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Data center in northeast Abilene to open 10 buildings worth nearly $11 Billion in 2027
By Erica Garner at BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A data center in northeast Abilene is set to open 10 buildings worth nearly $11 billion in 2027 and 2028. Vantage Data Center's Frontier Campus, located on the 200 block of PR 1604 in the City of Abilene's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of area Shackelford County, is g...
Key takeaway Vantage Data Center's Frontier Campus, located on the 200 block of PR 1604 in the City of Abilene's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of area Shackelford County, is going to start bringing data center [...
Why this matters in Abilene News
The impending opening of Vantage Data Center's Frontier Campus in northeast Abilene is poised to have a significant impact on the local economy. With 10 buildings worth nearly $11 billion set to come online in 2027 and 2028, this development is likely to create a substantial number of jobs and generate considerable tax revenue for the city. As the data center begins to bring in new personnel, local schools may see an influx of new students, potentially leading to increased enrollment and a more diverse student body. This could also lead to new opportunities for partnerships between the data center and local educational institutions, potentially providing students with access to cutting-edge technology and workforce training. The city's ability to attract and support large-scale developments like the Frontier Campus will be crucial in determining the long-term benefits of this investment for the Abilene community.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A data center in northeast Abilene is set to open 10 buildings worth nearly $11 billion in 2027 and 2028. Vantage Data Center's Frontier Campus, located on the 200 block of PR 1604 in the City of Abilene's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of area Shackelford County, is g...
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