The Latest Breaking News from Abilene

In 1997, Abilene collected 240 tons of waste glass for Antilley Road; Dyess Air Force Base crushed the glass at $9 a ton for two 750-foot test sections

In Abilene, Texas, an innovative project has integrated crushed glass from recycled bottles and jars into road construction. By blending glass cullet with crushed limestone, engineers have created a robust road base that showcases recycled glass as a sustainable alternative to conventional materials. This advancement not only enhances infrastructure durability…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

In 1946, Eisenhower’s brothers gave their Abilene family home to a foundation; it opened to visitors the next year

In 1947, the Eisenhower family residence in Abilene, Kansas, was opened to the public, showcasing the preserved furnishings and details of the home as they were post-Ida Eisenhower's death. This historic site, where six Eisenhower boys spent their childhood, was entrusted to the Eisenhower Foundation, attracting visitors from across the…

The Times of India · Aug 29

Come and Take Them, Dan Patrick

An Abilene public school librarian has a message for the lieutenant governor and his book-banning crusade.

Texas Observer · Aug 25

Broadwind Energy Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Broadwind Energy (NASDAQ:BWEN) reported lower consolidated first-quarter revenue as the company continued to wind down and divest parts of its heavy fabrication business, while management pointed to strong order growth and improving profitability in its Gearing and Industrial Solutions segments. Ch

MarketBeat · May 12

Data center boom strains Texas homebuilders’ need for electricians

Texas builders struggle to finish new homes to meet growth as data centers with deeper pockets poach electricians.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 28

How a High School Librarian in Abilene Fought Back Against Moms for Liberty

I entered this profession just as the storm clouds of the current book-banning push were starting to gather; now I’m in the middle of it.

Texas Observer · Mar 11

Oracle hits back at Stargate data center cancellation reports — claims 4.5GW Oracle-OpenAI agreement still on track

In a statement posted to X today, Oracle said it and developer Crusoe are “operating in lockstep” to deliver one of the world’s largest AI data centers at the Abilene campus.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 9

Oracle and OpenAI drop plans for mega Stargate AI US data center

Abilene, Texas will probably top out at 1.2GW, meaning OpenAI can focus on developing new data center campuses with newer chips.

TechRadar · Mar 9

OpenAI's massive Stargate data center canceled as firm can't reach terms with Oracle, operator struggles with reliability issues — Meta said to be interested in snatching excess capacity

Financing terms and swinging OpenAI capacity forecast collapse a major expansion of a Stargate data center. Yet, Meta could take the yet-to-be-expanded space.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 8

Ring a Republican: Payphones linking San Francisco and Texas aim to bridge US political divides

A Matter Neuroscience project lets callers in liberal San Francisco and conservative Abilene speak across party lines

The Guardian - US · Jan 20