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keranews. org > energy-environment > 2026-05-12 > oppose-expand-votes-in-2-north-texas-communities-highlight-a-divide-over-data-center-growth

Oppose? Expand? Votes in 2 North Texas communities highlight a divide over data center growth

3+ hour, 21+ min ago  (716+ words) Leaders in two North Texas communities took sharply different approaches this week to the rapid expansion of Al-driven data centers, highlighting a growing divide over how Texas should manage the industry's explosive growth. In Glen Rose, the Somervell County Commissioners…...

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keranews. org > news > 2026-05-11 > new-wilmer-city-council-member-moses-garcia-data-center-regulate

New Wilmer council member aims to take on rapid data center growth

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (657+ words) A lifelong Wilmer resident campaigned on a promise to regulate the rapid growth of data centers in and around the small town south of Dallas " and won. Council member-elect Moses Garcia said apart from industry, he hasn't seen much growth…...

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keranews. org > news > 2026-04-22 > data-centers-clean-energy-earthx-conference-north-texas

Data centers, clean energy are hot topics at annual Earth X conference

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (512+ words) The annual Earth X conference in Dallas brought together climate advocates as well as political, cultural and business leaders from around the globe to discuss the next chapter of environmental leadership. Now in its 15th year, the three-day event featured discussions…...

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keranews. org > news > 2026-04-15 > data-center-moves-forward-after-fort-worth-zoning-commission-vote

Data center moves forward after Fort Worth Zoning Commission vote

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (1050+ words) A planned $10 million data center in southeast Fort Worth is moving forward with additional site plan changes despite ongoing opposition from residents. Black Mountain Energy's proposed 187-acre data center, to be built with concrete, glass and metal materials, is planned…...

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keranews. org > news > 2026-04-13 > texas-lawmakers-held-a-hearing-on-data-centers-here-are-4-key-takeaways

Texas lawmakers held a hearing on data centers. Here are 4 key takeaways

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (968+ words) Data centers are popping up around Texas like fire ant hills after a rainstorm. Or maybe like bluebonnets in the spring. Either way, they seem to be everywhere " and more are coming. Their arrival could strain the power grid, raise…...

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keranews. org > news > 2026-04-01 > enough-concern-today-1b-data-center-stalls-city-residents-raise-questions-about-tax-break

Enough concern today: $1 B data center stalls; city, residents raise questions about tax break

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1069+ words) The proposal for a $1 billion data center hit a wall after the Fort Worth council tabled a vote on a tax break for the project, primarily citing questions about how it would benefit the local economy. Edged Data Centers, a…...

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keranews. org > health-wellness > 2026-04-09 > snap-accuracy-rate-benefits-700-million-dollars-texas-hhsc-food-assistance

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1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (14+ words) Texas might have to pay more than $700 million because of SNAP errors'KERA News...

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keranews. org > news > 2026-03-27 > fort-worth-data-center-promises-sustainability-residents-ask-for-transparency

Fort Worth data center promises sustainability. Residents ask for transparency

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (941+ words) North Texans ask company and city officials to disclose use of water and energy, conduct environmental studies and maintain transparency ahead of a vote that could move a data center forward. Dozens of residents packed a meeting Tuesday at Rolling…...

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keranews. org > news > 2026-03-13 > residents-frustrated-with-energy-company-demand-details-about-data-centers-carbon-footprint

Residents frustrated with energy company demand details about data center's carbon footprint

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (970+ words) North Texans demanded an energy conglomerate provide information about how plans to build a $10 billion data center in southeast Fort Worth will affect homes and natural resources. Residents, including those from Forest Hill, packed a March 12 town hall hosted by…...

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keranews. org > energy-environment > 2026-02-24 > hood-county-to-consider-another-data-center-moratorium-despite-potential-legal-concerns

Hood County to consider another data center moratorium despite potential legal concerns

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