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FY 2025 report highlights strong financial position for city

The City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), presented to the Abilene City Council, provides a detailed look at financial performance, economic conditions and long-term trends across city operations. Read on... 2.

Recreation Centers Now Open to the Public

Abilene’s two newly rebuilt recreation centers are designed to replace aging facilities with larger, modern spaces that will expand programming and redefine community recreation. Read on... 3.

Street Maintenance Fund projects in the works for 2026

Abilene City Council approved the next steps for several street improvement projects across the community, funded through the Street Maintenance Fee. Read on... 4. 5. 6.

City of Abilene Updates Inspection Scheduling Process

Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, inspection requests must be submitted by 4 p.m. to be eligible for next-day scheduling. Requests received after 4 p.m. will be processed on the following business day. Read on... 7.

Best Contact Numbers and Emails for City Services

Here are the best points of contact for various City of Abilene departments and divisions as we rebuild network connectivity following a cyber incident in early 2025. Read on... 8.

Abilene Fire Department Reports First Surrender of Infant in Safe Haven Baby Box

Firefighters responded to the Safe Haven Baby Box alert system the morning of January 13 where they found a male infant, estimated to be approximately 60 days old. Read on... 9.

American Airlines Adds Nonstop Service between Phoenix and Abilene Regional Airport

American Airlines has announced plans to add a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport beginning in June 2026. Read on... 10.

Bass Pro Shops Announces Abilene Store at New Rainy Creek Development

The City of Abilene is excited to share the news of Bass Pro Shops opening a destination retail location on the city's northeast side, made possible through a partnership with Taylor County and the Development Corporation of Abilene. Read on...