AFFORDABLE MOW-
ING & WEED EATING, Clean up & Hauling. Storage Buildings, Garages & Tree limbs. Also do Empty Lots. Free Estimates. 325-238-1614
CLEAN UP LOTS & Haul off, etc. Also Cement work. Call 325-675-0989, 325-721-2750
MEDICAL & HEALTH
DRUG REHAB: Experience Safe Detox in luxury private rooms with resort amenities.PPO Insurance accepted. Open Mon-Fri 6A-5P PST Call 321-425-1136
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
MUSIC LESSONS for all ages! Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Flute, Guitar, Ukulele. Contact Amanda Mylcraine at 325-627-5737
RTS BALLISTIC VEST, level 4. Ceramic. $350.00. new. 325-280-8102. JEWELRY & CLOTHING CUSTOM JEWELRY! Use your old, heirlooms and make them new again! call 325-513-2743. Big Country Gold. 4541 Catclaw Drive. LAWN/GARDEN SERVICES
PETS
CHIHUAHUA MIN-
IATURE POODLE cross puppies available. 8 weeks old. First shots & wormed. Beautiful. 325-365-3192
BEAUTIFUL TRI-COLORED long hair Chihuahua puppies. 2 males, 2 females. 325-998-7825, 325-2036218, 325-430-2755
WANT TO BUY
– Great Pyrenees Dog who’s great with sheep! CALL ME 325-692-7700
BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES for sale. B/W 12 weeks old. Ready for family. Shots/wormed. In the heart of Texas. 325792-7022 Call, text or leave message.
HAVANESE – CAVALIER KING CHARLES puppies. 7 weeks old, 1st shots & wormed. Beautiful small dogs. 325-3658025
MINIATURE POO-
DLE-CHIHUAHUA puppies available. 10 weeks old, beautiful, 1st shots & wormed. 325-365-3192
SHIH-TZU MINIATURE POODLE puppies available. 8 weeks old. First shots & wormed. 325-365-8025
REGISTERED PUPPIES: Chihuahua’s, Toy Poodles, Yorkies, German Wire Hair Pointers. 817-304-1225 for Availability & Prices see at crystalskypuppies.com License #131
STANDARD SIZE CHI-
HUAHUAS, 1 male black with Brindle face & mask. 1 female tan with white patch on ear. 325-800-8484, 325998-7825, 325-430-2755
Clean driving record – Apply today 110 N. Access Rd. IH-20, Clyde TX HIRING ON THE SPOT! EconoLodge - 840 US Hwy 80, Abilene, TX - Apply in person CARNIVAL JOB in Nebraska. No experience necessary, must have DL and be willing to travel, great pay and housing. 402-650-1435. HIRING HVAC INSTALLERS to join the W4 Heating & Cooling Team – If your EPA Certified and know our way around installs, we want to hear from you! Call Daniel to apply at 325762-6061 SMOKEHOUSE ABILENE inside The Double Tree Hotel is hiring BARTENDER / FOOD SERVER. Tons of benefits!!! Apply today at jobs.hilton.com/abilene
GOT SCRAP METAL? We’ll haul it away! – You CALL; we HAUL! Insured & bonded / Fast Friendly Service 325-232-3918
ECONOLODGE INN & SUITES 7 nights. Free Wi-fi truck parking. Pet friendly. Some rooms have refrigerators. 325677-8100 THE HIGH COST OF LIVING has you desperate to pay your bills and debts. Call us we can help 877-422-4557
LONE STAR FENCE AND CONSTRUCTION Picket, Chainlink Metal Fencing. 325-514-3251.
STRUCTURAL
PIPE FOR SALE 2 3/8 & 2 7/8. Call 325-260-6060
HORSESHOE RV PARK. RV spaces & Storage Units. Storage Units Gated & Cameras. Call Today, Book Now! 325725-1269 www.HorseshoeRvParkandStorage. com Now Leasing!
