2011 News Releases

December 28, 2011

 

Most City offices closed in observance of New Year's Day

 

December 21, 2011

 

Most City offices closed in observance of the Christmas holiday

 

December 14, 2011

 

Protect pets from winter health hazards

 

December 9, 2011

 

Dyess We Care Team to build train station at Abilene Zoo

 

December 2, 2011

 

Rose Park Senior Center hosts annual holiday festival

 

November 30, 2011

 

"Miracle on 34th Street" performance cancelled

 

November 28, 2011

 

Pet adoption discounts from Homes 4 the Holidays

 

November 21, 2011

 

Most City offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving

 

November 21, 2011

 

New FEMA maps show revised flood zones in Abilene

 

November 16, 2011

 

City's Animal Services receives state awards

 

November 10, 2011

 

Abilene Zoo bids farewell to lady lion cubs

 

November 9, 2011

 

Most City offices closed Veterans Day

 

November 8, 2011

 

Community gathering a Sears Park tradition

 

November 7, 2011

 

First nationwide test of Emergency Alert System set for Wednesday

 

November 3, 2011

 

Support first responders with Blue Hero Lights this holiday

 

November, 3, 2011

 

City receives award for annual financial report

 

November 2, 2011

 

Mayor to host press conference Thursday

 

October 28, 2011

 

Lake Ft. Phantom closed temporarily for repairs, extension project

 

October 26, 2011

 

City of Abilene declines federal grant

 

October 12, 2011

 

City's Managing Director for Administration named to state board

 

October 7, 2011

 

"Abilene on the Move" is a day to get moving

 

October, 7, 2011

 

Record breaking year at the Abilene Zoo

 

October 3, 2011

 

City asks citizens for capital project ideas

 

October 3, 2011

 

APD invites citizens to National Night Out

 

September 30, 2011

 

City Rec hosts Tin Cup Seven Iron Golf Tournament

 

September 29, 2011

 

One day water restrictions take effect Monday, Oct. 3

 

September 28, 2011

 

Water Conservation Plan news conference scheduled

 

September, 28, 2011

 

Abilene youth participate in local PPK competition

 

September 27, 2011

 

Rose Park Senior Activity Center to host Party on the Patio

 

September 27, 2011

 

Utility line protection program now available to citizens

 

September 27, 2011

 

Seasonal Influenza vaccine now available during Health District's routine immunization clinics

 

September 21, 2011

Fall Clean & Tire Amnesty Days coming Oct. 6 - 8

 

September 20, 2011

Friends of Fitness Day brought to you by the Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness

 

September 16, 2011

239 apply for Police Academy

 

September 12, 2011

Cobb Park Rec hosts dodgeball tournament

 

September 9, 2011

Abilene-Taylor Country Public Health District to provide Seasonal Influenza vaccinations

 

September 9, 2011

Abilene Animal Shelter nears 2,500 pet adoption record

 

September 9, 2011

9/11 Moment of Remembrance to be held at City Hall

 

September 2, 2011

Abilene will gather for 9/11 National Moment of Remembrance

 

August 31, 2011

Most City offices closed Labor Day

 

August 24, 2011

City of Abilene adds check register to website

 

August 15, 2011

Eighth annual Doggie Splash Day

 

August 4, 2011

Budget Workshops conclude, first public hearing on tax rate set for August 11

 

August, 3, 2011

National Homeless Animal Month celebrated all month at Abilene Animal Shelter

 

July 29, 2011

Applications for City University now available

 

July 29, 2011

Catch the Senior Talent Show premier

 

July 29, 2011

Public Health District offers extended hours for back to school vaccinations

 

July 25, 2011

Dog Bite Prevention program at Library

 

July 15, 2011

Board Appointments announced

 

July 14, 2011

Abilene Police Department and Taylor County Sheriff's Office seek Justice Assistance Grant

 

July 13, 2011

City of Abilene employees award scholarships

 

July 11, 2011

Proposed Fiscal Year 2012 budget unveiled

 

June 29, 2011

City-related closings for July 4th holiday

 

June 24, 2011

Abilene Fire Department not expected to assume EMS duties

 

June 23, 2011

City celebrates renovations at Johnson Park

 

June 22, 2011

Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke recognizes Abilene

 

June 21, 2011

Street rehabilitation scheduled for two Abilene intersections

 

June 17, 2011

Sign up for Safety City's Summer Safety Camp

 

June 9,2011

Bring your teddy bear to the zoo for free admission

 

June 8, 2011

Animal Services celebrates Adopt-A-Cat Month with discounted cat adoptions

 

