Living in Abilene
Abilene preserves the traditional heritage of the Old West while providing all the exciting advantages of a thriving contemporary city. Abilene is home to Dyess Air Force Base and the 7th Bomb Wing. With a 13-minute average commute, living and working in Abilene gives you more time to spend with your family, developing your practice and enjoying life.
In Abilene, we have a sense of community. You get the small town feel but with all the conveniences. Every cuisine from South of the Border to Southern Italy can be found including the best Mesquite BBQ. Churches adorn every corner, and fine art museums and the historic Paramount Theatre round out the highlights of the city. Outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, golf and tennis are enjoyed year-around.
As a healthcare provider you can trust with all these great community assets, Abilene has an opportunity for you. Hendrick is the first name in healthcare in the Texas Midwest and is central to many of the community events and activities for this area. We serve 24 counties providing the best healthcare available. Be a part of our staff and see why so many people are calling Abilene home.
Abilene at a Glimpse
- Low cost of living
- Three four-year universities
- Year-round golf and tennis
- Regional airport
- Recreational lakes and hunting
- Why Abilene?
Entertainment and Attractions
- Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Frontier Texas! virtual museum ranked a must-see by the New York Times
- The Grace Museum
- Abilene Zoo
- National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
- Annual Children's Art & Literacy Festival (CALF)
- Things to do in Abilene
About Abilene
- City of Abilene
- Abilene Chamber of Commerce
- Dyess Air Force Base
- Develop Abilene
- Abilene Reporter-News
- KTXS Television
- KRBC and KTAB Television
- Fox Abilene
Education
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