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District 19 candidate Tom Sell discusses data centers, affordability & priorities
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Republican Congressional District 19 candidate Tom Sell joined Big Country Politics for a Sunday conversation about his campaign, data center development, affordability, the national debt and his priorities if elected to Congress. Sell, who grew up in the Lubbock area, launched his campaign in November and won the Republican nomination for […]
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New luxury apartments coming to Abilene
Wayfare Communities , a Texas-based real estate development and management company, has announced the acquisition of 34.8 acres in Abilene with plans to construct a new luxury residential community. According to a news release from Wayfare, the development will be located at 5457 Rebecca Lane and will include 272 apartment units across 52 single-story residential buildings. The community will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The development is slated to feature private entrances, attached garages, abundant green space and class A amenities, with no upstairs or downstairs neighbors, according to the company. "Abilene is exactly the type of market we look for," said Cooper Baker, president of Wayfare Communities. "It has a strong employment base, continued growth and investment, and the presence of Dyess Air Force Base. We're excited to get started and bring the Wayfare product to Abilene." Planned amenities include a 3,986-square-foot clubhouse and leasing office, a mail kiosk, trash enclosure and community pool. More: Feeling lucky? Claw Kingdom arcade is coming to Abilene "We've spent a lot of time building a product and a company that we believe in," said Greg Wood, CEO of Wayfare Communities. "Abilene is a great fit for what we do, and
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More than 250,000 gallons of wastewater enter Buck Creek after Abilene sewer overflow
Over 250,000 gallons of wastewater entered Buck Creek in Abilene due to a sanitary sewer overflow near East Lake Road and Neas Road. More than 250,000 gallons of wastewater entered Buck Creek after a sanitary sewer overflow in Abilene's wastewater collection system, city officials said. The overflow happened near East...
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West Texas Fair and Rodeo attendance up from last year
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – With the West Texas Fair and Rodeo wrapped up for the year, preliminary numbers show higher attendance than last year. “I thought we had a very successful fair this year,” said Rochelle Johnson, Executive Vice President and General Manager for the Expo Center. “I was pleasantly surprised, just based on what our […]
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Abilene residents weigh in on Flock cameras
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Flock cameras remain a major topic of discussion across the nation and right here in the Key City. Many have spoken directly to the Abilene City Council about concerns about the cameras, so Abilene Police Chief Rondell Serrate is presenting on them during Thursday's meeting. Abilenians...
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National fast-food chain expands footprint in Abilene
Ronald McDonald's golden arches are set to expand further into the Key City as plans are underway for Abilene's sixth McDonald's location. The new restaurant is planned for 3512 Old Anson Road and was announced in Abilene Planning and Development Services' second-quarter report. According to the report, the project carries an estimated construction valuation of approximately $1.85 million. More: Vote now, who has the best coffee in Abilene? More: Abilene to host national police K9 competition While the project has not yet been registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the new McDonald's has been approved and was issued a Texas sales tax permit on Friday, Sept. 18. According to the state's open data portal, the restaurant's first sales date is listed as Nov. 1. Abilene currently has five McDonald's locations. The city's newest , located at 6144 Buffalo Gap Road, is expected to open in early October. This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: National fast-food chain expands footprint in Abilene
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Abilene residents weigh in on Flock cameras
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Flock cameras remain a major topic of discussion across the nation and right here in the Key City. Many have spoken directly to the Abilene City Council about concerns about the cameras, so Abilene Police Chief Rondell Serrate is presenting on them during Thursday’s meeting. Abilenians have been calling for an […]
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More than 2 tons of salt delivered to Abilene Christian University for nuclear reactor
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – More than 2 tons of salt has been delivered to Abilene Christian University, marking the next step in the development of their Molten Salt Research Reactor. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) transported the salt to ACU’s Dillard Science and Engineering Research Center Friday from the DOE’s Oak Ridge […]
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Clyde City Council approves randomized employee drug testing
CLYDE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Clyde City Council is updating its drug and alcohol testing policy for city employees. During a recent meeting, a council member said the current policy is outdated and does not comply with local, state and federal guidelines. The updated policy would allow for randomized drug testing and other practices commonly […]
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Buffalo Soldiers History Comes Alive at Abilene State Park
There are some history lessons you read about in a book, and then there are the ones you can actually walk into. As a history buff, I am pretty excited about what is coming to one of my favorite places in Texas, Abilene State Park. My friend Candyce Johnson at the park gave me an early heads-up that the Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail event is coming to the Big Country on Saturday, September 26.
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West Texas Fair & Rodeo participants feel the fuel price pinch
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Jason Battle was unloading a trailer at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo on Wednesday. His daughter will exhibit Saturday. The drive from Runnels County was within an hour for Battle, who was planning to drive back and forth each day from Wednesday to Saturday. “(Wednesday) we bring all the panels […]