At the upcoming 103rd annual Motley-Dickens Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo, slated for Aug. 27–29, 2026, in Roaring Springs, Jake Hooker and the Outsiders will perform for the Friday night dance, while Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts will entertain at the dance Saturday, Aug. 29. | COURTESY PHOTOS

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BIG DATA The sun sets behind the Stargate data center on May 2, 2026, in Abilene. | JON SHAPLEY FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE