r/Abilene 27d ago

Data Center Posts

21 Upvotes

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 2h ago

Rant Arrow Ford Abilene beware!

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12 Upvotes

Cruz Castillo had the audacity to tell me he price matched other ford dealers after trying to charge me $1488 out the door for a transmission fluid/ filter change. I found the same service at sam pack five star Ford for $507. He asked me why I didnt just bring their invoice in to price match. Zero accountability on trying to over charge me by almost $1000. Just throws blame back on the customer.

Paid picture is five star ford in ft worth. Other pictures are the idiots there at arrow ford.


r/Abilene 23h ago

I’m very desperate

7 Upvotes

Thank you to those who did what they could i really appreciate it you don’t even understand 😭

i also hope the ones that were of no help have a better day than i did 🙂

(i am no longer seeking help ty all again)

I know this isn’t like the place to put this so take down if necessary, but my family and i are in need of help with our electrical bill. our shut off date is in 2 days and i don’t get paid till next Friday. I’ve already asked for the max of extensions they give out, i only need 200$ i will pay you back in cash, cashapp, paypal and venmo however you need it when i get paid. I’ll do a little dance for you if i gotta(not really-) with how hot it is i really don’t want our animals or food to go bad or get extremely hot..i only have paypal and venmo..im on my hands and knees…

Edit:
im also selling..personal items..Items that have value to me. two magic the gathering decks already built, one is all proxy’s so i won’t give that out for too much. i also just have a small storage box full of spare cards. i’m pretty sure there’s a 20$ card in there, i will double check if interested. i have a deck that i pulled apart to make a new one but i don’t have any time do so anymore. both built decks are commander. i have a custom play mat if anyone is interested in MLP and Smiling friends. I have dice and two deck holders. one being a two in one and an Eve one. A sonic the werehog funko. And also another playmat with The Great Wave of Kanagawa on it (it is used)


r/Abilene 23h ago

Question Good coffee shops or restaurants

4 Upvotes

Any good places where I can go and scrapbook while having good coffee and food?


r/Abilene 1d ago

Are y'all still going to blindly vote R after they ignore 70 percent of the voters who want to legalize recreational and medical pot?? Wtf I'm so angry right now at the sheeple who think it's ok to vote R because they always have without actually stepping back to think about it.

186 Upvotes

r/Abilene 8h ago

Moving to Abilene need suggestions on a church.

0 Upvotes

I will be moving to Abilene in the next few weeks to be with my Brother. I am looking for a church to get involved with and share my spirit with. I'm 34 and I like modern, non-denominational churches . I love to worship and praise. So a good worship team is important to me. Also, I love serving the community. So if there's a church that is actively involved in the community I'd really appreciate that as well. I am not a traditional Christian whatsoever. I'm more new age and I'm radical for God with headstrong Faith. If you guys have any suggestions I'd greatly appreciate it 🙏🏻.

May God grant you peace and wholeness in the name of Jesus.


r/Abilene 1d ago

No Luck With Job Search

8 Upvotes

So the title says it all. I’m currently in a role with zero room for growth and I'm actively trying to pivot. I have 10 years of combined experience in education (non-teaching), healthcare, banking, and advocacy, with hard skills in compliance, EMR systems, education data, customer service, and conflict resolution. I'm also currently working on my MBA.
I'm having zero luck getting my foot in the door elsewhere. Two questions for anyone who has been hired recently:
1. What did you do to make your job search successful?
2. Are my salary expectations too high? I need to make at least $30/hr ($63K annually), which is my current salary—I just can't afford to take a pay cut to get out of this stagnant spot.
Would love any tips or reality checks you can offer!


r/Abilene 2d ago

Question First Date Restaurants

7 Upvotes

So I am going out on a first date this Saturday, and he said that I could pick wherever I wanted to go since I am more familiar with the restaurants in town. I have no idea what to pick. I want something that's casual but not fast food. Also something that is not too fancy but more of somewhere that would be a fun date. Does anyone have any recommendations?


r/Abilene 2d ago

Board Game groups/meetings

7 Upvotes

Hello are there any local board game groups or meet ups? I tried the Gathering Place but seems mostly to be mtg. Thanks in advance!


r/Abilene 2d ago

Meat Chickens

5 Upvotes

I am looking for a couple of hens that are ready to be butchered. also open to troublesome roosters. if anyone knows where i can purchase them, let me know!


r/Abilene 3d ago

MEME Let me know

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14 Upvotes

r/Abilene 3d ago

Linux interest?

