Don Luis Cafe served Mexican food and Cuban cuisine for 13 years in the Abilene and Coleman communities. The last day both locations will be open is Friday, the establishment's Facebook post stated.

At the end of 2024, Anson’s Meals on Wheels location had to close their doors and the Abilene kitchen took over for making their food ... makes me feel really good and really good about myself ...

After three years of reduction from 6.5%, the state will no longer be charging sales tax on food items. For Abilene residents, they will only be paying 2.5% on their groceries instead of 9%.