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News Release Archives
May 9, 2008
City Council makes appointments to Red Light Camera Citizens Advisory Committee
May 8, 2008
Safety City expands safety lessons, thanks to Atmos Energy
May 5, 2008
Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District conducting Pandemic Flu Drill
Safety City to host Summer Safety Camp
May 2, 2008
DCOA wins 2008 Workforce Best Practices Award
May 1, 2008
City unveils ABILENE411 public service announcements
April 30, 2008
City of Abilene hosting Senior Jamboree 2008
April 28, 2008
Just in time for flea and tick season, a popular service for dogs is available again at Animal Services
Best Tasting Water Contest to be held at Abilene Civic Center
April 22, 2008
Spring Clean for Abilene and Tire Amnesty Days a success
April 21, 2008
Family moves back into home, reconstructed through Office of Neighborhood Services program
Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District to participate in Big Country Immunization Coalition’s Family Festival this week
April 18, 2008
Upcoming Family Festival offers free childhood immunizations
April 17, 2008
Delays expected at Southwest Drive/Catclaw Drive intersection
April 14, 2008
Ribbon cutting for house, reconstructed through city program, scheduled for April 21
April 12, 2008
Record turnout for Mayor's Round-Up 5K Run/Walk
April 10, 2008
Wastewater Plant Superintendent honored by Texas Water Utility Association
April 8, 2008
Spring Clean for Abilene & Tire Amnesty Days are almost here
April 4, 2008
Southwest Drive Road Construction Update
April 1, 2008
Keep Abilene Beautiful places second in prestigious statewide environmental competition
March 27, 2008
City Council workshop for April cancelled
Come celebrate Earth and Enrichment Day at the Abilene Zoo
March 26, 2008
Abilene's mayor urges community to shape up this spring
"Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off" in Abilene set for April 5
March 14, 2008
News conference today regarding Abilene Late Night Basketball
March 13, 2008
Registration underway for Mayor's Round-Up 5K Run/Walk
Suspicious materials found at Environmental Recycling Center determined to pose no immediate safety risk
March 10, 2008
Several citizens file for Mayor, City Council seats
March 6, 2008
Abilene Housing Authority receives energy efficiency improvements through AEP Texas program
March 4, 2008
Motor vehicle accident reports now available online
March 3, 2008
Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race & Fun Ride
February 26, 2008
Abilene Zoo Curator leaves for zoo director position
February 22, 2008
Record attendance at the Abilene Zoo
February 21, 2008
Keep Abilene Beautiful to award recycling grant to local class
February 20, 2008
More than a dozen cadets and public safety dispatchers to graduate from Abilene Police Academy
Abilene City Councilmember elected to Texas Municipal League Board of Directors
February 12, 2008
Cobb Park Recreation Center hosts Leap Year Dance
February 5, 2008
City Council workshops to be broadcast live
Tonight's "Lost in the '50s" show cancelled
February 1, 2008
ABILENE411 is online and available for citizens
Library to offer computer training classes for ABILENE411
January 31, 2008
Abilene participates in the Great Texas Warrant Roundup
January 29, 2008
ABILENE411 kick-off event
January 28, 2008
Safety City given $10,000 donation from AEP Texas
Register now for Daddy/Daughter Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance
Great Texas Warrant Roundup news conference
January 23, 2008
Caller ID for CodeRED changes
January 15, 2008
Mayor Archibald to deliver 2008 State of the City address
Most City offices to close for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 8, 2008
Temporary parking change at Abilene Regional Airport
January 7, 2008
Road construction scheduled for Catclaw Drive this week
Abilene police officer involved in shooting
January 2, 2008
Your opinion wanted: City of Abilene website survey
Road construction continues for South 7th Street in New Year
December 24, 2007
Celebrate '08 at the Rose Park Senior Activity Center
December 20, 2007
Abilene Regional Airport announces winners of round-trip airline tickets
December 17, 2007
Most City offices to close at noon for Christmas Eve and to close for Christmas and New Year's holidays
"Recycle Christmas" is back this holiday season
December 13, 2007
Annual Budget booklet available for viewing
December 7, 2007
Abilene Regional Airport hosts recognition event for winners of Boys & Girls Clubs card design contest
December 6, 2007
Interim City Secretary appointed City Secretary
Emergency landing at Abilene Regional Airport
December 5, 2007
Road work update for South 7th Street
November 30, 2007
Influenza/Pneumonia vaccine available for month of December
City requests citizen ideas for capital projects
Planning & Zoning Commissiong meetings to be televised on TV Channel 7
November 28, 2007
Punt, Pass & Kick Team Championship Results
November 26, 2007
UPDATED: Weather conditions delay road work
November 20, 2007
South 7th Street from Willis to Barrow Streets to close for road work, beginning Monday, November 26
Groundbreaking ceremony for Texas State Veterans Cemetery to be televised on TV Channel 7
November 19, 2007
Tickets on sale now for Family Holiday Festival
