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Buc-ee's rival continues Texas expansion with $750K project
West Texas has even more options to fuel up.
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Mall of Abilene in Abilene, TX: Never Added a Square Foot but Rebuilt Itself From the Inside Anyway
Mall of Abilene is a one-level enclosed mall on Buffalo Gap Road on the south side of Abilene, Texas. It has two Dillard's stores. Both are in the building that opened in 1979. The mall opened with five department stores planned and four of them trading. One of the four...
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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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Three Decades Of Concrete And Welding In Clyde And Abilene. Arc Angel's Angel Shared Stories On The Weekend Buzz
For more than 30 years, Arc Angel Welding and Concrete has handled everything from stamped concrete driveways to custom metal gates around Clyde and Abilene. The owner recently shared stories about the business on The Weekend Buzz podcast.
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Oracle announces investment in Abilene ISD
Oracle, a key technology partner in Abilene's Stargate data center project, has announced a $100,000 investment in Abilene ISD to support local educators and expand workforce development programs, according to a press release from Oracle. The investment, announced Thursday, Sept. 17, by Oracle, the Abilene Education Foundation and Abilene ISD, will fund a new Oracle Innovation Grants program for teachers while also providing students with additional access to industry-recognized training and certification resources. The grant program will be administered by the Abilene Education Foundation and will provide funding for classroom and districtwide initiatives throughout the year. Eligible projects may include curriculum development, classroom supplies, technology purchases and student learning experiences designed to strengthen STEAM education. "Strong learning resources come from teachers who understand what will engage their students," said Adam Samuels, executive director of the Abilene Education Foundation. "These grants will build on AEF's history of funding AISD pilot programs and enable more teachers to benefit from a best practice discovered in a colleague's classroom." Funding will be offered through two separate tracks. Classroom grants will be awarded twice annually for teacher-led projects, and districtwide grants will be available on a rolling basis for initiatives capable of reaching students across
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Three Decades Of Concrete And Welding In Clyde And Abilene. Arc Angel's Angel Shared Stories On The Weekend Buzz
For more than 30 years, Arc Angel Welding and Concrete has handled everything from stamped concrete driveways to custom metal gates around Clyde and Abilene. The owner recently shared stories about the business on The Weekend Buzz podcast.
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Food & Fuel: Abilene feels the impact of rising prices
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene residents are feeling the effects of fuel costs at the pump. In addition, students and parents are being affected by the costs. “If you are already struggling economically, you are finding things more difficult now than before,” said Patrick Dembach, Director of Operations at the Food Bank of West Central […]
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Abilene barbershop Jazzy J’s stays open 24/7 to serve workers beyond 9-to-5 hours
Abilene, Texas — In a city where more people are working outside the traditional nine-to-five schedule, a barbershop/salon in Abilene is keeping its doors open around the clock. Jazzy J’s is operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering customers the option to get hair services late...
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Oracle invests $100K in Abilene educators, data center career training
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Oracle, a partner in the Abilene data center, has committed $100,000 to support Abilene educators and expand data center career pathways for students. Oracle, the Abilene Education Foundation and Abilene Independent School District announced the investment through Oracle Innovation Grants, which will support educator-led STEAM learning. Oracle also announced expanded access […]
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Denser Racks and Grid Delays Force an Infrastructure Rethink for the Data Center Industry
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2026 – Grid delays in Texas pushed one artificial intelligence infrastructure company to generate its own electricity. AI infrastructure firm Crusoe constructed a 300-megawatt gas turbine plant to supplement utility service at its Abilene data center campus. The plant supplements limited utility power while...
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Century-old Abilene fruit stand takes weekend pause due to record heat
A century-old Abilene produce stand is taking an unusual step in closing its tables for this weekend because extreme heat is hurting both working conditions and the quality of its fruits and vegetables. Mindy Rodgers, the owner and a family member of R&B Produce, said the stand has been part...
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APPROVED: City of Abilene’s FY 2027 budget will raise average tax bill $61/year
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene City Council has approved the City’s budget for Fiscal Year 2027 after making some last-minute changes, and they also set a tax rate that is going to raise the bill for average homeowners by $61 a year. During Thursday’s meeting, council members approved a budget that would raise $406.34 million […]
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The Clyde Collective unites vendors and community members
CLYDE, Texas — The Clyde community gathered for the Clyde Collective on Sunday afternoon, where attendees enjoyed live music, food, and opportunities to support small businesses. According to April Golden, the director of Callahan County Nutrition, the Clyde Collective unites vendors from across Taylor and Callahan counties. “The Clyde...
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Breckenridge man tries for record-breaking 1,200lb pumpkin
One seed, one vine and one goal: growing the heaviest pumpkin in Texas. Ryan Ethridge of Breckenridge is hoping his giant pumpkin will break the state record after months of work, research and protection from the West Texas elements. Ethridge’s pumpkin is currently estimated to weigh 1,207 pounds based on its measurements. If that estimate […]