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Abilene, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Abilene! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready for Abilene’s West Texas Fair and Rodeo countdown?
  • Police investigate deadly train collision on South First Street in Abilene
  • See where Abilene police responded to thefts and assaults this week.

Also on today's calendar: A Tribute to O Brother, Where Art Thou?.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 74.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. West Texas Fair and Rodeo returns to Abilene (reporternews.com) — Abilene’s West Texas Fair and Rodeo is almost here, with gates opening Thursday, Sept. 10 and events running through Sept. 19. Families can look forward to carnival rides, livestock shows, rodeos, cooking demos, and kid-friendly acts like Magic Jay and Swifty Swine, with tickets and passes already on sale.
   

2. 26-year-old woman killed after being struck by train in Abilene (ktxs.com) — Abilene police are investigating after a 26-year-old woman was fatally struck by a Union Pacific train Thursday evening in the 3400 block of South First Street near Morris Street. Authorities say she was walking near the tracks with a male acquaintance when the collision occurred, and her name is being withheld pending family notification.
   

3. Crime Reports: $500 reported stolen from student at Abilene school (bigcountryhomepage.com) — Recent Abilene police reports include more than $500 stolen from a student at a local school and several assaults across town, including family violence and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Officers also documented drug-related arrests, inhalant paraphernalia, and a DWI, giving residents a snapshot of current safety concerns in neighborhoods across the city.
   

4. A Conversation Worth Having: Data Centers, Facts and Abilene's Future (businessdailynetwork.com) — Abilene’s Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a statewide forum so residents could ask frank questions about the fast-growing data center industry and its impact on local infrastructure, jobs, and quality of life. Local leaders framed the surge in private investment as a generational opportunity, stressing that informed, engaged Abilenians will shape how benefits and challenges play out in the community.
   

5. Abilene growth brings housing challenges for Dyess (bigcountryhomepage.com) — Abilene’s tight housing market is bracing for thousands more Dyess airmen and families as additional B‑1s and future B‑21s arrive, raising concerns about rent burdens. Military leaders say limited inventory, rising prices, and near-capacity military housing could squeeze both long-time residents and incoming service members.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    My name is Vanessa and I have been in abilene for about 2 years and 9 months and 3 days. To anyone who hasn’t moved to a small town like Abilene,… (Nextdoor Old Elmwood)
  • Is anyone else having trouble with their Vexus/Metronet internet service?
    We have been out of town for the better part of two weeks and when we got back yesterday, our service has been in and out every few minutes. We’ve… (Nextdoor Willowbend)
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  • BCFS Health and Human Services posted a job opening for Our House Resident Advisor in Abilene. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abilene here.

Ok Abilene! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Abilene

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