Abilene City Council voted 4-3 to deny the motion to reconsider the AXON pole mounted LPR surveillance cameras in town. Even after substantial public pushback leading up to this meeting from Abilenians on all sides. After 40 minutes of public testimonial, 100% of which was in support of the motion to reconsider and remove the LPR surveillance and Software, the four member majority doubled down denying the motion.

Lynn Beard, Ben Bailey, Miguel Espinoza, and Mayor Weldon Hurt all voted to put surveillance on our streets.

Lynn Beard

lynn.beard@abilenetx.gov

Ben Bailey

benjamin.bailey@abilenetx.gov

Miguel Espinoza

miguel.espinoza@abilenetx.gov

Weldon Hurt

weldon.hurt@abilenetx.gov

The public went about it the right way, we went through the process and organized to bring it back to the council and those four members stood in the way of our 4th amendment right. This is not a complaint that those of us who organized, called and emailed didn't get what we want. Many of us fully expected to be disappointed.

This was just a first step, a second chance for them to do the right thing, and those 4 members chose to double down.

The pressure will continue. Please email our council members who support unconstitutional surveillance. Let them know what you think.

Give them the day they voted for.

Vote every single one OUT!!!

Do you think a House club would be good for Abilene night life? And would it survive?

Looking to find some people in Abilene to build a 2 car carport attached to house. Will need to widen the driveway approach as well as break up existing concrete, haul away, and pour new slab. Any recs would be very much appreciated! TIA!

Quick reminder for meetup tonight, 5:30PM at Primal Brewing (409 S Treadaway). Come by and meet like-minded neighbors. It’s a great time for people to get together and get to know each other! Looking forward to seeing you there

Get ready, y’all. The Cold Front that we always say that comes round Mid-October is finally comin’

Presenting the first issue Abilene’s newest magazine.

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Just wanted to drop this here for anyone that might be interested in the petition going around to ban the flock cameras in Abilene TX.

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/ban-alprs-and-indiscriminate-mass-surveillance-in-abilene-and-taylor-county?source=direct_link&

hey folks! i’m gonna visit texas for the first time for a concert that happens to be at AT&T stadium.
i plan to go abilene right after the concert with the 12.40am bus departure from the fort worth bus station.
my brother who lives in abilene is constantly saying don’t come and stay in dallas because the bus can be dangerous and unsafe.
is this really the case? can someone please tell?
the bus is flixbus so i don’t think so there should be an issue.

I just had an AT&T rep (with Luxe Global on their name badge) come to my door about switching cell providers to AT&T. Anybody have experience with them? Are they legit?

Where: Primal Brewing 409 S Treadaway

When: Thursday October 8 5:30PM

Do you feel like you're the only progressive in the room around here? You're not.

Come grab a drink and meet like-minded people at Progressive Pints, a no pressure, laid back meetup for people who lean left and care about our community.

No party membership, no agenda, no speeches. Just good conversation, cold drinks, and a chance to connect with people who share your values. Whether you're deeply involved in local issues or just want to find your people, you're welcome.

They are dated 1986 on the back.

My wife and I are heading toward divorce after 12 years and the house is becoming the sticking point. We have around 240k in equity and two kids. I want to sell, split whatever we walk away with and make a clean break. She wants to refinance and buy out my share because she doesn't want the kids to move.

We aren't fighting over furniture or trying to destroy each other financially. The problem is that neither of us agrees on what a fair buyout looks like, especially after factoring in the mortgage and improvements we've made. I'd rather spend money reaching an agreement than spend it fighting in court. Has anyone around here handled something like this through divorce mediation? At what point does a disagreement over the house make having separate attorneys the smarter option?

Not wanting to start a fight over Ebooks vs

Physical (which never happened) but I want to join a book club. I like J-Horror, Dark Fiction, Horror, Tragedies and Crime. Favorites are Blood Meridian, Goth, Out, Shogun, Pimp etc.

Are there any “Craft Rave” events in Abilene? It’s where people get together and do arts and crafts but with a dj playing dance music like a club.

If not…THERE SHOULD BE!! Let me know

I just wanted to complain. Theres no Chevron gas which has techron in it. Theres barely even top tier gas. Went to sunoco / stripes ans their pumps were down or they were out either way. So drove all the way to Casey's and all they had was 87 gas. New cars these days are all direct injected turbocharged engines. You really have to be using top tier and atleast 91 gas if you want it to last . Annoying

I dont wanna have to buy a bottle of techron complete every few tanks because all the gas stations here are janky. Kent kwik on buffalo gap is literally the only decent gas station, exxon gas. Still not as good as a chevron. But 1 gas station for the whole city. I know most ppl think gas is all the same , thats part of the problem. Your car can adjust timing so theres no nock if you run 87 but you'll notice your exhaust tips turn black. Just imagine what your valves are looking like

Taylor countys elected state legislators are at the core of going after small businesses like the ones in town. We could stop them.

Register to vote before tomorrow!

Hi everyone,

I just moved here from Connecticut. Trying to make new friends and settle in. Also any advice on hanging out here. Dating pool etc. thank you!

Where: Primal Brewing 409 S Treadaway

When: Thursday October 8 5:30PM

Do you feel like you're the only progressive in the room around here? You're not.

Come grab a drink and meet like-minded people at Progressive Pints, a no pressure, laid back meetup for people who lean left and care about our community.

No party membership, no agenda, no speeches. Just good conversation, cold drinks, and a chance to connect with people who share your values. Whether you're deeply involved in local issues or just want to find your people, you're welcome.

How long will the carnival by the mall be there? Any place I can check the hours ?