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Abilene
Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
Good morning, Abilene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, Abilene saw significant law enforcement action including a large drug trafficking bust involving 17 arrests, multiple officer-involved shootings linked to mental health and substance abuse issues, arrests in school and church communities for child pornography and abuse reporting failures, a series of murders, and a standoff ending in the suspect's death. KTXS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Party City announces the closure of its stores, including the one in Abilene, due to economic challenges and inflation, after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Abilene Reporter News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A mother in Abilene, Texas, reported a year-late notification of her nonverbal, special education daughter being physically restrained at school, with investigations finding no abuse but leading to additional staff training. KTXS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, including an Abilene man, to life in prison, advocating for the cessation of the death penalty at the federal level. KTXS
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Several Abilene restaurants, including Denny's, IHOP, and McDonald's, will stay open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering varied operating hours. KTXS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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