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48-471: Hoblit was born Gregory King Hoblit in Abilene, Texas on November 27, 1944, the son of Elizabeth Hubbard King and Harold Foster Hoblit, an FBI agent. Hoblit was "[a] longtime associate of Steven Bochco , the late, celebrated writer and producer of television police and courtroom dramas. Much of Hoblit's work is oriented towards police, attorneys, and legal cases. An element of career that has been noted by

96-448: A bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 16.5% of the population. 23.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 13.4% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 98.3 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that

144-489: A base here. For decades, Dyess Air Force Base has been the city's largest employer, with 6076 employees in 2007. From 1950 to 1960, Abilene's population nearly doubled, from 45,570 to 90,638. In 1960, a second high school was added to the city's school system, Cooper High School . In 1966, the Abilene Zoo was established near Abilene Regional Airport . The following year, one of the most important bond elections in

192-662: A mix of the local college and university campuses, the agriculture community of the surrounding area, and a growing nightlife scene in the downtown area. Abilene is also home to the restored Paramount Theatre , the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, the Grace Museum , the Center for Contemporary Arts, the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature , The Abilene Zoo , Frontier Texas!,

240-490: Is a city in Taylor and Jones counties, Texas , United States. Its population was 125,182 at the 2020 census . It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan statistical area , which had a population of 176,579 as of 2020. Abilene is home to three Christian universities: Abilene Christian University , McMurry University , and Hardin–Simmons University . It is the county seat of Taylor County. Dyess Air Force Base

288-630: Is home to six colleges, three of which are religiously affiliated. Hardin–Simmons University is the oldest, founded in 1891. Abilene Christian University is the largest with 2012 undergraduate enrollment at 4,371. The Texas Legislature designated Taylor County as being in the Cisco Junior College District, while it designated Jones County as being in the Western Texas College District . Hendrick Medical Center includes two large hospital campuses on

336-697: Is in the Abilene Independent School District (AISD), while portions extend into Wylie Independent School District (WISD), Eula Independent School District and Merkel Independent School District . Within Jones County, most of Abilene is in AISD, while portions extend into Clyde Consolidated Independent School District and Hawley Independent School District . High schools include Abilene High School and Cooper High School of AISD, and Wylie High School of WISD. Abilene

384-458: Is located on the west side of the city. Abilene is located on Interstate 20 . I-20 forms a rounded bypass loop along the northern side of the city, between exits 279 on its western edge and 292 on the east. The city is located 150 miles (240 km) west of Fort Worth . Multiple freeways form a loop surrounding the city's core: I-20 on the north, US 83/84/277 on the west, and Loop 322 to the east. The former Texas and Pacific Railway , now part of

432-544: Is served by Abilene Regional Airport . Texas and Pacific Railway The Texas and Pacific Railway Company (known as the T&;P ) was created by federal charter in 1871 with the purpose of building a southern transcontinental railroad between Marshall, Texas , and San Diego, California . Under the influence of General Buell, the T&;P was originally to be 3 ft 6 in ( 1,067 mm ) gauge , but this

480-494: The Central Great Plains ecoregion. By the end of 2005, commercial and residential development had reached record levels in and around the city. Abilene is located in northeastern Taylor County. The city limits extend north into Jones County. Interstate 20 leads east 149 miles (240 km) to Fort Worth and west 148 miles (238 km) to Midland . Three U.S. highways pass through the city. US 83 runs west of

528-546: The Southern Pacific was able to build from California to Sierra Blanca, Texas . In doing so, Southern Pacific used land designated for, and surveyed by Texas and Pacific, in its rail line from Yuma, Arizona , to El Paso, Texas . This resulted in lawsuits , which were settled with agreements to share tracks, and to cooperate in the building of new tracks. Most of the features advantageous to Texas and Pacific were later disallowed by legislation. From 1873 to 1881

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576-514: The Union Pacific mainline, divides the city into well-established north and south zones. The historic downtown area is on the north side of the railroad, while the growing South Of Downtown Abilene "SODA" district is located on the south side of the tracks. Established by cattlemen as a stock shipping point on the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1881, the city was named after Abilene, Kansas ,

624-499: The United States Census Bureau , Abilene has a total area of 112.2 sq mi (290.6 km ), of which 106.8 sq mi (276.6 km ) are land and 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km ) are covered by water (4.82%). The water area is mainly from three reservoirs in the city: Lytle Lake , southeast of downtown on the western edge of Abilene Regional Airport , Kirby Lake on the southeastern corner of

