Best of Abilene

For many people, becoming a "real" Texan is about the clothes and the culture as much as it's about residency. One popular milestone is owning a pair of cowboy boots — so look no further for a list of awesome Abilene/Big Country retailers for all your "new boot …

If you grew up watching Western movies as I did, you’re familiar with the cowboy’s dastardly adversary — the cattle rustler. Turns out that the Wild West practice of swiping cattle (or money) from under somebody’s nose isn’t dying…

Get your favorite coffee from one of these awesome coffee and/or donut shops. Abilene may have a lot of churches and convenience stores & now coffee shops too.

Scoot-a-boot into the New Year at the Boys & Girls Club of Clyde's new Years Eve Dinner, Dance and Champagne Toast Dec. 31st. Featuring the Doug Roysden Band.

The Annual "Winter Lightfest" that benefits all the agencies the United Way of Abilene supports, is open and ready for you to tour. Get dates & ticket info here.

Free adoptions on all animals from the Abilene Animal Shelter through this Saturday, December 12th during "Empty the Shelter Holiday Hope Event." Get more details here.

Don't miss Santa Claus, his magical reindeer, Caribbean Christmas lights an ice skating rink and lots more at this years 'Christmas Celebration 2020' at the Abilene Zoo. The fun begins Dec. 18-23, from 4pm-10pm daily.

The annual Fall Mayor's Hike, is December 5th starting at 9 am. Mayor Williams will host the hike along the Cedar Creek Waterway in south-east Abilene.

The Abilene Parks & Recreation Division's Trout Fest 2020 is December 5th thru the 15th. The Trout Fest kicks off at Cal Young Park. Anglers can register via a smartphone app.

Don't miss the Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show, at the Taylor County Expo Center's Display Building, December 5th & 6th. Don't miss it.

Celebrate the holidays “Farm Style” at the Cultural Affairs Council's "Christmas in the Garden." This event is limited capacity, so get your tickets early.

Josh Ward live at the Lone Star Concert Series Wednesday 11/18 at Betty Roses on Catclaw. Social distancing, State and local guidelines will be strictly adhered to. Limited seating available, first come first served.