City of Abilene, Texas

September is National Preparedness month! Take this month to look over your emergency plan - or make one! Be sure to include all family members, including kids! http://ready.gov/plan

The City of Abilene's Street Maintenance Board finalized $9M in proposed 2025 street projects. Swipe to see the potential future projects. ➡️ | https://bit.ly/4cZwWBg

Stay updated on improvements and see the full map at abilenetx.gov/streetfee.

🎆 Fireworks will be used throughout Saturday's ACU Football Game during player entry, the National Anthem, and when the Wildcats score! Be aware of the sights and sounds beginning at 7:00pm if you live in the area.

Don't forget - during Cypress Street construction, the downtown parade route will start at Pine and North 1st, travel north along Walnut Street, turn left at North 6th, then travel south down Pine. We hope you enjoy the West Texas Fair & Rodeo Parade on Saturday, Sept 7 at 10:30am! 🤠

Rain delayed a planned follow-up to an initial round of spraying, so the City of Abilene will continue spraying for mosquitos on Thursday, September 5 between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., weather permitting. More info: https://bit.ly/4g5ZSKN

The Customer Service Center will be closing at 4:30 pm on Thursday, September 5. Bill pay and usage information will still be available online at abilenetx.gov/bill

Stormwater services are working to reopen underpasses on Mockingbird Lane and Butternut Street, with closures for safety—please avoid flooded areas. | https://bit.ly/3AOwAjH

Thank you to all the dedicated workers out there. Labor Day is a celebration of your hard work and commitment!

Labor Day is Monday, September 2nd! View a list of available City services or closures for this day at abilenetx.gov/holidays

⚠️The City of Abilene will spray for mosquitos Thursday, August 29, between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. after a mosquito in the 79602 zip code tested positive for West Nile virus during routine trapping and testing. More information ➡️ abilenetx.gov.

⚠️ Know the symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke! While both are dangerous, those experiencing a heat stroke require immediate medical attention. Learn more at abilenetx.gov/em

⚠️ An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for our area! Protect yourself & others from heat-related illness: stay hydrated & in a cool, indoor place. More tips to beat the heat at abilenetx.gov/em

During extreme heat, it is important to be safe! Try to reschedule or limit outdoor activities, dress in cool clothes, and be sure to stay hydrated! More tips at abilenetx.gov/em

It's National Tell a Joke Day! 😂 Swipe for some laughs!

Today is Day! 🤳

This day is a celebration of public service and a way to show pride in our local government. Since 2016, government employees, elected officials, media personnel, and community members have participated in this event, organized by Engaging Local Government Leaders.

⚠️ Campus Ct. will be closed to through traffic from EN 18th to EN 20th through the weekend. Please follow detour signs or take alternate routes.

The Hendrick Regional Blood Center bus is here at City Hall until 2:00pm! All blood donated stays in our area to save the lives of our friends and neighbors ❣️ Donate if you can!

Donate blood 🩸 Save a life! The Hendrick Regional Blood Center bus will be in front of City Hall on Monday, August 12 to accept donations from 9am to 2pm. If you will be in the area, please consider stopping by!

The City of Abilene has approved a new property tax rate for 2024-2025. More details: https://bit.ly/3SHOjiK

Today's City Council meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. Watch at abilenetx.gov/live or Optimum channel 2. 🖥️👀

Due to a gas line repair, traffic is now at a 4-way stop on N. 4th and Pine Street. The east alleyway between N. 4th and 5th and between Cypress and Pine is blocked.

The area indicated is between Wells Fargo Advisors and First Financial Bank.

Updates: abilenetx.gov/news.

📢 Big news for our veterans! The City of Abilene has donated 115 acres to expand the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, ensuring a place of honor for future generations. Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham's office commemorated this gift, which extends the cemetery's capacity for 75-100 years, offering a dignified resting place for our heroes. Thank you to everyone involved in making this possible! 🇺🇸

👏👏👏 Congratulations to Vincent Cantu, our intrepid Emergency Management Manager, who recently graduated from the FEMA National Emergency Management Advanced Academy. Well deserved and hard-earned! 🎉

⚠️ The Leggett Drive railroad crossing will be closing August 3-5 to allow for repairs. Please use alternate routes or follow detour signs during this time.

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Traffic Cone Terry is here to inform you about all our city's roadway changes.

🚦Stay up-to-date at abilenetx.gov/news

🌃For downtown, visit downtownabilenetx.gov

Traffic Update: Starting Monday, N. 5th & Cypress intersection will be closed for reconstruction as part of the Cypress Street Improvement Project.

Traffic flow will temporarily be open on N. 6th – the area between the hotel and the convention center – for two-way traffic between Cypress and Cedar.

Please note that no stopping or parking is allowed in this area, as it is designated as a fire lane. Please also note two traffic bumps in this location.

More: https://bit.ly/4fFwGKm