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City of Abilene
Published September 11Fatal Motorcycle Crash Investigation
ABILENE, TX – On September 9, 2026, at approximately 4:24 p.m., first responders were called to a collision at the intersection of Sayles Boulevard and South 12th Street.
City of Abilene
Published September 11Set Sail for a Day of Pirate Themed Fun
Families are invited to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with fun activities at your library on Saturday, September 19 including stories, games, movies, and more!
City of Abilene
Published September 10Notice 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.
City of Abilene
Published September 099/11 Memorial Stair Climb
This Friday, September 11, 2026, marks the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks. Abilene Fire Department, along with Abilene Police Department, Metro Care and Dyess Air Force Base Fire Department are hosting a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb...
City of Abilene
Published September 08Family Campout
Family Campout: Reservation Required. Get ready for an unforgettable Family Campout adventure! Enjoy dinner, a fun starlight sing-along & storytelling, & ooey-gooey s'mores before settling into your tents for a night of outdoor fun.
City of Abilene
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.
City of Abilene
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.
City of Abilene
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.
City of Abilene
Published September 02AFD Puts Engine Nine Into Service
Abilene Fire Department celebrates our first Engine 9!
City of Abilene
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.
City of Abilene
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.
City of Abilene
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.