Misc. Content

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.

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.

In Texas, a purple painted post, gate or tree equals 'No Trespassing'. It's been Texas law since 1997 and disobeying it is considered criminal trespassing.

Imagine crossing paths with a mini horse, wandering aimlessly near your home. Do you pet it? Do you take it home?

The coronavirus isn't stopping this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, although it will change things. Get a sneak peek at the 2020 floats and balloons.

Don't miss out on Military Appreciation Day at the Taylor County History Center December 19, 2020. Active duty and retired military personnel and their families will get in free.

The man responsible for popularizing the Ice Bucket Challenge has passed away at the age of 37.

On November 10th a woman posted two pictures of a dog that was locked in it's crate and abandoned in the street on a dead end road in Kalamazoo.

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.

The trees that make their way to Rockefeller Center for Christmas don't just hold big, fancy ornaments and bright, twinkly lights. How about owls?

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered life around the globe, and nowhere is the change as obvious as the emptied-out beaches, museums, and historical sites where tourists throng and local economies make their money.

I thought I knew a lot about Abilene, but I learn something new all the time. Here are some interesting historical facts that I've learned and wanted to share with you. Abilene is an awesome city with a lot of history.