News in Abilene

City of Abilene Responds to Sanitary Sewer Overflow Near East Lake Road and Neas Road
The City of Abilene Water Utilities Department is conducting cleanup, remediation, and disinfection activities following a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) in the City’s wastewater collection system.
Here's the TEA for the September 24th City Council Meeting!
Read the TEA for the Abilene City Council meeting held at 8:30 am on Thursday, September 24th.

Fiscal Year 2027 budget and capital investments will bring visible benefits to residents
The Abilene City Council adopted a $414.6 million operating budget on Sept. 10, 2026, that includes street work, park improvements, more public safety equipment, longer recreation center hours and other investments residents will see and use.

Notice of Adopted Tax Rate
The City of Abilene adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 6.7 percent and will raise taxes on a $100,000 home by approximately $38.
Abilene 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.
Labor Negotiations with Abilene Fire Department
The City of Abilene has reviewed and verified a petition organized by the Abilene Professional Fire Fighters Association asking voters to adopt a new legal process to negotiate pay, benefits, and working conditions with the City of Abilene.