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Abilene, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Abilene! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Abilene Courts could transform into your next favorite hangout
  • How Abilene families are turning grief into healing artwork downtown
  • Why this year’s Rebel Fest could feel different for Abilene

Also on today's calendar: Dia del Nino and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: These are the 3 unwritten rules of life ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Variable clouds, temps: high: 69, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. From ruins to revival: Plan to restore historic landmark moves forward (ktxs.com) — A major restoration of the historic Abilene Courts on South 11th is moving forward, with community input shaping plans for markets, food trucks, events, and even lodging. The Abilene Preservation League is pursuing key grant funding from the Texas Historical Commission to kick off design work and eventual construction, aiming to turn the fragile landmark into a vibrant gathering spot for Abilene residents.
   

2. Abilene exhibit honors families' infertility, miscarriage and infant loss journeys (ktxs.com) — A new exhibit at Abilene’s Center for Contemporary Arts is spotlighting local families’ experiences with infertility, miscarriage, and infant loss through the Perinatal Care Center’s “Seen and Unseen” Art of Motherhood project. The display aims to honor these often private journeys and foster healing, with more stories from participating Abilene families expected to be shared soon.
   

3. Anticipation Builds For Rebel Fest In Abilene With A Special Bruno Mars Tribute Show (keanradio.com) — Rebel Fest is set to return to Abilene on August 22, bringing back its mix of Texas music, community spirit, and rowdy fun. Organizers say this year continues the legacy started by founder Robert Ybarra, with an added Bruno Mars tribute show at Potosi Live to amp up the celebration for Abilene-area fans.
   

4. Big Country women launch new program to help families after sexual assault (ktxs.com) — Families in Abilene are getting a new locally driven support option after a child discloses sexual assault at home. Two Big Country women are building “Ruth’s,” a program under Truth and Roots, to guide entire families through the difficult aftermath while keeping victims protected. They’re still planning trainings and inviting residents to learn how to get involved.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • These 2 babies need forever homes, will be taking them to the shelter this week, due to home situations they cannot be kept.
    The corgi is Midnight female and about 8months old.- has found her home! Axel we believe is a blue healer male about 1yr old. They do need to be… (Nextdoor River Oaks/Brookhollow)
  • Someone HAS to be looking for this dog.
    I am getting no luck anywhere. It may be someone elderly or who doesnt get online often. Ive asked around the neighborhood. Someone has to know this… (Nextdoor Bel Air NW Abilene)
  • Oracle Corporation posted a job opening for Power Generation Operations Director in Abilene. Apply here.
  • Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits posted a job opening for Stocker (Abilene, TX) in Abilene. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abilene here.

Ok Abilene! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 1)2)3) (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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