APRIL 16, 2026
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NEW Pokemon, Comics and Sports Cards!
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THE MALL OF ABILENE 325-695-3700 www.RicksCollectibles.online
3532 NORTH 6TH ST. 325-704-3130
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FREE High Speed WiFi • FREE Microwave in Room • Pet Friendly (Pet Fee Applicable) • FREE Truck Parking FREE Big Fridge with two doors 840 East Hwy 80 • ABILENE 79601
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12-6
CALL 325-677-8100
Hiring House Managers and Direct Care Staff
Weekly pay Full-time and part-time positions available
For an appointment, call 325-695-7860 or email information to isela@somaresources.biz
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
2007 PETERBILT & 1997 trailer, vacuum truck, everything is current. $25,000. 432-530-7467
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 WANTED – FAIRY LAMPS – Call 325-2253739
2016 HARLEY DAVIDISON FATBOY, excellent condition! Garage kept, 103cc, 6 speed, 18k miles, factory cruise control, windscreen & saddlebags. New battery. Text 254-466-1654 WE ARE HIRING FULLTIME CDL Driver at BlakeFulenwider – Clean driving record – Apply today 110 N. Access Rd. IH-20, Clyde TX
2019 KEYSTONE TRAVEL TRAILER. 2019 Tracker boat. 325202-1832
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)
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
2000 FORD F150, 2dr. 2005 Escalade, 4dr. 1978 Chevy Bonanza truck, as is. Title. 325-260-8507
PA R A D E
FOR SALE - Guardrail Call 254-715-4784
Thursday Night Dances
Sign up today!!! ALL ENTRIES MUST HAVE A WESTERN THEME. Go to https://westernheritageclassic. com/p/get-involved/parade for Parade Entry Form. Please send in your Entry by April 24, 2026 The evening of the parade, please make plans to arrive early, no later than 5:30. Get in the Western Spirit with music and “Hoop and Hollering” along the whole route. The most spirited Prizes will be given to the most spirited and loudest entries. Our Route for the parade will be up Pine St and back down Cypress St.
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
5 per person 7:00 - 9:00 PM More Info: (325) 734-5300 $
NOW HIRING Class A CDL DRIVER
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.
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
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
__4057 Richmond St.....................SW..........7:30-2 __4849 Catclaw Dr........................SW...............8-2 Sat. & Sun. April 18 & 19
__11033 FM 1235........(Buffalo Gap, TX)...10-6, 1-6 Coming! Sat. & Sun. April 25 & 26
__Huge Retro Game Sale 912 Butternut St........................... SE.................. .9-3 ___NEW BEGINNINGS BIG COUNTRY It’s Our ANNUAL GARAGE SALE!!!
1450 North 1st St. Abilene, TX WED. - FRI. 4/15-4/17 - 8am-8pm SAT. 4/18 - 8am-4pm __Kincaid’s “THE BUILDING SOLD!” SALE VERY LOW PRICES THRU MONTH OF APRIL. COME SEE WHAT’S ON SALE!!! Clothes, Furniture, Household Goods, TOOLS, & much more. 1905 Cottonwood Abilene, Tx Open Weekdays 9:30 - 5pm
HOUSE FOR RENT! 3-bedroom, 2 baths in Aspermont, Texas. Call 806-283-0696 or 806-559-3537
Rose Park Senior Center Ballroom 2625 South 7th St
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
Sat. April 18
2021 MONTE CARLO 38FT Travel Trailer, 2 slide outs, 2 airs, washer, dryer, sleeps 6, 20 gallon hot water heater, loaded. $22,000 OBO. 210-317-5357
SEE YOU THERE!
ABILENE, TX AREA
__5108 Lamesa Ave......................SW.......9-4, 9-2
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
___COMING! FIRST EVER FLEA MARKET IN HAWLEY TEXAS!
11817 FM 1226 Hawley, TX Fri. - Sun. 4/24-4/26 Will be every 4th weekend of the month!
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We are ready to kick off the Annual Western Heritage Classic, a historic event since 1985! PARADE MAY 7TH 6:30PM DOWNTOWN ABILENE Sign up and get ready for a great night at the Western Heritage Classic with a Parade. It will feature horse drawn wagons, riding clubs, buggies, antique cars and tractors, country and western bands, and floats.
WANTED – C10, C20, 1967-1972 Pickup Truck running or not. 325-6696313
Fri. & Sat. April 17 & 18
Fri. & Sat. April 17 & 18 __5108 Lamesa................(Abilene, TX)..............9-4, 9-2 Fri. Sat. & Sun. April 17, 18 & 19 __3302 Ward Dr................(Abilene, TX)....................9-3 __2534 Greenbriar............(Abilene, TX)............9-4, 11-2 Sat. & Sun. April 18 & 19 __133 CR 331(off Bell Plains Rd) ........................................(Abilene, TX)...8:30-3:30, 1-4
AUCTION GUIDE
Fri. & Sat. April 17 & 18
__13016 Hwy 36.............. (Comanche, TX).........9am Sat. April 18
__300 E. Grand St........... (Comanche, TX).......10am __1017 Buffalo Gap Rd..... (Abilene, TX)........ 10am Sun. April 19
__2234 Brentwood............ (Abilene, TX)...........1pm Coming! Sat. April 25
__1659 W Hwy 56............ (Bonham, TX).......9:30am __1629 Jean St................. (Vernon, TX)..........10am
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April 14-18, 2026
• Sneak-A-Peek April 14th 5pm-8pm - Donation to get in • April 15th, 16th & 17th 8am-8pm • April 18th 8am-4pm All proceeds will benefit New Beginnings - Big Country Women’s Homes
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