November 16, 2007
Busy holiday travel season arrives at Abilene Regional Airport
Intersection of Willis and South 7th Streets closed for road work Monday, November 19 through 3 p.m. Tuesday
Most City offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving
November 14, 2007
Influenza Vaccination Clinic scheduled for Friday, November 16
November 13, 2007
Keep Abilene Beautiful receives national recognition for cigarette litter prevention
November 6, 2007
Holiday tradition continues with Community Christmas Tree Lighting
November 5, 2007
Most City offices closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day
November 2, 2007
Influenza Vaccine Clinic scheduled for Thursday, November 8
October 31, 2007
Latest phase of terminal remodeling begins Monday
at Abilene Regional Airport
October 26, 2007
Road construction begins Tuesday for
Sayles Boulevard/South 14th Street intersection
October 23, 2007
Work to begin this month for Craig Middle School
sidewalk project
October 19, 2007
Send-off party for Abilene Zoo's Tanya
the elephant this Sunday
October 17, 2007
Great turnout for Fall Clean & Tire Amnesty Days
October 16, 2007
Influenza Vaccination Clinic
October 15, 2007
City's third annual Community Outreach Survey underway
October 12, 2007
Cobb Recreation Center Ballroom Dance
October 11, 2007
Airport Business Development Manager named
October 10, 2007
Fall Clean and Tire Amnesty Days (Oct. 11-13)
City of Abilene receives praise for emergency operations
October 5, 2007
New Assistant City Manager named
Regional terrorism exercise scheduled for October 9 & 10
October 4, 2007
Get into the Halloween spirit at upcoming dance
October 2, 2007
Death investigation underway
October 1, 2007
Local vendor takes over operations of
gift shop/restaurant at Abilene Regional Airport
City of Abilene Recreation Supervisor elected
President-Elect of Texas Amateur Athletic Federation
September 27, 2007
Punt, Pass & Kick local competition
What residential and commercial property owners need
to know about trees and shrubs causing obstructions
September 26, 2007
City names new Economic Development
Business Services Manager
September 21, 2007
Gift shop/restaurant vendor at Abilene Regional Airport
ceases operations without notice
September 17, 2007
Project JW news conference
Keep Abilene Beautiful's Mum and Crape Myrtle Sale
September 7, 2007
2007 Fall Season of Abilene City Magazine debuts tonight (9/7)
September 5, 2007
Dancing with Abilenians at Cobb Recreation Center
August 31, 2007
Street name change no longer on agenda
Cause of death of African elephant Tanzy
August 30, 2007
Mayor Archibald eases water restrictions
Most City offices closed for Labor Day
August 28, 2007
Several promotions at Abilene Fire Department
August 27, 2007
Street reconstruction project underway for E.N. 10th Street
2007 Teen Conference
August 21, 2007
City of Abilene's response to Boil Water Notice
August 17-20, 2007
August 2007 Flood/Tropical Storm Erin
Flood Safety Tips
August 17, 2007
Boil water notice lifted
Tonight's Movie in the Park moved
What to do during a boil water notice
Boil water update
August 16, 2007
Boil water notice
Dogs rule the pool at 4th annual Doggie Splash Day
August 13, 2007
Abilene Zoo mourns loss of Tanzy the Elephant
Abilene Zoo's Tanzy the Elephant
August 10, 2007
T.A.A.F. City League Flag Football returning
Rose Park Pool closed for the season Sunday
Registration's extended for City University
August 9, 2007
Interim City Secretary named
August 8, 2007
Closing ceremony for Abilene Late Night Basketball League
August 6, 2007
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus
August 1, 2007
City Secretary to retire
July 31, 2007
Keep Abilene Beautiful launches Cigarette Litter Prevention Program
Abilene Zoo director named
July 30, 2007
CityLink public hearing scheduled for Monday
July 26, 2007
Recent rains impact City's water treatment
July 25, 2007
Stevenson Swimming Pool closed for the season Monday
July 24, 2007
Public meeting for Lake Fort Phantom development plan
July 13, 2007
Time's running out to register for City University
July 13, 2007
Tonight's Movie in the Park night postponed
July 11, 2007
City to hold emergency exercise on Thursday, July 12
July 9, 2007
Flags to be lowered Tuesday in honor of
Sgt. William Wayne Crow, Junior
July 6, 2007
Activities planned for
National Therapeutic Recreation Week
July 3, 2007
Nearly all streets, affected by weather, are back open
July 2, 2007
Weather-related street closings
Road construction update
June 29, 2007
Friday update for weather-related street closings
Flea and tick preventative offered at Animal Shelter
June 28, 2007
City-related closings for July 4th
Weather-related street closings
June 27, 2007
Water restrictions eased
News conference about water restrictions
Weather-related street closings
June 14, 2007
T. Daniel Santee named City Attorney
June 12, 2007
Keep Abilene Beautiful places in prestigious
environmental competition
June 11, 2007
City employees mentor AISD students
June 6, 2007
Mayor Archibald gives his condolences to
Officer Jeff McCoy's family and loved ones
June 4, 2007
Public invited to June 18th open house
May 31, 2007
Join the Abilene Late Night Basketball League
May 27, 2007
Outstanding warrants list available online
May 24, 2007
Weather-related street closings
May 23, 2007