672-404: The science fiction police drama, NYPD 2069 (2004), which was described as "unaired" as of that date. He also wrote an episode of Hill Street Blues . Hoblit has won nine Emmy Awards for directing and producing, an accolade which includes six for producing episodes of the television series Hill Street Blues (1981-1984), L.A. Law (1987), Hooperman (1988), and NYPD Blue (1995);

720-574: The 12th Armored Division Museum, the Taylor County Expo Center, the Abilene Convention Center, six libraries (three private, three public), 26 public parks, six television stations, a daily newspaper, and several radio stations, including one NPR station (89.5 KACU). The Abilene Reporter-News is the primary daily newspaper of the city of Abilene and the surrounding Big Country area. The city of Abilene

768-416: The 2000 census, the median income for a household in the city was $ 33,007, and for a family was $ 40,028. Males had a median income of $ 28,078 versus $ 20,918 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,577. About 10.9% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over. At the 2020 American Community Survey ,

816-539: The Abilene Chamber of Commerce in 1914. The cornerstone was laid in 1891 for Simmons College, the first of three universities in Abilene. It later developed as Hardin–Simmons University . Childers Classical Institute was founded in 1906, and developed as Abilene Christian University , the largest of the three. In 1923, McMurry College was founded; it later expanded its offerings as McMurry University . In

864-451: The Emmy for L.A. Law was for the pilot episode. The 1981 Emmy for his work on Hill Street Blues was for Outstanding Drama Series , and his fellow awardees were Steven Bochco and Michael Kozoll . He was further recognized as a producer with an Emmy for the television film Roe vs. Wade (1989). Abilene, Texas Abilene ( / ˈ æ b ɪ l iː n / AB -i-leen )

912-669: The T&P from 1881 to 1885 and continued a cooperative relationship with the T&P after the lease ended. Missouri Pacific gained majority ownership of the Texas and Pacific Railway's stock in 1928, but allowed it to continue operation as a separate entity until they were eventually merged on October 15, 1976. On January 8, 1980, the Missouri Pacific Railroad was purchased by the Union Pacific Railroad . Because of lawsuits filed by competing railroads,

960-407: The Texas and Pacific (route sections between St. Louis and Texarkana were operated by Missouri Pacific): "T&P" includes its subsidiary roads (A&S, D&PS, T-NM etc.); operated route-miles totalled 2259 at the end of 1929 (after C&NE, PVS and TSL had become subsidiaries) and 2033 at the end of 1960. The Texas and Pacific was unable to finance construction to San Diego , and as a result

1008-444: The Texas and Pacific built a total of 972 miles (1,560 km) of track; as a result it was entitled to land grants totalling 12,441,600 acres (50,349 km ). T&P, however, received land only for the construction of track east of Fort Worth . This meant the firm received only 5,173,120 acres (20,935 km ). The State of Texas did not award the additional area because, it said, the construction had not been completed within

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1056-712: The US 83/84 and Loop 322 interchange, and Lake Fort Phantom Hill in Jones County in northern Abilene. Clear Creek runs through the city just east of downtown, flowing north to Elm Creek and ultimately part of the Brazos River watershed. The fastest-growing sections of the city are in the southwest, along Southwest Drive, the Winters Freeway, and the Buffalo Gap Road corridor; the southeast, along Loop 322, Oldham Lane, Industrial Drive, and Maple Street; and in

1104-401: The age of 18 and 9.5% of those ages 65 or over. As of the census of 2000, 115,930 people, 41,570 households, and 28,101 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,102.7 inhabitants per square mile (425.8/km ). The 45,618 housing units averaged 433.9 units per square mile (167.5 units/km ). As of the 2010 census, Abilene had a population of 117,063. In 2020, its population

1152-493: The auction of lots began early on March 15, 1881. By the end of the first day, 139 lots were sold for a total of $ 23,810, and another 178 lots were sold the next day for $ 27,550. Abilene was incorporated soon after being founded in 1881, and residents began to set their sights on bringing the county seat to Abilene. In a three-to-one vote, they won the county election to do so. In 1888, the Progressive Committee

1200-422: The base closed after World War II, many worried that Abilene could become a ghost town , but as the national economy boomed, many veterans returned to start businesses in Abilene. In the early-1950s, to advocate for an Air Force base, residents raised US$ 893,261 (equivalent to about $ 10,485,510 in 2023) to purchase 3,400 acres (14 km ) of land. The Southern block of Congressmen gained approval for such

