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Greetings Abilene! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Abilene neighborhood really fits your lifestyle and budget best?
  • How Wylie ISD’s new South Elementary could change west-side traffic
  • How Abilene turned two stolen bears into a mountain of kindness

Also on today's calendar: DACT Presents A Christmas Carol and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Abilenefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Abilenefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 38.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Best Abilene, Texas, Neighborhoods (livability.com) — Thinking about where to live in Abilene? This guide walks you through key neighborhoods near Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene Zoo, Red Bud Park, Wylie schools and more, explaining commute times, housing styles, prices and nearby amenities so you can match a part of town to your lifestyle and budget.
   

2. Wylie ISD launches major build with new South Elementary amid rapid expansion (ktxs.com) — Wylie ISD is building a new South Elementary campus in Abilene to ease overcrowding and improve traffic near Buffalo Gap Road and Highway 707. Opening in the 2026–27 school year, the 90,000-square-foot K–5 school will include a storm shelter and shift west-side attendance zones, pulling students from West Elementary and West Intermediate.
   

3. Community rallies to replace stolen teddy bears for Abilene woman's holiday charity (ktxs.com) — An Abilene woman’s holiday teddy bear charity just received a huge boost after two special bears were stolen from her porch. Local residents and Pierce Furniture Gallery quickly filled a donation box with stuffed animals, overwhelming organizer Peggy Dodson, who now plans to share the bears with area children who might otherwise get little this Christmas.
   

4. Abilene People: Dana Ward & Candace Setser (bigcountryhomepage.com) — Two longtime Abilene residents, Dana Ward and Candace Setser, share how Big Country CASA volunteers stand beside abused and neglected children in local courts. They explain what the work involves, how volunteers support judges’ decisions, and why these relationships can change a child’s future. The episode invites Abilenians to consider stepping into this vital advocacy role.
   

5. UWG football announces 2026 conference schedule (times-georgian.com) — Abilene will host a Halloween 2026 college football matchup when the University of West Georgia visits Abilene Christian as part of the Wolves’ United Athletic Conference schedule. The six-game slate runs from October 10 to November 14, with UWG alternating between home dates and road trips across the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: HOME SAFE
    Rosebud was picked up by a nice lady and her daughter who kept her safe during the night!! We are making arrangements to get her home to her mama and… (Nextdoor Red Bud Area)
  • Abilene has a drive through light show at 2501 Maple Street.
    It's the state supported living center. #holidays (Nextdoor Red Bud Area)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 523 in Abilene. Apply here.
  • Great Lakes Cheese Company, Inc. posted a job opening for 3rd Shift Sanitation Worker in Abilene. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abilene here.

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