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Apr 4th, 2025 👍 2784

The Abilene Police Department will host a free, community-wide active shooter training on May 23 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the APD conference room (4565 S. First St.). Space is limited and attendees must register to secure a spot.

Apr 4th, 2025 👍 4160

Global Samaritan Resources in partnership with the Community Foundation of Abilene launched a community bed initiative to help local residents get a good night's sleep. The program began with 500 bed frames donated by Abilene Christian University (180 beds have been matched with mattresses so far) and will deliver 256 more beds by the end of may (distributed through United Way 211 and local nonprofits).

Apr 4th, 2025 👍 1300

Almost half of Texas counties did not have a hospital or birth center for maternity care, leaving many rural mothers with long drives and emergency transfers. Hendrick Medical Center officials said shortages of OB-GYNs, low Medicaid reimbursements, and limited staff force rural providers to plan for emergencies carefully—often opting for earlier C-sections to reduce delays.

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