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🌱 Flooded Abilene underpass rescue shows why ‘Turn around’ really matters

Abilene, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi there, Abilene! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Flooded Abilene underpass rescue shows why ‘Turn around’ really matters
  • Where can Abilene families turn today for fentanyl treatment and Narcan?
  • How will McMurry’s $2.8 million grant change student success in Abilene?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: A morning shower; cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Water Rescue (cbsaustin.com) — An Abilene woman was rescued early Thursday after floodwaters trapped her car in the underpass at Mockingbird Lane and North 1st Street, forcing her to climb onto the roof. Firefighters and police responded as flash flooding hit north Abilene, prompting renewed warnings from TxDOT for drivers to avoid high water and remember, “Turn around, don’t drown.”
   

2. Big Country highlights local resources during Fentanyl Awareness Month (ktxs.com) — If you or someone you love in Abilene is struggling with fentanyl or other opioids, several local programs are ready to help, from detox to long-term recovery. Serenity House, WTCR Abilene, Absolute Recovery Solutions, Abilene Recovery Council, and Jerrin’s Hope all offer treatment, referrals, and prevention support, while state programs help residents find free or low-cost naloxone.
   

3. McMurry University wins $2.8 million federal grant to boost student success pathways (ktxs.com) — Students at Abilene’s McMurry University will soon see new support as a $2.8 million federal Title III grant funds the school’s “Pathways to Purpose” initiative. Over the next five years, the program will strengthen career preparation and build responsible AI literacy, helping local students graduate better equipped for today’s job market.
   

4. Abilene High shuts out Amarillo Caprock 42-0 in homecoming statement win (ktxs.com) — Abilene High fans got a dominant homecoming performance as the Eagles shut out Amarillo Caprock 42-0, with the defense setting the tone early. Big plays from quarterback Tristan Beal and his receivers helped Abilene steadily pull away, giving local supporters plenty to cheer about heading into the rest of the season.
   

5. West Texas Man Gets Life in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation Offenses (sanangelolive.com) — A West Texas man has been sentenced to life in federal prison after an Abilene-based U.S. Attorney’s Office division helped prosecute him for years of serious child‑exploitation crimes. Investigators tied online child‑abuse material to his Throckmorton residence, and federal statutes for repeat offenders led to a life term plus additional concurrent and consecutive sentences, followed by lifetime supervised release.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The food pantry at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest will be open tomorrow (Friday) from 9 to 11 am.
    It's drive through and you can enter the parking lot on Amarillo St. between S. 6th and 7th. Or drive up the alley off S. 7th between Amarillo St… (Nextdoor Abilene Crafters)
  • Well had our new kitten to the Vet for her first check up.
    Mitzi is a Mikey now. He is a boy, not a girl. (Nextdoor Beltway)
  • Hendrick Health System posted a job opening for Nursing Clerk, Emergency Dept - North in Abilene. Apply here.
  • Martin Sprocket & Gear posted a job opening for Machine Operator 3rd Shift -- 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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