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Published September 08Art Smarts Returns with Exploration of Wassily Kandinsky
School-aged youth, especially homeschooling families, are invited to be a part of the return of the Art Smart series featuring artists from the past with hands-on activities.
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Published September 04Abilene Police Impound Auction Opens October 9
The Abilene Police Impound Facility has scheduled an auction of abandoned motor vehicles with RENEBATES.COM
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Published September 04Pedestrian Killed by Train
ABILENE, TX – A 26-year-old female was killed when he was struck by a train on Thursday, September 3, 2026, just before 6 p.m. in the 3400 block of South First Street.
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Published September 03Explore Electricity & Engineering with Snap Circuits
School-aged kids are invited to participate in the next series of Imagination Lab sessions offering STEAM activities and learning at your library.
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Published September 02AFD Puts Engine Nine Into Service
Abilene Fire Department celebrates our first Engine 9!
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Published September 02ASL & Spanish Language Socials Help Connect Community
The library is pleased to introduce two new weekend social activities designed to introduce language-learning tools while practicing your skills with others.
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Published September 02September Offers Lineup of Fun Activities for Teens at Your Library
Discover a number of great activities available to local teens at your library this September from an author talk to an activity night.
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Published September 01Abilene Police Department Names New Assistant Chief of Police
BILENE, TX – The Abilene Police Department announces the promotion of Joshua Davis to Assistant Chief of Police.
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Published August 31Supersized Bowling Fun
Supersized Bowling Fun: Big Ball. Big Pins. Big Fun. Let’s Bowl! Try your hand at giant bowling! It’s easy, active & everyone is welcomed to join in. September 14th 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Rose Park Senior Center Ballroom 2625 S 7th St Ages 55+ (325) 734-5300
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Published August 31Table-Top Ping Pong Fun
Table-Top Ping Pong Fun Day: Monday Date: September 21st Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Rose Park Senior Center Room: Ballroom Address: 2625 S 7th St Age Restriction: 55+ More Info: (325) 734-5300
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Published August 31Comic Craze Teen Night
Comic Craze Teen Night: Enjoy the game room, dive into building mini story panels & experiment with comic-style art techniques. Relax as we screen a movie. We'll have concessions for sale, plus comic trivia for those ready to test their knowledge.
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Published August 31Threats Made to Area School
ABILENE, TX – On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Abilene Police and Abilene ISD, learned of online threats from social media, being made to Craig Middle School in AISD and possibly to other schools around the country.