Born in Mobile, Alabama in 1934, Aaron's baseball career began in the Negro Leagues in 1952 before playing for the then-Milwaukee and later-Atlanta Braves from 1954 to 1974 and for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1975 to 1976.
The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting "Running to 2021" with a 5k run, walk and one mile kids fun run, on Saturday, January 2nd, 2021. This is event benefits the Abilene Sports Alliance.
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.