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OpenAI Stargate Data Center Raises Property, Pollution, and Liability Questions in Texas
OpenAI's flagship Stargate data center in Abilene, Texas has become a focal point in the debate over how rapidly expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure affects neighboring property owners and environmental regulation. Residents living beside the project say they received little warning before construction began and now face dust, heavy traffic, industrial noise, and concerns about future air emissions from dozens of planned natural gas turbines and backup diesel generators. Developers say the project has brought significant economic investment, while critics argue the community had little opportunity to participate in the permitting process.
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Rising rent prices in Abilene lead to more need for financial assistance
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Christian Service Center has been offering a rental assistance program for years, but recently, they are seeing more people needing assistance due to rising rent costs, according to Merlin Mann with the Christian Service Center.
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Abilene reminds residents they are responsible for storm debris on private property
ABILENE, Texas — As crews continue clearing damage from recent storms, the City of Abilene is reminding residents that storm recovery is a shared responsibility, with municipal workers focused on public property while homeowners and businesses are responsible for debris on their own land. City crews are prioritizing the...
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A new cost-of-living comparison shows Big Spring remains one of the more affordable communities in the region when compared with nearby West Texas cities Midland, Odessa, and Abilene.
BIG SPRING — A new regional cost-of-living comparison shows Big Spring continues to offer one of the most affordable places to live in West Texas while also remaining less expensive than both the Texas and U.S. averages, according to 2026 economic data compiled by HomeSnacks and other cost-of-living indexes.
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Data center in northeast Abilene to open 10 buildings worth nearly $11 Billion in 2027
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A data center in northeast Abilene is set to open 10 buildings worth nearly $11 billion in 2027 and 2028. Vantage Data Center’s Frontier Campus, located on the 200 block of PR 1604 in the City of Abilene’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of area Shackelford County, is going to start bringing data center […]
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'We had 110 students looking for housing,' ACU responds to housing crunch with new plans
The increase in economic development across Abilene is bringing new jobs and new people to the city, but now it’s creating new challenges for one university in town. “More recently, what we've seen is just a reduction in inventory that's been available to our faculty, staff and students," said Kevin Campbell, the senior vice president of operations at Abilene Christian University. "More recently, we've actually had some difficulty finding housing for our new employees moving to Abilene from other towns.”
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Move To This Texas City Where $1,300 A Month Covers Rent, Utilities, And Groceries
Your wallet just perked up like a dog hearing the word “treat,” and for good reason. Abilene, Texas is the financial unicorn you’ve been searching for, where your money stretches further than a yoga instructor doing the splits, and you can actually afford to live without selling a kidney or moving into your parents’ basement.
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Abilene rental crisis pushes ACU to expand student housing
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene’s housing market continues to feel the effects of major economic development projects, including large data center developments bringing thousands of temporary workers and new residents to the region. Now, Abilene Christian University officials say that pressure is being felt on campus as well. Kevin Campbell, Senior Vice President of Operations […]
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Ben Bailey wins Abilene City Council Place 4 runoff election
Abilene voters have chosen Ben Bailey in the runoff election for City Council Place 4, defeating Tammy Fogle after neither candidate secured a majority in the May election. The runoff capped weeks of campaigning focused on the city’s future growth, housing needs and infrastructure. Benjamin Bailey brings Navy service, business experience to Abilene council campaign […]
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Dwight Capital Finances $66M Loan for 312-Unit Abilene Rental Community
Martin Inderman Development obtained a $66 million HUD 221(d)(4) construction loan for The Lariat at Abilene, a 312-unit luxury multifamily development in Abilene, TX. Situated on 13 acres, the property will consist of 13 three-story garden-style apartment buildings—offering 186 one-bedroom and 126 two-bedroom units—six garages, and a clubhouse. Residents will enjoy smart-home technology and resort-style amenities, including a fitness center, pickleball court, outdoor grilling area, swimming pool, and EV charging stations.
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Mayor Hurt discusses housing, road repairs & Abilene’s growth
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene Mayor Weldon Hurt, who was recently reelected to another term, is looking ahead to the city’s biggest challenges and opportunities, including housing, infrastructure, development and growth. Hurt said the city’s upcoming budget discussions will be a major focus in the coming months, with housing continuing to be one of Abilene’s […]
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120 temporary units planned in response to Abilene housing crisis
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally stated this was a Dyess AFB project. However, that is incorrect. This project is proposed by a private developer. ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – 120 temporary units are being proposed in response to the ongoing housing crisis in Abilene. These units are proposed for a property located at 6929 Military Drive […]
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Are home prices going up in Abilene in 2026?
Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the...
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Data center growth is tightening housing market, sparking homelessness concerns
ABILENE, Texas — Homelessness remains a growing concern as city leaders and service providers look for ways to respond and expand support for people without stable housing. At the same time, Abilene’s housing market is seeing increased pressure as large data center projects continue to expand across the Big Country.