Proposed data center in Hood County faces scrutiny | NBCDFW

News Clip1:33NBC DFW·Granbury, Hood County, TX·1/13/2026

The video discusses a proposed data center in Hood County, Texas that is facing scrutiny from local residents who are wary of the environmental impact of the massive data center. The report highlights the debate between big tech companies who say the data centers are needed to fuel the AI boom, and the concerns of the rural community.

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Big tech says the massive data centers are needed to fuel the boom in AI, but residents in rural communities are wary. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey takes a look at the debate unfolding in Hood County. ---- Visit the NBC DFW channel for the latest news, weather, investigations, consumer news (NBC 5 Responds) and exclusive reports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcdfw 📺 STREAM NBC 5 DALLAS-FORT WORTH: "NBC Dallas Fort Worth News" 24/7 live streaming channel, is available for viewing on Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV, Xumo Play, Google Play, Freevee, TCLtv+ and Local Now. Peacock premium subscribers can also stream live. How to Watch: https://www.nbcdfw.com/everywhere 💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.NBCDFW.com 📱 DOWNLOAD OUR FREE APP: DFW app: https://nbcdfw.app.link/MINj3xJe0Gb 📲 FOLLOW US: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbcdfw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcdfw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NBCDFW/ X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/nbcdfw 🔎 #news #DFW #dallas #fortworth #northtexas #dallasweather #fortworthweather #nbcdfw #nbc5 #kxas #Texas 📣 For news in Spanish, visit https://www.telemundo39.com/