Small data center opens in Waco, Texas

Small data center opens in Waco, Texas

News ClipWaco Tribune-Herald·Waco, McLennan County, TX·5/19/2026

A new 720-square-foot data center has opened in Waco, Texas, located within the Region 12 Education Service Center. The facility is noted for using no water and having an energy demand comparable to a fast-food restaurant.

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A new, small-scale data center has commenced operations in Waco, Texas, housed within the Region 12 Education Service Center on Loop 340. The facility measures 720 square feet and is designed with minimal environmental impact in mind. It reportedly uses no water for its operations and has an energy footprint equivalent to that of a fast-food restaurant.