Abilene Data-Center Growth Tests Housing, Streets and Police Capacity
Abilene’s Stargate data-center expansion is driving economic growth while adding pressure to housing, police staffing and major street-repair needs.
Abilene, TX
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Abilene S10B workzone starts July 13 near C.W. Gill Park: detours, parking
Abilene TX – The City says Workzone Project S10B near C.W. Gill Park starts Monday, July 13, with construction expected to last about six months and parking limits.
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Abilene Daily Brief: City Updates, Council Activity, and Election Timeline
Abilene, TX — February 6, 2026 — City leaders wrapped a council retreat, residents are seeing service updates, and election filing deadlines are approaching.
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Abilene Police Investigate Homicide on Swift Water Drive
Abilene, TX — February 5, 2026 — Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in the 700 block of Swift Water Drive, with a murder warrant issued for Anthony Emilio Sanchez.
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Abilene Fire Department Reports First Surrender of Infant in Safe Haven Baby Box
Abilene, TX — February 3, 2026 — The Abilene Fire Department responded to the Safe Haven Baby Box alert system on January 13, finding a male infant approximately 60 days old.
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Abilene, TX Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
7:42 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Abilene, TX: 25°F (Clear) · Feels like 17°F · Humidity 68% · Wind 7 mph
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Abilene Christian Wildcats Face Tough Losses in Recent Basketball Games
Abilene, TX — January 31, 2026 — The Abilene Christian Wildcats men’s basketball team faced consecutive defeats, falling 76-70 to Utah Tech on January 29 and 79-76 to Southern U…