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Today in AbileneMon., Nov. 2
The forecast is on its wayIt updates every half hour.
- Sunrise 6:57 a.m.
- Sunset 5:47 p.m.
Things to do
129 events in Abilene this week, from the Abilene events calendar.
- Food & DrinkTable 4 Tonight: Abilene | Best Friends Edition$25.09Details
- Family & KidsBooks to Blockbusters: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (Main Library)FamilyDetails
- Health & WellnessHouse Yoga$18+Details
- Job Seekers Information Program (Daniels Branch)Details
- OutdoorsMaster Gardeners Series: Gifts for Your Gardener (South Branch)FreeDetails
- Classes & Talks3D Modeling Basics: A Makerspace Course (Main Library)Details
- SportsASC Quarterfinal Match | #3 McMurry vs. #6 East Texas BaptistDetails
- Family & KidsRead to a Dog Day (South Branch)FamilyDetails
- CommunityVeterans Parade & Car ShowDetails
- Food & DrinkFall Day @ The Farm$15.38Details
- SportsChill Skills for Teens (Main Library)FamilyDetails
- CommunityCoffee with Christians: Abilene | College EditionDetails
- MusicMcMurry Football (Homecoming)Details
- MusicFaculty Recital - David Amlung and Alex CarpenterDetails
- MusicLaura Evans Senior Instrumental RecitalDetails
- MusicMcM Joint Faculty RecitalDetails
- MusicLytle Lake Ward Sacrament MeetingFreeDetails
- Family & KidsTodd Oliver and Irving, the Talking DogFamilyDetails
- MusicFaculty Recital - David Amlung and Alex CarpenterDetails
- CommunityFoodies + New Friends: Abilene | Dinner Benefits for MAGRA Foundation$13.54+Details
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Around Abilene
From KTXS, BigCountryHomepage.com and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service.
KTXS2 hours ago
ACU men’s basketball opens season at Colorado; Noah Bolanga named to preseason All-UAC, on KTXSAbilene Christian guard Noah Bolanga has been named to the 2026-27 Preseason All-United Athletic Conference Team after a vote of the league’s head coaches.
BigCountryHomepage.com2 hours ago
ACU and Tarleton State Officially Name Football Rivalry ‘The Hundred-Mile Showdown’, on BigCountryHomepage.comABILENE, Texas — Abilene Christian and Tarleton State’s football rivalry is one of the most intense in the country. Now there is a new name established by both programs to coin the matchups moving forward. “The Hundred-Mile Showdown” will signify the football rivalry between the Wildcats and Texans, beginning with Saturday’s Top 25 game in
Also reported byAbilene Reporter-News
BigCountryHomepage.com2 hours ago
Abilene ISD ‘taking action’ after staff, students report feeling ill due to sewer odor at school, on BigCountryHomepage.comABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene ISD is "taking action" after staff and students reported feeling ill due to a sewer odor at school. District officials confirm a cracked sewer pipe was found under the foundation at Woodson Center for Excellence on Cockerell Drive after they began investigating the unplasent odor. "I understand the frustration and
Abilene Reporter-News3 hours ago
Abilene's Jay's BBQ Shack earns top spot in national BBQ rankings, on Abilene Reporter-NewsAbilene just earned some serious barbecue bragging rights.
KLTV.com3 hours ago
Kilgore’s Requena finishes 3rd for ETBU at conference championship, on KLTV.comFormer Kilgore Lady Bulldog Danna Requena finished in third place as ETBU won its first ASC cross country championship.
KTXS4 hours ago
ACU blanks Little Rock 5-0 to clinch UAC title, finish unbeaten in conference play, on KTXSACU closed the regular season with a dominant 5-0 win over Little Rock on Sunday, clinching the conference title after finishing unbeaten in UAC play.
Abilene Reporter-News5 hours ago
Texas high school volleyball: Big Country UIL Area Playoff Schedule, Scores (Nov. 2-3), on Abilene Reporter-NewsCheck out the upcoming schedule plus score updates from every game featuring Big Country area teams during the area round of the 2026 UIL Texas high school volleyball playoffs.
Abilene Reporter-News5 hours ago
Week 10 Big Country high school football top performers (Oct. 29-31), on Abilene Reporter-NewsCheck out stats from the top individual performances throughout the Big Country and Abilene area during Week 10 of the 2026 Texas high school football season.
Abilene Reporter-News6 hours ago
Taylor County early voting beats 2022 turnout, on Abilene Reporter-NewsTaylor County early voting surpassed 2022 midterm numbers as election day approaches.
Marshall News Messenger6 hours ago
ETBU women’s golf finishes 2nd at Abilene Intercollegiate; men finish 8th, on Marshall News MessengerABILENE – Finishing up the fall season at the Abilene Intercollegiate hosted by Hardin-Simmons University, East Texas Baptist University came in eighth place with a 626. Drew Marshall finished in […]
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