1248-462: The city center, leading north 24 miles (39 km) to Anson and south 55 miles (89 km) to Ballinger . US 84 runs with US 83 through the southwestern part of the city but leads southeast 52 miles (84 km) to Coleman and west with I-20 40 miles (64 km) to Sweetwater . US 277 follows US 83 around the northwestern side of the city and north to Anson, but heads southwest from Abilene 89 miles (143 km) to San Angelo . According to

1296-998: The city's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Abilene's top employers are: The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) operates the Abilene District Parole Office in the city. The Robertson Unit prison and the Middleton Unit transfer unit are in Abilene and in Jones County . The United States Postal Service operates the Abilene Post Office and the Abilene Southern Hills Post Office. On June 17, 2017, Abilene elected its first African-American mayor, Anthony Williams. As of 2020 , within Taylor County, most of Abilene

1344-747: The city's history passed for the funding of the construction of the Abilene Civic Center and the Taylor County Coliseum, as well as major improvements to Abilene Regional Airport. In 1969, the Woodson elementary and high school for black students closed as the city integrated its school system, more than 10 years after the US Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education (1954) that segregation of public schools

1392-648: The entertainment media is the casting of young talent into serious roles that have elevated them to stardom (e.g., for Edward Norton and Ryan Gosling ). Hoblit is known for directing the feature films Primal Fear (1996), Fallen (1998), Frequency (2000), Hart's War (2002), Fracture (2007), and Untraceable (2008). As described by Jerry Roberts in the 2009 edition of his Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors , Hoblit's directing included episodes of Bay City Blues , Hill Street Blues , NYPD Blue , Cop Rock , L.A. Law , among other television series. His credits also include having directed

1440-404: The late 20th century, Abilene succeeded in gaining branches of Texas State Technical College and Cisco College. Headquarters of the latter institution are located in the city. In 1940, Abilene raised the money to purchase land to attract establishment of a U.S. Army base, southwest of town. It was named Camp Barkeley . When fully operational, it was twice the size of Abilene, with 60,000 men. When

1488-483: The median household income in the city was $ 52,518. The mean household income was $ 70,807. The economy in Abilene was originally based on the livestock and agricultural sectors, but is now based strongly on government, education, healthcare, and manufacturing. The petroleum industry is prevalent in the surrounding area, also. The city has established incentives to bring new businesses to the area, including job training grants, relocation grants, and more. According to

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1536-419: The median household income was $ 52,518 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 2,091) and the median family income was $ 67,079 (+/- $ 3,258). Males had a median income of $ 32,038 (+/- $ 1,216) versus $ 22,765 (+/- $ 1,577) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 27,110 (+/- $ 739). Approximately, 9.9% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.8% of those under

1584-565: The merger was not approved until September 13, 1982. Due to outstanding bonds of the Missouri Pacific, though, the actual merger with the Union Pacific Railroad took place on January 1, 1997. Several parts of the Texas and Pacific remain to this day, mainly two towering buildings, which help define the southern side of Fort Worth's skyline— the original station and office tower and a warehouse located immediately to

1632-488: The north and south sides of Abilene, and is one of the city's largest employers. It is one of seven healthcare institutions affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas . The Presbyterian Medical Care Mission was founded in 1983 as a medical and dental clinic. Its services are focused to low-income individuals and families without insurance. The cultural aspects of Abilene revolve around

1680-592: The northeast near the intersection of SH 351 and I-20. Many developments have begun in these three areas within the last few years with a citywide focus on the reinvigoration of downtown Abilene. According to the Köppen climate classification , Abilene lies at the edge of a humid subtropical climate , with areas to the west being semiarid . Notable and historical buildings in Abilene include: The 2020 United States census counted 125,182 people, 46,134 households, and 29,111 families in Abilene. The population density

1728-497: The original endpoint for the Chisholm Trail . The T&P had bypassed the town of Buffalo Gap , the county seat at the time. Eventually, a landowner north of Buffalo Gap, Clabe Merchant, known as the father of Abilene, chose the name for the new town. According to a Dallas newspaper, about 800 people had already begun camping at the townsite before the lots were sold. The town was laid out by Colonel J. Stoddard Johnson, and

