Jacinto City data center
A vacant industrial site in Jacinto City, Texas, is being marketed as ideal for a data center, citing its existing power and fiber infrastructure. However, the Jacinto City manager denies any formal proposals or company interest. The potential development is already generating online rumors and scrutiny regarding infrastructure use.
The video, reported by Troy Kle with KHOU, details a vacant industrial site in Jacinto City, Texas, which previously housed a beer bottle factory. This property is situated close to residential homes and includes an on-site power substation.
Online, rumors and claims have surfaced suggesting this site could be developed into a new data center. These discussions have already led to scrutiny concerning the potential demands on local infrastructure. However, the city manager of Jacinto City explicitly stated that these reports are merely rumors and that no company has formally approached the city with a proposal for a data center project.
Despite the absence of official interest, a commercial real estate firm is advertising the property, highlighting its suitability for "hyperscale and AI-driven development" due to its existing power generation capabilities and fiber optic access. The city manager reaffirmed that no company has expressed a specific interest in developing that type of industry at this location.