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Laundry Luv Expands Texas Location to Create More Space for Customers, Community
Abilene, Texas — Laundry Luv is more than doubling the size of its location at 3202 N. First St. in Abilene, Texas, expanding from 6,240 square feet to a total footprint of 14,405 square feet. For Laundry Luv, however, the expansion is about more than adding square footage. It...
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Business Mercado returns to Abilene
ABILENE, Texas — Business Mercado 2026 returned to the Abilene Convention Center on Saturday, featuring local vendors, cultural performances, and family-friendly entertainment. The free event highlighted Hispanic heritage and local businesses. Hosted by the Abilene Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Council, the event ran from 10 a.m. to 2...
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Laundry Luv’s First Location More Than Doubles in Size, Becoming the Largest Laundromat in Texas
Laundry Luv Laundromats is expanding its first location from 6240 Sqft to 14,405 SqFt and 202 machines, creating the largest laundromat in Texas. The laundromat industry is attracting increased interest, and Laundry Luv is building momentum through expansion and franchising. October 09, 2026 // Franchising.com // ABILENE, Texas –The Laundry...
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Farm and ranch retailer eyes Abilene expansion
City officials are set to consider final approval of a conditional use Permit during the Thursday, Oct. 8, City Council meeting that would pave the way for a new Bomgaars Farm & Ranch Supply store at 2554 Barrow St. The request covers approximately 6.89 acres and would allow the retailer to utilize outdoor merchandise displays as part of its operations. Plans for the site include a fenced outdoor sales area where larger farm, ranch and outdoor products could be showcased, along with a seasonal garden center offering plants, landscaping materials and gardening supplies. If approved, the permit would mark another addition to Abilene's growing retail market while expanding shopping options for the region's agricultural community. Founded in Iowa, Bomgaars is a family-owned farm and ranch retail chain with more than 180 stores across 15 states in the central United States. More: See September business openings and what's coming to Abilene More: House of Horrors returns for 17th season of scares in Abilene The company offers a wide range of products including farm supplies, livestock feed, hardware, tools, clothing, pet supplies and outdoor equipment. The nearest Bomgaars location to Abilene is now in Weatherford where the company operates a store at
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Highway 83 construction in Tuscola cuts sales up to 85% at two local businesses
TUSCOLA, Texas — Construction along Highway 83 in Tuscola is taking a steep toll on two local businesses, with sales down as much as 85% as crews work on a culvert and prepare to expand the highway. Quentin Clendenen, who owns Q’s Tire & Oil, said the impact has...
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Bass Pro Shops construction set to begin next month on 77,000-square-foot store with archery range & aquariums
BASS Pro Shops will begin construction on a new 77,000-square-foot location next month. The retailer previously announced new developments in Texas, New York and New Jersey. Bass Pro Shops has announced a separate Texas location in Abilene. The roughly $20million location will begin construction on November 15, according to project...
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A Texas Drug Store Dating Back To 1923 Still Has An Iconic Soda Fountain And Grill
Drug stores used to be gathering places, not just places to pick up a prescription, and this Texas spot has been holding onto that tradition since 1923 with a soda fountain and grill that still serve up shakes, malts, and classic diner fare the way they did a century ago.
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Singer Industrial buys Filtration & Hose Specialties
Singer Industrial, a North American distributor of industrial rubber, fluid power and related products, acquired Filtration & Hose Specialties, LLC (FHS), an industrial supply business headquartered in Abilene, Texas, with additional locations in Cleburne and Odessa. The acquisition expands Singer Industrial's presence in Texas and strengthens its ability to support...
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Construction to begin next month on Abilene’s $20 million Bass Pro Shop
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Construction is set to begin next month on Abilene’s $20 million Bass Pro Shops location. The location, which will be a Bass Pro Shops Outpost, is going to be the anchor store at the Rainy Creek shopping center on the 1700 block of E Stamford Street off I-20. Project filings with […]
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Abilene Area Better Business Bureau exec to address Brownwood Kiwanis meeting 10/8
The Kiwanis Club of Brownwood invites the public to attend their upcoming meeting on October 8 at the Brownwood Country Club to hear from Britni Casady with the Better Business Bureau. Britni Casady is the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Abilene and the Big Country. She...
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Longtime Abilene resident says data center changed her ‘piece of heaven’
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Arlene Mendler has been at her Abilene property for nearly 35 years. “We found this place, and we fell in love with it,” Mendler said. “Initially, it only had five acres, and the additional 15 came up for sale, and we purchased it.” Mendler said they used to take their horses […]
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High diesel prices put pressure on Big Country farmers
JONES COUNTY, Texas — Last week, we showed you how high diesel prices are affecting truck drivers. Now, farmers across the Big Country are feeling the impact. The average price of diesel in Abilene has dropped from $5.97 per gallon last week to $5.80. But for farmers who rely...
The Abilene Reporter-News
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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Oracle makes massive Texas wind investment to fuel AI growth
ABILENE, Texas — Oracle is investing in 10 wind-energy projects across Texas that are expected to deliver more than 1.7 gigawatts of carbon-free electricity to the ERCOT grid, part of the company’s broader effort to support its expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to Oracle, the projects are projected...
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The Pecan Lady is ready for another harvest
Pecan season is just around the corner, and one Clyde woman has made harvesting the local crop what she's known for. Helina Hatley, also known as the “Pecan Lady,” grew up in Grants Pass, Oregon, but eventually made her way to Clyde because of her father. “My dad...