Abilene Taylor County Public Health District reports first COVID-19 related death for Taylor County

The Abilene Taylor County Public Health District reports the first COVID-19 related death for Taylor County on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

The deceased patient was a female in her 40s, and a resident of Disability Resources, Inc. (DRI) with underlying medical...

CityLink fixed routes limited to 10 passengers to maintain social distancing

In connection with the City of Abilene’s City Council Resolution passed on 3/30/20 ordering a Limited Shelter in Place due to the COVID-19 outbreak, CityLink Transit is announcing a 10 passenger per bus limit on its most popular fixed routes eff...

City staff determining effect of Governor’s Executive Order on local Limited Shelter in Place Order

City staff are currently working to fully review and determine the effect of Governor Greg Abbott’s most recent Executive Order on the City’s Limited Shelter in Place Order, which went into effect at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2020....

City of Abilene issues Limited Shelter in Place Order to prevent against the spread of COVID-19

Click here for a look at the Limited Shelter in Place Order in its entirety:

Limited Shelter in Place Order effective March 31, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.

If you have a question regarding the Limited Shelter in Place Order and how it affects your business or daily ...

Abilene Taylor County Public Health District receives four positive COVID-19 test results

The Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District has received four additional positive test results for COVID-19, bringing the total positive test count for Taylor County and Dyess Air Force Base to seven. 

The four new positive test results are a...

A message from Mayor Anthony Williams

Over the last few weeks, the City Council and I have worked to take measured, responsible steps to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our community; we first restricted gatherings to 250 individuals, and as new data was collected, to 50. When Governor Gre...

Abilene Taylor County Public Health District receives second positive COVID-19 test result

The Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District has received its second confirmed positive test result for COVID-19 in Taylor County. This brings the total positive test count for Taylor County to three, including a positive result reported by Dyess Air ...

Details around first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in Taylor County

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the first individual to test positive for COVID-19 in Taylor County has revealed the following information:

• The infected individual is a resident of Disability Resources, Inc., and was not recently engage...

Residents urged to practice social distancing and sanitize at City parks

The City of Abilene’s Department of Community Services would like to encourage all Abilene area residents using City parks and playgrounds to practice social distancing, and properly sanitize before and immediately after visiting a park, touchin...

Abilene Taylor-County Health District receives first confirmed positive test result for COVID-19

The Abilene Taylor-County Public Health District has received its first confirmed positive test result for COVID-19 in Taylor County.

The infected individual was tested Wednesday, March 25, and received notification of their positive test result Thursday, ...

Extension of Disaster Declaration Limits Gatherings to 10

Abilene Mayor Anthony Williams has issued a disaster declaration, effective immediately after signing on Monday, March 23, 2020, limiting the gathering of individuals in our community to 10. This action makes it a criminal offence to hold a gathering of 1...

Gatherings Limited to 50, City Extends Closures to Limit Potential for Spread of COVID-19

 Abilene Mayor Anthony Williams has issued a disaster declaration, effective 8 p.m., Sunday, March 22, limiting the gathering of individuals in our community to 50. This action makes it a criminal offence to hold a gathering of 51 or more people,...

Gatherings Limited, City Closures Announced to Limit Potential for Spread of COVID-19

Abilene Mayor Anthony Williams has issued a disaster declaration, effective Monday, March 16, 2020, limiting the gathering of individuals in our community to 250. This action makes it a criminal offence to hold a gathering of 250 or more people, and will ...

Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District Reports No Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Taylor County

IN AN EFFORT TO FURTHER EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ON CONCERNS AROUND THE COVID-19 VIRUS, MAYOR ANTHONY WILLIAMS HAS ASKED THAT THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BE MADE:

The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District reports there are currently no confirmed ca...

Street Work Begins on downtown Central Business District street improvement project

Work begins Friday, March 6th on the City of Abilene’s Central Business District street improvement project in downtown Abilene.

