Wingate
Wingate, TX · Business
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Member Spotlight: Air Evac Lifeteam
We are the nation’s largest air medical network. You know us locally as the Hendrick AirCare aircraft. We respond to scene calls and provide hospital-to-hospital transports, carrying seriously ill or injured patients to the nearest appropriate medical facility. 2. What do customers say about working with you?. We are...
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New Abilene operations center aims to strengthen data center workforce
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Austin-based company specializing in data center and digital infrastructure workforce development is expanding its operations to Abilene. Overwatch Mission Critical officially opened its new West Texas Operations Center in Abilene, marking an expansion of the company’s presence in Texas as demand for data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to […]
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First Financial Bank announces Abilene leadership changes
The First Financial Bank Board has announced a series of leadership transitions and executive promotions within its Abilene Region, including the announced retirement of longtime Abilene region leader Marelyn Shedd. Following a 35-year career with First Financial Bank, Shedd has announced her planned retirement for Dec. 31, prioritizing a seamless transition for leadership, employees and customers, a media release said. Shedd began at First Financial Bank as the senior vice president of commercial lending before being promoted to president of the Abilene Region in 2012. "For more than three decades, Marelyn has been a trusted leader, banker, and dedicated champion for the Abilene community,” David Bailey, president and CEO of First Financial Bankshares Inc., said. “Her influence can be seen not only in her success at First Financial Bank, but also in the countless organizations, businesses, and individuals she has supported throughout her career. "We are deeply grateful for her leadership, which will continue as she works with the Abilene leadership team throughout the remainder of the year to ensure a smooth transition." Marshall Morris has been named the new chairman, president and CEO of First Financial Bank's Abilene Region, effective Sept. 1. Morris began at First Financial Bank 15
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Abilene man travels 300 miles for melons to sell locally
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — How far would you travel to purchase watermelon or cantaloupe? An Abilene man travels more than 300 miles round trip to purchase both to bring back to the Key City to sell. Waylon Presley used to work on oil rigs in West Texas and New Mexico. He ate fresh watermelon and […]
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From her kitchen to a growing business: This Abilene mom’s meal prep mission needs help
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – An Abilene mom is helping make mealtime easier and healthier for many in the community. Alissa Guerra is the owner of Mama Made Meal Prep. It started with meal prepping with her own mom to eat healthier. Now she provides around 100 meals each week. The business where Guerra used the […]
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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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First Financial Bank announces Abilene leadership transition, executive promotions
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Board of Directors of First Financial Bank, a subsidiary of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN), has announced a series of leadership transitions and executive promotions within its Abilene Region including the year-end retirement of longtime Abilene Region leader Marelyn Shedd, the promotion of Marshall Morris to Chairman, President and CEO of the Abilene Region, Evan Harris to Executive Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager – Construction and Development, Dayton Borger to Executive Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager – Commercial, as well as the promotion and relocation of Tracy Howle to join the Abilene Region as Executive Vice President, Relationship Manager.
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39+ Acres with Home, Apartment and Endless Potential Just Listed Near Cross Plains
39+ Acres | 16695 County Road 421 Cross Plains, TX | $598,750. This 39+ acre property offers the perfect mix of privacy, recreation, and potential. Enjoy rolling terrain, mature oak trees, a seasonal creek, abundant wildlife, and plenty of room for livestock or outdoor adventures. The property also features a...
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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.