Abilene News

The 3rd annual all you can eat 'Cactus Lions Club Fish Fry' is September 28th at St Paul United Methodist Church. Lions Club members boast "their fish, tartar sauce, coleslaw & hush puppies are the best."

The Taylor County History Center is having a Military Appreciation Day Saturday, September 21st. Military personal and families get in free throughout the day.

The 25th Annual Big Country Balloon Fest is set to take flight September 27th thru the 29th at Red Bud Park in Abilene. Check out our Balloon Fest schedule.

The 19th annual West Texas Dove Classic benefits Disability Resources Incorporated. It'll now feature the first ever West Texas hunters heptathlon.

The Big Country Mudslinger Fun Run at Seabee Park is set for September 7th, 2019 register now. This mud filled 5k benefits the Abilene Youth Sports Authority.

The 2019 West Texas Fair and Rodeo is September 6th-14th. This year's theme is "Get Your Fair On". It's a play on words from the old saying "Get Your Game On".

There's nothing more exciting than High School Football, but we know it's tough to keep up with all the scores - so we're doing the work for you all season long.

Only $20 to shoot 3 rounds using the simulator at JM4 Dimensions this Saturday and all proceeds benefit New Horizons.

The Chick-fil-A, on 351, have teamed up with the AISD Homeless Education Program and for donations of new underwear/socks - you can get free sandwich or 8-count. This clothing drive is August 19th-31st.

The Abilene Animal Control Shelter, gets over crowded with homeless animals. Most of these fur babies are well behaved and are looking for a loving home .

The 38th Annual Chili Super Bowl is Labor Day weekend. All the fun and food festivities take place at the old settlers campgrounds in scenic Buffalo Gap.

Fans of craft beer, live music, and delicious food are invited to join us Saturday, September 21st at Frontier Texas.