Proposed Lufkin data center raises concerns among Angelina County residents
Residents in Angelina County, Texas, are expressing significant concerns over a proposed billion-dollar data center near Lufkin, citing potential noise, pollution, traffic, and property value impacts. Dozens attended a county meeting to demand answers, but county leaders state their authority is limited by Texas law over development in unincorporated areas.
A proposed billion-dollar data center near Lufkin, Texas, has ignited strong opposition among Angelina County residents. Dozens attended a recent county meeting to voice their concerns and demand answers regarding the project, which is planned for over 1,000 acres near State Highway 103 East.
Residents raised fears about potential noise, pollution, increased traffic, and the negative impact on nearby property values. While the project is anticipated to create hundreds of temporary construction jobs, county leaders clarified that their authority to control development in unincorporated areas outside city limits is limited under Texas law, leaving residents seeking further clarification and action.