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. 2023 State of the City

    Mayor Anthony Williams presents his 2023 State of the City address and announces the recipient of the 2023 Odis Dolton Good Neighbor award. Read on...

  2. Credit card processing fees increase for utility bill payments by phone

    Utility customers who pay their bill by credit card over the phone will see a slight increase in the processing fee. Read on...
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  1. Human Trafficking Investigation and Arrest

    Abilene, Texas – On March 5, 2023, the Abilene Police Department Surveillance Apprehension and Tactics Team (SATT), was notified by the U.S. Marshals Service of an endangered child from Lubbock, Texas Read on...

  2. Abilene Man Arrested After Attempting to Evade Officers in Stolen Vehicle

    Abilene, Texas – On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 4:09 p.m. an officer located a person driving in a stolen vehicle in north Abilene. Read on...
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  1. Structure Fire: 2700 Block of South 10th Street

    On Monday, March 13, 2023 at approximately 11:48 pm the Abilene Fire Department responded to a structure fire located in the 2700 block of S 10th street. Read on...

  2. EleGARD Training

    The Abilene Fire Department and MetroCare have been cross training over new equipment and procedures to help increase the effectiveness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the citizens of Abilene. 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)