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Holly Hop Ice Cream Shoppe closes after 18 years
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Christmas Carousel brings holiday cheer to Abilene
Marcus Dillard
Marcus Dillard
Reporter · Abilene, TX
Marcus Dillard has spent the last 9 years covering local business trends and economic issues, with a degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. He has worked for several local business journals and is passionate about the intersection of community and commerce in Abilene.
More from Marcus →Reporter · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 12:11 AM · 1 min read
Holiday shopping took on a greater purpose at the 45th annual Christmas Carousel, where more than 65 vendors gathered at the Abilene Convention Center.
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