JANUARY 1, 2026
VOLUME 46 •TRUCKS, ISSUE 1 FARMING • (1/1/26 - 1/7/26) SELL YOUR BOATS, EQUIPMENT, RV’S, GUNS & MORE! VIEW1 ONLINE • PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE • www.ThriftyNickelofAbilene.com PAGE
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12 ilen e, Texas Est. 19
candy Since 1912
NOW HIRING: FRONT DESK HOUSEKEEPER
YOUR FAVORITE TOY AND HOBBY STORE! COME SEE US AT THE MALL! Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm Saturday 10am-5pm
THE MALL OF ABILENE 325-695-3700
1201 North First Street • Abilene • 325.673.2005 www.candiesbyvletas.com
3532 NORTH 6TH ST. 325-704-3130
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12-6
Highest Salary in the Industry Apply in Person. Walk in for Interview!
EconoLodge Inn & Suites
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ALFALFA FOR SALE. Priced delivered to you. Barn stored. 806-474-8791 2022 F-350, 18.5 mpg, 6.2L, 12,500 miles, $48,000 By owner. 432284-9664 2002 BUICK LE SABRE, good condition. 325733-4505 6 - 18 WHEELER tire chains. Call 325-238-1614
NEED experienced metal building laborers. Must have transportation to the shop. Call or Text 325-665-5429. Start Immediately! 6 X 20 GOOSENECK Stock Trailer, new paint, butterfly gate. $6000 obo 325-721-3341 PAINT SPRAYER Magnum X47, used very little. $300.
254-647-3016 CLYDE – 1 BEDROOM, 1 bath Cabin w/carport. $500 month, $500 deposit. 325721-3341
Abilene Young Professionals
Proud Partner of Abilene Chamber of Commerce
2022 F-350, 18.5 mpg, 6.2L, 12,500 miles, $48,000 By owner. 432284-9664
WANTED
Unusable aluminum flat bottom boat, no trailers, no motors. 432-425-3676 FARM FRESH PASTURE raised Eggs $5.00 a dozen. Call 361-816-8176. Can pick up in Eastland, Tx.
NOW HIRING Roll-Off Drivers! Competitive Pay, Health Insurance, Dental, Paid vacation and more! Apply at CountyWasteService.com PATIO HEATERS, twin mattress, table & 4 stools, boots, rails, drawers, couch & chair, 4 tires 17, 3 wheel bike, 2 adult bikes, 2000 Dodge Van $3000. 2002 Ford PU $4000. Small fridge. 3619 Swenson, Abilene. 325-338-3591 CLEAN SEASONED FIREWOOD - Mesquite, Oak, Pecan & Pinon (325) 7624262
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Rose Park Senior Center Ballroom 2625 South 7th St
5 per person • Age Restriction: 55+ 7:00 - 9:00 PM More Info: (325) 734-5300
Frontier Inn BALLINGER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
FREE WIFI Microwave Refrigerator Cable TV Guest Laundry Facility Ground Floor Pet Friendly Trucking Surrounded by all kinds of Restaurants, Grocery & Liquor Stores and Hospital.
3210 I-20 & Pine St. • Abilene, Tx 79601 CALL: 325 677 2687 Always Deliver more than Expected
is committed to providing exceptional healthcare to our community. We are currently seeking the following dedicated and compassionate professionals to join our team. OPEN POSITIONS INCLUDE: DIRECTOR OF RADIOLOGY RADIOLOGY/CT TECH – FT and PT REFERRAL COORDINATOR – CLINIC - FT CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECH (CPhT) – FT MATERIALS MANAGEMENT CLERK - FT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - FT SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST – FT, PT, PRN CERT OCCUPATIOINAL THERAPIST – FT, PT, PRN PHYSICAL THERAPIST – FT, PT, PRN PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT – FT, PT, PRN RN –-DAY/NIGHT - FT, PT, PRN, CNA – DAY/NIGHT - FT, PT, PRN To see job description for each position and to apply visit
www.ballingerhospital.org WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? a Medical, Dental, Vision aPaid Life Insurance a TCDRS Retirement Plan & Optional Life Insurance (very generous employer aCritical Illness, Hospitalizacontribution) & Optional Retirement Plan a Short Term Disability a Paid Long Term Disability
tion & Accident Insurance
aPTO (paid time off) & EIB (extended illness benefit)
For more information visit www.ballingerhospital.org Contact Cam Martin at 325-365-4952 Email diannem@bmhd.org Apply in Person - 608 Ave B, Ballinger, Texas
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January 1st No Dance January 8th Exit 277 January 15th Swing Machine January 22nd Adam Flores Trio January 29th Muddy Creek DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM
Monthly $850 and Weekly $450 (no tax) ROOM AMENITIES:
673-4521
Victor Hernandez 325-518-8031
PEKINGESE PUPPIES looking for good homes. Rehoming Fee. Text 325665-2928.
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SONNY JONES WELDING 1902 N Treadaway • 325-672-1731 S M O K E H O U S E ABILENE inside The Double Tree Hotel is hiring BARTENDER / FOOD SERVER. Tons of benefits!!! Apply today at jobs. hilton.com/abilene
CALL 325-677-8100
3900 North 1st, Suite 2
Blue J Landscape & Tree Service
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We will be closed
Wed. 12/31 - Fri. 1/2 for the Holiday. We will be open Monday Jan. 5th at 8:30 a.m.
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