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Yes they are. Trailer parks are going in on any available piece of land. There are very few rental homes for the students of the three local colleges.

And yes, I am sure our politicians are spending the increase in revenue wisely. Sarcasm!

They are constructing a large data center outside of Abilene, TX which is where I live. We do not have enough water to service Abilene as it is. Most summers we experience water rationing for our yards and businesses. I will be very curious to see what happens to our electricity rates. However, the biggest drawbacks I have experienced are the following:

Hotel rates have doubled/tripled due to housing temporary workers. This prevents people from visiting for work or pleasure.

There has been a huge increase in traffic, mainly crushed rock haulers on our roads.

Restaurants are hard to get in to.

They have provided higher paying jobs at the expense of local companies. As our local companies fight to retain employees our cost of living has gone up.

I have no problem with progress but for me personally it has not been a positive impact on this city and community. Most of these people will be gone in a few years and it remains to be seen what impact that will have on those still here.

While I agree four teams are enough, the top 4 seeds (2024,2025) are 0-6. Need a process to determine the top 4 seeds.

Serious question. Does any coach at a P4 school ever coach to the end of their contract? It seems like most either move to another school or get fired.

I have to ask. Is gameday as bad as you all are describing? I have tried to come back periodically for a game but not sure I will again (600 mile trip).

Now list UTexas quality wins.

I blame the practice of awarding participation trophies as the beginning of a lot of the current problems.

LSU and Tennessee.

Didn’t see the game. Is Rick’s getting any significant playing time? I figured he would do well at Alabama.

Go see the staircase at Loretta Chapel in Sante Fe.