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LIST: Abilene welcomes new restaurants, recreation & fitness businesses
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Several new businesses are opening or preparing to open across Abilene, bringing new dining options, recreational activities and entertainment to the Big Country. From a breakfast and lunch spot near Abilene Christian University to a new pickleball facility and claw-machine arcade, here’s a look at businesses opening in Abilene. Flying Biscuit […]
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Year-over-year job growth strong in Abilene, housing demands see big increase
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Texas led the nation in 12-month job growth, according to Governor Greg Abbott’s office. The state grew 1.1% compared to the nation’s .8%. So what does that look like in Abilene, and how are they keeping the jobs amid the housing demand? “Year-over-year about 700 jobs,” Abilene Chamber of Commerce President […]
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This 103-Year-Old Texas Drug Store Still Serves Up Old-Fashioned Magic at Its Soda Fountain and Grill
Count every owl figurine in this drugstore correctly, and you can earn a free burger. That’s a real deal, and the place is packed with owls. Good luck keeping your focus. The prize burger has been on the menu since the store opened. The soda fountain still mixes Black Cows, floats, and malts at an antique bar. That bar came all the way from a shuttered pharmacy in North Carolina.
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Abilene Christian University's endowment surpasses $1 billion
ABILENE, Texas — Abilene Christian University’s endowment has surpassed $1 billion, marking a historic financial milestone that university leaders hope will expand academic opportunities and strengthen long-term institutional resources. Joe Lee, president and chief investment officer of Abilene Christian Investment Management Company, has been responsible for managing ACU’s...
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TSTC host job fair with 60-plus companies in Abilene
Abilene, Texas — Texas State Technical College students got a chance to meet face-to-face with potential employers and even line up interviews during the school’s annual job fair. The job fair was held Oct. 20 at TSTC’s Industrial Technology Center, with more than 60 companies registered to attend....
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Four TSTC employees presented Chancellor’s Cornerstone Award
Four Texas State Technical College employees, representing two West Texas campuses, were presented with the Chancellor’s Cornerstone Award on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Recipients from Sweetwater were Joni Coons, the senior coordinator of residence life, Ty Liedtke, an Automotive instructor, and Monica Wagner, executive director of facilities. Alana Hefner, vice president of career services, represented the Brownwood campus.
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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...