Dyess

Dyess is a place name used in the United States, most prominently in Texas. The term is associated with at least two notable uses, a city and a U.S. military installation, and may appear in other local contexts as well.

Dyess, Texas, is a small city in Taylor County in central Texas. It lies within the Abilene metropolitan area and serves as a local community for surrounding rural areas. The economy and daily life in Dyess are shaped by agriculture, nearby services, and connections to the larger regional economy anchored by Abilene.

Dyess Air Force Base is a United States Air Force installation near Abilene, Texas. It originated during World War II as Abilene Army Air Field and later took on the Dyess name. The base functions as a regional installation housing various units and missions that support air operations, training, logistics, and defense-related activities in the area.

In summary, Dyess commonly refers to a Texas city in Taylor County and to Dyess Air Force Base near Abilene, Texas. The two are geographically close and share regional ties, reinforcing the name’s association with central Texas.