SONNY JONES Welding. Repair & straighten cracked wheels. Alloy, Aluminum, Magnesium, Steel.Rims $45 or less Mention the ad and get $10 off repairs. 1902 N Treadaway. 325.672.1731
PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING I do a Good Job! Residential only! Call 325-668-0932
AFFORDABLE
MOWING & WEED EATING, Clean up & Hauling. Storage Buildings, Garages & Tree limbs. Free Estimates. 325-2381614
TAKE A FEW MOMENTS during the day and speak to our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Seek the help you may need! We have Prayers that you can use. Or use your own words of Prayer. Visit: http:// prayerscircle.com
NEED
325-437-2272
AMAZING GRACE REMODELING No Job Too Small. Specializing In Exterior Painting, Flooring, Carpet, Tile, Wood, Vinyl, Painting, Drywall, Texture, Plumbing etc... Free Estimates!!! Call Charlie 325-794-7022
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
COZY FRAME CONSTRUCTION. All your household needs. Free estimates. Bonded since 1983. Mike 325-3867122, Free standing Fireplaces TAPE & TEXTURE Call El ‘Jefe’ (Jaime S. Rodriguez) 432-352-7558
ABILENE MASONRY CALL US for a FREE QUOTE on any masonry/construction needs. 325-627-4037
TRENCHLESS PIPELINING & TRADITIONAL
and be willing to travel, great pay and housing. 402-650-1435.
2014 BUICK ENCLAVE – 79,000 miles, 6 cyl, Michelin tires, leather, (1) Owner, Extra Clean! - $14,000 OBO Call or Text 325-665-1084
2002 FORD PICKUP ($4,000) – 2000 Dodge Van ($3,500) – 2br House to be moved. Couch, Full Bed, Table & Chairs, Dresser, Patio Heaters, 4 – 17” Tires, Travel Trailer – Call 325-338-3591
HEAVY DUTY Industrial Starters.. 1295 South Danville, Abilene, Texas.www. online-ase.com 325-6952132 FREON WANTED: Certified buyer looking for R12, R22 and more! Call Peter at 312-500-4275
MANDO’S ROOFING all types of Roofs & Construction. Free Estimate. Framing, Fencing, Concrete, Carpentry, Flooring, Painting inside & out and more. All work guaranteed. 325-227-0910 Serving San Angelo for 20+ years. Honesty!
JOB SEEKING SKILLS. By the time you graduate, you will be equipped for gainful and long-term employment. Faithworks will teach you how to network, create a resume, and interview successfully Classes start 5/26/26, 325-4372272 www.faithworks. ofabilene.org
1974 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK, 1500 Foot, All Hydro Oil Field Service Rig - $8,000 (Albany, TX) 325-266-4886
ECONOLODGE INN & SUITES 7 nights. Free Wifi truck parking. Pet friendly. Some rooms have refrigerators. 325-677-8100
CUSTOM BUILT Shops! If you can dream it, we can build it! We are trusted Texas builder! Call us for a free quote at 325-2699979 REGISTERED HOME DAYCARE Licensed for 22 years. Spot available. CPR/ First Aid. State Food Program provided. 325-280-4501
FRIDAY VENDOR
PASTURE raised Eggs $5.00 a dozen. Call 361-816-8176. Can pick up in Eastland, Tx. HOUSE LEVELERS Needed. Call 325-2086072
ALDERSGATE ABILENE METHODIST CHURCH in Partnership with The Food Bank of West Central Texas. FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION! 2ND Thursday of every month, 9:00am – 10:30am. 1741 SAYLES BLVD. Abilene.
