Good Day
Abilene
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Dec. 13, Abilene front yards featured festive Christmas light displays with playful inflatables and creative designs. Residents enjoyed humorous scenes like a rubber ducky on Rosewood Drive and a Minions display on South Fifth Street. Abilene Reporter News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Bass Pro Shops announced plans to build a 72,000 sqft retail location in Abilene that will anchor the Rainey Creek planned development alongside I-20 and East Ambler Ave. The outpost will open in early 2027. KTXS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A study from UC San Diego found one in eight freshmen cannot solve basic algebra, and Abilene Christian University's professor Dr. John Ehrke said pandemic learning loss and AI homework misuse are driving down math skills — concerns that highlight the need for stronger academic support. KTXS
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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