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Weekly pay Full-time and part-time positions available 3532 NORTH 6TH ST. 325-704-3130 Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12-7
For an appointment, call 325-695-7860 or email information to isela@somaresources.biz
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Blue J Landscape & Tree Service
• Alloy • Magnesium • Aluminum • Steel $45 special
3900 North 1st, Suite 2 (325) 673-4521
“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
SONNY JONES WELDING 1902 N Treadaway • 325-672-1731
Proud Partner of Abilene Chamber of Commerce
• Chief Operating Officer • Director of Quality/Case Management
MUSIC LESSONS for all ages! Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Flute, Guitar, Ukulele. Contact Amanda Mylcraine at 325-6275737 5FT. SHREDDER $300. Call/Text 325-665-5670 Abilene
2000 SQ. FT. BUILDING. Good for 2nd income or retired couple. Negotiable. 325-277-7370 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 – Cal 325-338-3591
FIVE YEAR OLD Akaushi Bull Hiromitsu and Heartbrand bloodlines. Call: 325-365-1292
2000 FORD F150, 2dr. 2005 Escalade, 4dr. 1978 Chevy Bonanza truck, as is. Title. 325-260-8507 4 BEDROOM HOME 2 Full Bath, Brick. Over 2000 sq. ft, Top Condition, HS Warranty, High Ground. San Angelo Area. 325-315-3139
8 FT, 2 3/8 POST, Good Condition $17.00 each. 325-338-0185
STOCK PANELS
& Gates. Cheap! 325660-2574
1972 JAVLIN PURPLE Looks & Runs Great! - $15,000 (325) 669-6313
DOVE HUNT. Lots of birds, mostly white wings $75 day. $50 ½ day. Five minutes West Abilene. 325-280-7278 2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY, excellent condition! Garage kept, 103cc, 6 speed, 18k miles, factory cruise control, windscreen & saddlebags. New battery. Text 254-466-1654
1999 JOHN DEERE 550G Dozer ready to work. Has Rippers. Grubber, Rake & Root Plow included. 90% UC. Call 325721-3718 $28,000.
7TH ANNUAL HEARTS BBQ BACKPACK GIVEAWAY. Friday, August 1, 2026, 9:00am – 11:30am. Drug Emporium Vitamins Plus, 2550 Barrow St. Abilene.
KULTURE CON 2026, Saturday, Au-
gust 1st. 11:00am – 6:00pm. Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. 6th. Backpack Giveaways, Free School Supplies.
Get Your Kicks in 2026 Thursday Night
Dances
Saturday September 12th
Dear Parade Participant: Parade Entry Applications are now available! THE WEST TEXAS FAIR & RODEO PARADE will be on
September 12, 2026 beginning at 10:30am in Downtown Abilene! Our theme for this year is “Get Your Kicks in 2026” We hope you will join us. You may get an entry form at:
July 2nd Exit 277 July 9th Swing Machine July 16th Adam Texas Trio July 23rd Muddy Creek July 30th Adam Texas Trio DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM
https://www.westtexasfairrodeo.com/p/getconnected/parade Once on our homepage, please click on Events and scroll down and find Parade. Then click on https://cdn.saffire.com/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=WesternTXFair &f=2023_ENTRY_FORM__WAIVER.pdf to enter online your Parade Entry Application and Waiver forms, or use the printable entry and release to complete and return to the Parade Committee by 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2026
Awards for Decorated Floats
Awards for Riding Clubs and Wagons
1st Place: Sweepstakes $150 All Entries 1st Place: $60 2nd Place: Theme $100 13 ft. tall 2nd Place: $40 3rd Place: Originality $50 or under 3rd Place: $20
Return to Expo Center General Office 1700 Hwy 36 Abilene, Texas 79602
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