Abilene Public Health Clinic Working By Phone

The Abilene Taylor County Public Health District and MERCY Clinic are now closed to the public after several City staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. Resources and testing still available by calling the number 325.692.5600. More: https://t.co/Gctoq3lWUD https://t.co/itTxXePOpw

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Texas Oil Economy Struggling

A 30% reduction in oil consumption has been a tremendous shock to the Texas oil market. Combined with the supply fight between OPEC members Russia and Saudi Arabia, oil prices around $20/barrel do not allow Texas shale suppliers to meet costs and keep employees on the payroll.

Read more from Reuters News here  https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-oil-shale-bust-insight/oil-in-the-age-of-coronavirus-a-u-s-shale-bust-like-no-other-idUSKCN21X0HC

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Warning from the City of Abilene

The City of Abilene quietly Tweets message that should be a mass media warning of caution and preparation.

13 April, 2020: Area health professionals expect our number of COVID-19 cases to increase over the next two weeks. It's an especially important time to keep up social distancing and proper hygiene! News release: https://t.co/kwinhb54Gh https://t.co/gUhcc302vQ

Please sign up and follow the city Twitter feed to help you keep informed. 

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Prepare for Your Economic Stimulus Check for April 2020

https://grow.acorns.com/coronavirus-stimulus-checks-calculator/

CNBC and the financial service Acorn have created a stimulus check calculator for you to prepare to receive your funds in about three weeks. Use this to help you know how to get ready for April/May financial needs. Find it at the address below,

https://grow.acorns.com/coronavirus-stimulus-checks-calculator/

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Save $ on Over-the-Air TV Service

https://nocable.org/availability-report/zip/79606-abilene-tx

Point it South/Southwest even for digital

If you have ever wondered how to set up your antenna for free over-the-air broadcast channels, just point your TV antenna South-Southwest. Find out more at this "OVER-THE-AIR DTV CHANNEL REPORT FOR: Abilene, TX 79606"

https://nocable.org/availability-report/zip/79606-abilene-tx

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City of Abilene Emergency Alert Service

https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/5B6524CD675E

The city of Abilene is offering an area wide City Alert Service to those who have signed up. You may do so by following their posts from the City's official Twitter account or by clicking on the link below.

https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/5B6524CD675E

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No More VENMO Payments

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Venmo has changed its service agreement and begun freezing accounts and $ transactions for businesses. There is strong risk that payees and landlords will never see that money again. Therefore, we are forced to cease all associations with Venmo. No further rental/lease payments will be processed through Venmo.

You may read more about it from Venmo themselves at the following page. https://help.venmo.com/hc/en-us/articles/217532097-Can-I-use-Venmo-to-buy-or-sell-merchandise-goods-or-services-

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Sign Up for USPS Informed Delivery Before Criminals Do

Protect yourself by signing up for this NOW, before someone else fakes your identity. 

Get started at https://informeddelivery.usps.com/…/pages/intro/start.action 
or just go to usps.com and search for "informed delivery."

Read more about it from CBS News...
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/usps-informed-delivery-service-could-be-used-to-steal-your-mail/

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Safe Package Holding for Your Holiday Deliveries

Read about a new service offered at select area United Supermarkets to accept and hold your FedEx deliveries. Package thefts have been on the increase in Abilene and some criminals have been caught. However, this service may allow you to feel safe receiving shipments while still at work. 

Find the KTXS article here: 

https://ktxs.com/news/abilene/united-supermarkets-is-partnering-with-fedex-to-accept-guest-packages-and-keep-them-safe

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Big Country Area Poised to See Return of Big Oil

Abilene's economy may once again be influenced by the oil industry as mergers happen and companies prepare for large volume shale extraction. Texas itself will be the world's third largest oil producer. Read More about it from CNN.

CNN: Big Oil is racing to pump all the oil out of Texas.
http://money.cnn.com/2018/08/15/investing/texas-oil-permian-basin-energen/index.html

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Area ATM Have Been Infected with Account Stealing Skimmers

Please be careful and try to check the card readers at all local ATMs before inserting your bank card. Skimmers are often added "on top of bank card readers" and may be loose and flimsy when touched. If the card reader seems insecure, please report it to your bank staff and do not use it.

Read more from KTAB/KRBC at the link below.
https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/crime/bank-customers-across-abilene-victimized-by-atm-skimmer/1336585384

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Caution Needed for Area Rattlesnakes!

Area home construction near the far West side of Chimney Rock Road has brought out Rattlesnakes from hiding. Please take caution and be aware!

Read more from area news.
https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/local-news/1-year-old-bitten-by-rattlesnake-hiding-in-toys-outside-south-abilene-home/1265602330

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Pamela Drive Has A New Family

Pamela Drive Has A New Family

Thank you to all of the families who have come for viewings and the many more who have contacted us. We wish you well in your hunt for a happy home. This house is under a new contract and the listing has been taken down.

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Free Credit Score Check to Protect Yourself

Your credit score is yours to protect and can be free to check every 30 days for Experian and every 7 days for TransUnion and Equifax. Read how to do it here... https://www.howtogeek.com/345749/how-to-view-and-monitor-your-credit-report-for-free/

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