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McLennan County residents are fighting a proposed data center near Lake Whitney, sparking a heated debate over whether new tech jobs are worth the potential environmental toll. This project could set a major precedent for how the county handles industrial growth moving forward.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before.
Potential loss of future tax revenue if abatements are denied.
Local residents in the Ross-Elm Mott area.
The project developers.
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The Lacy Lakeview City Council this week approved a 2.4-cent tax rate increase, while many in attendance cleared the air about data centers and the ill feelings surrounding the project.
Residents are worried that data centers are being built on farmland, causing noise and water issues. The county says it lacks the legal power to stop these projects.
Local residents are concerned about a proposed data center in the Ross-Elm Mott area and are asking the county to stop giving tax breaks to the project.
Residents are concerned about a proposed data center project, citing a lack of public transparency and potential negative impacts on the surrounding rural residential area.
Town hall questions on Lake Whitney data center echo McLennan County debate The Waco Bridge