Emily Crawford, the Abilene City Manager, answers 20 Rapid Fire Questions and then gets down into the nitty gritty. If you've wanted to know the 

-projected growth of Abilene over the next ten years, 

-how many temporary workers and permanent workers the data center is projected to employ, 

-how much water the data center uses on the daily, monthly, and annually (hint: it may blow your mind, in a good way), 

-how the City is looking at using the $21 million in 'surplus' sales tax it received this year, 

-how it receives potentially $50 million over the next two years and then $4 million annually for the next 8 years. 

This is one of my favorite episodes because she doesn't dodge any question, she answers with facts and in ways easily understood. 

This is a must listen for Abilene residents, for Big Country residents, and really for anyone that is interested in hearing how a data center impacts a community. 

Weldon Hurt, Mayor of Abilene, does 20 Rapid Fire Questions followed by an in depth discussion with Blaise Regan on:

-the Data Centers, their impact on the community, the challenges they brought and the benefits, the safeguards and agreements on water, sounds, and taxes;

-how Abilene will spend the $20 Million in additional sales tax revenue this year;

-the Abilene Firefighters Association negotiation and what to expect;

-the Housing issues and how long it will last;

-the important but quiet issues not making the headlines;

-and where Abilene will be in 10 years.

TIM CONDON, owner and executive chef of the Angry Cactus, answers 20 Rapid Fire questions about himself, Angry Cactus, and the restaurant industry, and followed by an in depth discussion about what it takes to open a second restaurant, the drive and passion, the differences between Abilene and San Angelo where his first restaurant is, his favorite dishes, the advice and tips he gives to new chefs, and much more. 

Tim Condon is a man that embodies the difference between America and other countries...our drive, our passion, and our audacity to believe we can build and accomplish things before we know how. And then we go do it. 

Angry Cactus opens late this Summer. Follow them on socials to see their soft opening dates and grand opening dates. You can also go have dinner at their downtown San Angelo location anytime. 

Ben Bailey, candidate for Abilene City Council, answering 20 Rapid Fire questions followed by in depth discussion on how to spend $20 million in sale tax revenue, housing, how to budget time for public service, how we zone and increase the supply of housing, and where he'd like to see Abilene in ten years.

Vote: Early voting starts Monday. Runoff Election Day is June 13th. Don't let others decide the budget for you.

Tammy Fogle, candidate for Abilene City Council, answering 20 Rapid Fire questions followed by in depth discussion on Data Centers, how to spend $20 million in sale tax revenue, how we zone and increase the supply of housing, and her ten year vision for Abilene. 

This isn’t a polished campaign speech. It’s a transparent, hard look under the municipal hood at the sacrifices, budget realities, and hard choices coming down the pipeline over the next three years for the Abilene City Council. 

Vote: Early voting starts Monday. Runoff Election Day is June 13th. Don't let others decide the budget for you.

Abraham Enriquez is running for Texas' Congressional District 19, which covers Lubbock and Abilene and most of rural West Texas. We do 20 Rapid Fire Questions right off the bat, from best BBQ to the Iran War, and then dive into Data Centers and Ukraine. His answers are quick and concise so we are able to cover other issues: student loan debt; foreign affairs; and immigration. Early Voting is May 18 through May 22, and Election Day for this Runoff is May 26, 2026. 

Tom Sell is running for Texas' Congressional District 19, which covers Lubbock and Abilene and most of rural West Texas. We do 20 Rapid Fire Questions right off the bat, from best BBQ to the Iran War, and then dive into Data Centers and Agriculture. Early Voting is May 18 through May 22, and Election Day for this Runoff is May 26, 2026. 

Brian Yates - GM of the West Central Texas Municipal Water District 

On Water Usage by the Data Centers, Our Current Water Situation, What Needs to Be Done to Water for Growth through 2070, and If He Drinks the Tap Water

Katie Alford - President/CEO of the Community Foundation of Abilene - On Executive Director Burnout and Pay, What She Tells Potential New Charity Founders, Optimal Board Size, Event Fatigue, Biggest Weakness and How to Address it, Monthly Meetings by CFA for Exec Dir Support, and Much more!

John Kuhn - Abilene ISD Superintendent on School Vouchers, 8.5 Billion in Funding, Cell Phone Ban, Accountability and School Grading, Homestead Exemption Increase, and Abilene ISD Horizon, all told in an easy to understand terms in a laid back conversation.