+345 People Per Day for the Past 8 Years

Texas has seen an increase in population for 8 years from 2005 through 2013 of 5.9 million people. The Texas Tribune quotes Lloyd Potter from the Office of the State Demographer. The majority of domestic migrants came from the great state of California. Read more about it from Alexa Ura and Jolie McCullough at the Texas Tribune.

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Spring Cleaning - Free Large Waste Drop-off This Weekend

Spring Clean and Tire Amnesty Days coming Apr. 7 - 9

ABILENE, Texas – Clear out unwanted items from your property and recycle them during the upcoming Spring Clean and Tire Amnesty Days. During this annual event, citizens have a chance to spruce up their homes and properties while conveniently dropping off their cast-off items at the City of Abilene’s Environmental Recycling Center (ERC), 2209 Oak St. The event will take place Thursday, Apr. 7 through Saturday, Apr. 9, 2015. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Due to safety concerns, Oak St. will turn into a one-way street with vehicles entering from South 25th St., on Saturday, Apr. 9.

Typically, the ERC is a drop-off point for citizens to bring almost any type of recyclable materials including plastics, glass and cardboard to bulkier items such as electronics and old appliances. However, certain items such as large-scale remodeling project materials will not be accepted. Citizens will be asked to assist in off-loading their own items.

At this year’s Spring Clean, citizens may bring up to eight passenger tires without rims, free of charge with proof of residency (current water bill). Truck tires without rims are $5 per tire and with rims $8 per tire. Agricultural tires will be accepted without rims only for a $35 per tire service fee.  Commercial or business tires will not be accepted.

For more information on recycling or the Spring Clean event, call the Environmental Recycling Center at 325-672-2209.

News Releases from The City of Abilene:

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Schedule a Viewing Now!

4 Bedroom split floor plan, 2 car garage w/ fenced RV space in Chimney Rock Neighborhood. Schedule a viewing soon. New lease will start 1st of May. Make it yours. See the virtual tour at Zillow.com, Trulia.com, Hotpads.com, or homes.Yahoo.com. 

Let us know if you have any questions. We are available to schedule a showing Wednesday through Saturday of this week; just let us know when may be convenient for you. You may call or text the number below. This home is owned and managed as our family business.

4665 Pamela Drive, Abilene, TX 79606

There are over 60 pictures for a virtual tour on such listing sites as Zillow.com, HotPads.com, and Trulia.com. You can also see details at propertiesbywatson.blogspot.com and our Facebook.com/propertiesbywatson page. All of the home details should be available at any one of those locations. 

• 4 bedroom, 2 bath, split floor plan, 1900 sq ft, 2 car garage, large fenced RV space, great neighbors, and close to the Mall of Abilene
• $1495/month
• 12 month lease
• Security deposit of $1000
• Cats or dogs: separate pet deposit required ($200)
• Available May 1st

Please let us know how we can help you further.

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Report Suspicious Activity to the Police

Nextdoor is reporting a spike in property theft and car break-ins around the Chimney Rock area. Be cautious. This week, a laptop was stolen from a car in the driveway of a neighborhood resident. 

Please watch out for strange people driving up and looking in area cars during the hours around midnight. 

Please lock your doors, make sure you have adequate outdoor lighting, and do not leave any valuables in plain sight. Stay safe.

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