News Flash

Reopening of Health District and MERCY Clinic set for June 1

The Abilene Taylor County Public Health District is preparing to reopen its 850 North 6th and 1902 Shelton MERCY Health Clinic location on Monday, June 1, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Temperature checks will be conducted on site for a...

Most City offices closed for Memorial Day holiday

The majority of City of Abilene offices and service centers will close Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Abilene Police Department, Fire Department, and those providing life safety services will be in operation. For water emergenc...

Latest COVID-19 testing numbers as of May 24, 2020

These are the latest COVID-19 testing numbers and results reported to the Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District as of May 24, 2020.

Please note one death has been removed from the previous count of 6 and reassigned to that individual’s cou...

UPDATED: Reopening dates for City of Abilene services and facilities

The City of Abilene is working to open several programs and facilities in the coming weeks:

• Abilene Animal Shelter - Reopening May 11, no Saturday hours, owner surrenders/euthanasia by appointment only
• Abilene Public Library 
  • Main & South Branch...

CityLink to Remove 10 Passenger Limit on Buses

Effective May 18, 2020, CityLink Transit is removing the 10 passenger per bus limit on all fixed routes. The return to normal fixed route service is being restored to provide the public with essential transportation services as local businesses are reopen...

Long-term water source secured for Abilene, Midland, and San Angelo

What began a decade ago as a collaborative effort by the cities of Abilene, Midland and San Angelo to address long-term water needs culminated today with the signing of a multi-generational groundwater supply contract.

The cities negotiated a 50-year agree...

Required change in test reporting brings total cases of COVID-19 in Taylor County to 206

The Texas Department of State Health Services has notified the Abilene Taylor County Public Health District of two changes needing to made in its reporting of COVID-19 positive test results in Taylor County, which will bring the known number of total COVI...

John Knox Repairs Begin

John Knox repairs expect to begin on May 4 with improvements expected for approximately 1 month. John Knox will be closed from Ridgemont to Curry Lane.

• Please use caution while traveling in the area
• Please use alternate routes to access businesses & par...

Entry Level Police Officer Applications Accepted

Now through June 14, answer the call and apply to be an entry level police officer with the Abilene Police Department.

Mayor Williams requests permission to hold August election

Mayor Anthony Williams has sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott requesting a proclamation allowing Abilene and other public entities to conduct elections in August following Abbott’s postponing of May 2020 local elections to lessen the sp...

Thirty-six Abilene Fire Department self-isolate with COVID-19

 The Abilene Fire Department reports thirty-six of its members have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus during the past seventy-two hours. An additional seven members of the department are in self-quarantine awaiting test results.  In...

MERCY Clinic and Abilene Taylor County Public Health District closed to public

The Abilene Taylor County Public Health District at 850 North 6th Street, and MERCY Health Care Center at 1902 Shelton Street are now closed to the public until further notice.  

Residents are still able to access resources and COVID-19 testing pr...

Abilene Taylor County Public Health District reports 3rd COVID-19 related death for Taylor County

The Abilene Taylor County Public Health District reports the third COVID-19 related death for Taylor County on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 6:53 a.m.

The deceased patient was a male in his 60s, with underlying health conditions, who was being cared for at ...

News conference set to discuss COVID-19 testing at AbiMar Foods

A news conference will be held Monday, April 20, 2020 at 11:15 a.m. to discuss COVID-19 testing at AbiMar Foods, and the company’s proactive response in minimizing the spread of the virus within their workforce and our community.

AbiMar Foods vol...

Abilene Taylor County Public Health District reports second COVID-19 related death for Taylor County

The Abilene Taylor County Public Health District reports the second COVID-19 related death for Taylor County on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

The deceased patient was a male in his 70s, with underlying health conditions, who was being cared for at Hendrick Me...

Butternut Street Repairs Begin

Butternut Street repairs have begun with improvements expected until August 2020.

• Please use caution while traveling in the area
• Please use detour routes around active construction

The Public Works department appreciates your patience as the improvements to ...