The first portion of roadway to undergo construction is Cedar Street from North 1st to North 2nd. Over the next year,...

North 18th Street Bridge Found Unsafe, Closed Until Further Notice

The bridge over Catclaw Creek at North 18th Street has been found unsafe and closed until further notice. All drivers and area residents are urged not to travel over the bridge until it is fully repaired.

North 18th from Park Avenue to Kirkwood Drive has b...

Abilene Police Chief Submits Resignation

ABILENE, Texas – Abilene City Manager Robert Hanna has accepted the resignation of Police Chief Stan Standridge.

“Chief Standridge informed me earlier this week of his intentions to leave employment with the City of Abilene on or before...

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City Attorney Comment Regarding Carter v. City of Abilene Verdict

Abilene City Attorney Stanley Smith has issued the following statement regarding today’s verdict in the Carter v. City of Abilene lawsuit:

“The City of Abilene respects today’s verdict by the jury in the Chad Carter v. City of...

Thanksgiving Holiday Closures

Most City of Abilene offices and service centers will close Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2019 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. For water emergencies, call the water hotline 325.676.6000 at any time. For animal related emergenc...

Mayor Anthony Williams Receives Council of Governments Regional Services Award

The West Central Texas Council of Governments and City of Abilene is proud to announce Abilene Mayor Anthony Williams as the latest recipient of the West Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Services Award.

Mayor Williams is the fourth person to r...

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Notice of City Secretary's Office Hours on Friday, April 10, 2020

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION

Friday, April 10, 2020 Office Hours (Good Friday)

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

To the Registered Voter of the City of Abilene, Texas:

Notice is hereby given that the City of Abilene City Secretary’s Office will be open for 3 (t...

Modifying the Extension of the Disaster Declaration

On the 16th day of March, 2020, a Declaration of Local Disaster was issued to allow the City of Abilene to take measures to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19 and promote the health and safety of Abilene residents.

That this Declaration and Ord...

Mayor Issues Modified Order

On the 16th day of March, 2020, a Declaration of Local Disaster was issued to allow the City of Abilene to take measures to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19 and promote the health and safety of Abilene residents.

Due to the substantial risks ...

Mayor Issues Disaster Declaration

On the 16th day of March, 2020, a Declaration of Local Disaster was issued to allow the City of Abilene to take measures to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19 and promote the health and safety of Abilene residents.

Read the Full Order by the Ma...

Notice of General Election on Saturday May 2, 2020

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION ON MAY 2, 2020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a general election will be held within the City of Abilene, Texas, on Saturday, May 2, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 am. and 7:00 p.m., as provided in Resolution Nos. 22-2020 calling t...

Notice of Drawing for a Place on the General Election Ballot

NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR A PLACE ON THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT

Notice is hereby given of a drawing to determine the order in which the names of candidates for Mayor and City Council Place 3 and Place 4 are to be printed on the ballot for the General Election...

Notice of Possible Quorum

Development Corporation of Abilene, Inc (DCOA) Board of Directors Notice of Possible Quorum

Retirement Reception of Kim Tarrant

Thursday, January 30, 20205:00pm

The Mill239 Locust StreetAbilene, Texas 79602

A discussion will be held relating to the retirement...

Notice of Possible Quorum

Abilene City Council Notice of Possible Quorum

City of Abilene Recreation Feasibility Community Meeting

Tuesday, January 14, 20205:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Abilene Convention CenterConference Room 41100 North 6th StreetAbilene, TX 79601

Notice of Possible Quorum

Development Corporation of Abilene, Inc. Notice of Possible Quorum

Abilene City Council

Thursday, December 193:30 p.m.

Abilene City Hall555 Walnut StreetAbilene, TX 79601

Notice of Possible Quorum

City of Abilene City Council Notice of Possible Quorum

Airport Development Board Meeting & Airfield Tour

Wednesday, December 11th3:00 p.m.

Abilene Regional Airport2933 Airport Blvd.Lower Level Conference Room of the Terminal