AUGUST 20, 2026
SELL YOUR BOATS, EQUIPMENT, RV’S, GUNS & MORE! VOLUME 46TRUCKS, • ISSUE FARMING 34 • VIEW1 ONLINE • PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE • www.ThriftyNickelofAbilene.com (8/20/26 - 8/26/26) PAGE
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New Renovated Room:
Belts, Boots, Jeans, and So Much More!
Starting 699 Weekly with taxes $
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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
Lay-a-ways Available
3000 Southwest Drive
325-692-8034
840 East Hwy 80 • ABILENE 79601
CALL 325-677-8100
BE A PART OF THE #GARAGESALEGUIDE www.ThriftyNickelofAbilene.com/garagesaleguide (updated every Thursday & Friday)
REPAIR & STRAIGHTEN CRACKED WHEELS
Blue J Landscape & Tree Service
• Alloy • Magnesium • Aluminum • Steel $75 special
Victor Hernandez 325-518-8031 Abilene Young Professionals
Proud Partner of Abilene Chamber of Commerce
• Clinical Coder - Clinic (FT) • Radiology/CT Technologist (FT/PT) • 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) • Administrative Assistant (FT) • Registration Clerk - Hospital (FT) • Patient Financial Svs Representative - Hospital (FT) • Human Resources Clerk (FT)
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
2000 SQ. FT. BUILDING. Good for 2nd income or retired couple. Negotiable. 325-277-7370
5FT. SHREDDER $300. Call/Text 325-665-5670 Abilene FIVE YEAR OLD Akaushi Bull Hiromitsu and Heartbrand bloodlines. Call: 325-365-1292
PONTIAC PERFORMER intake $150. Pontiac Rallye II 15x7 $150. 4- 14x7 Buick Sport wheels $150. No text. Call 682-465-9644
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
DOVE HUNT. Lots of birds, mostly white wings $75 day. $50 ½ day. Five minutes West Abilene. 325-280-7278
$50 REWARD
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
for safe return of huge neutered black and white male tabby named Oliver. He is shy, so if spotted please keep calling his name. Please call 325-428-7674. Thank you very much.
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
American Classifieds / Thrifty Nickel © (325) 673-4521 Call us to place your next ad. Remember, not everyone is on social media. Print Still Works!
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5’ X 8’ ENCLOSED TRAILER 2021, $3000. 325-268-7336
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.
SONNY JONES WELDING 1902 N Treadaway • 325-672-1731
7 ANTI RUST WROUGHT IRON panels 8’x4’ with gate & post $400. 325-232-1029
Abilene, Texas
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