City of Red Oak to vote on rezoning for new data center

The Red Oak City Council in North Texas is scheduled to vote tonight on a proposal to rezone over 800 acres for a high-tech industrial park, a project linked to expanding data center development. Records indicate that some of the land is already owned by DataBank, which has announced plans for a large data center campus in Red Oak. The vote comes despite a 3-2 recommendation against the project from the Planning and Zoning Commission. During their meeting, several residents voiced concerns regarding potential strain on the local water and power supplies. Community members are also organizing a protest before the council meeting, citing issues with the project's size, location, and transparency. The final decision rests with the city council members.