere with a midnight champagne toast.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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  • Chad Cooke Band Live at Heff’s Burger & Bar

    Chad Cooke Band will perform live at Heff’s Burger & Bar in Abilene, providing an engaging evening of music.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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