Most City offices closed for Memorial Day
May 18, 2007
City Council to conduct interviews for City Attorney
May 17, 2007
Keep Abilene Beautiful announces Community Business Award winners
Register at Mall for Abilene Late Night Basketball League
May 16, 2007
Keep Abilene Beautiful to announce winners
May 15, 2007
Flash flood impedes travel on FM 89
New summertime hours at the Recycling Center
Graduation Day for City University
May 14, 2007
City-wide mosquito spraying underway
May 10, 2007
Statement on Dinosaur Bob
May 7, 2007
Senior Jamboree 2007 schedule
May 2, 2007
Weather-related street closings
May 1, 2007
Registration underway for Late Night Basketball League
April 27, 2007
Late night basketball league announcement
April 26, 2007
Airport evacuated following bomb threat
23-year Fire Veteran named Fire Chief
New Fire Chief to be announced
April 24, 2007
Spring Clean community cleanup a huge success
City of Abilene joins AEP Texas Energy-Saving Program
April 16, 2007
Spring Clean community cleanup
Ceremony celebrates Abilene's water agreements
April 12, 2007
Street Closings for Founders' Day
April 11, 2007
Director of Aviation named
Police Officers honored as Champions for Children
April 10, 2007
New Director of Aviation to be announced
April 9, 2007
Cobb Park Recreation Center offers a Ballroom Dance
Land Use Development Plan for Lake Fort Phantom Hill
April 6, 2007
Abilene Zoo's Annual Easter Eggtravagazna postponed
April 5, 2007
Holiday Closing
"Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off" takes place April 14th
April 4, 2007
4th Annual Mayor's Round-Up 5K Run/Walk
New water restrictions effective today
April 3, 2007
Police Records Division closed next week for remodeling
City of Abilene awarded for water and wastewater leadership
April 2, 2007
City accepting applications for federal HUD grants
March 30, 2007
New water restrictions go into effect April 4th
Adult admission change at Abilene Zoo
Abilene's CodeRED ready for use April 1st
March 29, 2007
Water Office closed April 2nd
January 31, 2007
City offers new, online auctions
January 26, 2007
City fills Community Enhancement, KAB posts
Rose Park plans rummage sale
January 22, 2007
Fire chief resigns
January 19, 2007
Police Department installs new recording system
January 18, 2007
City and volunteer agencies coordinate winter weather response
January 11, 2007
Ninth Annual Daddy/Daughter Date Night set for Feb. 15
Most city offices to close for MLK Day
December 18, 2006
Community invited to farewell reception for city attorney
City of Abilene to provide refuse pickup on New Year's Day
December 11, 2006
Steam-N-Wheels bike race set for March 24
Remember to "Recycle Christmas"
Health District still offering flu shots
December 1, 2006
Donate food, wipe out library fines
November 30, 2006
City cancels refuse pickup due to weather
Local agencies make it easier to adopt a pet for the holidays
Novembers 27, 2006
Health District sets third public flu clinic for Dec. 1
Rose Park to host family holiday festival
Cobb Park to host Christmas dance
November 13, 2006
Health District to offer additional flu shot clinic
November 7, 2006
ELECTION RESULTS (FINAL)
November 2, 2006
Recycling Center offers new drop-off options for unwanted ammunition
Recreation Center offers ballroom dance
Tree lighting set for Nov. 28
PWP Industries to announce new plans for Abilene plant
October 30, 2006
Health District sets first flu clinic date for Nov. 8
October 23, 2006
Flu clinics still on hold
City election information
October 19, 2006
Citizens invited to participate in Captial Improvements Process
October 12, 2006
Abilene has presumed case of West Nile in a human
Community invited to reception for Kathy Merrill
City sponsors Halloween dance
Dance planned at Cobb Park
Annual "Fall Clean" offers free disposal of household items
September 29, 2006
Merrill accepts assistant city manager post in College Station
September 14, 2006
City encourages citizens to prevent litter and illegal dumping
Punt, Pass & Kick competition set for Oct. 7
August 24, 2006
Council puts smoking up for Nov. 7 citizen vote
Cobb Park offers ballroom dance lessons
Zoo to celebrate birthday with special guest, Jack Hanna
City offices to close for Labor Day
August 14, 2006
Citizens to vote on senior tax freeze
August 7, 2006
City adds more mattress/furniture disposal opportunities
July 31, 2006
Free family movie on Friday
The City of Abilene Recreation Division and AEP will sponsor the City's second summer “Movie in the Park” at the Rose Park Amphitheatre on Friday, Aug. 4.
The Academy Award winning movie, Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit , begins at 9 p.m. and is rated rated G. The “Movie in the Park” night is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks to the movie.
June 23, 2006
City accepting contractor applications for housing programs
June 21, 2006
City offices to close, change schedules for July 4th
City employees mentor AISD students
Mayor Archibald comments on Wright Amendment compromise proposal
Health District offers low cost immunizations
May 25, 2006
South side library closed temporarily
City offices to close for Memorial Day
Don't Mess with Texas "Trash and Treasure Hunt" in Abilene June 4
CityLink announces new bus advertising program
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