Abilene area COVID-19 cases expected to increase over the next two weeks

The Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District would like to encourage Abilene area residents to continue social distancing efforts implemented by Abilene City Council and Texas Governor Greg Abbott as local health authorities expect the number of cases...

Possible exposure to COVID-19 positive individuals at Southwest Drive Walmart

CORRECTION/UPDATE: This news release pertains to the Southwest Drive Walmart on Abilene’s south side, not the Highway 351 Walmart previously reported.

The Abilene Taylor County Public Health District would like to notify the public of possible ex...

Answers to frequently asked questions on Abilene's Limited Shelter in Place Order

Click here, on the image to the right, or go to https://www.abilenetx.gov/939/FAQs for answers to frequently asked questions about Abilene’s Limited Shelter in Place Order.

Abilene Taylor County Public Health District reports first COVID-19 related death for Taylor County

The Abilene Taylor County Public Health District reports the first COVID-19 related death for Taylor County on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

The deceased patient was a female in her 40s, and a resident of Disability Resources, Inc. (DRI) with underlying medical...

Abilene Taylor County Public Health District receives four positive COVID-19 test results

The Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District has received four additional positive test results for COVID-19, bringing the total positive test count for Taylor County and Dyess Air Force Base to seven. 

The four new positive test results are a...

A message from Mayor Anthony Williams

Over the last few weeks, the City Council and I have worked to take measured, responsible steps to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our community; we first restricted gatherings to 250 individuals, and as new data was collected, to 50. When Governor Gre...

Abilene Taylor County Public Health District receives second positive COVID-19 test result

The Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District has received its second confirmed positive test result for COVID-19 in Taylor County. This brings the total positive test count for Taylor County to three, including a positive result reported by Dyess Air ...

Details around first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Taylor County

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the first individual to test positive for COVID-19 in Taylor County has revealed the following information:

• The infected individual is a resident of Disability Resources, Inc., and was not recently engage...

Abilene Taylor-County Health District receives first confirmed positive test result for COVID-19

The Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District has received its first confirmed positive test result for COVID-19 in Taylor County.

The infected individual was tested Wednesday, March 25, and received notification of their positive test result Thursday, ...

Residents urged to practice social distancing and sanitize at City parks

The City of Abilene’s Department of Community Services would like to encourage all Abilene area residents using City parks and playgrounds to practice social distancing, and properly sanitize before and immediately after visiting a park, touchin...

Extension of Disaster Declaration Limits Gatherings to 10

Abilene Mayor Anthony Williams has issued a disaster declaration, effective immediately after signing on Monday, March 23, 2020, limiting the gathering of individuals in our community to 10. This action makes it a criminal offence to hold a gathering of 1...

Not Feeling Well? Call First!

If an individual feels they may be showing symptoms for COVID-19, it is important they first call their medical provider or the Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District at 325.692.5600 for screening and further instruction.

 Please do not arri...

Gatherings Limited, City Closures Announced to Limit Potential for Spread of COVID-19

Abilene Mayor Anthony Williams has issued a disaster declaration, effective Monday, March 16, 2020, limiting the gathering of individuals in our community to 250. This action makes it a criminal offence to hold a gathering of 250 or more people, and will ...

Registration Opens March 2nd for 2020 Summer Camps

Registration opens March 2nd for the City of Abilene’s Parks and Recreation’s summer camps. 

To learn more about each camp session, check out our latest Adventure Guide at www.abilenetx.gov/364Adventure-Guide

Our summer camps ar...

Abilene Street Projects

Learn about Abilene's current Street Projects, from the Bond Program passed in 2015 to the Street Maintenance Fee on Your Abilene Investment: Streets.

Medical Professionals Encouraged to Join the Greater Abilene Medical Reserve Corps

The Greater Abilene Medical Reserve Corps (GAMRC) is looking for members of Abilene’s medical and first responder community to join their ranks!

GAMRC is a part of the national Medical Reserve Corps, which works to help local communities during a public he...

Welcome to the Storybook Capital of America!

In 2015, the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas designated Abilene as the official Storybook Capital of Texas for its efforts to celebrate literary works for children. Since then, the Storybook Capital’s draw has expanded across America.

The ...