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Good day Abilene! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Abilene neighborhoods saw the most crime in recent police reports?
  • What Wednesday storms could bring before Abilene finally feels like fall?
  • Why Abilene's new AI hub could get pricier to build

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm; windy, humid, temps: high: 86, low: 68.
  • Thursday: A morning thunderstorm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Crime Reports: Several sex offenders fail to comply with registry in Abilene (bigcountryhomepage.com) — Abilene police logged a busy period, with several registered sex offenders accused of failing to comply with reporting rules and multiple family-violence, assault, theft, and burglary cases across north and south Abilene neighborhoods. The report also lists numerous DWI, drug, and warrant arrests, giving residents a clear snapshot of current public safety concerns around town.
   

2. Severe storms, Fall weather likely across the Big Country this week (bigcountryhomepage.com) — Abilene residents should prepare for potentially severe storms Wednesday, with large hail, damaging winds, flooding, and several inches of rain possible before conditions improve. The same system could dramatically ease drought and then drop Abilene's highs from around 90 degrees midweek into the upper 70s by Friday, finally delivering a real taste of fall.
   

3. AI Data Center Borrowing Costs Surge as Treasury Yields Spike (memesita.com) — A massive Stargate AI data center project in Abilene is highlighted as an example of how soaring Treasury yields are driving up borrowing costs for AI infrastructure nationwide. Backed by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, the Abilene facility sits at the center of a broader debate over AI expansion, rising global debt, and growing local resistance to new data centers.
   

4. Fort Bend Co. infrastructure conference addresses innovation, energy, mobility, data centers and water (katytimes.com) — A major Fort Bend County infrastructure conference spotlighted Abilene's growing role in nuclear energy, with Natura Resources describing its demonstration reactor and research hub near Abilene Christian University. The project aims to deliver reliable, non-carbon power and medical isotopes, positioning Abilene as a key player as Texas and Tennessee compete to lead the nuclear sector.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We think it can't be beat.
    Two best in town Flipping eggs & Dixie Pig for home style breakfast. The rest is good too! (Nextdoor Fairway Oaks)
  • Family oriented to all races!
    Great authentic Mexican food! Never disappointed here! Closed on mondays! Open Tuesday through Sunday. Closes daily at 2pm! (Nextdoor Hayter Rd)
  • Kiewit Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Assurance Specialist - Electrical - Data Center in Abilene. Apply here.
  • Abilene Christian University posted a job opening for Visiting Assistant Professor or College Faculty Assistant Professor - Chemistry 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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