DECEMBER 11, 2025
VOLUME 45 •TRUCKS, ISSUE 50FARMING • (12/11/25&-MORE! 12/17/25) SELL YOUR BOATS, EQUIPMENT, RV’S, GUNS VIEW1 ONLINE • PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE • www.ThriftyNickelofAbilene.com PAGE
THE SADDLE SHACK
COME SEE US AT THE MALL
new & used
saddles,
tack & more!
Christmas Discounts!
NEW INVENTORY, GREAT SELECTIONS
NOW HIRING: FRONT DESK HOUSEKEEPER
EconoLodge Inn & Suites
Abilene Owned & Operated
THE MALL OF ABILENE 325-695-3700
3532 NORTH 6TH ST. 325-704-3130
840 East Hwy 80 • ABILENE 79601
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12-6
CALL 325-677-8100
3.5 miles east of Anson on Hwy 180
Mon.-Sat. 9-4 • 325-823-4046
BE A PART OF THE #GARAGESALEGUIDE www.ThriftyNickelofAbilene.com/garagesaleguide (updated every Thursday & Friday)
• Alloy • Magnesium • Aluminum • Steel
“Honesty Is The Best Policy” 23 Yrs Experience, Call for FREE Estimates. FREE Mulch/Wood Chips!
Victor Hernandez 325-518-8031 Abilene Young Professionals
Proud Partner of Abilene Chamber of Commerce
SONNY JONES WELDING 1902 N Treadaway • 325-672-1731 THE HOLLY JOLLY MARKET at Drug Emporium, 2550 Barrow St. Saturday, December 13, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Local Vendors, Seasonal Treats & Holiday Shopping. S M O K E H O U S E ABILENE inside The Double Tree Hotel is hiring BARTENDER / FOOD SERVER. Tons of benefits!!! Apply today at jobs. hilton.com/abilene ALFALFA FOR SALE. Priced delivered to you. Barn stored. 806-474-8791
WYLIE ISD NOW HIRING bus drivers. Must have CDL with a P and S endorsement $23.75 per hour pay DOE. 325-665-7375
A CHRISTMAS HOPE BENEFIT D & Co. December 13 @ 2:00pm & December 15th @ 7:00pm. 3301 S. 14th St. Unit 42E, Abilene. Benefitting the Children of Desree Mendoza.
2022 F-350, 18.5 mpg, 6.2L, 12,500 miles, $48,000 By owner. 432284-9664
2002 BUICK LE SABRE, good condition. 325733-4505
CLYDE – 1 BEDROOM, 1 bath Cabin w/carport. $500 month, $500 deposit. 325721-3341
6 - 18 WHEELER tire chains. Call 325-238-1614
2020 HYUNDAI KONA SE. Abilene Used Car Sales 325-673-9400
6 X 20 GOOSENECK Stock Trailer, new paint, butterfly gate. $6000 obo 325-721-3341
CLEAN SEASONED FIREWOOD - Mesquite, Oak, Pecan & Pinon (325) 7624262
PAINT SPRAYER Magnum X47, used very little. $300.
254-647-3016
NEED experienced metal building laborers. Must have transportation to the shop. Call or Text 325-665-5429. Start Immediately! FARM FRESH PASTURE raised Eggs $5.00 a dozen. Call 361-816-8176. Can pick up in Eastland, Tx.
2022 F-350, 18.5 mpg, 6.2L, 12,500 miles, $48,000 By owner. 432284-9664
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Rose Park Senior Center Ballroom 2625 South 7th St
5 per person • Age Restriction: 55+ 7:00 - 9:00 PM More Info: (325) 734-5300
Christmas Sale @ Warhouse
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: DIRECTOR OF RADIOLOGY RADIOLOGY/CT TECH – FT and PT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - FT SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST – FT, PT, PRN 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
1905 Cottonwood, Abilene, TX 79601 9am-4pm Friday 12/12/25 & Saturday 12/13/25 Merry Christmas, How Time Flies!!
As the year ends so do ‘All Good Things” We will have Johnny’s Shop Tools out this time. We will offer them until years end. All the tools that have been on the tables will Be offered at 20% or more off. There will be some Wood & Metal Shelving and Lots of Yard & Garden Tools. Tire Machine, US General 5’ Rolling Tool Box, Big Pipe Wrenches, Hyd Tools, Battery Charger, Cart w/Rolls of Wire, Sockets & Ratchets. Asst Wrenches, Sledge Hammers, MORE!! On the Other Side, Christmas Decor, Lots Nice Glassware, Silverware, Cookbooks, Quilts, Clay Back Heaters, Small Gas Heaters. TV’s, Puzzles, Piano, Civil War Pic & Books, Jewelry(½ Price), Some Pictures 1/2Price, Sofa, Luggage, Birds Eye Maple Chest & Bed Frame, Unusal Art & Photographs and MORE!! Pics on Estate Sales.net & KINCAID AUCTION Come have a cup of Coffee with us, here daily till Christmas!
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