DECEMBER 18, 2025
VOLUME 45 •TRUCKS, ISSUE 51FARMING • (12/18/25 12/31/25) SELL YOUR BOATS, EQUIPMENT, RV’S, GUNS &-MORE! VIEW1 ONLINE • PLACE YOUR AD ONLINE • www.ThriftyNickelofAbilene.com PAGE
Vletas delicious Ab
12 ilen e, Texas Est. 19
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candy
COME SEE US AT THE MALL
K-POP POSTERS, BLANKETS, PLUSH, BLIND BOXES, STICKERS AND MORE!
Since 1912
NOW HIRING: FRONT DESK HOUSEKEEPER
Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm Saturday 10am-5pm
1201 North First Street • Abilene • 325.673.2005 www.candiesbyvletas.com
Highest Salary in the Industry Apply in Person. Walk in for Interview!
EconoLodge Inn & Suites
YOUR FAVORITE TOY AND HOBBY STORE! COME SEE US AT THE MALL!
840 East Hwy 80 • ABILENE 79601
CALL 325-677-8100
Abilene Owned & Operated
THE MALL OF ABILENE 325-695-3700
3532 NORTH 6TH ST. 325-704-3130
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12-6
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• 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 100 WESTERN BOOKS $55. 325-668-9544
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 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 6 - 18 WHEELER tire chains. Call 325-238-1614 6 X 20 GOOSENECK Stock Trailer, new paint, butterfly gate. $6000 obo 325-721-3341 PAINT SPRAYER Magnum X47, used very little. $300.
254-647-3016 CLYDE – 1 BEDROOM, 1 bath Cabin w/carport. $500 month, $500 deposit. 325721-3341
2022 F-350, 18.5 mpg, 6.2L, 12,500 miles, $48,000 By owner. 432284-9664 CLEAN SEASONED FIREWOOD - Mesquite, Oak, Pecan & Pinon (325) 7624262 WYLIE ISD NOW HIRING bus drivers. Must have CDL with a P and S endorsement $23.75 per hour pay DOE. 325-665-7375 NEED experienced metal building laborers. Must have transportation to the shop. Call or Text 325-665-5429. Start Immediately!
BALLINGER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
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
Frontier Inn
Come Stay With Us! Monthly $850 and Weekly $450 (no tax) ROOM AMENITIES:
FREE WIFI Microwave Refrigerator Cable TV Guest Laundry Facility Ground Floor Pet Friendly Trucking
PATIO HEATERS, twin mattress, table & 4 stools, boots, rails, drawers, couch & chair, 4 tires 17, 3 wheel bike, 2 adult bikes, 2000 Dodge Van $3000. 2002 Ford PU $4000. Small fridge. 3619 Swenson, Abilene. 325-338-3591
WANTED
Unusable aluminum flat bottom boat, no trailers, no motors. 432-425-3676 FARM FRESH PASTURE raised Eggs $5.00 a dozen. Call 361-816-8176. Can pick up in Eastland, Tx.
Merry Christmas From: Jan, Angela, Barbara, Joey Dean & Billy @ KINCAID AUCTION
“Jesus is the Reason for the Season”
Well, we were not able to clean the building out in 2025. We said goodbye to Johnny and carry on as best we can, We’ve started having tag sales daily. At the Warhouse we have Johnny’s collections of tools and lots of his treasures on the West side of the building. On the East Side are Jan’s collections of jewelry, books, pictures, furniture and collectibles.
Our post Christmas schedule: Last minute Christmas Gift Hunters, pay attention!! Monday 12-22 & Tuesday 12-23 9am – 6pm Come check it out 50% off Jewelry, Pictures & Cookbooks 25% off ALL TOOLS & SILVERWARE, Buy One get One ½ Price (Of equal value or less) Gift Wrapping is available
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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 OCCUPATIOINAL THERAPIST – FT, PT, PRN PHYSICAL THERAPIST – FT, PT, PRN PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT – FT, PT, PRN MATERIALS MANAGEMENT CLERK - FT RN –-DAY/NIGHT - FT, PT, PRN, CNA – DAY/NIGHT - FT, PT, PRN
673-4521
3900 North 1st, Suite 2
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