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After more than a century, Abilene church building to change hands
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – One of Abilene’s oldest churches is being sold to a private school. The congregation of St. Paul United Methodist Church voted in favor of selling its building to Abilene Classical Academy. Founded in 1909, the church has provided more than a century of worship, service and support to the Abilene community. […]
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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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Abilene construction leading to wildlife displacement
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Construction in Abilene is leading to the displacement of wildlife, something Bug Blasters Pest Control is seeing firsthand. Bug Blasters has been receiving more calls from newer areas in Abilene, according to President Tanner Jones. “I always tell the homeowners that we talked to, you have to think about what this […]
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Abilene growth brings housing challenges for Dyess
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The expected growth at Dyess Air Force Base is bringing new pressure to Abilene’s already-tight housing market. The issue was discussed Wednesday during Hardin-Simmons University’s “The Future Is Now” Summit. Maj. Gen. John Nichols, vice president of the Military Affairs Council, says Dyess is entering a “generational growth period,” over the […]
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Abilene leads Texas in hotel revenue growth for 6 quarters
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The Abilene hotel market continues to show very strong trends, according to the latest quarterly data. The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau has published the latest numbers, showing the Key City outperforming larger cities in Texas. During the second quarter, Abilene hotels finished with a 74% occupancy rate that’s about 13% […]
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Texas AI expansion puts new pressure on Abilene’s already strained housing market
Big tech promised a revolution, and for Abilene, Texas, it arrived through the Stargate Project. The Abilene campus began construction in 2024 under Crusoe and later became Stargate’s flagship site, tied to OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and other project partners. But for the folks living there, the change has been...
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In Abilene, Texas, AI data center growth is deepening an already tight housing market
Abilene, Texas, saw the arrival of the Stargate Project, a major AI data center expansion promising thousands of jobs and increased tax revenue, but residents are feeling the impact through rising housing costs and other challenges. Abilene, Texas, was pitched as a winner in one of the world's largest AI...
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New housing developments move one step closer in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Abilene’s Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday afternoon, making a handful of housing recommendations to the city council. During the meeting, the largest section of land the commissioners considered is roughly 170 acres off Texas Avenue right by Dyess Air Force Base. The commission...
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Retirees Are Discovering This Slow-Paced Texas Town Where Homes Still Start Under $90,000
Nobody told the housing market in Sweetwater, Texas that it was supposed to go completely off the rails, and the town has been quietly benefiting from that oversight ever since. Sweetwater is a small West Texas city of about 10,000 people, sitting along Interstate 20 roughly 40 miles west of...
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New housing developments move one step closer in Abilene
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — Abilene’s Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday afternoon, making a handful of housing recommendations to the city council. During the meeting, the largest section of land the commissioners considered is roughly 170 acres off Texas Avenue right by Dyess Air Force Base. The commission approved to change the tract of land […]
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Abilene mid-year housing market review
Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting activity, though.
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This Affordable Texas City Makes Living On About $1,300 A Month Surprisingly Realistic
Abilene, Texas might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think about affordable living, but it deserves a serious look. Tucked in West Texas with a population of over 125,000 people, this city offers a surprisingly comfortable lifestyle without draining your bank account. From low rent...
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Abilene metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the...
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'The housing market has gone crazy,' Christian Service Center offers rent assistance
ABILENE, Texas — As rent continues to climb in Abilene, more people are finding it hard to keep up. For years, the Christian Service Center has offered rental assistance to people facing financial hardship. However, as rent prices continue to rise, staff said more people are struggling to make...