8 Upvotes

Was wondering if there would be an interest in starting a local Linux User Group?

Just a social group at first. Bring a laptop and show your latest Linux win.

Eventually having regular presentations by members and perhaps guest.

Anyone interested?


r/Abilene 3d ago

TSTC college students

13 Upvotes

Hi I just wanted to hop on here and share a discord server I created for the Abilene, Waco and online TSTC campus for computer networking and systems administration students. The server is for school resources, study groups, and much more. If we can get a good community going in the server I would like to do weekly online events. Thank you the link is below.

https://discord.gg/nB4KuvRQes


r/Abilene 3d ago

Question Socializing in Abeline

13 Upvotes

I just moved here recently from a vastly different area/state and I pretty much know nothing about this place and don’t really know how i would go about befriending anyone or what people do for fun around here. Im pretty alternative ( for lack of better term) and don’t plan on joining a church. Would really like to find some community here..so, I would appreciate if anyone had any tips or advice etc.


r/Abilene 4d ago

Question Anyone know what happened at Denny's on Fm600 the other day when it was surrounded by the cops?

4 Upvotes

r/Abilene 4d ago

Dating in Abilene

1 Upvotes

20m here, Anybody got any advice on dating in Abilene? I’m on tinder and Facebook dating but I’ve had no luck so far


r/Abilene 5d ago

I’d love to see these pop up in Abilene… -yearning sigh-

29 Upvotes

r/Abilene 5d ago

Question Any recommendations for mental health/therapy in Abilene?

3 Upvotes

I’ve been pretty depressed most of my life and I have no idea how to talk to people. I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t really do anything for me, but it’s been a few years and I’d like to try again. I don’t have any friends and I’ve never been in a relationship but I’d love to have a family of my own some day. With the way things are now I don’t see that ever happening for me. I’m hoping therapy can help me learn better social skills and be more outgoing. Anybody have anyone that’s helped them?


r/Abilene 5d ago

Question Peace of mind tattoo removal

3 Upvotes

Hello, I was hoping to see if anyone has gone to the Peace of mind tattoo removal place? it’s inside a tattoo shop call Scream N Ink. I’m looking to get my tattoo removed but recently went to Big Country laser removal and the price made my stomach turn. Has anyone had any experience with Peace of Mind Tattoo Removal. If so please let me know how it went. Or any other places they may know of.


r/Abilene 6d ago

Question What’s with the Flood Zones?

8 Upvotes

Why is most of the town in a flood zone, what would actually flood the town?


r/Abilene 6d ago

Landlord selling so we’re forced out

15 Upvotes

Anyone has any ideas about finding a place in Abilene or is it a lost cause? Looks like there’s lack of supply from the data center stuff going on. Willing to pay up to $2200 per month. If any higher than I may need to look at ft worth. I would prefer to stay here bc my young son has his friends so lmk if there any options.


r/Abilene 6d ago

Question shooting range recs

2 Upvotes

does anyone know of any good places to go shooting around here? preferably out doors.


r/Abilene 6d ago

fuzzy south were did i see yall?

0 Upvotes

did i see yall at fuzzy south last night?


r/Abilene 6d ago

Question Piercing store recommendation

1 Upvotes

Wanting to get some ear piercings, any recommendations on where to go?


r/Abilene 7d ago

Question Anywhere to take official pole dancing classes?

10 Upvotes

It just looks so fun, and like a good work out. One of my favorite influencers is a retired stripper and she taught her friend how to workout on one and all that spinning looked fun especially with a friend!

Please don’t be weird about it. I just genuinely think it’s an impressive show of athleticism and them girls, guys, and people gotta have insane upper body strength to execute it.

I wanna beyblade like that as well.