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Abilene Gives nears as Paramount Theatre, nonprofits gear up for annual fundraising boost
ABILENE, Texas — As Abilene’s annual community-wide online fundraising event, Abilene Gives, approaches, local nonprofits are preparing for a key source of support they rely on each year. The Paramount Theatre is among the organizations that has benefited from the event over the years, with leaders saying the...
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Abilene exhibit honors families’ infertility, miscarriage and infant loss journeys
ABILENE, Texas — A months-long project honoring the often private struggles of motherhood is now on display at the Center for Contemporary Arts in Abilene. The Perinatal Care Center unveiled its “Seen and Unseen” Art of Motherhood exhibit, highlighting local families and their experiences with infertility, miscarriage and infant loss.
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Eastland parents ‘livid’ after teacher tapes signs about library fees, missing books to students
EASTLAND, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Parents at an Eastland ISD elementary school are “livid” after their students came home with signs about library fines and missing books taped to their shirts. Wednesday, at least two students in a 2nd grade class at Siebert Elementary School arrived home with two notes taped to the front of their […]
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Abilene to celebrate cowboy culture with Western Heritage Classic
Abilene is celebrating the American cowboy this May with the annual Western Heritage Classic at the Taylor County Expo Center. This four-day event, held May 7-10, honors West Texas' ranching history with a primier ranch rodeo, a bit-and-spur show and many other authentic western-style events. "All of civilization in West, Texas, can trace its roots back to the ranching industry," said Jeff Gore, the poetry and music chairman of the Western Heritage Classic. "There were no towns out here until there were ranches out here. " Ranching still remains a vital and prominent part of West Texas society, and the Western Heritage Classic highlights these local working cattle ranches through its ranch rodeo, a ranch-style take on the classic rodeo most people are used to seeing. "The ranch rodeo is events that are based on the work [cowboys] do on the ranch every day," said Gore. "There'll be teams of four to six guys. They do have a bronc riding event, but they also have other events that are roping cattle or sorting cattle out of the herd, different things that you would typically do on a ranch. They're just done for time in the arena as a team." The
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“Waiting for Godot” returns to Abilene with a fresh perspective
A classic of modern theatre is returning to the stage in Abilene. Abilene Community Theatre will present “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett in the ACT Black Box, with performances scheduled May 1–2 and May 8–9 at 7:30 p.m., and May 3 and May 10 at 2 p.m.
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Grace Museum hosting Día del Niño with crafts and activities
A family-friendly celebration highlighting culture and creativity is coming to downtown Abilene. The Grace Museum will host a Día del Niño event on Thursday, April 30 from 5 to 8 p.m., offering free activities for children and families. The come-and-go event will feature crafts and hands-on activities in...
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ACU's 'Spelling Bee' celebrates embracing one's quirks
Abilene Christian University's spring musical, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," is beginning this week. In his director's note, Joey Banks outlines the show as "a comedy about precocious kids spelling impossibly difficult words. It is silly, surprising, and often delightfully absurd. But beneath that humor is something much more tender: a group of young people who are desperate to be seen." More: In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball series More: Photos show Wylie High School 2026 prom Each speller arrives with their own insecurities and expectations. Banks writes how their individual flaws aren't flaws at all, but truths to be embraced. "What makes this musical so special is that it does not ask its characters to hide their eccentricities or 'grow out' of them. Instead, it invites us to celebrate them," he wrote. Performances in ACU’s Fulks Theatre were set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets can be purchased online at acu.universitytickets.com or at the box office. This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: ACU's 'Spelling Bee' celebrates embracing one's quirks
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Abilene’s Taylor County Courthouse Begins Next 111 Years with Full Restoration, Community Rededication
AUSTIN, Texas — For more than a quarter century Taylor County, the preservation community of Abilene, and the Texas Historical Commission (THC) have worked and planned to save an irreplaceable part of Texas history. These efforts came to a triumphant close April 16 as former Taylor County Judge Downing Bolls, long a champion of the project, …
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Hardin-Simmons film student’s passion for filmmaking makes impact in Abilene
Abilene, Texas — A Hardin-Simmons University student is turning a longtime passion for filmmaking into a campuswide production he hopes will also draw attention to Abilene’s creative community. Nick Sarandis, a sophomore at Hardin-Simmons, said his interest in film began about 10 years ago, when he started making...
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Paramount Theatre temporary closure planned for mid-June
Paramount Theatre originally opened as a vaudeville house in 1915, according to a news release. (Courtesy Rachel Parker) Paramount Theatre will temporarily close beginning mid-June for its first major renovation in over half a century, according to a news release. Dig deeper. The restoration is expected to take 8-9 months...
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'Choosin' Texas' puts Abilene back on the country music map
Abilene is no stranger to headlining on the country radio. Prominent country artists have been singing about the West Texas town since its early cattle-shipping days with classic country hits from Waylon Jennings, George Hamilton IV and more mentioning the Texas town. Up-and-coming country singer Ella Langley is bringing Abilene back to the Billboard charts, mentioning the city in her recent hit "Choosin' Texas." It has been number one on Billboard's Top 100 for 25 weeks. Written in a collaboration between Langley and country music star Miranda Lambert, Choosin' Texas depicts a broken-hearted Langley coming to the realization that her partner is falling in love with a Texas woman rather than the Tennessee narrator. More: Abilene's Closet Connection empowers women through fashion More: Tigé Boats creates new Abilene community fund With a multitude of romanticized references to the Lone Star State and an underlying theme of bittersweet heartbreak, Choosin' Texas has captivated audiences with its catchy harmonies and upbeat tune. On April 1, Langley released the "Choosin' Texas" music video , which was filmed at the historic Fort Worth Stagecoach Ballroom. The video features appearances from fellow country music artists, rodeo professionals, Yellowstone's Luke Grimes playing Langley's love interest —