CLEAN SEASONED FIREWOOD - Mesquite, Oak, Pecan & Pinon (325) 7624262 FAST $$ for your toys, cards, comics and games. Ricks Collectibles. 325695-3700
CLEAN SEASONED
FIREWOOD - Mesquite, Oak, Pecan & Pinon (325) 762-4262 CAREER GUIDANCE
FaithWorks will help you choose not just a job, but a career. You will learn how to turn your interest and abilities into the opportunity of a lifetime. Classes start 5/26/26. 325-437-2272
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice of Public Sale of property to satisfy landlord’s lien under chapter 59 of the Texas property code law. The sale will take place for U Store It 1850 N Clack St. Abilene, TX 79603 Online at www.selfstorageauction.com
The auction will end at 11:00 am or Thereafter April 18, 2026. Property will be sold to the highest bidder. If the bidder does not pay in allotted time, the property will go to the 2nd highest bidder. Payment will be accepted only at the facility on 818 S Clack St Abilene, TX preceding the end of the on-line auction. Cleanup & removal deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw property from the sale.
Richard Culwell.
Tenants have the right to redeem the contents at any time prior to the Sale. The public is invited to bid.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice is hereby given that the following will be sold to the highest bidder with bidding to take place at lockerfox. com on Wednesday the 29th day of April, 2026 at 12:00 PM to satisfy a landlords lien, pursuant to Chapter 59, Texas Property Code.
Payment to seller via credit/debit card and pickup at the facility. Self-Storage unit contents of the following customers containing household and other goods will be sold. Big Guy Storage, 1270 FM 89, Abilene, TX, 79606 Stephen Rodriguez; Big Guy Storage, 2226 FM 1750, Abilene, TX, 79602 Cass Walters. Jennifer Babcock. Mitchell Hale. Tosha Castillo. Ashlee Massey
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice of Public Sale of property to satisfy landlord’s lien under Chapter 59 of the Texas property code law. The sale will take place for U-Store-It Abilene, 2826 S Clack St., Abilene, TX 79606
Online at www.selfstorageauction.com
The auction will end at 11:00 am or thereafter on April 18, 2026. Property will be sold to the highest bidder for money order only. If the bidder does not pay in allotted time, the property will go to the 2nd highest bidder. Payment will be accepted only at the facility on 2826 S Clack St., proceeding the end of the on-line auction. Cleanup & removal deposit is required. The seller reserves the right to withdraw property from the sale. All units include household items & misc. items unless otherwise noted.
Danielle Henderson
Tenants have the right to redeem the contents at any time prior to the Sale. The public is invited to bid.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice To All Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Jerry Conner, Deceased. Administration of the Estate of Jerry Conner, Deceased, has been commenced by the issuance of letters testamentary to Shirley O’Neill Conner by the County Court of Taylor County, Texas, acting in Cause No. 32677, styled In Re: Jerry Conner, Deceased. Date letters testamentary issued: March 30, 2026. All persons having claims against this Estate are notified to present them in care of the attorney for the personal representative at the following address, within the time and in the manner prescribed by law: c/o James R. Gravley, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 3579, Abilene, TX 79604.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City of Merkel will consider and take action on potentially amending the City’s Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 0727-98, to be codified as Article 9.02 of the Merkel Code of Ordinances) to make the following changes: - Adding a definition for recreational vehicles and recreational vehicle parks and removing the definitions for “vacation travel trailer” and “vacation travel trailer park”; - Amending Article II, Section 1 (Section 9.02.014 once codified) to reflect the change in terms described above; and - Revising Article II, Section 5 (Section 9.02.045 once codified) to establish special regulations regarding recreational vehicles to prohibit their use as residences outside of a permitted recreational vehicle park, allow temporary residential use by visitors parking outside of a recreational vehicle park with a permit, and to prescribe rules regarding storage or parking of recreational vehicles. The Merkel Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding these matters at 1:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026 at 111 Taylor Street, Merkel, Texas. The Merkel City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding these matters at 6:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026 at 111 Taylor Street, Merkel, Texas. Any and all persons interested in the proposed zoning ordinance amendments and potential rezonings may attend such hearings and will be given an opportunity to be heard. For more information, please contact Matthew Hitt, City Manager of the City of Merkel at (325) 928-4911.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF WEATHERFORD D/B/A FIRST BANK TEXAS VS. RUBEN FLORES, JR.