June 6, 2011

Girls League added to Late Night basketball program

 

June 3, 2011

New water restrictions in effect Monday, June 6

 

June 2, 2011

Mayor's Hike this Saturday

 

May 27, 2011

Most City offices closed Memorial Day

 

May 26, 2011

Abilene Zoo unveils Safari Express train, bird garden this weekend

 

May 19, 2011

City's budget presentation receives award

 

May 17, 2011

Zoolute to Dyess: free day at Zoo for military families

Fourth annual Mayor's Hike set for June 4

 

May 13, 2011

Abilene rates high is Public Protection Classification

 

May 11, 2011

Mayor to hold press conference Friday

City's Animal Services begins Dog Bite Prevention program

 

May 9, 2011

City offers free CFL light bulbs to citizens

 

May 6, 2011

City's Animal Services celebrates Be Kind to Animals Week

Diveristy Garden dedication Saturday

 

May 5, 2011

Councilman Spano selected to attend National Security Forum

Abilene Planning uses QR codes to inform public

 

May 4, 2011

Results of Best Tasting Water Contest

 

April 29, 2011

Living Well/Health Fitness Jamboree

Diversity Garden work day for youth, Saturday at Zoo

 

April 26, 2011

Some Rose Park facilities to close early

 

April 25, 2011

MPO names new executive director

Cobb Recreation Center hosts dance

Free childhood immunizations offered at Immunization Carnival

AirFest security regulations

 

April 22, 2011

Early voting begins May 2

 

April 15, 2011

Mayor's 5K Run/Walk/Wheel kicks off tomorrow

Abilene Zoo celebrates Earth Day Saturday

 

April 14, 2011

Public water systems compete in Best Tasting Water Contest

City Manger Gilley honored with lifetime achievement award

 

April 13, 2011

Senior citizen volunteers save the city thousands

 

April 12, 2011

Animal Services offers free flea and tick dips for dogs

 

April 11, 2011

Mayor and City Council cut costs with iPads

 

April 7, 2011

West Texas' Largest Adoption Event exceeds goal

Spring Clean and Tire Amnesty Days begin today

 

April 4, 2011

Pine Street construction expands

 

April 1, 2011

Abilene Animal Shelter has record breaking adoption month

Abilene participates in World Autism Awareness Day

 

March 31, 2011

City of Abilene Employee Enrichment Conference

 

March 24, 2011

Zoo's flamingo flock doubles in size

Ladies Volleyball Night at Rose Park Rec Center

 

March 23, 2011

Spring Clean and Tire Amnesty Days coming April 7-9

 

March 22, 2011

Mayor Archibald to recognize local fitness leader

 

March 21, 2011

Steam-N-Wheel Bike Race and Fun Ride

Mayor asks citizens don't text and drive

 

March 17, 2011

New home for Zoo’s prairie dogs

West Texas to partner in future water plans

Mayor to hold press conference about water in West Texas

 

March 14, 2011

Citizens asked to complete Hazard Mitigation Survey

 

March 11, 2011

Hop aboard the zoo train this spring break

Sign up for Mayor's 5K Run Walk Wheel

 

March 8, 2011

Roundup list contained errors

Dr. Jane Goodall to visit Abilene Zoo

 

March 7, 2011

City phones up and running, Municipal Court still down

City of Abilene phone system down

City seeks input for CDBG and HOME Grant projects

 

March 3, 2011

City of Abilene accepting applications for federal HUD Grants

 

March 1, 2011

March Adoption Shelter at Abilene Animal Shelter

 

February 24, 2011

Great Texas Warrant Roundup to Release Names of Outstanding Defendants

 

February 22, 2011

Abilene participates in the Great Texas Warrant Roundup

 

February 17, 2011

Zoo hires first staff veterinarian

 

February 16, 2011

Carver Youth Council 4th Annual Talent Show

 

February 3, 2011

Trash collection schedule change due to weather

 

February 1, 2011

City of Abilene weather related closures and delay

 

City of Abilene Homeland Security encourages winter weather safety

 

January 28, 2011

Zoo opens new reptile exhibits

 

January 14, 2011

Mayor's Archibald to deliver 2011 State of the City address

 

Register now for the 13th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dinner and Dance

 

January 13, 2011

Installation of new signs to benefit Abilene tourists and residents

 

January 12, 2011

Record number of animals adopted out at Animal Shelter

 

January 6, 2011

Be part of our wild family by becoming a Zoo Docent

 

Abilene Zoo lion joins the family

 

Most City offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day