"We are in fundraising right now," said architect Mitch Wright, who led the cleanup effort and gave a brief presentation about the arboretum's future. "Bill Senter kicked it off with a $30,000 grant.

Volunteers gathered for a cleanup of Abilene Kirby Lake and celebrated the donation of $15,000 toward an arboretum in the lake's park.

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As thanks to the over 600 people who participated in the 2025 summer reading program, the Mitchell County Public Library held a foam party.

Celebrating their summer reading program, the Mitchell County Public Library held a soapy foam party outside the courthouse in Colorado City.

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