Microsoft Expands AI Infrastructure in Texas with Crusoe's 900MW Data Center
Crusoe's $500 billion 'Stargate' initiative pivots from Bitcoin mining to powering the future of AI
Blue October Announces 20th Anniversary 'Foiled' Tour
HMC Brownwood to Host '80s-Themed Community Health Fair
Lifestyle
Riverside Park Hosts Open Heaven Praise & Worship Event
Gathering brings together community for day of unity, worship, and spiritual renewal.

Winnefred Earl Briggs, 60, Passes Away
Longtime Special Olympics participant and JCI Sheltered Workshop employee remembered for his cheerful spirit
Curtis Dewain Baker, 78, Passes Away in Abilene
Longtime DPS Trooper and Narcotics Officer Remembered for Dedication to Public Service and Love of Family
Sports
Big Country High School Soccer Teams Kick Off Playoffs
Abilene-area squads compete in bi-district round of UIL Soccer Playoffs

Two Brownwood Lions Qualify for State Powerlifting Meet
Isaac Gonzales and Adolfo Torres will compete at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state championships.
4 Lake View Powerlifters Qualify for State as Chiefs Win Regional Title
Four powerlifters from Lake View High School punched their tickets to the state meet as the Chiefs claimed the overall regional championship in Abilene on Saturday.
Tech
Big Law Caught in AI vs. Utility Conflicts
California Brief: Law firms advising both utilities and AI data centers face potential conflicts

Burry Accuses Nvidia of 'Mafia-Like' Tactics in AI Deal Collapse
Legendary investor claims Nvidia paid $150 million to block rival AMD from major OpenAI-Oracle project
Oracle Slashing Thousands of Jobs Amid AI Data Center Expansion
The tech giant is facing a 'cash crunch' from massive investments in AI infrastructure.