Temple City Council approves new data center

The Temple City Council has approved the development of a new data center in a landslide 4-0 vote, with one member absent. This decision came after an almost eight-hour city council meeting where numerous community members voiced their strong opposition. The meeting focused on the annexation and rezoning of land necessary for the data center's construction, sparking high emotions and outbursts from residents. Many expressed frustration, feeling that the council was not listening to the public's concerns. Residents highlighted issues such as "rising temperatures and vanishing lakes," and a perceived "discrepancy of wealth between Rowan and the people of this community," suggesting a deal with Rowan was unfavorable. Following the approval, a local group is now actively pushing for an election recall to secure a city council that they believe will better represent the community's interests.