A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: You have been sued. You have the right to employ an attorney. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO APPEAR by filing a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation at or before 10 o’clock a.m., of the Monday after the expiration of 42 days from the date of issuance thereof, to the Taylor County Clerk’s Office, 300 Oak Street, Suite 100, Abilene, Texas 79602, before the County Court at Law I of Taylor County, Texas. If you do not answer this citation a default judgment may be taken against you. Your answer is due no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday April 20, 2026. Rule 101: If not served within ninety (90) days after date of issuance, it shall be returned unserved. The attorney for the Plaintiff is Tim Ladyman, 541 E.S. 11th St., STE. I 02, Abilene, TX. 79602.
Issued under my hand and Court’s seal of Taylor County, Texas, March 03, 2026.
Brandi DeRemer, County Clerk COUNTY COURT AT LAW 1 Taylor County, Texas
By: Mendy Wallace Mendy Wallace, Chief Deputy Clerk
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Lauro C. Chavez were issued on the 4/1/2026, in Cause 32660, in the County Court of Taylor County, Texas to: Mary Ann Chavez.
All persons having claims against this estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law, to: c/o: Regan Law Firm 104 Pine St. Ste. 601 Abilene, TX 79601
NOTICE OF SALE
Under the provisions of Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code (Chapter 576 Acts of the 68th Legislature Regular Session 1983), U-STOR ABILENE, 3545 N. Sixth St, Abilene, Texas 79603, will hold a public sale of delinquent units in order to satisfy a landlord’s lien.
Bids will be accepted at www.Bid13.com to begin on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at 6:30 PM and will be sold Thursday, April 30th, 2026 at 1:30 PM to the highest bidder for CASH.
Units to be sold are: #D11 Patrick Cantu - misc. items. #D12 Jason Sanchez - tv stand, 2 bikes, wheelchair, boxes. #D21 Tanisha McGrew - sectional couch, 2 end tables. #E9 Ricky Stevensontreadmill, fridge, boxes. #G7 Anthony Villarreal - clothes, king foam mattress. #G9 Greg Nuckols - bedding, boxes. #J9 Ramona Galvan - suitcases, loveseat, headboard, tv. #J16 Marcelino Suarez Jr.sectional couch.
NOTICE OF ADVERSE
Notice is hereby given that Rose King has taken actual, visible, and exclusive possession of the following described real property, claiming title by adverse possession: Lot 9 of G.W. Thompson Subdivision of Park of Block No. 25, North Park Addition to the City of Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. 3125 Simmons Street, Abilene, TX 79601 Taylor County Possession commenced in 2008 Rose King has been in continuous, open, and hostile possession of the property, including making improvements and paying taxes, since the date above. Any person(s) claiming a right, title, or interest in the aforementioned property should contact: Nathan Sukhia North Texas Law, PLLC 2309 Virginia Pkwy, Ste 200 Mckinney, TX 75071
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Sale of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien.
Sale to be held at Bid13.com for Mockingbird Self Storage at 3002 Vogel St in Abilene
Sale to be held April 8th - April 22nd Clean up deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale.
NOTICE FOR PROPOSALS
person only. References required. $1200 month, $800 deposit. 325-370-8676 (Text for Appointment)
WE PAY cash for gold, silver, diamonds & coins! Also purchasing unwanted gift cards! See our ad on the Front Page or call 325-513-2743
2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER SL, V6. $30,999. Clark Nissan of Abilene 325-3136373
2011 HONDA CRV FOR SALE Runs and Drives great. Mechanically sound. New tires, AC blows cold, 186,100 miles. $7,200. Call Lance at 325-6659800.
