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McLennan County is stuck in a legal gray area regarding whether they can actually block new data centers from moving in. Officials are currently weighing the potential for tech-driven economic growth against the pushback from locals worried about the impact on the community.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
Adopting the code would require funding for a fire marshal and potential administrative costs.
Residents living near proposed data centers.
Residents living near these sites who are worried about noise, high energy usage, and the industrialization of their neighborhoods.
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A resident raised concerns about the environmental sustainability of large-scale data centers, asking the Court to ensure they don't harm local resources.