JANUARY 22, 2026
SELL YOUR BOATS, EQUIPMENT, RV’S, GUNS &-MORE! VOLUME 46 TRUCKS, • ISSUE 4FARMING • VIEW1 ONLINE • PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE • www.ThriftyNickelofAbilene.com (1/22/26 1/28/26) PAGE COME SEE US AT THE MALL
K-POP POSTERS, BLANKETS, PLUSH, BLIND BOXES, STICKERS AND MORE!
NOW HIRING: FRONT DESK HOUSEKEEPER
YOUR FAVORITE TOY AND HOBBY STORE! COME SEE US AT THE MALL!
Highest Salary in the Industry Apply in Person. Walk in for Interview!
Abilene Owned & Operated
3532 NORTH 6TH ST. 325-704-3130
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12-6
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840 East Hwy 80 • ABILENE 79601
CALL 325-677-8100
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“Honesty Is The Best Policy” 23 Yrs Experience, Call for FREE Estimates. FREE Mulch/Wood Chips! Tree Service performed by ISA Certified Arborist - Casey Coufal.
Victor Hernandez 325-518-8031 Abilene Young Professionals
Proud Partner of Abilene Chamber of Commerce
SONNY JONES WELDING 1902 N Treadaway • 325-672-1731 PAINT SPRAYER Magnum X47, used very little. $300.
254-647-3016 1997 NISSAN D21 Hardbody Pickup 5MT RWD, 4cyl. 5-Speed Manual, 2.4L – 204k - $6,000 Call or Text 786-620-7378
ALFALFA FOR SALE. Priced delivered to you. Barn stored. 806-474-8791 NEED experienced metal building laborers. Must have transportation to the shop. Call or Text 325-665-5429. Start Immediately!
2022 F-350, 18.5 mpg, 6.2L, 12,500 miles, $48,000 By owner. 432284-9664 NOW HIRING Roll-Off Drivers! Competitive Pay, Health Insurance, Dental, Paid vacation and more! Apply at CountyWasteService.com
EFFICIENCY APARTMENT for rent. $700 a month, $300 deposit. Call 325-514-9840 CLEAN SEASONED FIREWOOD - Mesquite, Oak, Pecan & Pinon (325) 762-4262
Thursday Night Dances
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
6 X 20 GOOSENECK Stock Trailer, new paint, butterfly gate. $6000 obo 325-721-3341
6 - 18 WHEELER tirechains. Call 325-238-1614
2023 CHEVY MALIBU LT $18,925. Lawrence Hall Abilene 877337-1408
DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM
1941 FORD Super Deluxe convertible, V8, 3-onthe-three Transmission (column mounted shifter), dark navy-blue leather interior, blue/green paint color, wood grained dash & trim with radio, heater and dash clock. Only 13,391 miles, fog lights, stainless is excellent, convertible top. CALL 331-213.1172
HOUSE FOR RENT - 1836 S. 11th. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, no pets. $1000 month, $700 deposit. 325725-7790, 325-7259437
NOW HIRING Class A CDL DRIVER Job reports to yard in Hawley TX. MUST BE DEPENDABLE! • 3-5 years experience preferred • 2 continuous verifiable years of truck driving required • 25 years old • Must have Tanker endorsement • Kill truck, vacuum truck and winch truck experience is a plus • Tanker experience of any kind is a plus • Need current DOT physical Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Must be able to fill out electronic log book (ELD) correctly. Good communication skills. You will work independently loading and unload various oilfield fluids. Some heavy lifting is required occasionally. Must be able to follow instructions.
Home daily Will have days off each week Weekly direct deposit pay
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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
Pay is hourly with overtime after 40 hours Company uniforms provided Vacation pay Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, Vision and Dental optional
Apply Online - https://joetsmith.com/employment OR Call 325-537-2201 “It is never too late to become what you might have been.”
BALLINGER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
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, PT REFERRAL COORDINATOR – CLINIC - FT CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECH – FT MATERIALS MANAGEMENT CLERK - FT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - FT CERT OCCUPATIONAL 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 HOUSEKEEPER - FT DIETARY COOK - FT 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
DO YOU WANT... • A better life for you and your family? • The chance to discover your talents in the workplace? • To work but cannot get hired? • Help overcoming the personal problems that get in the way of finding a job? • Wholesome, healthy, sit down lunch?
SPRING CLASS BEGINS JANUARY 20, 2026 APPLY NOW!
Transforming Futures Learning Community Providing Opportunities Nurturing Character
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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