Abilene is home to the Stargate Project Campus, a notable development in the state. This campus is leading Texas in terms of industrial activity. The total value of this activity in Texas is $89.5 billion. Further details about the Stargate Project Campus and its role in Texas' industrial landscape are available from Industrial Info Resources, based in Abilene.
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