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'It's the wild west': Texas agriculture commissioner calls for pause on data center growth across the state
17+ hour, 25+ min ago (465+ words) MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) " Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a temporary pause on hyperscale data center development across the state, citing concerns about land use, water demand, and strain on the power grid. "We're moving way too…...
Bosque County holds data center forum discussion
1+ day, 22+ min ago (316+ words) MERIDIAN, Texas (KXXV) " Dozens showed up to the Bosque County Data Center Forum Tuesday night to learn -- and share their thoughts -- on data centers. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: For the greater good of all of our environment," said local resident Jenna Crawshaw....
Hill County among the first in Texas to enact a temporary ban on data centers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (288+ words) HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) " Dozens turned out to the Hill County Commissioners Court meeting on Tuesday to give their two cents about data centers in our community. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: On Tuesday, the Hill County Commissioners' Court voted to impose a temporary…...
Hillsboro looks to redefine data center zoning as neighbors raise concerns
1+ week, 2+ day ago (277+ words) HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) " The City of Hillsboro is looking to redefine how data centers can come into the city through zoning changes, and neighbors showed up with their questions and concerns. Neighbors made their voices heard as the planning and…...
Texas summer camps face off with state over Internet mandate
1+ week, 2+ day ago (249+ words) WACO, Texas (KXXV) " Texas summer camps are preparing to welcome campers this season after a new agreement with the state eased concerns that some facilities could be forced to shut down over Internet requirements. The issue stemmed from new youth…...
Temple residents raise concerns over proposed Rowan data center expansion
1+ week, 6+ day ago (11+ words) KXXV...
Many Waco residents had no idea a data center was operating in the heart of downtown " until now
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (18+ words) KXXV...
Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss data centers during their next meeting
2+ week, 1+ day ago (418+ words) HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) " Next week, the Planning and Zoning Commission will consider changing some zoning rules which will set up new rules for future data centers. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: I hope they don't come, I really hope they don't come," said…...
Neighbors react to mayor's letter on Temple data centers amid recall efforts
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (484+ words) TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) " Temple Mayor Tim Davis addressed neighbors Wednesday morning with an open letter about local concerns over data centers. On social media, the message was met with some praise, but mostly criticism and more questions from residents as…...
Coryell County commissioners vote to pause proposed ban on data centers
3+ week, 1+ day ago (376+ words) CORYELL COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) " Coryell County Commissioners voted to table a decision on adopting a resolution to ban data center across the county. According to county documents this decision comes with concerns over environmental impact and utility usage for residents…...