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. Fatal Crash Investigation 1500 Grape

    ABILENE, TX – The Abilene Police Department Traffic Division is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of N. 15th St. and Grape. Read on...

  2. Scooter Operations in Downtown Abilene

    The Abilene Police Department wants downtown operators of the scooters, drivers, and citizens to be aware of the City Ordinance and Transportation Code governing the use of the scooters. Read on...
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  1. Structure Fire: 2700 Block of Pine Street

    On May 17, 2022 at approximately 3:57 p.m. the Abilene Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire located on the 2700 block of Pine Street. Read on...

  2. Structure Fire: 1900 Block of Chestnut Street

    On May 15, 2022 at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Abilene Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 1900 block of Chestnut Street. Read on...
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City of Abilene News Release Archive

  1. 2021
  2. 2020
  3. 2019
  4. 2018

2021 City News Releases

  1. NR 010621001 Taylor Elementary campus (PDF)
  2. NR 011421002 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday (PDF)
  3. NR 012121003 North 18th Street bridge closed (PDF)
  4. NR 021221005 Severe weather conditions (PDF)
  5. NR 021521006 Curtail water use immediately (PDF)
  6. NR 021621007 Boil water notice issued (PDF)
  7. NR 022121008 Boil water notice rescinded (PDF)
  8. NR 022221009 Federal disaster declaration (PDF)
  9. NR 022321010 Hiring a plumber for freeze repair (PDF)
  10. NR 022621011 COVID-19 Vaccine Self-scheduling (PDF)
  11. NR 030821012 Main and South Branch Libraries return to regular service March 10
  12. NR 030821013 City of Abilene Water Utilities Customer Service Center is reopening 3.10.21
  13. NR 030821014 Presidential order requires continued use of face masks at ABI, CityLink
  14. NR 030921015 City of Abilene Water Utilities Customer Service Center is reopening 3.10.21
  15. NR 031921016 Citywide tornado drill set for Wednesday, March 31st
  16. NR 032921017 Most City offices closed Friday for Easter holiday
  17. NR 042821019 City warns residents of widespread flooding potential through end of week
  18. NR 042921020 Justin Lelesch named Animal Services Director
  19. NR 051421021 Tire Amnesty Days and rain barrel giveaway June 11-12
  20. NR 052721022 Most City offices closed for Memorial Day holiday
  21. NR 052721023 Parks and Recreation ready for an event-filled summer
  22. NR 062821024 Notice of unclaimed property at the City of Abilene
  23. NR 062921025 Most City offices closed Monday July 5 for Independence Day holiday
  1. NR 081021025 United Airlines cancels air services out of ABI
  2. NR 081221026 City staff providing assistance to undocumented immigrants traveling through ABI
  3. NR 090221027 Most City offices closed for Labor Day holiday
  4. NR 092521028 Mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus during routine testing
  5. NR 092821029 East South 7th Street at Cedar Creek bridge closed for maintenance and repairs
  6. NR 101221030 Pfizer vaccination and booster clinic set for October 20
  7. NR 103121031 Join us for Abilene Academy 2022
  8. NR 110321032 Abilene Taylor County Public Health District welcomes Medical Director Dr. Gary Goodnight
  9. NR 110421033 Work to begin on North 18th Street bridge
  10. NR 110521034 Cardboard recycling returns to Abilene dropoff centers
  11. NR 110921035 Downtown traffic changes begin Tuesday, November 9
  12. NR 110921036 Most City offices closed for Veterans Day
  13. NR 111521037 Mayor Anthony Williams commended for 20 years of service
  14. NR 112321038 City of Abilene Thanksgiving holiday closures
  15. NR 120821039 ATCPHD relocation closure
  16. NR 121021040 City partners with All Kind Animal Initiative to build animal adoption center
  17. NR 122021041 City closures for Christmas and New Years holidays
  18. TSA PreCheck ABI - April 23
  19. 2021 Ride of Silence Press Release
  20. Bissell Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters news release
  21. H-E-B Feast of Sharing Drive Thru 2021 news release
  22. DCOA Lancium news release