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ATCPHD pauses administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

In line with guidance from the CDC, FDA, and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Abilene Taylor County Public Health District (ATCPHD) is pausing its administration of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine until further noti...

Bi-annual crack sealing underway on Abilene roadways

Crack sealing is a routine pavement maintenance service and is the single most important step we can take to prolong the life of our roadways.

Crack sealing keeps water and moisture from entering into the sub-grade material below, makes cracks water tight ...

Share your ideas at a Community Meeting!

Do you have ideas on what would make your neighborhood a better place to live? The City of Abilene wants to hear from you!

Abilene residents are invited to a discussion session regarding neighborhood needs -- invite a neighbor and join the conversation at ...

Keep Abilene Beautiful Spring Clean Music Series Begins April 10

Come for the cleanup, stay for the party! 

Join Keep Abilene Beautiful every Saturday from April 10th to May 1st from 1pm to 7pm to clean up our parks & lakes while enjoying food trucks and music. Admission is free!

Register at KeepAbileneBeaut...

Abilene Police Impound Auction Opens Apr 19

Abilene Police Impound Auction

Notice of Public Sale of Abandoned Vehicles

The Abilene Police Impound Facility has scheduled an auction of abandoned motor vehicles with RENEBATES.COM. The auction will open for bids on April 19, 2021 and bidding will continu...

Anyone 16 years of age and older can now receive COVID-19 vaccine

The Abilene Taylor County Public Health District has now opened up its COVID-19 vaccination clinics to anyone 16 years of age and older.

Please note the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines can only be give to those 18 and older.

To schedule a vaccina...

Latest COVID-19 testing numbers for April 19, 2021

COVID-19 testing numbers from the Abilene Taylor County Public Health District for April 19, 2021.

Read on...

Clear up fines during the Warrant Reduction Campaign!

During the month of April, Abilene Municipal Court is holding a State Warrant Reduction Campaign.

You may be able to have the fines associated with an outstanding warrant reduced by contacting Municipal Court at 325.676.6333. 

You can also go to ww...

Self-scheduling for COVID-19 vaccination clinics now available

Individuals who qualify to receive the COVID-19 vaccination can now schedule themself for a vaccination appointment at an upcoming Abilene Taylor County Public Health District (ATCPHD) vaccine clinic. 

To schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointmen...

Presidential order requires continued use of face masks at Abilene Regional Airport & CityLink

City of Abilene Transportation Services would like to remind area residents and visitors that Abilene Regional Airport and CityLink Transit are required to follow a presidential executive order that includes the continued wearing of face masks beyond the ...

Water Utility Customer Service Offices reopens March 10

The Water Utility Customer Service Center will reopen on Wednesday, March 10. Operating hours will remain the same:

Monday through Friday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Social distancing will be in place. Face masks are encouraged, but not required.

Water service...

Abilene Main and South Branch Libraries return to regular service March 10

 The Main and South Branch locations of the Abilene Public Library will return to pre-COVID-19 operating hours beginning Wednesday, March 10. At that time, all library operational practices and services will return to normal. 

The Mocking...

Taylor County added to federal disaster declaration

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved an additional thirty-one Texas counties, including Taylor County, to be added to the President’s Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance stemming from the record snowfall and extende...

North 18th Street bridge closed for redesign

The North 18th Street bridge is now closed as the City of Abilene works with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to address needed repairs. North 18th Street from Park Avenue to Kirkwood Drive is closed to through traffic, and all drivers are e...

City ready to address traffic concerns at new Taylor Elementary campus

Abilene City Council and City staff would like to reassure residents that they are aware of concerns expressed in relation to traffic created at the opening of the new Taylor Elementary located at 1719 East North 10th Street, and are working with Abilene ...

Abilene Area Recycler No Longer Accepting Cardboard & Paper

Due to a prolonged depressed recycling market, Abilene’s contractor for the processing and marketing of recyclable materials, Texas Metals and Recycling Company, will no longer accept cardboard or paper materials. This change results in the City of Abilen...