Direct from City Hall is your twice-monthly source on city news, decisions, and projects - all in one place.
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- What's been decided - Key actions from recent City Commission meetings and other decisions affecting our community.
- What's happening - Updates on projects currently underway.
- What's next - A look ahead at upcoming projects, opportunities for input, and other things on the horizon for Abilene.
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- February 27, 2026 - In this edition: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Proclamation; LAST DAY – Dog Tag Renewals Due; City Manager candidate interviews; Agenda Center update; TSAC formed; and City Commission actions.
- February 13, 2026 - In this edition: Water Rate Changes Approved; Dog Tag Renewals Due; Join the Police Department; and City Commission actions.
- February 2, 2026 - In this edition: Water Rates: Understanding Proposed Changes; Dog Tag Renewals Due; Police Receive Grant for In-Car Cameras; Officers Receive Commendation Awards; Zook Joines Regional Planning Board; January Proclamations Issued; and City Commission actions.
- January 16, 2026 - In this edition: Traffic signal update; City Commission leadership changes; stormwater drainage update; Water Watch update; Fire Department grant award; employee recognitions; and City Commission actions.
- December 15, 2025 - In this edition: Special City Commission meeting; holiday hours; Sports Complex update; water rate overview; Police tribute; tourism grant; online forms update; sewer reminder; Airport Board Vacancy; Cowtown Christmas re-cap; and City Commission actions.
- December 2, 2025 - In this edition: Police Department spotlight; Cowtown Christmas; Wastewater Plant Improvements; Park Restroom Closures; Park Restroom Renovations; Winter Safety and Preparedness Tips; Holiday Hours; and City Commission actions.
- November 14, 2025 - In this edition: Looking North reflections; CVB events; Christmas Tree Lane; police outreach events; preservation program; LSLI mailers; Carbon Monoxide safety; winter prep; 2025 holiday hours; Recovery Court training; and the City Commission recap
- November 4, 2025 - In this edition: Abilene shines on national TV; students visit City Hall; Police join Trunk-or-Treat fun; City leaders share in preservation efforts; honoring Veterans Day; Christmas Tree Lane returns; staff continues improving communication.
- October 13, 2025 - In this edition: Utility Payment Kiosk Update; Fair and Sustainable Water Rates; City Manager Recruitment; New Court Administrator; Staff Training Highlights; Fire Prevention Month; “Flushable” Wipes Reminder; Halloween Street Closure; Commission Recap
- September 26, 2025 - In this edition: City Commission Adopts 2026 Budget; Fire Prevention Month; Firefighters Earn EMT-B Certification; Housing Progress Continues; Halloween Street Closure; Preservation Conference; Commission Highlights; Land Bank Actions
- September 12, 2025 - In this edition: Stormwater Drainage; Oaths of Office; Library Card Sign-Up; Rail Safety Week; Staff Spotlight; Park Improvements; Sports Complex Planning; Second 12-Plex; Police Youth Programs; Rescue Training; AWOS Restored; Commission Highlights
- August 29, 2025 - In this edition: Conflict of Interest Clarified; Police Chief & Finance Director Appointed; Planning for Fiscal Stability; Downtown Parking Updates; Water Watch Tips; Crash Detection Alerts; AWOS Notice; Labor Day Office Closure; Commission Highlights
- August 15, 2025 - In this edition: Budget Talks Underway; School Zone Reminders; Tornado Siren Replacement at KDOT; Labor Day Office Closure; and highlights from the August 11, 2025, City Commission meeting.
