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News from the counties around Abilene: Brown, Nolan, Mitchell, Stephens, Eastland, Jones and more, written by the CIVILIAN News Desk.
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2 stories from the CIVILIAN News Desk · Big Country
Brownwood · Brown County
Brownwood city offices close for Veterans Day; trash pickup stays on schedule
City Hall, the landfill and the recycling center are closed Wednesday, Nov. 11.
CIVILIAN News Desk · Nov 2, 2026
Breckenridge · Stephens County
Breckenridge plans a new fire station to replace its 1922 home
Crews have lived in temporary quarters since early 2025. Bricks from the old building will go on the new one.
CIVILIAN News Desk · Oct 28, 2026