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Ballinger, TX · Real Estate
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Texas Farm, Ranch and Wildlife Expo to kick off this week at Taylor County Expo Center
ABILENE, Texas — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and The Abilene Chamber of Commerce will be co-hosting the 2025 Texas Farm Ranch and Wildlife Expo (TFRWE) Feb. 27 and 28 at the Taylor County Expo Center. There will be a wide variety of topics covered including cotton production,...
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Abilene metro area
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before. Increasing...
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Abilene city council changes mind, gives support to income-based housing project downtown
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene City Council has changed their mind and is now giving support to an income-based housing project proposed for downtown. Overland Property Group approached council once again Thursday to seek their support for the project, Landmark on Cypress, which would bring 49 units to a historic building located at 301 […]
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Abilene new business roundup: Drum lessons, estheticians, woodworking and auto services
More businesses in the Abilene area have filed with the Texas Comptroller's Office, according to the state agency's website. The owners of businesses that sell taxable products or services must report sales taxes to the Texas comptroller as required by state tax laws. The Comptroller's Office is responsible for collecting taxes and fees owed to the state and managing the state's finances and spending. By law, the agency is required to make business information available to the public, which includes new and active taxpayers. The active taxpayer database is updated regularly, and the public can view businesses that have...
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Abilene City Council rejects support of low-income housing downtown
Abilene, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene City Council is not offering support to a project hoping to bring low-income housing downtown. A group named OPG Cypress Partners, LLC wants to turn their multi-story property at 301 Cypress Street into a 60-unit low-income housing community, and they’re seeking a Multifamily Direct Loan Program loan from the Texas […]
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Tunnel to Towers to Welcome Sgt. Will Hoyum in Mortgage Free Home Jan. 17th at 1PM
On January 17, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation will welcome retired Army Sergeant Willard “Will” Hoyum into his new mortgage-free smart home in Coleman, Texas. SGT Hoyum was born in Texas and raised in Northern Illinois. He enlisted in the Army in 2009, seeking a physical challenge the military offered.
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Shea Hall named ‘Abilenian of the Year’ by the Abilene Association of Realtors
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Abilene Association of Realtors has named long-time Abilene resident Shea Hall as Abilenian of the Year. Established in 1985, this award recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact through volunteer work that benefits the greater good of the community. From being honored on the Senate floor by Senator Ted Cruz […]
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BEDC acquires land for development
BEDC acquires land for development Thomas Wallner Wed, 01/01/2025 - 3:42 am The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation recently purchased 1.67 acres of commercial land from Shackelford County Community Resource Center for $30,000 plus closing costs. Contributed photo/City of Breckenridge The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation was approved to purchase 1304 E. Connell for $45,000 plus closing costs to help increase future job recruitment efforts. X The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation is acquiring two pieces of land in an effort to promote continued development within the city. BEDC Executive Director David Miller spoke during the Tuesday, Dec. 3 meeting of the Breckenridge...
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Habitat for Humanity to transform fire-damaged apartments into affordable housing
ABILENE, Texas — Habitat for Humanity is planning to purchase the Spanish Arms Apartment Complex property that caught fire in July. The apartment complex caught fire overnight earlier this year, causing multiple families to need new homes. Officials with Habitat for Humanity told the Board of Building Standards Wednesday...
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Destroyed North Abilene apartment complex to become affordable housing
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – On July 8, 2024, the Spanish Arms Apartment complex caught fire. Just before 4:00 a.m., the Abilene Fire Department arrived to begin containment. Responders had to demolish the structure to keep the fire out. For six months, nearby residents say they’ve seen more mosquitoes, rats, snakes, and cats from the rubble-filled […]
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Local Christmas Tree farm keeps prices low despite nationwide price hike
ABILENE, Texas — Christmas is about three weeks away and some people are still searching for the perfect Christmas Tree. According to the American Christmas Tree Association the price of Christmas Trees are up ten percent since last year. “That’s why the prices are up, it’s the hurricane,” Paul...