News Releases

Use this page to find City news releases, along with links to Abilene Police and Fire Department news releases. Scroll down for an archive of previous year releases from the City.

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  1. Abilene Police Impound Auction Opens October 2

    The Abilene Police Impound Facility has scheduled an auction of abandoned motor vehicles with RENEBATES.COM Read on...

  2. Reconstruction of South 27th Street underway

    South side lanes of South 27th have been re-routed as crews begin work to reconstruct the roadway from Barrow Street to Danville Drive. Read on...
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  1. Increased Traffic Enforcement

    EnforcementABILENE, TX – The Abilene Police Department continues increased traffic enforcement through the end of 2023. Read on...

  2. Vehicle Impound Auction

    ABILENE, TX – Notice is hereby given that at on October 2, 2023, the City of Abilene will hold a public online auction via the renebates.com website. Read on...
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  1. Structure Fire: 100 Block of Lariat Trail

    On September 7, 2023 at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Abilene Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Lariat Trail. Read on...

  2. Structure Fire: 2200 Block of Woodard St

    On August 24th, 2023 at approximately 6:20 a.m. the Abilene Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire located in the 2200 block of Woodard Street. Read on...
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City of Abilene News Release Archive

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2022 City News Releases

  1. NR 011422001 City closures and operations for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday (PDF)
  2. NR 012822002 Skunk found in south Abilene neighborhood tests positive for rabies (PDF)
  3. NR 021822003 ATCPHD shares news of Similac formula recall (PDF)
  4. NR 031822004 Lake named in honor of Abilene Zoo architect Jimmy Tittle (PDF)
  5. NR 040722005 North 18th Street bridge work complete (PDF)
  6. NR 041222006 City closures & operations for Easter holiday (PDF)
  7. NR 042022007 Bat found in south Abilene neighborhood tests postitive for rabies (PDF)
  8. NR 042122008 North-central Abilene resident input needed at community meeting (PDF)
  9. NR 042722009 Redbud Park restrooms temporarily closed (PDF)
  10. NR 042822010 Public urged to take caution after stray dogs interact with rabid skunk (PDF)
  11. NR 051922011 Mesquite Heat Fire information and updates (PDF)
  12. NR 052522012 City operations for Memorial Day holiday (PDF)
  13. NR 061622013 City operations for Juneteenth holiday (PDF)
  14. NR 062422014 Statement on Roe v Wade and Sanctuary City (PDF)
  15. NR 062822015 Kirby Lake Park closing at 7 p.m. July 3 & 4 (PDF)
  1. NR 062922016 City closures & operations for Independence Day holiday (PDF)
  2. NR 071322016 First confirmed case of monkeypox in Taylor Co. (PDF)
  3. NR 072722017 Skunk found in Tuscola tests positive for rabies (PDF)
  4. NR 072822018 Natural conditions causing change in color of water supply (PDF)
  5. NR 080122019 Mayor, ATCPHD encourage COVID-19 vaccination (PDF)
  6. NR 090122020 City closures and operations for Labor Day holiday (PDF)
  7. NR 090222021 Skunk found in South Abilene neighborhood tests positive for rabies (PDF)
  8. NR 092222022 Abilene Animal Shelter temporarily closed during distemper outbreak (PDF)
  9. NR 092222023 ABI Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Station Complete (PDF)
  10. NR 102122023 COA Dyess sign service agreement (PDF)
  11. NR 110922024 Most City Offices Closed for Veterans Day (PDF)
  12. NR 110922025 Abilene awarded DEAAG grant (PDF)
  13. NR 112222026 City closures & operations for the Thanksgiving holiday (PDF)
  14. NR 122022027 City closures & operations for the Christmas and New Year holidays (PDF)