2018 NISSAN ROGUE S. $12,495. Clark Nissan of Abilene 325-313-6373
SONNY JONES Welding. Repair & straighten cracked wheels. Alloy, Aluminum, Magnesium, Steel. Rims $45 or less Mention the ad and get $10 off repairs. 1902 N Treadaway. 325-672-1731
2012 BUICK ENCLAVE Premium FWD. Abilene Used Car Sales 325-6739400
2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER SV $19,795. Clark Nissan of Abilene 325-3136373
2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Sport LE, 2WD. Abilene Used Car Sales 325-6739400.
2023 CHEVY BLAZER 2 LT , $25,550. Lawrence Hall Abilene 877-337-1408
2010 FORD EXPEDITION Eddie Bauer, 2WD. Abilene Used Car Sales 325-673-9400
2015 KIA SORENTO LX 2WD. Abilene Used Car Sales. 325-673-9400
SV $14,995. Clark Nissan of Abilene 325-313-6373
2011 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0. Abilene Used Car Sales 325-673-9400
2021 NISSAN Maxima SV, $23,995. Clark Nissan of Abilene 325-9998931
2016 CHEVY TAHOE LS, $15,925. Lawrence Hall Abilene 877-337-1408
2018 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT $18,700. Lawrence Hall Abilene 877-337-1408
2005 NISSAN ARMADA SE, 2WD. Abilene Used Car Sales 325-673-9400
2020 NISSAN MURANO SL, V6, $17,974. Clark Nissan of Abilene 325-313-6373
2011 NISSAN ROGUE SV, FWD. Abilene Used Car Sales 325-673-9400
2011 CHEVY EQUINOX LS, 2WD. Abilene Used Car Sales 325-673-9400
NEED PAPERS FOR YOUR PETS, Birdcages, Glassware, Moving, Arts & Crafts? We Sell Papers by the Bundle $5.00 each. Call 325-673-4521 or Come by 3900 N. 1st , Suite 2. Abilene. 2015 NISSAN ROGUE Select S, 2WD. Abilene Used Car Sales 325-6739400 2013 HONDA ODYSSEY Touring. Abilene Used Car Sales 325-673-9400 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA, 5 door, 8 passenger Van. $18,999. Toyota of Abilene 325-203-5544
CATTLE
5099
TOP QUALITY REPLACEMENT Cattle for sale. F-1, Brangus & others. www.casascattle.com 361-362-5863
XLT 6 cyl, automatic, RWD, Gray, cloth interior - 2.7L V6 Ecoboost - 145,900 miles. 325-793-2500
2015 FORD F350 4x4 Diesel • $19,000 – Incredible condition! Very reliable, ready to go; nothing needed. Super Clean- too much to list. Call or TEXT 512393-9000 (Abilene)
2011 DODGE Ram 2500, 4x4 Diesel, 20” wheels, runs & drives great! Call or Text 325370-5468
1997 NISSAN D21 Hardbody Pickup 5MT RWD, 4cyl. 5-Speed Manual, 2.4L – 204k - $6,000 Call or Text 786-620-7378
1998 INTERNATIONAL w/Belly Dump Trailer, Asking $18,500 / Strong C12 Cat Engine. Too much to list. Call or 817-320-7428
2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA, 2WD, double cab, standard bed, 5.7L, V8, Limited. Toyota of Abilene 325-203-5544
2022 NISSAN FRONTIER SV, 4WD. $26,888. Clark Nissan of Abilene 325-313-6373
“AND LET US CONSIDER HOW WE MAY SPUR ONE ANOTHER ON TOWARD LOVE AND GOOD DEEDS.” – HEBREWS
LOOKING FOR a flail machine for grass seed harvesting. 325/215-1416
BILLY’S DIRT & CONSTRUCTION
Backhoe Work, Septic Systems, Lot Clearing, Demolition. Billy Bilbrey - Owner 325-338-4018
REGISTERED RED
ANGUS Top Genetics, Calving Ease Growth bulls. 254631-8381 Eastland County, Tx.
