Located near the geographic center of West Texas in Taylor County, Abilene is widely considered to be one of the best cities to live in all of the Lone Star Seat. With a population that was documented in the 2000 census as 115,930, Abilene is known as the Friendly Frontier.

Close to the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex, Abilene is close enough to some of the state's largest cities but is still able to retain the strong sense of community that you can only get from a small city.

Once described as the Future Great City of West Texas, Abilene has had a colorful history that continues to this day. Praised for what a safe community it is, Abilene is committed to preserving the traditional heritage of the Old West. Host to the annual three-day weekend, Western Herritage Classic, which focuses on celebrating traditional Western style living, Abilene is at the forefront of keeping this style of life alive.

However, Abilene is not stuck in the past and continues to have all of the advantages of a thriving, contemporary city. Over the last decade, downtown Abilene has experienced a renaissance as cultural centers, shopping malls, and excellent restaurants have helped to revitalize this part of Abilene.

Additionally, Abilene is a major education center and is the home to: Abilene Christian University, Hardin Smmons University, and McMurry University.