Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Taylor County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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FY2027 health care provider payments
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Unincorporated Data Center Regulatory Gaps
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Taylor County from local and regional media.
Google pledges $10M to Texas water as it expands data centers statewide
June 3, 2026Updated June 4, 2026, 6:17 a.m. CTGoogle is pledging $10 million for water stewardship in Texas as the tech giant works to expand its data center footprint in the state — the largest of seven...
Expired meat, mold, contamination in Abilene restaurant inspections
Updated June 12, 2026, 1:53 p.m. CTThe city of Abilene Environmental Health Division regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements.Frequent...
Texas food trucks face new statewide license rules
June 5, 2026, 10:53 a.m. CTTexas food truck operators will no longer need to obtain a separate license in every city or county where they do business under a new statewide licensing system that takes effect...
How to fight graffiti and vandalism in Abilene
June 12, 2026, 11:54 a.m. CTThe Abilene Police Department is requesting help in policing graffiti and vandalism, the APD said in a media release.They ask that residents and business owners promptly report any...
B&J announces Abilene expansion
B&J announces Abilene expansion
Downtown improvement project in Abilene named finalist
Downtown improvement project in Abilene named finalist
Where to cast your ballot Tuesday in Taylor County on Election Day
Where to cast your ballot Tuesday in Taylor County on Election Day
PHOTOS: Voters turn out across the US for the 2026 midterm electionsPHOTOS: Voters turn out across the US for the 2026 midterm elections
PHOTOS: Voters turn out across the US for the 2026 midterm electionsPHOTOS: Voters turn out across the US for the 2026 midterm elections
EXPLAINER | What's at stake in the 2026 midterm elections
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Americans will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to vote in the 2026 midterm elections, with control of Congress, dozens of governors' offices and thousands of state and local positions at ...
Nov 3, 2026VOTE: Will you trust the results of the midterm elections?
by The National News DeskUpdated Voters cast their ballots on Election Day at the Metropolitan Library on November 03, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images)Will you trust the results of...
Nov 3, 2026AISD addresses plumbing issue at Woodson Center for Excellence
ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Independent School District issued a statement Friday regarding the plumbing issue reported at Woodson center for Excellence. Abilene ISD says inspections found significant cracks i...
Oct 30, 2026Where to vote Tuesday in Taylor County on Election Day
Where to vote Tuesday in Taylor County on Election Day Abilene Reporter-News
Oct 30, 2026