NEED PAPERS FOR YOUR PETS, Birdcages, Glassware, Moving, Arts & Crafts? We Sell Papers by the Bundle $5.00 each. Call 325-673-4521 or Come by 3900 N. 1st , Suite 2. Abilene.
FARM DOGS & PUPPIES
PYRENEES & Pyrenees/Anatolian Cross Puppies - Raised with sheep and goats; gentle, easy to handle. Also have older dogs too. Call 512-496-2410
BORDER COLLIE
Female pup, 12 weeks old, out of working parents. Video’s available. 254-559-0565 Breckenridge.
HUNTING & FISHING
BEAR X TRUE X CROSSBOW. $200. SERIOUS INQUIRIES
BERMUDA HAY 5x6 net-wrapped, heavily fertilized with Graze-On Next, no grass burrs. 325669-6535 Anson, Texas Area FARM/HEAVY
931B CAT TRACK LOADER, six new hydraulic hoses, all hydraulic cylinders are rebuilt, good condition. Asking $15,000 obo. 830-2254210
JOHN DEERE 7720 TITAN II combine, 2600 hours, good shape, comes with header & trailer. 254-718-3003
FOR SALE HAY DOLLY hay buggy $975, good tires, ready to go! 325518-8792 Located North of Eastland.
CAT D5B DOZER, 24series, powershift transmission, 6200 hours, enclosed cab, A/c, heat, a/c works, 8’ straight tilt blade, sweeps, enclosures, cab screens, very clean good operating condition. $35,500. 325450-5002
MF TRACTOR
$7500. Shredder $1000. Front end loader $1800. Call 325-721-5789
GOATS
SPANISH NANNY KIDS, 39 available. Five to six months old. $275 head. 325-374-1420 Eldorado, Tx.
NEED PAPERS FOR YOUR PETS, Birdcages, Arts & Crafts? We Sell Papers by the Bundle $5.00 each. Call 325-673-4521 or Come by 3900 N. 1st , Suite 2. Abilene.
HORSE SALE!
Cleburne, Texas. Every Wednesday Night 6pm. Selling Good Riding Horses Also, Top Loose Horse Market. 254-744-5563, 469-595-6870
HIRING FIRE ALARM TECH - (Nicet Level Licenses) Competitive Pay, Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation - 1590 US Hwy 80 E, Abilene, TX (or) call 325232-8628 CLEAN
UP LOTS
& Haul off, etc. Also Cement work. Call 325-675-0989, 325-721-2750
5’FT. SHREDDER$450 Call or Text 325665-5670 4 SALE MAHINDRA TRACTOR MAX22 HST Front Loader, Doesn’t Start. $3500 Firm Leave Message 325-271-8897
SPANISH GOATS PUREBRED & hardy. Nine month old Nannies & Billy’s, ready to go to a new Ranch. 830-456-3641 quiethillranch.com
BLACK SPANISH Goats Syfan bred nannies & Billy’s. Three Mill Ranch. Mackey/ Manager. 830-7397258 mackeyd34@ yahoo.com
HORSES
FOR SALE: top quality yearling Dorper and White Dorper rams, commercial and registered. Judy McDonald 325-3872979
EN PAGOS, FINANCIAMIENTO DIRECTO CON EL DUENO. LLAME PARA MAS INFORMACION 214-272-2501 (SWEETWATER, TX) WE PAY CASH for
silver, diamonds & coins! Also purchasing unwanted gift cards! See our ad on the Front Page or call 325-513-2743. OWNER MUST SELL! SE VENDE 3.04 ACRES EN PAGOS, FINANCIAMIENTO DIRECTO CON EL DUENO. LLAME PARA MAS INFORMACION 214-272-2501 (SWEETWATER, TX) FOR SALE TOP QUALITY yearlings, Dorper & white Dorper Rams, commercial & registered. Judy 325-387-2979