1776-457: The state of Connecticut is 5,543 square miles (14,356 km ). The Texas Pacific Land Trust (NYSE: TPL) was created in 1888 in the wake of the bankruptcy of the T&P in order to provide an efficient and orderly way to sell the railway's land, receiving at the time in excess of 3.5 million acres (14,000 km ). As of 31 December 2006 the Trust was still the largest private land owner in

1824-442: The time required by the firm's charter. The then state Attorney General Charles A. Culberson filed suit to recover 301,893 acres (1,222 km ) on the grounds that "the road had been granted land partly on sidetracks and partly on land not subject to location." The state ultimately recovered 256,046 acres (1,036 km ) giving a net grant to the T&P of 4,917,074 acres (19,899 km ), or 7,683 square miles. By comparison,

1872-587: The west. In 2001, the passenger platforms at the T&P station were put into use for the first time in decades as the westernmost terminus for the Trinity Railway Express , a commuter rail line connecting Fort Worth and Dallas . The T&P Warehouse still exists, but remains vacant with no plans to renovate it despite significant civic support and third-party developer interest. The passenger terminal and corporate offices have been converted into luxury condominiums. Major named passenger trains of

1920-543: Was 1,173.6 per square mile (453.1/km ). There were 51,508 housing units at an average density of 482.9 units per square mile (186.4 units/km ). The racial makeup was 64.95% (81,300) white or European American (56.23% non-Hispanic white ), 10.39% (13,012) black or African-American , 0.89% (1,114) Native American or Alaska Native , 2.22% (2,785) Asian , 0.14% (170) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 9.26% (11,590) from other races , and 12.15% (15,211) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race

1968-404: Was 125,182 people, 46,134 households, and 29,111 families residing in the city. In 2000, the racial makeup of the city was 78.07% white, 8.81% African American, 0.55% Native American, 1.33% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 8.73% from other races, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 19.45% of the population. The racial and ethnic makeup of the population in 2010

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2016-431: Was 26.87% (33,634) of the population. Of the 46,134 households, 31.1% had children under the age of 18; 43.6% were married couples living together; 29.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 29.8% of households consisted of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with

2064-477: Was 62.4% non-Hispanic White, 9.6% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% non-Hispanic reporting some other race, 3.3% of two or more races, and 24.5% Hispanic or Latino. By 2020, its racial and ethnic composition was 56.23% non-Hispanic white, 9.78% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.14% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.31% some other race, 4.16% multiracial, and 26.87% Hispanic or Latino of any race. At

2112-501: Was built at Loop 322 and Industrial Boulevard. Simultaneously, subdivisions and businesses started locating along the freeway, on the same side as the CC campus. This area attracted Abilene growth on the Loop. Abilene has become the commercial, retail, medical, and transportation hub of a 19-county area more commonly known as "The Big Country", but also known as the "Texas Midwest". It is part of

2160-513: Was formed to attract businesses to the area, and in 1890 renamed itself as the Board of Trade. By 1900, 3,411 people lived in Abilene. In that decade, the Board of Trade changed its name to the 25,000 Club, in the hope of reaching a population of 25,000 by the next census. By 1910, though, the population had increased only to 9,204. Another group was formed, the Young Men's Booster Club, which became

2208-419: Was located in the city in 1990. Several major projects of restoration and new construction: The Grace Museum and Paramount Theatre , and development of Artwalk in 1992, sparked a decade of downtown revitalization. In 2004, Frontier Texas! , a multimedia museum highlighting the history of the area from 1780 to 1880, was constructed. That year an $ 8 million, 38-acre (150,000 m ) Cisco Junior College campus

2256-521: Was overturned when the state legislature passed a law requiring 4 ft  8 + 1 ⁄ 2  in ( 1,435 mm ) gauge. The T&P had a significant foothold in Texas by the mid-1870s. Construction difficulties delayed westward progress, until American financier Jay Gould acquired an interest in the railroad in 1879. The T&P never reached San Diego; instead it met the Southern Pacific at Sierra Blanca, Texas , in 1881. The Missouri Pacific Railroad , also controlled by Gould, leased

2304-407: Was unconstitutional. In 1982, Abilene became the first city in Texas to create a downtown reinvestment zone. Texas State Technical College opened an Abilene branch three years later. The 2,250-bed French Robertson Prison Unit was built in 1989. A half-cent sales tax earmarked for economic development was created after the decline in the petroleum business in the 1980s. A branch of Cisco College

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