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Abilene News Digest - October 13, 2025

Monday, October 13, 2025 2 articles Sources: Big Country Homepage

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Hey there, neighbor! So, I’ve got a couple of updates from yesterday that you might want to know about. Over in Colorado City, things got a bit intense when shots were fired at several homes and vehicles. Thankfully, the local police acted quickly and arrested three suspects in connection with the incident. It’s always a relief to see our law enforcement keeping things safe, but it’s a reminder to us all to stay vigilant and look out for one another in our little corner of Texas.

Meanwhile, we had some dramatic scenes unfolding near Rising Star as a large grass fire broke out in the area. The fire, which burned about 100 acres, had local fire departments working hard to get it under control. Fire crews from Rising Star, Cisco, Carbon, Cross Plains, and May all jumped into action. It’s amazing how our community bands together in times like these, showing that teamwork really does make a difference when facing challenges. Here’s hoping that everyone involved is safe and that the flames are fully extinguished soon.

As always, it’s a little bittersweet to hear about these incidents in our neighboring towns, but it really underscores the importance of community and keeping an eye on each other. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for some calmer days ahead! If you hear any more updates or if anything interesting pops up, be sure to share.

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