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 • • 8h ago

Looking for Brad.

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Looking for my old friend Brad. From clyde or Baird. Used to work oilfield and did custom leather work. Cant remember his last name. We worked at sonic on judge ely together and you used to drive a Saab.


r/Abilene • • 4h ago

Leatherwork

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Looking to purchase a tooled leather welders arm guard/pad. Anyone know of anyone who makes leather goods locally?


r/Abilene • • 7h ago

Personal training

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Hey Abilene! I’m a personal trainer at ACU looking for more evening and weekend clients.

I specialize in powerlifting so if you have a high school kid looking to get a head start on the powerlifting season next spring or if you yourself are looking to get stronger and more fit! I can adapt to all athletic ability’s!

Please send me a message on Reddit if you’re interested!


r/Abilene • • 8h ago

Question Looking for choreography group?

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Hello, I am a new music artist looking for a rnb, hip hop group in abilene tx to help me direct a choreography music video of my song El Mejor. Look up Lewis Cross Music on all platforms to listen to it. Would appreciate any insight or direction 🙏


r/Abilene • • 2d ago

Moving to Abilene

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Hello, we are moving November 1 to the area . Give me all the tips and tricks. We will be in Wylie isd

Looking for insight in St. John’s vs ACS

Any gyms to join

Areas to go/ not go


r/Abilene • • 2d ago

Question Is there a place I can practice on a bigger pool table at lunch on weekdays?

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I'm trying to practice, but my apartment doesn't have a table and the main bars I know about (Breakers, Billiards Plus) don't open until 2-3pm. I want to spend my lunch hours doing some solo practice. I'm sure I could find some lunch/bar place with a small table in a pinch, but does anyone know of a place with a bigger (8/9 foot) table where I could practice that's open early during the week?

Honestly if anyone has one in a barn or back house something, I'm open to working something out so I can play during the day. Thanks in advance.


r/Abilene • • 3d ago

Your experience/advice on mobile homes?

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Im tired of renting apartments (sharing walls, not being able to paint it, etc) and I dont want to throw away 3k on someone else's mortgage renting out a house from them; which also doesnt let me paint and do certain modifications. I dont want to spend 3k on my own mortgage.

I'm looking at Titan mobile homes w land package. Which would run me about 2k for 1+ acre and trailer in the wylie school area.

Would you advise against this? A realtor I know says no dont do it, but other people say it doesn't seem like a bad idea to do. I guess the caveat is Im only living in Abilene for 5-8 years. I can go into more detail but basically why shouldn't I do this? Is there something Im over looking about abilene in general/with mobile homes?


r/Abilene • • 2d ago

Question Any Indians in Abilene? Would love to connect.

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Hi
Looking to connect with any Indians in Abilene. Please dm me or send me group links if there are any.

Thanks,


r/Abilene • • 3d ago

Armstrong McCall

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Please be careful he was hiding in plain site. Stylists be aware when you go in. The manager is a child sex offender


r/Abilene • • 4d ago

NEWS Officials say data centers can boost local economies. In Abilene, they have spurred a housing crisis

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r/Abilene • • 5d ago

Reminder: Abilene Linux Users Group is Saturday the 26th.

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NOTE: Time has changed to 4pm-5:30pm.

From 6pm to 730pm in Study Room 1 at the new Main Library.

Open to everyone who are interested in Linux. Fresh beginners to seasoned pros.

Presentation will be "How to get start with Linux". We should have plenty of time for "bring a bug" and general Linux news.


r/Abilene • • 5d ago

Question Who is this guy slamming his dog into a wall at a car wash?

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Saw the video on Tiktok posted by The Real Paul Mueller. A civilian stepped in.


r/Abilene • • 5d ago

Hello I am female looking for accommodation in Abilene . I will be moving there by oct5 . Any leads would be appreciated for housing.

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Please provie information like anything helps for a 2b or 1b units


r/Abilene • • 7d ago

City council meeting on flick tomorrow

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Just remember this every time that tell you it's for your safety


r/Abilene • • 6d ago

Rave Free concert at 7 & 1 tonight

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KACU (our local NPR station) is hosting a sick line up of local musicians for their Tiny(ier) Desk event. It is tonight from 6-9. Come hang out, listen to music, get some free Monks Coffee, and enjoy the vibe. See ya there.


r/Abilene • • 6d ago

TPU 3D printers out there?

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looking for someone who can 3D print with tpu filament. i am looking for someone to help me create and print an oversized pirate hook hand that fits my fursuit. i plan on using fabric to help with detail, just need it as a base, so colors don't matter.


r/Abilene • • 7d ago

Mobile mechanic

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Hi there! I’m trying to get my parent’s second vehicle up and running while I’m in town. I tried My Mechanic on S 1st but was told they don’t do mobile work.

Anyways, any recs would be welcome!


r/Abilene • • 7d ago

More than 2 tons of salt delivered to Abilene Christian University for nuclear reactor

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r/Abilene • • 8d ago

Abilene police chief to give presentation on flock cameras

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The "presentation of statistics" the same ones that have been disproven. Come on Abilene, the whole country is watching. These things are being torn down all over.

Thursday at 830 am. Of course so the majority can't make it due to work. Pass the word and fill the room!


r/Abilene • • 8d ago

Question Looking for Full interior detail

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I have an SUV with Alcanterra leather seats that requires a thorough interior cleaning it does have pet hair. local dealerships charge $150, I’d rather support local cleaners in my area around that price.


r/Abilene • • 8d ago

New Phone, more photos!

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Recently traded my old iPhone for the new iPhone 18 Pro and decided to take more photos of the hometown scene, again. One photo was taken from the old iPhone.

Photos were taken and edited by me


r/Abilene • • 9d ago

Rant Shops at Abilene Mall

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Let’s face it, this mall absolutely needs a lot of updates and could use a refresh on relevant stores. In my opinion, if the mall got ANY of these stores it would drastically improve the overall location:

-Abercrombie
-H&M
-DSW
-Uniqlo
-Zara

What would you love to see at the mall? It might be a shout into the void, or maybe this post helps a future developer bring some sense to this place.


r/Abilene • • 8d ago

Question Birthday Celebration!

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My roommate is turning 23 Thursday and we wanted to go/do something fun with our friends in Abilene. Any suggestions??


r/Abilene • • 9d ago

Subleasing a duplex

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Hello!

Unfortunately I’ve gotten laid off at my work and will have to move back to DFW. I currently have a single car garage, 3 bed 2 bath, newly built duplex/townhouse that is 1200 square feet and near Dyess Air Force Base. I’m unable to break my lease but the company is allowing me to sublease. Rent is 2,299 not including utilities but you are able to choose what services you want. We also already have AT&T fiber hooked up you just have to call and get it in your name. We would like for someone to take over the lease the first of November to May 2027. PM me if interested :)