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šŸŒ± How Abilene became ā€œthe worldā€™s best locationā€ for AI data centers

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Abilene became ā€œthe worldā€™s best locationā€ for AI data centers
  • See what Abileneā€™s new free recreation centers and libraries will offer
  • What investigators found after a suspected gas release at Petrosmith Abilene.

Also on today's calendar: Sesame Street Live and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 48 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 65, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. As San Angelo mulls data center, Abilene is already far down that road (gosanangelo.com) ā€” Abileneā€™s massive Lancium Stargate data center project is reshaping the city with heavy construction, rising housing costs, and big-name tenants like Microsoft and Oracle locked in for decades. At a recent Kiwanis Club of Abilene luncheon, Lanciumā€™s CEO explained why Abileneā€™s unique position on Texasā€™ energy ā€œhighwayā€ makes it a prime hub for AI data centers and potentially steadier than past oil booms.
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2. Abilene to open two new recreation centers and libraries (reporternews.com) ā€” Abilene is opening two brand-new recreation centers and library branches at Arthur Sears Park and Carver Park, replacing older facilities and the former Mockingbird Branch Library. Residents can use the centers for free, with fitness rooms, indoor walking tracks, gaming rooms, and classrooms supporting both Parks and Recreation and library programming for all ages.
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3. Hydrogen Sulfide release at Petrosmith in Abilene sends one to the hospital (ktxs.com) ā€” State environmental officials responded to a suspected hydrogen sulfide release Wednesday at the Petrosmith oilfield services facility in Abilene, but air monitoring found no hazardous levels. One person was taken to the hospital, a suspect vessel was removed and sent to Haskell County for cleaning, and follow-up testing still showed no dangerous emissions.
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4. Hectic night in District 4-5A baseball leaves Wylie and Abilene High tied for first (bigcountryhomepage.com) ā€” Abilene Highā€™s loss to Wichita Falls Memorial and Wylieā€™s run-rule win over Cooper have the Eagles and Bulldogs now tied atop the District 4-5A baseball standings. Memorial is finished at 8-4 but could still share the title, while Abilene High and Wylie each close the regular season next week with two crucial games that will decide the district champion.
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5. New millionaire in Texas after lucky scratch-off purchase in Abilene (1063thebuzz.com) ā€” An Abilene resident just hit a $1 million Texas Lottery jackpot from a $20 Extreme Multiplier scratch-off bought at DK #91 on South Danville Drive. The winner chose to stay anonymous, while one more $1 million top prize and several $100,000 prizes in the same game are still unclaimed statewide.
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  • Ballinger Memorial Hospital posted a job opening for Occupational Therapist (OT) in Abilene. Apply here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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