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🌱 Deadly motorcycle crash under investigation at busy Abilene intersection

Abilene, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Abilene! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Deadly motorcycle crash under investigation at busy Abilene intersection
  • Do your cameras hold a clue in the Aug. 1 shooting?
  • Are Abilene’s license plate cameras protecting you—or watching too much?

Also on today's calendar: King Khemoo.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 101, low: 76.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Teen dies in Abilene motorcycle crash (reporternews.com) — Abilene police say a 19-year-old Merkel man died Tuesday afternoon after his motorcycle collided with an SUV at South Ninth and Barrow streets. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene, while the other driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries as the investigation continues.
   

2. Abilene police seek surveillance footage, audio in Aug. 1 shooting investigation (ktxs.com) — Abilene police are asking anyone near the 2000 block of North 16th Street to check home cameras and audio devices for possible gunfire recordings from midnight to 3:30 a.m. on August 1. Detectives hope any video or sound of shots will help solve a deadly shooting and urge residents to call the Major Investigations Bureau if they find anything useful.
   

3. Abilene police respond to resident's privacy concerns over license plate reader cameras (ktxs.com) — Abilene’s 13 license plate reader cameras are drawing local privacy concerns even as police say they’re vital for solving serious crimes. Residents worry about constant monitoring, while APD insists the system only captures what’s visible on public roads and is tightly controlled and audited for legitimate investigations.
   

4. AOH Chosen returns to West Texas with 2026 Mid-America youth national crown (ktxs.com) — Abilene hoops fans have a new national champion to cheer: Paislee Thompson and her AOH Chosen teammates just brought home the 2026 Mid-America Youth Basketball title after a grueling seven-game run in Oklahoma City. The West Texas squad, featuring players from Abilene and Snyder, is being celebrated for putting local girls’ basketball on the national stage.
   

5. Trina Marie Newton (brownwoodnews.com) — Friends and family in Abilene and Brownwood are mourning the passing of Trina Marie Newton, who died August 1 after a final visit surrounded by loved ones. Remembered for her generosity, curiosity, and straight-talking advice, she leaves behind her husband, children including one in Abilene, grandchildren, and a request that people honor her by enjoying good food and fun.
   

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    I finally called the Recycling Center. They said cereal boxes and all other boxes like them should be put in the Cardboard containers. Do not put… (Nextdoor Peppergrass LN)
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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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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