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Abilene's city government is scrambling after a massive IT outage knocked out services. They're still investigating what went wrong, but the disruption could affect everything from public safety to daily operations.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 4 the 90 before that.
The project cost increased by $706,000, totaling $1.3 million.
All residents connected to the city's wastewater system.
Current residents who deal with traffic congestion and road maintenance issues.
Allows for the construction of multi-family housing in an area previously zoned for commercial use.
Opens a large tract for mixed residential and retail growth utilizing floodplain areas as natural buffers.
The project is expected to operate within existing business hours and meet land development criteria.
Allows for business operations consistent with surrounding commercial uses.
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Residents expressed frustration over poor road conditions, drainage issues, and flooding on the North Side. They feel the area is neglected compared to other parts of the city.