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The Abilene Reporter-News
Some still without power as Abilenians clean up after severe storm
Abilene and the Big Country continued to wrestle Tuesday with the aftermath of Sunday night's severe weather and the damage wreaked by the storm's 75-mph wind. With Monday's weather clearing, residents turned to cleaning the debris left over from the previous evening's event. Numerous tree limbs were reported down across Abilene, and for much of the day, the sound of chainsaws were heard in most neighborhoods. Electrical service continued to be spotty in its coverage and challenging in its restoration. Crews were spread across the city and broader area as they worked to repair damage. AEP estimated 26,000 customers were left without power in the wake of the storm. By Monday, that number had dropped to 6,000 customers. At noon Tuesday, the utility advised 2,300 customers were still without electricity, according to a post on the utility's Facebook page. They reaffirmed their earlier commitment for full restoration of service at 10 p.m. Tuesday. The restoration of power can create its own possible hazards. A fallen tree damaged the weather protection on a home's electrical connection in the 1500 block of N. 16th Street during Sunday's storm. More: Big Spring federal prison to close permanently More: Which Abilene Tex-Mex spot is
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A new cost-of-living comparison shows Big Spring remains one of the more affordable communities in the region when compared with nearby West Texas cities Midland, Odessa, and Abilene.
BIG SPRING — A new regional cost-of-living comparison shows Big Spring continues to offer one of the most affordable places to live in West Texas while also remaining less expensive than both the Texas and U.S. averages, according to 2026 economic data compiled by HomeSnacks and other cost-of-living indexes.
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Data center in northeast Abilene to open 10 buildings worth nearly $11 Billion in 2027
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A data center in northeast Abilene is set to open 10 buildings worth nearly $11 billion in 2027 and 2028. Vantage Data Center’s Frontier Campus, located on the 200 block of PR 1604 in the City of Abilene’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of area Shackelford County, is going to start bringing data center […]
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Farm to Table Dinner – More Than Livestock, Building Character Through Agriculture
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Our guests on the Abilene People Podcast are Ashley Phillips and Shelby Roda, who join us to talk about the popular Farm to Table Dinner, an annual July event that raises funds for the Big Country Youth Agriculture Foundation. This year the dinner will be Thursday July 16 at the Abilene Convention Center.
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'We had 110 students looking for housing,' ACU responds to housing crunch with new plans
The increase in economic development across Abilene is bringing new jobs and new people to the city, but now it’s creating new challenges for one university in town. “More recently, what we've seen is just a reduction in inventory that's been available to our faculty, staff and students," said Kevin Campbell, the senior vice president of operations at Abilene Christian University. "More recently, we've actually had some difficulty finding housing for our new employees moving to Abilene from other towns.”
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Member Spotlight: Priority Bookkeeping LLC
My bookkeeping business stands out because I provide accurate, organized, and personalized financial support that gives business owners confidence in their numbers. I help my clients stay compliant, reduce stress, and focus on growing their businesses. And perhaps just as importantly, when you call me, I answer the phone. What...
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Dollars and Sense: The IRA move that could protect your retirement
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Building wealth and living off that wealth require two very different approaches, according to longtime retirement annuity advisor Robert Mills. During a recent episode of Dollars and Sense on KTAB+, Mills discussed some of the most common mistakes people make when preparing for retirement and offered guidance on everything from IRAs and Roth […]
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Google announces $3.6 million investment as TSTC graduates first data center workforce class
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The first graduates of Texas State Technical College’s Mechanical, Electrical and Information Data Center Operator program were recognized Thursday as Google announced a new $3.6 million investment to support the program and similar workforce training initiatives across Texas. The 16-week program was created to prepare local residents for careers in data […]
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Columbia-Based AbiMar Foods Modernizes Abilene, Texas, Operations
Columbia-based food manufacturer AbiMar Foods plans to modernize its operations in Abilene, Texas. The $15 million project will include upgrades and increased automation at two of the company's existing facilities. “AbiMar Foods is proud to continue deepening our roots in Abilene,” said Rafael Henao, Chief Executive Officer of AbiMar Foods....