Mayor Anthony Williams commended for 20 years of public service

Mayor Anthony Williams was presented Monday with a flag flown over the Texas Capitol to commemorate his twenty years of public service in Abilene.

Jay Hardaway, Senior Policy Adviser for State Representative Stan Lambert, presented the fl...

Downtown traffic flow changes begin Tuesday, November 9

The City of Abilene would like to notify drivers of traffic flow changes taking place in the downtown area beginning Tuesday, November 9, 2021. The changes are in part due to downtown hotel construction, and what will be a permanent change to street and t...

Cardboard recycling returns to Abilene drop-off recycling centers

The City of Abilene is pleased to announce the return of cardboard recycling at its recycling drop-off centers, effective immediately.

The Abilene area vendor that collects recyclable materials has partnered with a new buyer that now accepts cardboard prod...

Work to begin on reconstruction of North 18th Street bridge

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has notified the City of Abilene that work to repair the North 18th Street bridge will begin the week of November 7, 2021.

A contractor working for TxDOT will mobilize Monday, November 7 as crews begin the rec...

Abilene Taylor County Public Health District welcomes Medical Director Dr. Gary Goodnight

The Abilene Taylor County Public Health District is pleased to welcome Dr. Gary Goodnight as the new Health Authority for Taylor County effective October 30, 2021.  Dr. Goodnight replaces Dr. Annie Drachenberg whose contract ended October 29, 202...

Join us for Abilene Academy 2022!

The City of Abilene is now accepting applications for Abilene Academy 2021. Interested applicants can submit their information directly through the City’s website at www.abilenetx.gov/abileneacademy. The application deadline is November 30, 2021....

East South 7th closed at Cedar Creek bridge for maintenance and repairs

East South 7th Street from Maple to Pickard Streets is closed until further notice as the bridge over Cedar Creek undergoes maintenance and repair. Drivers and area residents should plan their route accordingly.

A detour around the closed portion of East S...

Four capybaras born at the Abilene Zoo

Come see our newest babes! The Abilene Zoo is proud to announce the birth of four capybaras on Wednesday, September 15. This is the first time the Abilene Zoo has had a capybara birth, and zoo staff is thrilled to welcome the new additions.

Animal Care Sup...

Abilene Zoo celebrates birth of zebra foal

It’s a boy! The Abilene Zoo discovered the birth of a zebra foal on the morning of Wednesday, September 8, 2021. This male foal is a first birth for his mother, Bishara, who was the most recent zebra to be born at The ...

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...

Public Notice of City Council Meeting for Tax Abatement Agreement

The City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas will consider entering into a tax abatement agreement for property located in Taylor County Texas.

Read the full notice (PDF)

Public Notice per Govt Gode 2254

Public Notice

In association with Resolution No. 118-2021

This notice is given pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code § 2254.1036.

A. The City of Abilene, Texas (“City”) intends to pursue claims for monetary damages, declaratory r...