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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tenant challenges Lancium AI facility property value
ABILENE, Texas () – A tenant at the Lancium AI facility, also known as Stargate, being built in far northern Abilene, is protesting the property value of the site. Abilene City Council weighs large tax abatement for Lancium Taylor County Commissioners listened to the details during Taylor County Budget hearings that began this week. Taylor County estimated to see $18 million/year windfall from Lancium AI project According to the county auditor's office, the initial new property value came in at $930 million, significantly more than in a normal year. $560 million of that was based on the Lancium property, which translates into approximately $1.9 million in revenue for the county. Abilene's Lancium project: Progress & solutions for community concerns These are preliminary numbers until the Taylor County Central Appraisal District certifies values by the 25th of this month. When the values do come in, the Lancium property will be taxed at 100% until the property is fully operational. After that, Lancium has received an 80% tax abatement from the City of Abilene. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Who is in the lead? Early voting results for Abilene runoff election
Here are the unofficial early voting results of the runoff election in Taylor County. Incumbent Kyle McAlister and Miguel Espinoza were the top two vote-getters in the May 3 general election for Abilene City Council Place 5. In a three-way field including Cynthia Alvidrez, no candidate garnered 50% plus at least one vote to avoid a runoff. The polls closed at 7 p.m. on Saturday. As of then, 2,536 or 3.7% of Taylor County's 68,816 registered voters participated at the polls or by mail-in ballots. Early voting results show Espinoza has earned 59.01% of the votes. McAlister follows with 40.99% votes earned. Full results will be found online later at Results include absentee voting and early voting at this time. New business page-turner: National retailer expected to open soon in Abilene When is the southside Braum's opening in Abilene? This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Here are the results of the Abilene City Council Place 5 runoff election
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
28-year-old Withee man dies in one-vehicle crash June 1 in Taylor County
LITTLE BLACK − A 28-year-old Withee man is dead following a one-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Taylor County. The crash was reported about 6:15 a.m. June 1 on Gibson Drive, north of Stetson Avenue, in the town of Little Black, about 3 miles south of Medford. A caller reported a severely injured man who appeared to have been ejected from a vehicle, according to a news release from the Taylor County Sheriff's Office. Taylor County deputies, along with Medford EMS, Stetsonville First Responders and Stetsonville Fire Department responded to the crash and found a black Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck overturned onto its roof with extensive damage, according to the release. It was in the east ditch of Gibson Drive. A man was located outside of the vehicle and determined to be dead. The deceased man was identified as Eric James Doberstein, 28, of Withee. Doberstein was the driver and only occupant of the vehicle. The preliminary investigation found the Dodge truck was traveling north on Gibson Drive at a high rate of speed and veered into the east ditch, struck a driveway embankment and became airborne. The vehicle then landed in a field where it overturned and landed on its top, according to the release. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office said based on its preliminary investigation, it appears speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. The incident is still being investigated. More local news: 22-year-old Irma woman charged with DWI homicide in May 25 crash that killed Merrill woman More local news: 60-year-old Marshfield man charged in death of woman after trying to cut off her head Editor Jamie Rokus can be reached at jrokus@ or follow her on Twitter at @Jamie_Rokus. This article originally appeared on Marshfield News-Herald: 28-year-old Withee man dies in one-vehicle crash June 1 in Taylor County
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lady Bulldogs get ready for new head coach
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – Marianna High brings in new softball coach Frederick Lanphere to revive program after 1–17 season. The Marianna Bulldogs softball team faced an uphill battle this past season, fielding only five upperclassmen and finishing with a 1–17 record. Recognizing the need for new energy and leadership, the school brought in Coach Lanphere, a seasoned coach with experience across the Panhandle. Lanphere most recently coached at Taylor County, but his resume includes softball coaching stints at schools like Sneads and Malone. Now at the helm of the Marianna program, he's focused on rebuilding — and making sure his players know he's fully committed. 'I'm here for them,' Lanphere said. 'I expect them to give everything they have because I'm here to give all I have — to pour into them. If they're willing to take that advice, that tutoring, that teaching, then I feel like they can go far. Not just as athletes, but as people.' A key priority for Lanphere is strengthening the pipeline between middle school and high school programs to ensure a more promising future for Marianna softball. 'I'm going to try to get with the middle school and see how we can get those girls to keep playing in high school,' he said. 'A lot of kids drop off for various reasons, but if you can teach them, show them they're good, and get them to love the game, they'll stick with it.' Above all, Lanphere is proud to now call himself a Bulldog and is eager to help lead a turnaround for the program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Anna Jarvis Museum hosting special events for Mother's Day Weekend
GRAFTON, (WBOY) — The Anna Jarvis Museum is putting on some special events to celebrate Mother's Day. Anna Jarvis was the founder of Mother's Day and a native to Taylor County. Her birthplace is now a museum, and over the weekend as part of the Mother's Day Founders Festival, it will be having special hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday for people interested in learning about Jarvis. Major charities in Morgantown merge to better serve public On Saturday the museum hosted a ceremony to celebrate a local mother, Amanda Sharp, who is the mother of three adopted kids with needs. You can go back to the 1800s and catch a glimpse of Anna Jarvis's life anytime the museum is open for a price of five dollars. Children under 12 get in free. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
