APRIL 9, 2026
SELL YOUR BOATS,46 TRUCKS, EQUIPMENT, RV’S, GUNS & MORE! VOLUME • ISSUEFARMING 15 • VIEW1 ONLINE • PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE • www.ThriftyNickelofAbilene.com (4/9/26 - 4/15/26) PAGE BUY SELL TRADE
Hiring House Managers and Direct Care Staff
NOW HIRING: FRONT DESK HOUSEKEEPER
Weekly pay Full-time and part-time positions available
Highest Salary in the Industry Apply in Person. Walk in for Interview!
EconoLodge Inn & Suites
840 East Hwy 80 • ABILENE 79601
CALL 325-677-8100
NEW Pokemon, Comics and Sports Cards!
For an appointment, call 325-695-7860 or email information to isela@somaresources.biz
LAYAWAY AVAILABLE
Abilene Owned & Operated
THE MALL OF ABILENE 325-695-3700 www.RicksCollectibles.online
3532 NORTH 6TH ST. 325-704-3130
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12-6
BE A PART OF THE #GARAGESALEGUIDE www.ThriftyNickelofAbilene.com/garagesaleguide (updated every Thursday & Friday) (325) 673-4521 3900 North 1st, Suite 2
Repair & Straighten Cracked Wheels
Blue J Landscape & Tree Service
• Alloy • Magnesium • Aluminum • Steel
“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 4 1/2’x5’ JOHNSON – Grass Round Bales $65 each. 4’x4’x20’ Hay Feeder, $350. 325-660-0097 1997 NISSAN D21 Hardbody Pickup 5MT RWD, 4cyl. 5-Speed Manual, 2.4L – 204k - $6,000 Call or Text 786-620-7378 2016 HARLEY DAVIDISON FATBOY, excellent condition! Garage kept, 103cc, 6 speed, 18k miles, factory cruise control, windscreen & saddlebags. New battery. Text 254-466-1654
2019 KEYSTONE TRAVEL TRAILER. 2019 Tracker boat. 325202-1832
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
SE NECESITAN 2 personas para ayudar en la construcción de cercas y trabajos de soldadura. Deben contar con transporte propio. Llame y deje un mensaje al 325-690-9318.
PRIVATE 1 BEDROOM Efficiency unit, fully furnished, all bills paid. Mature person only. References required. $1200 month, $800 deposit. 325-370-8676 (Text for Appointment)
FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT THE ZOO. Friday, April 10, 2026, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Event by Big Country CASA. 2070 Zoo Lane, Abilene, Tx. Free Admission. Free drinks and snacks!
FOR SALE/RENT – 2023 Keystone Bullet Premier 25RKPR, 25’ King Size Bed, Tankless Water heater, 9.8 Cuff Refrigerator, Solar, Fireplace. Call or Text 325201-0292 (leave message) $39,000 Flexible
__3025 S. Willis St...........................N.................
Thurs. & Fri. April 9 & 10 __10650 FM 1082. (Construction Tools)....N............9-5 Fri. & Sat. April 10 & 11
CRAFT & VENDOR MARKET – Come Shop with us!! Saturday, April 11, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Inspired Goods Market, Taylor County Coliseum. 1700 State Hwy 36. Over 100 Vendors, Food Trucks, Door Prizes. Event by Hamby Homemade.
__3418 Ivanhoe Lane...........................S...8-4, 8-12 Sat. April 11
__2317 Regent (Brookhollow area).........S................... __FBC YOUTH Garage Sale Drop off and Pick up Days 4/6-4/9 4-8pm Sale: Fri. 4/10 8:30-6 & Sat. 4/11 8:30-12noon 117 Elm St. Colorado City, TX __Kincaid’s “THE BUILDING SOLD!” SALE VERY LOW PRICES THRU MONTH OF APRIL. COME SEE WHAT’S ON SALE!!!
CRAWFISH BOIL! Event by The Ice House at LSDG, 173 Walnut St. Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Clothes, Furniture, Household Goods, TOOLS, & much more. 1905 Cottonwood Abilene, Tx Open Weekdays 9:30 - 5pm ___SAVE THE DATE! NEW BEGINNINGS BIG COUNTRY It’s Our ANNUAL GARAGE SALE!!! 1450 North 1st St. Abilene, TX TUES. 4/14 - 5-8pm Sneak-A-Peak (donation to get in) WED. - FRI. 4/15-4/17 - 8am-8pm SAT. 4/18 - 8am-4pm
NOW HIRING Class A CDL DRIVER ABILENE, TX AREA
___HAWLEY CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES
SAT. 4/111 - 8-? Maps at Allsups, Digital Map available. About 10 miles North of Abilene toward Anson.
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
ESTATE SALE GUIDE
Home daily. Will have days off each week. Weekly direct deposit pay.
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
Thursday Night Dances
April 2nd Exit 277 April 9th Swing Machine April 16th Adam Texas Trio April 23rd Muddy Creek April 30th Swing Machine DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM
Rose Park Senior Center Ballroom 2625 South 7th St 5 per person 7:00 - 9:00 PM More Info: (325) 734-5300 $
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: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER DIRECTOR OF RADIOLOGY RADIOLOGY/CT TECH – FT and PT LAB – MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST – FT REFERRAL COORDINATOR – CLINIC – FT REGISTRATION CLERK – CLINIC – FT REGISTRATION CLERK – HOSPITAL – 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 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
American Classifieds / Thrifty Nickel © (325) 673-4521 Call us to place your next ad. Remember, not everyone is on social media. Print Still Works!
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.
Sat. & Sun. April 11 & 12 __3142 Winter Hawk........(Abilene, TX)...8:30-3:30, 1-4 __4034 Inverrary Dr.........(Abilene, TX).............9-2, 1-5
AUCTION GUIDE
Sat. April 11
__1001 FM 587................ (DeLeon, TX)..........10am __2491 FM 419............. (Sweetwater, TX)........10am Sun. April 12
__881 E Hwy 80............... (Abilene, TX)............1pm
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WE ARE HIRING FULLTIME CDL Driver at BlakeFulenwider – Clean driving record – Apply today 110 N. Access Rd. IH-20, Clyde TX
Thurs. April 9