State of Texas: Data center offers hope for town facing water problems
News Clip3:27KXAN·Turkey, Hall County, TX·9/5/2026
A proposed $10 billion data center project in Turkey, Texas, is being considered as a solution to the town's critical water and wastewater infrastructure problems. City leaders believe this partnership could provide essential upgrades and support future growth, despite data center concerns in other parts of Texas. The project offers hope for a small Panhandle community facing long-overdue infrastructure needs.
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Gov: City of Turkey
Data Center Proposal Offers Hope for a Small Texas Town – While data centers have sparked concern across much of Texas, one Panhandle community sees potential benefits. Dylan McKim looks closer at developments in Turkey, Texas, where a proposed $10 billion data center project could help fund long-overdue water and wastewater upgrades. City leaders say the partnership could provide critical infrastructure improvements while supporting future growth.
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