r/Abilene • • Jul 10 '26

Data Center Posts

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Data centers have become a fairly important topic to a lot of Abilene residents over the last couple of years. As moderators of the r/Abilene community we want to make sure the sub facilitates civil discussions allowing both sides of the issue to be heard.

Unfortunately we've received several complaints about repeated posts on the topic, and it's impossible to deny that it does seem to be kind of taking over the entire sub at times. So we've come up with what we hope will be an equitable solution for everyone.

Data Center Discussion Day will be Monday

What exactly does this mean?

  • News, studies, blogs, etc. on the dangers or benefits of data centers in contexts not specific to Abilene will be permitted as top-level posts only on Mondays. Other days of the week these posts will be removed, and you will be invited to repost them on the appropriate day. Feel free to discuss the subject within the existing posts whenever you like.
  • Items specific to Abilene - news about our local data centers, traffic, housing, situations that are actually Abilene-specific will still be allowed any time. This is the Abilene subreddit. We'd like it to focus on Abilene content where possible.
  • This is not an invitation to spam the sub on Mondays. If you've got multiple things you want to post on the topic, please try to combine them into one post where possible. A single person posting 5 similar things in a row may be considered spam, regardless of the day of the week.
  • Be civil. This should go without saying, but this situation has been devolving into claims of harassment by specific people on both sides, and looking at the comments being made the claims don't seem baseless. If you can't maintain a civil discourse on this or any topic, then we may have to ask you to leave the sub entirely.

r/Abilene • • 5h ago

James Talarico’s Town Hall Tonight was 🔥!

35 Upvotes

He answered questions on data centers and pointed out how Paxton takes their donor money and promotes sweetheart tax breaks for them. Totally reccomend you watch the live CNN Townhall from tonight if you have a chance. Here’s a roundtable Talarico had in Abilene to watch while waiting for CNN to put it up on you tube!

https://youtu.be/xLlLxQBZbso?si=3K59trCEtzLNClQ1


r/Abilene • • 10h ago

NO KINGS RALLY THIS SATURDAY (10/17) 1 PM!

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This one's focused on the upcoming election - the economy, the war, education, healthcare, etc. Less about Trump and more about what we can do to help return Texas and America back to places that help their citizens. Speakers will be local candidates, veterans, and kids. Front lawn of the Sears Park rec center, 10/17 1 PM.


r/Abilene • • 1d ago

Ken Paxton partied in Dubai with fugitives, WSJ reports

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Partied with 2 American fugitives that donated to him. Scumbag, and the owners of the Whitten Inn endorse this crininal.....


r/Abilene • • 1d ago

discover flight

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if there’s anybody with a ppl in here i got questions on how to go about getting on a discover flight and see how i could go about getting my ppl


r/Abilene • • 1d ago

Apartment or room to rent in Abilene

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Single person just needs to be a clean place.


r/Abilene • • 1d ago

SaveAbilene.com has been improved by LUDI

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r/Abilene • • 2d ago

Journalist looking to chat with 18-30 y/o in Abilene for a documentary

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Hi there! My name is Lyna Mansouri, I’m a journalist from Montreal and I will be in Abilene this week for a documentary on the town ahead of the midterm elections.

I’m looking to chat with young people 18-30 y/o in Abilene about the social and political landscape to get a better grasp of how things are. I want to hear about things like your life on the ground, what you experience, what are some of the challenges you face, what are some positives about the city, etc. Bonus points if you’re going to the car race at the end of the week.

Would anyone be able to help out?

You can send me a DM or comment on here! Thanks so much.


r/Abilene • • 2d ago

ABI flight costs/ American Airlines

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What is going on with the cost of flights on American from Abilene? I am looking 3-4 weeks out and most flights are $1000 or more. United is running $450. This is going to Kansas City or Las Vegas or Des Moines. I looked at Lubbock and San Angelo as well. American from those cities is running $500-700. It is ridiculous that suddenly American out of ABI is so high. And it cant be fuel prices if other airlines or airports are so much cheaper.

At this point, it is almost cheaper to drive to DFW and fly direct. I would just have much more expensive parking.


r/Abilene • • 2d ago

NEWS Internet issues today?

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So today at work our systems were insanely slow. Unfortunately the IT guy is a dick and refuses to give any information on our ISP or how our systems work. But that’s beside the point. After speaking to other stores I. The same company but different towns our Abilene locations were the only locations having issues. Well through out the day multiple customers said their businesses were having issues with their systems as well. I visited my grand mother this evening and even her job was having issues. So I wondered if anyone else had issues with their POS and other systems today?


r/Abilene • • 2d ago

NEWS Pumpkins Grace and Mercy Community Church

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Pumpkin Patch!!!! Come by and get one! open Monday -Friday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm , 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday and closed Sundays. Saturday October 24th Fall Festival 1-5.


r/Abilene • • 2d ago

Next Linux Users Group meeting the 22nd

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Good morning everyone,

Next Abilene Linux Users Group meeting will be at the new Library study rooms on the October 22nd at 6pm-7:30pm.

Any questions, please just ask in Reddit..

Thank you,
Scott Blaydes


r/Abilene • • 2d ago

Car got stolen. Can anyone here help?

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Here in Abilene with my wife. Moved here 6 months ago. Car got stolen. 2012 Kia Optima. Gray color. Live in a pretty decent area too.

Anyone have any ideas on next steps or what to do? If anyone also has any information let me know. This is our only car and I just want it back. I won’t file any charges either. Just help me out.

Thanks


r/Abilene • • 3d ago

Food trucks?

3 Upvotes

Howdy yall I was out at the ready set glow 5k event tonight just wondering if any one knows the name of that BBQ truck with the dirty sodas?


r/Abilene • • 3d ago

Question Karaoke on a Sunday?

3 Upvotes

I’m going to be in Abilene tonight for the Glow Run. We were thinking of going to go out afterwards
And would love to do karaoke, but I know Sunday may not leave us with a lot of options.

Thanks in advance!


r/Abilene • • 3d ago

Looking for a tennis partner

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Just moved into Abilene 2 weeks ago, I'm looking for someone to play tennis with. Haven't played in about 7 years now and recently got back into it. Ooh also if there are any good courts I can go to for a public game that would be fine too. Thank you everyone!


r/Abilene • • 3d ago

Saltwater reefs

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I have a few saltwater fish and live rock tanks. I mainly do live stock from Pam's and Petco and other stuff online. Any others in Abilene area that are into saltwater tanks. Looking for some different anemones as I just have the basic orange bubble tips.


r/Abilene • • 4d ago

Have you decided to vote blue beyond Talarico?

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r/Abilene • • 5d ago

Willie Nelson endorses James Talarico

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r/Abilene • • 4d ago

Nails..

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Anyone know a good place for Gel or Gel X nails? Doing acrylic at the moment, and I'm not liking how it's treating my nails. I'm not sure if any big salons do any or not. I knew an independent person, but she's booked constantly.


r/Abilene • • 4d ago

Question Churches in Abilene

1 Upvotes

What’s the best non-denominational church for 21 year old new to the area


r/Abilene • • 4d ago

NEWS Will be in Clyde today doing lawns today.

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r/Abilene • • 4d ago

Question Boxing Gyms??

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Just moved to Abilene a few weeks ago, and really want to begin boxing as a hobby. Can someone recommend a gym for beginners?


r/Abilene • • 5d ago

Have any of you guys noticed this yet in Abilene?

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r/Abilene • • 5d ago

Abilene to move forward with $8.7 million Axon camera purchase city council fails to reconsider

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Vote every single one OUT!!!