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Abilene Metropolitan Area

Abilene(link is external) is the principal city of the Abilene Metropolitan Statistical Area, covering Taylor(link is external), Jones(link is external), and Callahan(link is external) counties. The city was established in 1881 by cattlemen as a stock shipping point on the Texas and Pacific Railway(link is external). These days, the area has an estimated population of around 165 thousand. Abilene is home to a mix of local college and university campuses including Abilene Christian University(link is external), Hardin-Simmons University(link is external), and Texas Tech University(link is external) Abilene Campus, a well-established agricultural community, and numerous evangelical churches. The Abilene Regional Airport(link is external) serves the area, though it is mostly used for general aviation and military training.

Sweetwater 

Sweetwater(link is external) is received a U.S. post office in 1879. The Texas and Pacific Railway(link is external) started service in 1881, beginning Sweetwater's long history as a railroad town, with businesses and homes built along the rail line. Rail passenger service was discontinued in 1969. Gulf Refinery operated there from 1929 to 1954, and at one time the town was a large telegraph center. Sweetwater remains a production hub for cotton, oil, and cattle. The population of Sweetwater has remained steady between 11,000 and 13,000 since 1940.

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Where to find legal assistance after an Abilene or Sweetwater injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an Abilene-Sweetwater personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, an Abilene-Sweetwater wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what an Abilene-Sweetwater car accident lawyer can do to help.

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Texas Tornado: Infant, toddler rescued from submerged truck (VIDEO)

Go to this link(link is external) to watch this incredible rescue. This is really hard to watch.

First things first: apparently everyone survived, and the baby and toddler are currently stabilized and recovering in the hospital, but that will not be super helpful to your stress level while/immediately after viewing. If you are currently the mother of young children, have a drink ready or your chosen method of self-care for when the video is done, because you will need it.  

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