This Texas town shot down a proposed $1.5B data center project

San Marcos, Texas residents successfully protested and voted down a proposed $1.5 billion data center project. After a heated city council meeting, the council rejected the project's annexation and rezoning, citing concerns over water usage and its impact on the local community. The decision marked a reversal from the council's earlier approval, as residents, including those living near the proposed site, strongly opposed the data center due to its water and power demands. This outcome reflects growing tensions over data center development in Central Texas, where officials have proposed moratoriums to study the effects on local resources.