Big tech companies are eyeing Abilene for new data centers, and folks are asking what that really means for our town. Get ready for some serious discussions about jobs, resources, and what the future holds.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The project is expected to generate millions of dollars in tax revenue for the city over a 20-year term.
The city and local taxpayers benefit from increased tax revenue and economic growth.
Residents concerned about the potential depletion of water and electricity resources during peak demand.
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The city is creating a new tax reinvestment zone to encourage the expansion of the Lancium data center. While some residents worry about the strain on water and power, the city says the project will bring in millions in tax revenue.
July 12, 2026, 4:45 a.m. CTA state lawmaker from Abilene said it’s unlikely Gov. Greg Abbott will convene a special session of the Texas Legislature over data centers — perhaps mostly because it’s Texas...
June 30, 2026, 2:00 p.m. CTTexas's welcome to the data center industry collided with mounting opposition in June, as new polling showed a majority of voters oppose the projects; one city banned them while...
July 6, 2026, 11:49 a.m. CTIn West Texas, we do not have to imagine water scarcity. We live it.I serve as a county commissioner in Tom Green County on the eastern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert. As I told...
By State Sen. Charles PerryJuly 14, 2026, 4:45 a.m. CTThe water Texans rely on today isn’t there by accident. It is available to us now because previous generations had the foresight to invest in water...
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July 20, 2026, 9:20 a.m. CTAn attendee approaches the pavilion in Cal Young Park for Saturday’s AI Data Center National Day of Protest July 18, 2026. About 25 people listened to remarks from local Democratic...
July 21, 2026, 4:13 p.m. CTTexas State Sen. Charles Perry recently wrote that AI data centers are a “net positive” for citizens and the economy as long as they're properly vetted. Residents of Abilene and...
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