4:30 PM Showdown: Public Invited to Weigh In on Killeen’s Newest Data Center This Afternoon

The Killeen Planning and Zoning Commission is set to convene a public hearing in South Killeen this afternoon to review a permit request for a new technology hub at 6509 S. Fort Hood St. The application, submitted by Belton Engineering, Inc. on behalf of property owner 4 Lazy J Properties, LLC, seeks approval for the construction and operation of a data center on the 2.6-acre undeveloped parcel. This proposal comes amidst increasing regional scrutiny of data center developments. In the neighboring city of Temple, residents have launched a formal recall campaign against several city council members. This action stems from frustrations over the approval of similar large-scale data center projects, highlighting growing concerns in Central Texas regarding these facilities' strain on local resources such as the power grid and water supply, and their potential impact on electricity bills.