August 6, 2013 The Ronnie Gill Bluegrass Festival comes to Buffalo Gap this Saturday, August 10th. The festival will feature Concho Grass, Joe Bass & the Double Mountain Boys, Wildwood, Acousticblend, Candi Davidson & friends, Jean Prescott, Kristyn Harris, Teresa Burleson, Ronnie Gill and Bill Burns & Friends. All the fun begins at 10 am and continues till 11 pm.
July 30, 2013
Abilene Speedway will be the location for some hot motorsports action this Saturday (8/3), as they host their annual "Demolition Derby'. Track owner Rob Poor says "this promises to be a smash'em and crash'em good time with at least six returning competitors from last year". The regular races will run prior to the Demolition Derby and gates will open at five with the races starting at eight.
July 22, 2013 Abilene Animal Services is offering a series of educational classes on pet care through the Abilene Public Library this week. They are also offering a free flea and tick dip and spray for your dogs/cats at ACCO Feed. Check out all the details after the jump.
July 22, 2013 This is the first summer haunt for House of Horrors Abilene and it's all for a great cause. The haunt benefits leukemia treatments and expenses for the Mullins' family. You won't want to miss this!
As Special Olympics Texas races into the final heats of summer sports, Texas Roadhouse have teamed up with Abilene Police for their annual Tip-A-Cop Event where police officers will help serve food for tips that will be donated to the Special Olympics.
July 18, 2013 Time and space is running out, if you'd like your child to attend this years 'Summer Safety Camp' at the Melvin Martin Center for Children's Safety (aka Safety City) then you had better hurry because space is filling up fast. This year's first camp is set for July 22 thru the 25th and a second camp is scheduled for August 5th thru the 8th, 2013. Officer Tracy Gates, Safety City Coordinator said "space is very limited, even though we have added a second camp parents are urged to register their kids ASAP." This camp is only open to kiddos going into the 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade when school starts.
When I think of 7-Eleven, I immediately think of my dad taking me and my brother out for a Slurpee on a hot Saturday afternoon. My brother and I both preferred to mix the Coca-Cola and Wild Cherry flavors in one cup. I'd be willing to bet the Slurpee was a big part of your childhood too.
Well, once again, 7-Eleven is celebrating its birthday by giving away free Slurpee drinks.
July 10, 2013 If you've got some free time Saturday and you'd like to help out some firefighters, Palo Pinto County is the place to be for live music, dancing, lots of food and fun. The entertainment will include Duck Dynasties CEO Willie Robertson as the master of ceremonies. The musical line-up includes Pat Green, Tracy Lawrence, the Casey Donahew Band and the Turnpike Troubadours. The event is called "Buckets and Boots" and will take place near Graford, Texas at the outdoor venue called The Grove.
July 9, 2013 It's almost time to take on the challenge of a 5K and this isn't just any normal 5K. The Run or Dye 5k is one of the most colorful runs you will ever make. It's coming up August 17th at the Taylor Co. Expo Center and will benefit the local Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization.
The Fourth of July is just around the corner as firework stands are up and running, plans are being made for family and friends to get together and event organizers everywhere are planning for their annual fireworks display, all to celebrate our independence
If you're wanting to get a little exercise in a cool glowing environment, and help out a charity at the same time, then check out the 'Glow It Up' 5K Run and Walk coming to Buffalo Gap July 27th. This is an event where you can run, walk, hobble, roll, or do whatever you got to do to get to the glowing finish line.
July 1, 2013
If you are looking for a fun family event to celebrate the 4th of July, then you should definitely check out the Buffalo Gap Historic Village festivities. Best of all it's Free to the public!
