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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on special election for firefighter collective bargaining",
   "summary": "The Abilene City Council will consider a special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on collective bargaining for the Abilene Fire Department and amendments to the city charter regarding impasse. The council will also discuss airport terminal expansion projects and approve various zoning changes and contracts.",
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   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Library Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Library board to review book orders, get updates on Heritage Square and branch libraries",
   "summary": "The Abilene Library Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from April, review pending book order recommendations, and hear a Library Director's report including updates on Abilene Heritage Square and Recreation Center branch libraries. Action is possible on the minutes and book orders.",
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   "date": "2026-07-28",
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   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Airport Development Board",
   "headline": "Board to consider $5 million grant and terminal expansion contracts",
   "summary": "The Airport Development Board will review management reports and FY27 budget proposals. The body is deciding on recommendations for terminal expansion contracts, a federal grant, and a convenience store lease.",
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   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Visual Arts Jury",
   "headline": "Visual Arts Jury to review artwork for public display",
   "summary": "The Visual Arts Jury Board will meet to discuss and take action on accepting artwork for public display. This includes reviewing artist proposals and specific loaned sculptures.",
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Board",
   "headline": "Board will consider location for new recycling center (temporary and permanent)",
   "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss and possibly act on approving a new recycling center’s temporary and permanent location. The board will also hold a public hearing and possible action on renaming the Sears Recreation Center. Additional reports will cover aquatics, parks, recreation, seniors and zoo updates, including grant awards and facility projects.",
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   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Senior Citizens Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Senior Citizens Advisory Board meeting on July 15, 2026",
   "summary": "The Senior Citizens Advisory Board will meet to discuss upcoming community events. Discussion topics include Diverse Dances, a Wellness Expo scheduled for September 22, 2026, and a Holiday Celebration.",
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   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Civil Service Commission",
   "headline": "Civil Service Commission to vote on police union contract amendment",
   "summary": "The Abilene Civil Service Commission will meet at City Hall to approve minutes and elect leadership. The primary action item is a proposed amendment to the Meet and Confer Agreement with the Abilene Police Officers Association, which was mutually agreed in May 2024 and revised in October 2024. Commissioners will review a report on the changes and vote on whether to adopt the amendment.",
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   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment considers three variance requests",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will review several property variance requests regarding setbacks and lot coverage. The meeting also includes a report on the minutes from the June 9, 2026, regular meeting.",
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   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Citizen’s Advisory Board for People with Disabilities",
   "headline": "Mayor's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities meeting on July 14",
   "summary": "The board will meet to discuss several accessibility and community items. Discussion topics include an ADA assessment, a CityLink report, and a grant for Nelson Playground.",
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   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Abilene City Council considers multiple zoning changes and infrastructure contracts",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several zoning requests for residential and commercial developments. The agenda also includes approvals for traffic signal improvements, water infrastructure grants, and various professional service contracts.",
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Abilene Planning & Zoning Commission to consider multiple zoning and permit requests",
   "summary": "The commission will review several requests for conditional use permits and zoning changes. These items include proposals for a recreational vehicle park, daycare, tattoo parlor, and various residential or commercial rezonings.",
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   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Child Advocacy Center Board",
   "headline": "Abilene-Taylor County Child Advocacy Center Board meeting on July 7, 2026",
   "summary": "The board will meet to review and potentially approve FY2027 Board Resolutions. The agenda also includes discussions regarding staff appreciation plans, fundraising, prevention events, and legal communications.",
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   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Board of Building Standards",
   "headline": "Board of Building Standards considers property rehabilitation or demolition",
   "summary": "The Board will conduct public hearings regarding several properties to determine if they require rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. These cases involve specific addresses across Abilene to address building standards.",
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   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Abilene City Council considers bond issuance and multiple zoning changes",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several zoning requests and ordinances including speed limit increases. The meeting also includes a vote on authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026.",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board",
   "headline": "Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board meeting on June 23, 2026",
   "summary": "The Board will review financial statements and minutes from May 2026. Discussion includes updates on funding and pension plan document tables. The Board will also consider several benefit payments, terminations, and contribution refunds.",
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   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to canvass runoff election results for Place 4",
   "summary": "The City Council will meet to receive a report and hold a public hearing regarding the June 13, 2026, runoff election for City Council Place 4. Following the canvass, the council will issue a certificate of election and oath of office to Councilmember-elect Benjamin Bailey.",
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   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Street Maintenance Advisory & Appeals Board",
   "headline": "Board discusses street maintenance programs for 2026 and 2027",
   "summary": "The Street Maintenance Advisory and Appeals Board will review updates on the 2026 street maintenance program. The board is also scheduled to discuss and take action on proposed street projects for the 2027 program.",
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Parks & Recreation Board",
   "headline": "Parks and Recreation Board discusses park assessments and land leases",
   "summary": "The board will consider a parks assessment and a resolution to lease parkland to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The meeting also includes reports on aquatics, senior programs, and zoo updates.",
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   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "Office of Neighborhood Services",
   "headline": "Board discusses leadership elections and community development funding",
   "summary": "The Neighborhood Services Advisory Board will review the minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting. The board will also discuss nominations for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and receive a report on CDBG and HOME investment funding applications.",
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   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Abilene City Council considers zoning changes and eminent domain proceedings",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several zoning requests including residential and commercial changes. The meeting also includes discussions on multiple property condemnations for drainage easements and street right-of-way abandonment.",
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   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "General",
   "headline": "Airport Development Board discusses $5 million grant and airport projects",
   "summary": "The Airport Development Board will review management reports regarding current operations and budget proposals for FY27. The board is scheduled to consider a task order amendment for the air tanker ramp project and a $5 million airport terminal program grant.",
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Request to reinstate residential use and allow reconstruction at 302 Willow Street",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will consider a request to reinstate a previously approved special exception for a residential use that was abandoned. The request also includes permission to reconstruct the building for more than 50% of its replacement cost.",
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   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Venue Board",
   "headline": "Board discusses 2027 tax allocations and upcoming budgets",
   "summary": "The Board will consider the election of officers and the annual audit report for the year ending September 30, 2025. Members will also discuss the FY 2027 allocation of the 2% venue tax and review presentations regarding the Taylor County Expo Center and Frontier Texas!",
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   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Board of Building Standards",
   "headline": "Board of Building Standards considers property rehabilitation or demolition",
   "summary": "The Board will conduct public hearings regarding several properties to determine if they require rehabilitation, demolition, or civil penalties. The meeting also includes a review of the May 6, 2026, meeting minutes.",
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Planning & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning and Zoning Commission to consider several zoning changes",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on June 2, 2026, to review multiple zoning requests. These items include applications for conditional use permits, rezoning from residential to commercial or university uses, and amendments to a planned development district.",
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   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Abilene City Council considers multiple zoning changes and utility amendments",
   "summary": "The City Council will review several rezoning requests for residential and commercial properties. The meeting also includes discussions on water rate metering, school zone speed limits, and various city resolutions.",
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   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Firemen’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board",
   "headline": "Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board meeting on May 26, 2026",
   "summary": "The Board will review financial statements, investment reports, and trustee election results. Action items include processing retirement benefits, legal payments, and potential plan document updates.",
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