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New housing developments move one step closer in Abilene
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dylan Jimenez , as published by BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This land is approximately 170 acres in size and is located near Dyess Air Force Base, off Texas Avenue.
Abilene 's Planning and Zoning Commission recently met to discuss new housing developments. The commission considered a large section of land during the meeting. This land is approximately 170 acres in size and is located near Dyess Air Force Base, off Texas Avenue.
The commission made recommendations to the city council, including a change to the land in question, moving housing developments one step closer to reality. For more information on the meeting and the commission's decisions, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? Abilene's Planning and Zoning Commission recently met to discuss new housing developments. The commission considered a large section of land during the meeting. This land is approximately 170 acres…
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