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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
Hiring House Managers and Direct Care Staff
Weekly pay Full-time and part-time positions available
840 East Hwy 80 • ABILENE 79601
CALL 325-677-8100
For an appointment, call 325-695-7860 or email information to isela@somaresources.biz
3532 NORTH 6TH ST. 325-704-3130 Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12-7
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REPAIR & STRAIGHTEN CRACKED WHEELS
Blue J Landscape & Tree Service
• Alloy • Magnesium • Aluminum • Steel $75 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
RESOURCE FAIR & FAMILY FUN DAY, Saturday, August 8, 2026. 9:00am – 1:00pm. Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 TX36, Abilene, Tx. FREE Backpacks, FREE Snow cones, FREE Face Painting, FREE Bounce Houses.
5FT. SHREDDER $300. Call/Text 325-665-5670 Abilene
7 ANTI RUST WROUGHT IRON panels 8’x4’ with gate & post $400. 325-232-1029 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 SQ. FT. BUILDING. Good for 2nd income or retired couple. Negotiable. 325-277-7370
STOCK PANELS
& Gates. Cheap! 325660-2574 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
2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY, excellent condition! Garage kept, 103cc, 6 speed, 18k miles, factory cruise control, windscreen & saddlebags. New battery. Text 254-466-1654
2010 DODGE DUALLY crew cab 3500, flatbed, standard transmission 6 speed. 360k miles. $25,000. Call/ Text 325-716-8459 MUSIC LESSONS for all ages! Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Flute, Guitar, Ukulele. Contact Amanda Mylcraine at 325-627-5737
DOVE HUNT. Lots of birds, mostly white wings $75 day. $50 ½ day. Five minutes West Abilene. 325-280-7278
1972 JAVLIN PURPLE Looks & Runs Great! - $15,000 (325) 669-6313 1999 JOHN DEERE 550G Dozer ready to work. Has Rippers. Grubber, Rake & Root Plow included. 90% UC. Call 325721-3718 $28,000.
Get Your Kicks in 2026 Thursday Night
Dances
August 6th Exit 277 August 13th Swing Machine August 20th Adam Texas Trio August 27th Muddy Creek DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM
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:
https://www.westtexasfairrodeo.com/p/getconnected/parade
Rose Park Senior Center BALLROOM $
- 2625 South 7th St -
5 per person 7:00 - 9:00 PM More Info: (325) 734-5300
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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American Classifieds / Thrifty Nickel © (325) 673-4521 Call us to place your next ad. Remember, not everyone is on social media. Print Still Works!
• Clinical Coder - Clinic (FT) • Radiology/CT Technologist (FT/PT) • IT Clinical Informaticist (FT) • Lab Medical Technologist (FT) • Occupational Therapist (FT) • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (FT/PT/PRN) • Physical Therapist (FT/PT/PRN) • Physical Therapist Assistant (FT/PT/PRN) • Registered Nurse - Day/Night (FT/PT/PRN) • Certified Nursing Assistant - Day/Night (FT/PT/PRN)
Hill Resources Inc’s dedicated team provides exceptional programs and housing options for the developmentally disabled in the Abilene and Sweetwater, TX communities.
Hiring for:
• Direct Support Professional in Abilene • Direct Support Professional in Sweetwater *Must be able to pass background check, drug test and have a valid drivers license
Apply in person at 1850 E. Lowden St. Abilene (located behind Wal-Mart on HWY 351)