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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...

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.

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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 ...

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. 

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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...

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 ...

The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District builds list for next round of COVID Vaccinations

The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District is preparing a screening tool to assist in scheduling people who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine based on the criteria in the Texas Department of State Health Services guidelines for distributi...

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...